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Inspirational Student Award winner Ong Yu Jing talks to SHU GoGlobal

May 3, 2017 Rylan Czuczman Leave a comment

We were very pleased to be able to announce the 2017 winners of the Inspirational Student Awards in last month’s newsletter. Here, we speak to one of the winners, Ong Yu Jing from INTI in Malaysia, about her experience as a student inspiring others.

How do you feel about being nominated for an Inspirational Student Award?
When I was notified about the nomination, I felt both ecstatic and in disbelief. I had no prior knowledge about the award and was honestly stunned by the announcement. I appreciate the support I have from the faculty and Sheffield Hallam University and I am thankful for this recognition.

What is the main thing you have learned so far while studying your degree?
A key thing which I have taken away from my time during my undergraduate studies is realising the power of design processes and the importance of self-discovery through these processes.

What is the best thing you have experienced about studying a Sheffield Hallam degree?
I think the best thing I have encountered is the opportunity to be extremely present in everything I have done, be it design, meeting people or even developing my soft skills -leadership, public speaking. It has also increased my confidence level and I am not afraid to speak my mind to contribute to different causes. The degree has opened numerous doors for me to hone my skills in various areas and engage myself in various activities.

We’d like to thank Ong Yu Jing for taking the time to talk to us, and we look forward to featuring our other winners in upcoming editions of our newsletter.

Student voice

Have your say in the student experience survey

May 3, 2017 Rylan Czuczman Leave a comment

The best ways of us improving our courses and student experience is when we ask you for feedback and to tell us what is and what isn’t working! Right now is your chance to make a difference and improve how things work for students in the years to come.

You should have received an email with a link to the student experience survey, which will ask you about various aspects of your study, including course material, learning environment and the staff that help to guide you through your studies. There is also the opportunity to nominate inspirational staff that you feel have made a real impact on you and your learning.

The deadline for filling this in is Thursday 4 May so you don’t have long – make sure you fill yours out now and have your day!

Employability, Support

Working in the UK after studies

April 13, 2017 Rylan Czuczman Leave a comment

At this time of the year, you are probably thinking about your plans for finding a job after completing your studies. The following announcements are important for international students who wish to stay in the UK after graduating and want to find out about work visa rules.

Special Working in the UK after studies – internships

On Friday 7 April we hosted a fantastic event on the Tier 5 Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa scheme. The session was attended by over 50 international students. This visa scheme enables international graduates to work as interns in the UK after graduation.

The event featured Zenia Chopra from the company “Access Tier 5.” We also had a great talk by a SHU international graduate, Castor Merino. He shared his experiences of working in the UK under the Tier 5 GAE scheme and with a Tier 2 (General) visa.

The slides from “Access Tier 5” presentation are available here.

We filmed the event and we will update this post with a link to the film shortly.

Special Working in the UK after studies – Tier 2 (General)

When: 23 June Time: 4-5.30pm Where: Adsetts 6620

This is a special and unique event focused specifically on the Tier 2 (General) work visa rules. Tier 2 (General) is one of the most popular visa categories for international graduates who wish to work full time.

We will concentrate specifically on the Tier 2 visa rules and explain eligibility rules. We will cover topics such as salary thresholds and eligible jobs. There will also be a Q&A session. We will also have SHU international graduates who have successfully got Tier 2 work visas. They will share their tips and experiences. You will have the opportunity to ask them any questions you may have.

This promises to be a popular event so book your place now!

Working in the UK after studies – All work visas

When: 31 May Time: 3-4pm Where: Owen 942

This is a presentation covering all the main types of work visas which are relevant for international graduates including: Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur, Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme, Tier 2 (General), Tier 5 Youth Mobility, Tier 5 Government Authorised Exchange. It is relevant for international students who are currently here on Tier 4 visas and wish to learn more about the range of work visas available, and the eligibility criteria. The presentation will look at each visa criteria in detail and there will be time for a Q & A session at the end.

We will also launch our new online resource all about work visas! We will showcase the interactive materials, which includes case studies, videos and tips to maximise your success.

Book your place now

Partnerships

BAC wins prestigious human resources awards!

March 31, 2017 Rylan Czuczman Leave a comment

We are very pleased to be able to share the news that Botswana Accountancy College have won several awards at the Botswana Human Resource Development Skills fair and Careers Clinics!

Here is what the BAC have to say about the event and the awards that they won:

“The BHRDS is one of the platforms we use to raise awareness about BAC and our programmes, to facilitate career advice and administer applications. We are proud to have obtained the 2017 Best Overall Exhibitor and first prize in the Local Public Institutions Awards!

To us this is a badge of honour and a demonstration of dedication and excellent team effort from all stakeholders. It is also motivation for the team to continue delivering quality tertiary education.”

Congratulations to the team at BAC for the awards, a well deserved recognition of all of their hard work through the year.

Partnerships

Inspirational Student Award 2017 – the winners

March 31, 2017 Rylan Czuczman Leave a comment

This year’s Inspirational Student Awards have been bigger and better than ever, with nominations coming in from across the globe – it’s now time to find out who the winners are!

