Sheffield Hallam University adds an annual £424 million to the city and regional economy, an independent Oxford Economics study has revealed. The study found that the University generates £80m in extra annual tax receipts, the equivalent to £44 per person within the region, and spending supports nearly 9,340 local jobs. Sheffield Hallam is one of the largest universities in the UK, with over 33,000 students and nearly 4,500 staff.