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.

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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

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Donate

Help your favourite charity

"Now I walk to work nine times out of ten"

Luke's Story

Luke started walking to work and has become and advocate for the Step Up programme.

Read Luke's story

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Step Up Sheffield

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

Stories

The University Arms beer garden on a sunny day

Spend BetterPoints at outlets across campus

GeniUS rewards

You can now get a coffee for just 750 BetterPoints and treat yourself to a drink at the University Arms.

What can you get?

A sports team huddle on an astroturf pitch

The new Sustainable Sports Cup

Black, Gold & Green

Earn rewards and win prizes for volunteering with your teammates and doing sport sustainably.

Pedestrians crossing the road outside the Arts Tower

Join Step Up Sheffield

Getting to the University in a way that is good for the environment and your neighbourhood deserves more than just a pat on the back. With Step Up your sustainable journeys can earn you rewards every time you walk, wheel, run, cycle, or use public transport.

Learn about Step Up Sheffield

Pedestrians crossing the road outside the Information Commons

Challenge FAQs

Step Up is a big thank-you from the University for travelling to campus sustainably.

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

Earn rewards for doing your bit to tackle climate change

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