Category Archives: Student voice

Your chance to share your student experience or hear from other students.

Complete the Student Barometer Survey!

3981-3 plasmaAt Sheffield Hallam University we’re committed to improving the student experience for everyone, and we work in partnership with you to make that happen.

What is the Student Barometer survey?

It’s a survey of Sheffield Hallam students that takes place every year. It helps us to better understand your perceptions of the University and it gives you the chance to comment on different aspects of your student experience and put your ideas forward for change.

Who runs the survey?

It’s conducted by i-graduate, a world-leading company who specialises in gathering customer insight and helping education providers enhance the quality of their services.

Why should you complete the survey?

This is your opportunity to tell us where we are doing well and where we can improve. The results are used to make the changes you want to see. Find out how your feedback makes a real difference.

As a thank you for completing the survey, there is a chance to win

  • a £1,000 cash prize in i-graduate’s prize draw
  • an Apple i-Pad or Amazon gift vouchers in the University’s prize draw

Plus, everyone who completes the survey will receive a voucher for a free hot drink*.

At the end of the survey, you can also nominate someone who has made an inspirational or transformative contribution to your student experience for an Inspirational Teacher Award.

When does the survey happen?

Once a year. The survey is live from Monday 2 to Friday 27 November 2015.

How long does the survey take?

It should take approximately 15 minutes of your time.

Will my answers by anonymous?

Yes. All responses are confidential and anonymous, and will only be used to improve our courses and services and for research purposes. You cannot be identified through the results.

How do I complete the survey

You will receive emails about the survey from Monday 2 November onwards, you can follow the link that will be provided in your email. Alternatively you can access the survey from www.shu.ac.uk/workingtogether from Monday 2 November.

*Terms and conditions apply

New Project : Healthy Relationships

The international experience team is starting an exciting project! Our project will provide support and advice to international students on the topic of personal relationships. We want to increase the support available about personal relationships, including  information about sexual health and sexual consent. We have two special announcements about our project:

1) Quick Questionnaire

Do you have 2 mintues to help us?

In order to offer the right kind of support, we would really like to hear opinions from our international students. We have a very short questionnaire with 8 questions. We would by grateful if you can fill it in by 16 November. Here is the link

We understand students might feel embarassed to give opinions about this topic. However, all answers on the questionaire are completely ANONYMOUS.  This means we do not know your name or your student number. We have no way to trace the answers to any student. Please be reassured that your opinions are completely private and safe.  Thank you. Your opinions will help us shape the project and how best to provide the support.

2) Job Opportunities

We are currently recruiting for 4 Student Health Facilitators. The facilitators will help us lead sessions for international students on the topic of personal relationships, sexual consent and sexual health. You can find full details of the position here if you are interested in applying: https://careerservice.shu.ac.uk/students/jobs/detail/297795/student-health-facilitator

The deadline is 9am, 16 November. 

Have your say… suggest a title to help build the library collection!

190 titles were requested when we ran this promotion in March. 

Now it’s your turn!

Between 2nd – 9th Nov you can suggest a title you’d find helpful to have in the library.

So get your thinking caps on and titles read. Live links will be available on the Library Gateway, twitter and here on Monday 2nd Nov!

Here’s how it works –

  • we’ll buy an e-book version of your suggestion if it’s available/suitable and we don’t have it already, (not all books are available as e-books). Or alternatively we may buy a single copy of a book.
  • we’ll let you know if we order it and if not why not
  • when the book arrives we’ll place a copy on request for you and email to let you know when it’s ready to collect.

#suggestatitle #shulibraryhys

Are you feeling festive and creative? Do you need some Christmas cash?

christmascard-bannerWe are inviting all Sheffield Hallam students to take part in our Christmas card competition.

We are looking for a creative, festive design or photograph for our Christmas card based on the theme of Sheffield at Christmas.

The winning entry will be chosen by the Vice-Chancellor. The winner will receive £100 and be credited on the back of the Christmas card, which will be sent to all our key stakeholders including MPs, leading business executives and university Vice-Chancellors.

Closing date Monday 2 November 2015

Find out more

Spanish and Chinese native speakers required for study

Spanish and Chinese native speakers are required for a study organised by Gary Dicks, a PhD student and demonstrator in Psychology.

The study involves reading and responding to English words from a computer screen while connected to an EEG (electroencephalography) machine in order to investigate the sequence of brain activity associated with orthography (spelling/form) and phonology (sound) during reading.  You will receive a £20 high-street voucher in return for your participation.

What is the criteria to take part?

  • 18 years of age or over
  • Right-handed
  • Native Spanish

OR

  • Native Chinese
  • English as second language
  • IELTS of 6.5 or higher
  • No language/learning/neurological disorders

Please note: EEG requires special conductive gel on the head that has to be washed out (facilities are provided for this) but the procedure is entirely non-invasive.

If you would like to participate or would like more information, please email Gary at g.dicks@shu.ac.uk.

EEG psycholinguistics study - Spanish and Chinese participant advertisement

Enterprise Idea Competition

If you have an enterprising or innovative idea for a product or service, then this is the competition for you.

Who is eligible?

It is open to all current students of Sheffield Hallam University

When and how can I enter?

You can enter anytime between Monday 28 September and Friday 30 October.

 Visit the website to enter.

Create a 2 minute video addressing the following questions (you need to say each question on the video before you answer it):

– What is your idea?

– How will it work?

– Who are your customers?

– Why will they buy it?

– What are your next steps?

Workshops to help you:

The Enterprise Team are also running some workshops to help inspire you and come up with ideas to enter with.  

This isn’t another talk, seminar or lecture; this is your opportunity to develop skills that are relevant to your degree, your job prospects and employability, and for if you are considering setting up your own business. It is going to be a 2 hour interactive workshop, with hands-on practical skills development and the chance to have a bit of fun!

Workshop dates:  

Tuesday 13th October 4-6pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-enterprising-ideas-tickets-18113734668

Wednesday 21st October 4-6pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-enterprising-ideas-tickets-18113749713

Thursday 29th October 5-7pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-enterprising-ideas-tickets-18113765761

 

The winners of the Enterprise Idea Competition will be announced on Tuesday 17 November at the Global Entrepreneurship Week event ‘Hear from the Entrepreneur’

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hear-from-the-entrepreneur-a-global-entrepreneurship-week-event-tickets-17934806489

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.

 

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

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.

go global fair