Open Tech Calendar

Informal social meetup for individual and freelancer members of Sheffield Digital. Bring along a friend or partner.

A table has been reserved for Sheffield Digital. Sarah Lister and Emma Marshall will be there.

Become a member here: sheffield.digital

Join us for an exciting and informal Q&A session where Sheffield’s business community can learn from leaders across all sectors. Whether you're in tech, retail, services, or manufacturing, this event will provide invaluable insights from top local entrepreneurs who have successfully built and grown their businesses in Sheffield.

This interactive event from experts—leaders in their respective fields— offers a unique opportunity to hear first-hand experiences from seasoned local entrepreneurs, learn how they overcame obstacles, and discover practical strategies for success. Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, you'll leave inspired with actionable tips to help you avoid common pitfalls and drive your business forward.

In addition to expert advice, you'll have the chance to ask questions of any nature and network with like-minded professionals, creating valuable connections within the Sheffield business community and making sure that you...

Work on sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet projects.

Share skills and tips in a creative, friendly, and supportive environment.

Free to Hackspace members, £3 for non-members.

Testing Your Ideas - Design Thinking Workshop
No matter how well you think you’ve solved a problem, users can surprise you! In this workshop, we’ll show you how to create testable prototypes, run effective user tests and gather feedback.

You’ll learn how to maintain a cycle of testing and refining your ideas, ensuring that your solutions are user-friendly and effective.

This workshop will be led by Lauren Tolley, UX Researcher at Hive IT and Martin Waite, Design Director at Hive IT.

This is the first workshop of our three-part series. All of the workshops have been designed to be engaging, hands-on and packed with practical insights that you can start using right away. You can attend one, two or all three sessions - whatever works best for you!

Who should attend

These workshops are designed to be inclusive and for everyone, whether you’re a designer, researcher, product manager, business owner or simply curious about Design Thinking. We welcome anyone interested in impr...

Are you a Christian working in tech, or just someone curious about the relevance of faith to tech? FaithTech is a community of like-minded people who love Jesus and love tech. Join us for a social evening of community building. All are welcome.

We will be meeting again at Sheffield Technology Parks, located in the heart of the city centre. Free pizza included! 🍕 As always, our FaithTech meetups are structured into three distinct sections:

1) Meet: Arrive any time from 18:00 to meet, mix and mingle over free pizza and soft drinks.
2) Learn: From 19:00 we’ll dive into a talk or discussion exploring the intersection of faith and technology.
3) Build: The final section of the evening will focus on what we can do to help. We will spend time praying and also talking about current labs projects.

There is a hard limit on how many people the meeting room at Sheffield Technology Parks can hold so please book early. Also, if you find that you’re unable to attend, please cancel your tic...

Code Club - Open to the Public

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Hacktoberfest is an annual “month-long celebration of all things open-source” that runs across GitHub and GitLab which “welcome[s] anyone who is interested in diving in, and everyone who’s already part of the open-source software community.”. These sessions are open to all regardless of your skill level and experience with writing R code, documentation or using Git, GitHub or GitLab.

Our second session will be held this Fridays at lunch time from 12:30-13:30 in the University of Sheffield’s Students Union. You can come along and seek support and offer help to those who have questions, whether that is with some aspect of R, documentation, continuous integration, linting, tests or anything you have been working on as part of Hacktoberfest.

Monthly CTF - HackTheBox/TryHackMe/Other

This event will bring together leaders from the city’s tech firms and departments to network, catch-up, ask questions, share problems and get advice from likeminded people experiencing many of the same issues.

In addition, we're delighted to be able to introduce you to the representatives making up Sheffield Digital's new Members Board. They will be joining us to share the progress we made during our first meeting and hear your ideas and wishes for the next phase of Sheffield Digital.

To facilitate this we've picked a venue with lots of space to socialise and a delicious buffet menu, as well as a private bar and space.

There will still be plenty of time to chat to colleagues and network with other Sheffield tech businesses and as always we host our Senior Leaders Dinner under Chatham House Rules.

On the night
Arrival 5.30 pm welcome drink

Seated 6.00pm - Welcome by Mel Kanarek

Introduction of the representatives of the Sheffield Digital Members Board

Buffet and ne...

Work on sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet projects.

Share skills and tips in a creative, friendly, and supportive environment.

Free to Hackspace members, £3 for non-members.

Hello! Welcome to the Sheffield Chapter of R-Ladies. We are hosting our first meet up on the 23rd of October to introduce ourselves, talk a bit about the R-Ladies goal and what we'll be doing in this chapter. We will finish with an autumnal Tidy Tuesday activity together so bring your laptops if possible but we can also share.

After the session which we've planned to take an hour, we'll move on to a more relaxed setting at the University Arms where we can just take some time to get to know each other!

In the Hicks Building, we'll be in Lecture Theatre 11. See you then! :)

Hi all!

So this time we have the amazing Ash Winter joining us for his Big Testability Quiz, I shall defer to him to explain:

'I'm Ash Winter, a tester and international speaker on testing and testability. Along with a number of other community minded souls, I am one of the co-organisers of the Leeds Testing Atelier. I am also co-author of the Team Guide to Software Testability. Better testability is one of the keys to unlocking a whole team testing mindset and helping testers get out of the daily pain of hard to test systems. This is my mission!

I have a theory. Its that testers struggle on with hard to test systems, doing their best to deliver in trying circumstances. Maybe we think things can't be changed, or maybe we don't know what to change. Or we can't get any buy in for those changes. I also want to know if people have super testable systems but haven't shared their success quite yet. Time for a quiz.I want to do a few things:* Use the Ten P's of Testability and gather...

