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.

Are you a student and have a family? Check out the support available to you…

Last week was declared ‘Family Friendly Week‘ by the Advice and Information Team and thanks to this a series of articles were posted on their blog, all aimed at helping students with families get the most out of University life and the local community.

There were top tips from a guest blogger about how she manages juggling family life with her academic studies, ideas for activities to keep your kids busy over the Easter holidays, advice on managing your time and your finances and loads of useful links to local organisations and services, including support available within the University itself.

You can see all the posts here.

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Kelham Island Museum

Sunday 12 April, 11am – 2pm
Meet at the main university entrance at 11am

Sheffield is a City built on steel, join us on a trip to the industrial heartland of the City and the famous Kelham Island Museum with exhibits about the Steelworks and a huge working steam engine, there will be lots of photo opportunities. Entry is £4 with our student card and the museum is approximately a 30 minutes walk from the University.

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Free film screening – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Thursday 9 April, 5.30pm – 8pm
The Void, Level 1 Owen building

A free film screening of the Roald Dahl classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory starring Johnny Depp.

Trip to Mayfield Alpaca Farm

Tuesday 7 April, 11am – 2pm
Meet at the main University entrance at 11am

Join us for a visit to the famous Mayfield Alpaca farm. You will get to meet the animals and see why they are unique. You will need to bring your student ID card with you, admission to the centre is £3.50 and the bus fare is approximately £3.00.

Trip to Bakewell

Saturday 4 April, 10am – 3pm
Meet at the main University entrance at 10am

We have organised a trip to the delightful market town of Bakewell famous for its pudding and streets. We will be taking the bus to Bakewell which is approximately £6 return, please pay on the day.

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The Queen in Sheffield!!!

Thursday 2 April 2015, 11am – 1pm
Meet at Main University entrance for 9.30am

Her Majesty the Queen is visiting Sheffield for her annual Maundy Thursday celebrations! Meet us at the Main University entrance and we will go to the Cathedral together to try and catch a glimpse of the
Queen.

Ice Skating

Wednesday 1 April, 7pm – 10pm
Meet at the main entrance to Owen building, City Campus

Meet new friends at one of our regular ice skating events. Whether you are an accomplished ice skater or have never tried it before – come along, everybody is welcome!  We will be taking the tram to ICE Sheffield and transport and entry costs (including hire of skates) is approximately £7.

Festival de la Piñata

Wednesday 18 March, 6–9pm

Hallam Hall

Join Culture Connect peer mentoring scheme for a tour of Latin American cultures. We are bringing to you performances, games, language workshop and lots of funs! This event is open to all students and is organised by Global Community, a Students’ Union society. Entry is £2 or free for society members.

African drumming

Wednesday 1 April, 6pm-9pm

Heartspace, level 2 Owen building

Join Culture Connect for an evening of African drumming. There will be performances, snacks and fun activities. This event is open to all students and is organised by Global Community, a Students’ Union society. Entry is £2 or free to society members.

* African drummers to be confirmed.