Podcast, 30 mins
Peregrines, Plantables and Totem Poles: Public Art at the University of Sheffield
We can find public art all around us, but what type of art is on display at the University of Sheffield?
1 Aug 2026 09:00
In this podcast, Public Engagement interns Joseph and Charlotte explore some of the vast array of pieces on display across campus from the North Campus to the Student’s Union, and interview Jason Heppenstall, creator of Allen the Peregrine Falcon outside the Diamond.
Timestamps:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (00:38) Four rings
- (01:48) Vector cuts underneath the concourse
- (02:23) Totem Poles
- (03:33) Leavygreave plantables
- (06:30) The Garden of Pooled Talents
- (08:15) Allen the Peregrine Falcon and interview with Jason Heppenstall
- (22:51) Buckyball
- (26:00) St George’s church
Credits
- Podcast Producer - Charlotte van Bochoven (Public Engagement Projects Assistant Intern at the University of Sheffield)
- Podcast Producer - Joseph Chappell (Heritage Research Assistant Intern at the University of Sheffield)
- Podcast Guest - Jason Heppenstall (Artist)