Code Club - Open to the Public

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

SHU are hosting a workshop for employers to provide input into a new set of Higher Technical Qualifications they are looking to offer, inclluding four in digital subjects:

Digital Accessibility
Digital Community Management
Network Engineering
Software Development

The workshops will take place on Friday the 25th October at the Hallam i-Lab, Aspect Court, Pond Street, and will run from 10am followed by a lunch at 1pm.

Higher Technical Qualifications are classroom-based, student-funded courses delivered in FE Colleges at levels 4 and 5, They are designed to offer a route into high-quality technical careers, without the need for students to study for a full undergraduate degree at level 6. Employer engagement at the curriculum design stage and ongoing is required to ensure the courses are and remain useful to employers as the sector develops.

Get in touch with Lynsey Jefferies (Lynsey.Jefferies@shu.ac.uk) if you’d like an invitation to attend.

Hacktoberfest is an annual “month-long celebration of all things open-source” that runs across GitHub and GitLab which “welcome[s] anyone who is interested in diving in, and everyone who’s already part of the open-source software community.”. These sessions are open to all regardless of your skill level and experience with writing R code, documentation or using Git, GitHub or GitLab.

Our second session will be held this Fridays at lunch time from 12:30-13:30 in the University of Sheffield’s Students Union. You can come along and seek support and offer help to those who have questions, whether that is with some aspect of R, documentation, continuous integration, linting, tests or anything you have been working on as part of Hacktoberfest.

Work on sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet projects.

Share skills and tips in a creative, friendly, and supportive environment.

Free to Hackspace members, £3 for non-members.

Sheffield Startup Meetup is back with a refreshed format and a new location!

Founders at every stage of the journey join us month in, month out to learn and meet fellow founders. Whether you’re a new founder looking for inspiration and advice or a seasoned veteran looking for community and support, join us for a hot chocolate (with or without Baileys) at Bullion's new Chocolate Bar in Leah's Yard.

Every month we'll bring you a short but sweet, punchy mix of panel discussions, founder interviews, and group thought experiments.

NEW (sort of) VENUE ALERT!: We're back at SHU and we're once again in Room 12.4.12 at the Charles Street Building, Sheffield Hallam University, 120 Charles St, Sheffield, S1 2NE

Look for the FES signs up into the lift and the 4th floor, and please sign-in when you arrive.

This month: Gergő Kocsis

Our event is free and inclusive; we welcome people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join. We will be checking in people at the door so be sure to sign up online.

Before you attend, please read our code of conduct: bit.ly

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This month we'll be welcoming:

Gergő Kocsis - Automated product verification: A road to faster and safer releases

In web development, competition creates a necessity for innovation which means increasingly frequent updates and features alongside high quality. How can we -- mortals -- verify product integrity to a reliable standard in such a capricious environment? We can’t. Instead, we can rely on automated quality assuranc...

Code Club - Open to the Public

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Work on sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet projects.

Share skills and tips in a creative, friendly, and supportive environment.

Free to Hackspace members, £3 for non-members.

Code Club - Open to the Public

Welcome back to NUX Sheffield! This event will be hosted by Sheffield Hallam University and food will be sponsored by Find A University on the 7th November. Once you enter the Charles Street building head for the lifts and floor #4 and look for NUX volunteers.

We're thrilled to welcome two excellent speakers: Adel Kalman, Specialist User Researcher at EE and Rebecca Partridge, Senior User Researcher at NEC Digital Sudio.

This event is a great opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and share ideas. Whether you're just beginning your journey into UX or have spent several years in the field, everyone is welcome to join and share their experiences.

Thanks to our sponsor FindAUniversity for generously supplying food and drink and Hallam University for hosting the event.

Whether you’re a business leader, tech enthusiast, or simply curious about IoT, this event is designed to offer valuable knowledge, networking opportunities, and practical insights.

What to expect:
Talks about IoT Journeys: Discover real-world case studies and success stories from businesses and individuals who have harnessed IoT solutions to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth within their industries.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow attendees, business leaders, and IoT professionals. This is your chance to share ideas, discuss challenges, and explore potential collaborations in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Interactive Sessions: Engage in Q&A sessions with Industry leaders to deepen your understanding of technologies and their practical applications.

Guest Speakers: Hear from industry experts and thought leaders who will share their insights on the latest trends, challenges, and personal experiences within the tech scene.

- Dan Rathbone, Co...

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Work on sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet projects.

Share skills and tips in a creative, friendly, and supportive environment.

Free to Hackspace members, £3 for non-members.

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Meetup #4 at Electric Works (in front of the coach station and just up the road from the central train station).

We're still working on speaker selection but expect an exciting mix of sessions on your favourite analytics topics along with good food and company.

Doors open from 5:30 to give you time to grab a drink and chat to fellow attendees. Talks running from 6 and a break for food provided by sponsors Simpsons Associates.

Close at 8:30 with a chance to continue conversations at the Sheffield Tab by the train station.

Sheffield Startup Meetup is back with a refreshed format and a new location!

Founders at every stage of the journey join us month in, month out to learn and meet fellow founders. Whether you’re a new founder looking for inspiration and advice or a seasoned veteran looking for community and support, join us for a hot chocolate (with or without Baileys) at Bullion's new Chocolate Bar in Leah's Yard.

Every month we'll bring you a short but sweet, punchy mix of panel discussions, founder interviews, and group thought experiments.

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Invitation to employers to join the annual Degree Apprenticeship Fair by Sheffield Hallam University on Wednesday 4th December, 16:00 to 19:00 at city campus. It's free to attend and catering is provided.

The event gives an opportunity to network with prospective candidates ahead of their 2025/26 intake. You will also be able to meet with apprenticeship leads across different departments to discuss course content/delivery.

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.

Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.