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.
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.
Friday 10 April, 11am – 2pm
Pod C, The HUBS
The Global Community society have organised an Easter Egg Hunt around the campus!! Meet new people and join in the hunt for Easter Eggs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This year there were 50 events organised by students and staff across both campuses.
Watch videos from the week below:
