If anyone is taking part in the Sheffield Half Marathon this weekend, you might be interested in this article: As part of our ‘Enabling Healthier Lives’ research platform, sports nutritionist, Dr Mayur Ranchordas, is leading a study looking at whether supplements of New Zealand blackcurrant can help recovery from long distance running. Participants should be registered…
The communications and marketing teams are holding a week of engagement between 10-14 June which will showcase our work around how we are helping to build stronger communities and create opportunities for people from disadvantaged backgrounds. As part of this, we want to hear from staff who have their own inspiring stories around our widening…
Here are the main changes to staff this month: Lorelei Batty has taken up the position of Business Partner to replace James Rowbotham on a 6 month contract. Martyn Jones has started as a Service Desk Analyst on a 6 month contract. On Monday 18th March, we have a school placement starting for one week. …
The new ‘Free and Discounted software list’ has officially been launched!! It is a list of Software that is available for students free of charge or at a discounted rate for use on their home PC’s. This was created in response to the NSS results and in an effort to provide transparency over the offerings of software…
Please note that smoking is not allowed outside 20 Furnival Street or Church House. There is a problem with smoke going into the building through windows. Thank you.
Please have a look at the Civic Agreement survey, if you have the time. This forms part of the Transforming Lives Strategy.
Kat Love, who provides our acupuncture sessions for well-being week, is offering 2 free sessions of acupuncture, in return for allowing the second session to be videoed. Here is more information from Kat and a link to book: I am emailing all those that I have given acupuncture treatments to at SHU during previous well-being…
Following on from the addition of the Quiet Room in 20 Furnival Street, there is now a Quiet Room in Church House which is available for all staff to use. There are a few soft furnishings to be added, but the room is available to use. Guidelines are that the rooms should not be used…
The next DTS Staff well-being week will take place from the 8th to the 15th of May this year. Please let ! DTS Wellbeing know if you have any suggestions, or just tell us what your favourite things about well-being week are so that we can be sure to include the most popular!
Can we please just remind everyone that car parking under 20 Furnival Street is not allowed without prior agreement. Checks are now being made on swipe card usage, so unless you have agreement from your line manager, please don’t risk it.