That’s right people it’s almost here! Bank Holiday weekend…………………………… Don’t forget, don’t come in on SHUs’day (that’s Tuesday – we are closed) so that’s 4 whole days off whoop whoop.
So welcome to this Bank Holiday weekend issue of the Friday Feeling, I have been drafted in for a guest appearance so I hope you enjoy it.
Insurance Quiz Winner!
Congratulations to Erica Roe-Parkin who won Liz’s insurance quiz. Erica wins our Tiki Trev haribo filled piñata! View the quiz answers here.
Clearing Stats
So this year’s Clearing happened with some big changes: calling delivered via unified comms, clearing on the web and front line offer making! Many members of staff across the University stepped outside their day jobs, and in many cases, comfort zone to join in Team Hallam Clearing and you can read more about some of the Finance & Planning experiences in this weeks blog.
Overall 3449 calls were taken by the clearing staff during the 10 hours, with 1970 calls out to students being made in the afternoon through a UCAS Track initiative. We made an impressive 1200 offers with interviews being offered as well.
To see more information on the stats click here
Contribution Pay
As the deadline for Contribution Pay applications is fast approaching we would like to remind you that finalised applications should be submitted to Human Resources (preferably by email to ! ContributionPay) by no later than 29 September.
Further information including the application form is available on the HR intranet site.
If you or a member of your team is considering submitting an application, you should refer to the relevant guidance notes on these pages. Further advice on submitting an application is available from the Reward and Benefits Team on ext 4991.
Changes to financial Support for Students
As some of you will be aware, this year SHU is launching a new package of financial and non-financial support for students, the Student Success Scholarship.
In line with this, and other Access Agreement priorities, there will be changes to the way in which students access financial support packages in 2017/18. This includes the Hallam Hardship Fund. We are also supplementing our financial support packages with a new “Money Skills” offer, designed to be proactive in supporting students to better manage their money.
With that in mind, we’re offering some staff briefings to cover the following;
- The Student Success Scholarship – from application to award
- The Hallam Hardship Fund – a new way of applying and receiving support
- Money Skills – an overview of the project, aims and how you can refer students to it
The briefings we have planned will take place as follows, no need to book, just show up;
- Friday 1st September, 2-3pm, City – Charles Street 12.2.05
- Monday 4th September, 1-2pm, City – Owen 744
- Tuesday 5th September, 11-12am, Collegiate – HC 1.52
- Thursday 14th September, 10-11am, City – Owen 744
For further information – Please check shuspace from 18th September for full content on all of the above.
Cycle September
Everyone gear up (get it!) for Cycle September. Its a fun, free competition to see which workplace can get the most staff riding.
Earn points and climb the leaderboard by logging rides and encouraging others. Whether you’re a commuting champ or a casual cruiser – all types of rides will count towards your team’s participation!
They apparently have an EPIC prize pot – so get your team ready & register now!
What’s on?
Being a Bank Holiday weekend some of you might be off on holiday, visiting relatives or having a day at the sea-side; however if you’re in and around Sheffield there is also lots to see and do.
Get yourselves to Puzzlewoods the themed outdoor puzzle adventure, SHU staff can take advantage of this adventure with a 20% discount.
If you’re feeling energetic you could challenge yourself and your friends and family to do the Sheffield Round Walk – it’s only a mere 15 miles and starts in Endcliffe Park.
There is also a ‘Party in the Park’ at Endcliffe Park this Sunday 27th August, where you can buy tickets for the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Summer Raffle – 1st prize £10,000 holiday voucher (you can also buy tickets at locations throughout the city)
The Norfolk Arms pub is having a family fun day on Sunday 27th August from 12pm.
The Sheffield Fair, the show for Sheffield. This FREE entry, major event is in its 16th successful year and is a fantastic day out for all of the family in one of Sheffield’s most wonderful parks. Lots of fun and entertainment from 10.30am – 5.30pm Monday 28th August.
Fancy trying your hand (or feet) at Footgolf at Tapton Park Golf Club?! This unique sport blends the traditional game of golf with football and the result is a fun, family friendly activity suitable for all ages! Challenge your friends and family to kick-about on the 9-hole course – the player with the fewest shots is the winner!
Western Park Discovery Day. Join Weston Park and get creative over the summer holidays in their regular family activity sessions inspired by your favourite museum exhibits. Princesses, superheroes, villains, pets – this is your chance to make the people (or animals) who will live in your mini house! Wednesday 30th August 13:00 – 16:00.
Of course there is still Sheffield by the seas-side going on in the City centre as well, with events for kids running all bank holiday weekend and food and drink stalls for the grown-ups out there.
What else?
Meet the team – Risk & Business Continuity; Summer Days Series 3 of 4; Strategic Portfolio & Business Change Team; We Cleared up!
