Staying safe in Sheffield

The day light hours are getting longer and soon enough you might even be able to swap your coat for a cardi. The summer is coming and with it so are long nights in the I.C writing dissertations or revising for exams. It's important to remember that whilst maybe the clouds have gone away, opportunist thieves have not.

Please remember that walking home from the I.C on a balmy night, alone, lap top in hand, whilst convenient is not the most sensible of ideas.

Depending on where you live there are public transport routes across the city.

1.Get a bus.
The number 52 runs from outside the Union and goes through Broomhill and Crookes.
The number 40 goes from West Street and stops in Broomhill and Ranmoor.
The number 94/95 goes from the back of the Arts Tower and goes to Walkley and Commonside.
The number 80 will take you to Endcliffe Village.

2.Get a taxi.Hail Safer are a charity who promote taxi awareness, they have two simple rules. Always try to get a taxi with friends, and sit in the back.

3.Walk with friends.Waiting for all your mates to get their stuff and finish chatting can be a pain but it's the best way to make sure you all get home.

4. If you're a woman student get the Women's minibus.The Women's minibus costs £1.50 and will take you anywhere within a 3 mile radius of the Union. Ask the security staff on the night where the bus will be as building work has disrupted it's pick up point.

5. If you absolutely must walk alone then carry a safety alarm and don't listen to your i-pod or talk on your phone. Safety alarms are available for all students from the Women's officer and Welfare Officer.