Here’s the full list of this year’s fantastic winners, their course and institution:

ONG Yu Jing	BA (Hons) Graphic Design	INTI International University & Colleges
Chow Hiu Cheng	BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management	School for Higher and Professional Education
HOU Lam Matthew Ho	BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching	School for Higher and Professional Education
KHAN Muhammad	BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management	School for Higher and Professional Education
TSUI Man Ngo	BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management	School for Higher and Professional Education
Ferrari Leung Ka Yan	Msc Psychology	School of Continuing and Professional Education
HUEN Siu Shan	Msc Psychology	School of Continuing and Professional Education
TONG King Lok	Msc Psychology	School of Continuing and Professional Education
CHEAH Keat Hong	BSc (Hons) International Construction Management and Economics	Tunku Abdul Rahman, University College
YAP Kai Hoong	BSc (Hons) International Construction Management and Economics	Tunku Abdul Rahman, University College
Chu Siu Yan	BA (Hons) Business with Human Resource Management	SHAPE
Melvin Russell Pineda	BSc (Hons) Hospitality Business Management	SHAPE
Curtis Chan Chu Hong	BSc (Hons) Tourism Management	SHAPE
Agang Nicole Bakwena	BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership	BAC

A huge congratulations to all of our winners, we are proud that we have so many students who go above and beyond, inspiring other students and staff and helping to build communities where they study
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Partnerships

sCooler Award – the student creative show award 2017

March 30, 2017 Rylan Czuczman Leave a comment

sCooler is an awards show dedicated to recognising the creative talent of Malaysian students.

The award provides students with a platform to showcase their creativity and innovative ideas, and are assessed by professionals from the industry. They judge the work in a variety of categories, based on relevance, originality and quality of execution. This means that there is an extremely high level of competition and the quality of work on show is excellent.

We are pleased to announce that our partners at INTI International University and Colleges had three prize winners!

Shieh Yien Peh – third year BA(Hons) Graphic Design student – GOLD winner in the Re-branding category

Teoh Jia Ni - third year Graphic Design student - BRONZE in the Best Publication category — Teoh Jia Ni – third year BA (Hons) Graphic Design student – BRONZE in the Best Publication category

How Soo Hang - third year BA (Hons) Graphic Design student - BRONZE in the Best Illustration (hand drawn) category — How Soo Hang – third year BA (Hons) Graphic Design student – BRONZE in the Best Illustration (hand drawn) category

A big congratulations to all of our winner from INTI in this year’s awards, we hope to see many more in the future!

Support

Professor Chris Husbands shortlisted for higher education’s most inspiring leader 2017

March 30, 2017 Rylan Czuczman Leave a comment

The Guardian Higher Education Network revealed the shortlist for the Inspiring Leader 2017 award, and Professor Chris Husbands was one of the nominees!

This award honours a leader who has brought out the best in their team and achieved exceptional results. They champion innovation and collaboration, deliver real change, and inspire the higher education community.

Here is what the Guardian judges said about the Vice-Chancellor:

“Professor Chris Husbands was an inspiring leader of the Institute of Education – hugely knowledgeable about education practice and policy and unafraid of speaking the truth to power. He has now moved to Sheffield Hallam where university staff speak highly about his energy, commitment and vision.”

The eventual winner was Karma Nabulsi, professor of politics at University of Oxford, but we’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate Professor Husbands for this recognition of his work.

Employability, Student voice

Sheffield Hallam University International Prize

March 23, 2017 Rylan Czuczman Leave a comment

Do you know an international student who has made a significant contribution to the University both in academic achievement and in the life of the University Community? If so, then nominate them for the Sheffield Hallam University International Prize!

Sheffield Hallam University awards two annual prizes of £200 to the full-time or part-time students of non-UK origin have inspired and supported their peers. They may have gone above and beyond, helped you while on your course or had a positive impact on your time studying at Sheffield Hallam.

You can nominate students here, giving a reason why you think that they should be presented with the award. We’ll pick the winners, who will be given their certificate on the 26 April at our special Celebration Event – the prize fund will be allocated by bank transfer.

Nominations are open from Monday 27 March and close on Thursday 6 April.

Support

Working the UK after graduation

March 10, 2017 Rylan Czuczman Leave a comment

Are you an international student interested in working in the UK after graduation? If so, then we have the events for you!

We have two fantastic workshops that are fast approaching that can help to give you the information that you need regarding the visa application process, from eligibility to documentation.

Working in the UK after studies – Friday 17 March, 12–1pm
Come to this talk to learn about work visas in the UK including: Tier 2, Tier 5 and Tier 1.There will be time for a Q+A at the end. You must book your place by going here. Visit our Facebook event for more information
Working in the UK after studies – internships – Friday 7 April – 2–3.30pm
Come to this great sessions run by Access Tier 5 and learn about the Tier 5 GAE scheme. This is a special, one-off session specially arranged for international students.There will also be a Q and A session with an international graduate about his experience of holding a Tier 5 GAE visa. Book your place here or visit our Facebook event.

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