All posts by Samantha Jane Logan

Editor of the International Students' Bulletin.

SHU Fest is coming!!!

2–8 March

A massive week-long festival packed with fun and exciting events showcasing the talent and diversity of our students and staff.

Join us for live performances, interactive workshops and social events across the University including film screenings, music, dancing, craft, cookery and more.

Last year’s line-up included classical Indian dancing, a Brazilian carnival and a live acoustic guitar performance. Watch videos from last year’s event.

For the full list of events, join the SHU Fest Facebook page.

Join Global Community – a new student society

We are really excited about a new student group that has formed recently and has been organising events for all students. Here’s what they have to say…

Global Community* aims to enhance the lives of Sheffield Hallam students of every nationality and ethnic background by embracing diversity andGlobal Community instigating multicultural interactions through the organisation of social events ranging from vibrant festivities to monthly networking events.

We host monthly networking events with culture-related themes to serve as a cultural immersion and global networking platform. Fun diversity-based icebreakers, interactive games and group activities will be the heart of the events.  We aim to offer surprises in every event. We also organise workshops on cultural awareness and other activities.

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We have successfully held three popular social events for Culture Connect mentoring scheme including a Christmas event and New Year celebration.  And we also organised an information event for Go Global Week. We have lots more exciting events throughout the ye10624034_621729487949167_3968149411432827670_oar too. Our next Culture Connect event is:

Cook Up a Storm with Global Community

  • Tuesday 17 February
  • 6pm to 9pm 

Please come along for a modern Europe10818271_811657068882186_5388036359238467633_oan culinary experience. Spaces are strictly limited. Please register by emailing your name, student number and dietary requirements/ food allergies to ShuGCSoc@gmail.com. 

SHU Global Community Members: Free Entry
Non-Members: Please bring £2 on the dayGlobal Community

Our society committee is a diverse, creative, dynamic group!

Adedamola is a Culture Connect mentee from Nigeria.  She is the Marketing Communications Officer.  She loves learning, reading and always looking for opportunities to impact lives!  She is friendly, fun-loving, easy-going and wants to meet you!

Waqas is a Culture Connect mentee from Pakistan.  He is the Event Officer. He loves music, games, exploring new places, making new friends and planning a lot of fun filled activities for SHU students.

Yuvini is a Culture Connect mentor from Sri Lanka.  She is the President. She is vibrant, positive and social. Her passion is meeting people from around the world and she cannot wait to meet you all.

Sailaja is a Culture Connect mentee from India. She is the Event Officer. She is a simple and soft spoken person.  She loves travelling, making friends and participating in events.

Dapo is a SHU student from Nigeria. He is the Equal Opportunities Officer. He works hard, lives life to the fullest, laughs as much as he can, and never forgets that everything he is and hopes to be he owe to God.

Amy is a Culture Connect mentor from Hong Kong, China. She is the Secretary. She is a quirky introvert. She always likes to know more about different cultures, lifestyles and religions, loves to create small surprises for others, and likes to challenge conventional stereotypes.

Yee Rou is a Culture Connect mentee from Malaysia. She is the Treasurer. She has always been passionate about events planning and making the ideas work. She also loves music and plays the guitar.’

Check out the SHU GoGlobal Facebook group for their next event and join their society here.

*Please note: Global Community are still waiting to be approved as an official society by the Students’ Union

This week’s news

Wednesday 24 December 2014

In this week’s edition…

Social
Employability
  • Go Global  Week will be taking place from 26-30 January. Find out how you can boost your career with Culture Connect by training as a mentor or mentee.
  • Attend the working in the UK after studies workshop and find out about possible visa routes for international graduates into full-time work.
  • Get involved in the biggest student festival at Sheffield Hallam, SHU Fest! Organise an event and make your CV stand out to employers.
Immigration
  • Is your visa due to expire soon? You must attend a group session.

We wish you all a merry Christmas! The university is now closed and will re-open on the 5 January. See you all in 2015!

Best wishes,

International Student Support Team

Boost your future career with Culture Connect

Tuesday 27 January
1–2pm
Careers and Employability Centre

Find out more about Culture Connect – our
highly successful peer mentoring scheme.
Train to work as a mentor or mentee and
gain invaluable skills that will enhance
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You will hear from students…

Yuvini Hettiarachchi
Mandhai Rinchin
Anees Khan
Charlotte York
Qi Li
Emenike Okeoji
Dan Armstrong
Dipika Khanal
Amaka Akinteye

Book now

Want to work in the UK after your studies?

Would you like some visa advice?
If yes, then book a place on our Working in the UK after studies workshop.

We will look at all the possible visa routes for international graduates into full time work including:

• Tier 2 Scheme
• Tier 1 graduate entrepreneur
• Tier 5

The workshop will also focus on how to improve your employability and how you can make the most out of your time at Sheffield Hallam University. We will explain the visa rules and how to maximise your chances of success.

The next workshops will take place in the Careers and Employability Centre (unless otherwise stated):

To attend, you must book your place in advance by following one of the links above.

Is your visa due to expire soon?

If you do not book a one-to-one appointment to see an immigration adviser at least 2 weeks before your visa is due to expire, then we may not be able to assist you with your application and you will have to send your documents off yourself.

You must attend a group session before you can book a one-to-one appointment.

It is important that you attend a group session at least 2 months before your visa is due to expire. You will be unable to get a CAS application form if you have not attended a group session.

The next group sessions will be taking place as follows:

January

  • Thursday 8 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 13 – 10am
  • Thursday 22 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 27 – 10am

February

  • Thursday 5 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 10 – 10am
  • Thursday 19 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 24 – 10am

March

  • Thursday 5 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 10 – 10am
  • Thursday 19 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 24 – 2pm

Please come to the Student Services Centre, Level 5 Owen or Heart of the Campus to book on to a group session.