Step Up Sheffield

Want to earn rewards for travelling to the University on foot, by bike or using public transport? Download the free BetterPoints app and find out how.

Mobile phone with betterpoints app.

Step Up Sheffield

Want to earn rewards for travelling to the University on foot, by bike or using public transport? Download the free BetterPoints app and find out how.

People walking, one with a bicycle, near the University.

Get started, it's as easy as 1-2-3

Pop the app in your pocket and earn BetterPoints for getting around. It can track you automatically so you don't even need to press start and stop.

Step 1

Download the free app from the App Store or Google Play.

Step 3

Get out and get active! The app will track your trips and you will automatically be credited with BetterPoints to spend or donate.

Mobile phone with betterpoints app screen

Step 2

Register with your @sheffield.ac.uk email address, join the Step Up challenge and make sure auto tracking is toggled on.

Get started, it's as easy as 1-2-3

Pop the app in your pocket and earn BetterPoints for getting around. It can track you automatically so you don't even need to press start and stop.

Step 1

Download the free app from the App Store or Google Play.

Step 2

Register with your @sheffield.ac.uk email address, join the Step Up challenge and make sure auto tracking is toggled on.

Step 3

Get out and get active! The app will track your trips and you will automatically be credited with BetterPoints to spend or donate.

Mobile phone with betterpoints app.

Commuter cycling on bike

Earn BetterPoints for every trip then treat yourself or donate them to charity

Mobile phone with betterpoints app screen

Reward yourself and your world

The BetterPoints you earn are a digital currency that can be spent at University catering outlets, redeemed for high street vouchers, or donated to charity.

Redeem

Treat yourself

People queueing at Jesso pWest cafe

Group of charity workers holding hands

Donate

Help your favourite charity

Spend BetterPoints at 16 campus outlets

You can now get a coffee for just 500 BetterPoints and treat yourself to a drink at the University Arms.

What else is new?

The University Arms beer garden on a sunny day

Step Up Sheffield

Find out more about Step Up Sheffield via the stories and links below.

A man pushing a bike along a pavement in front of a mural

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Walkers outside the Jessop West building

What BetterPoints can do for you

What rewards can you earn?

There are lots of rewards on offer for tracking your active and sustainable travel with the BetterPoints app.

Find out about rewards you can earn

Students on the grass and concourse outside the Students Union building

Earn rewards and win prizes

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View of the Jessop Building from on top of the Information Commons

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Mobile phone with betterpoints app screen