Category Archives: Social activities

To help you settle into the UK and meet other students, we have arranged a number of social activities and events. All the activities are free unless otherwise stated.

Social activities and events calendar

September – October 2015

We’ve arranged a number of social activities and events to help you settle into university life and meet new friends as quickly as possible.

Ice Skating

  • Wednesday 7th October
  • 6.30pm – 9.30pm
  • Meet at main entrance, City Campus
  • Meet our student crew for a fun evening at Ice Sheffield. You need £4 for a return fare and your student ID card. You should register your interest at goglobal@shu.ac.uk.

Conversation Club

  • Thursday 15th October
  • 5.00pm – 6.30pm
  • Hallam Hall, Level 6, City Campus
  • If you like to meet people from around the world and make new friends – Conversation Club is the place to be with free refreshments.

Download the full booklet at http://www.shu.ac.uk/international/arrival/pdf/semester-events-2015.pdf

Want to know more about our main SHU GoGlobal projects?

Whether you are new to Sheffield Hallam or a returning student, if you want to know more about the International Experience Team’s main SHU GoGlobal projects, then watch these videos created by students and staff here at SHU:

Culture Connect

 

SHU Fest

 

ICE Club

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyOlDuzK2cY


Global Friends

 

Like what you see? Then get involved and go truly global at Sheffield Hallam University.

 

English Tea Party

Sunday 27th September 4.30pm – 6.15pm  
Meet at main entrance, City Campus

English Afternoon tea, cakes, games, English conversation and welcome by Christ Church, Fulwood.

Weston Park Museum Visit

Sunday 27th September 10.00am – 2.00pm
Meet at main entrance, City Campus

Visit the award-winning Weston Park Museum. With interesting exhibits about Sheffield life and culture, you are guaranteed to learn something new. The walk will be approximately 30 minutes and entry to the museum is free.

Walk to the Peak District

Saturday 26th September 9.30am – 3.00pm
Meet in Stoddart 7140

Find out why Sheffield is the greenest city in Europe by joining a walk to the edge of the Peak District. Please wear comfortable shoes and waterproof clothes, and bring a picnic.

Walk to Collegiate campus and visit the Students’ Union Collegiate Event

Friday 25th September 10.00am – 3.00pm  
Meet at the Meet and Greet desk, City Campus

A guided tour of Collegiate Campus and a visit to the Students’ Union Collegiate Special Event, with free food and refreshments.

Collegiate fair

English Tea Party by Hope City Church

Thursday 24th September 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Meet at main entrance, City Campus

Homemade scones, jam and cream at the Megacentre. A team of students with red t-shirts will meet you at the main Sheffield Hallam University entrance and walk you to the event.

Volunteering Fair

Thursday 24th September 1.00pm – 4.00pm  
Students’ Union HUBS

Find out what volunteering opportunities the Students’ Union have on offer.

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SHU GoGlobal Fair

Thursday 24th September 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Heartspace Café, Level 2, Atrium, City Campus

There are many exciting projects you can get involved in at Sheffield Hallam University. Come along to the SHU GoGlobal fair and meet students who have been involved in exchange programmes abroad, establishing a social enterprise and setting up a Students’ Union society.

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Sports Fair

Wednesday 23rd September 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Students’ Union HUBS

From table tennis to basketball, there are opportunities to play a wide range of sports at Sheffield Hallam. Come along to find out how you can get involved.

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