Sheffield Business School: Financial Trading Competition 2026/27

Sheffield Hallam runs one-day trading sessions in its Bloomberg Suite for Year 12 and 13 students, working directly on Bloomberg Terminals and the CME Platform rather than a simplified classroom simulation. Students get a short grounding in market terminology before designing and executing trades in a competitive setting, which pairs well with the AQA financial sector unit or as a hook before teaching interest rates and speculation. Dates run monthly from September 2026 through to July 2027, so there is room to slot it in around your calendar rather than racing one deadline, and it is free, you just need to email SCLO@shu.ac.uk to book a slot. The Bloomberg Terminal work assumes some grasp of what shares and markets are, so it suits students with the fundamentals already in place. Accessible to able Year 12/13 students, and a good extension trip for a small group given it is held in Sheffield.  Book here