During the 1960s several independent colleges ( including the School of Design ) joined to become Sheffield Polytechnic ( Sheffield City Polytechnic from 1976 ) .
During the 1960s several independent colleges ( including the School of Design ) was finally renamed Sheffield Hallam University in 1992 .
During the 1960s several independent colleges ( including the School of Design ) joined to become Sheffield Polytechnic ( Sheffield City Polytechnic from 1976 ) and was finally renamed Sheffield Hallam University in 1992 .