Category Archives: Support

Here is some information from the wider university service areas.

Student voice, Support

University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day

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Wednesday 18 February
Various locations including Hallam Hall and Heart of the Campus

This Wednesday is University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day, an annual event aimed at promoting the wellbeing of students and staff in Higher Education.

The theme will be ‘Choose to Disclose’ and students will be invited to consider disclosing their mental health difficulties to the University and to social contacts.  You can find more information about this at http://www.umhan.com/umhan-blog/i-chose-to-disclose-campaign.

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Students and staff will have the opportunity to share their own experiences in an informal setting, to hear from others and to find out about support that is available following disclosure, as well as having a cup of tea and a chat!

A Wellbeing Fair will be held in Hallam Hall from 11am – 2pm with representatives from local services including Mind and Samaritans, HR and University support services.  Refreshments will be available as well activities including smoothie making and signing up to your own individual pledge.  There will also be an information and activities session in the Heart of the Campus building on the same day.

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SYEDA Biteback – eating disorder support group

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Wednesday 18 February, 6pm – 7.30pm
HC.0.17, Heart of the Campus, Collegiate Campus

Are constant thoughts about food and exercise stopping you from studying, socialising and relaxing?

Biteback is a support group for students with an eating disorder. It is run in partnership with South Yorkshire Eating Disorders Association (SYEDA).

Sessions are led by trained SYEDA volunteers who offer free support, information and a safe, confidential, private space to share your experiences.

Admission is free. No need to book, just come along.

  • Sheffield Hallam: third Wednesday of the month, 6–7.30pm
  • University of Sheffield: third Monday of the month, 5–6.30pm, the Octagon TV Lounge

To find out more, including details of a one-to-one Biteback drop-in service, visit syeda.org.uk

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Become a finance savvy student

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Blackbullion is an easy-to-use online resource designed to develop your financial skills.

89% of the students who use it feel more confident about their financial future.

If you join Blackbullion before 20 February you could be in with the chance of winning a tablet.

Using Blackbullion will empower you to be money smarter and make sound financial decisions. It will give you essential financial skills and habits that will help you throughout your life.

You will need to register with your Sheffield Hallam email address AND successfully complete a module in order to be entered into the prize draw.

*Terms and Conditions apply

For further information click here.

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PhD Scholarships for International and EU applicants

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30 fully funded PhD scholarships for September 2015

The scholarships are for home, EU and international applicants. They cover your tuition fees (at home/EU levels) and provide maintenance at Research Council UK levels – £14,057 for 2015/16 – for three years of full-time study, normally commencing in September/October 2015.  Therefore as an international applicant, you would have to find another source of funding to cover the cost difference between home/EU and international fees.

If you are interested in applying for a PhD scholarship, the deadline for all applications is 12 noon on Friday 20 March 2015.

Find out more here.

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Introduction to Mindfulness

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  • 18 February
  • 3pm-5pm
  • Multifaith Chaplaincy, Level 2, Owen Building, City Campus

mindfulness‘You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.’ Jon Kabat-Zinn

Find out more about this powerful technique that reduces stress and anxiety, improves sleep, aids concentration and memory, and has an overall positive impact on wellbeing.

Introduction to Mindfulness

A seminar that introduces the concept of mindfulness and the implications for improved mental health and wellbeing, as well as teaching some key mindfulness practices.

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Preparing for exams

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Exams are coming up in January and this can be a worrying and demanding time for many students. But there’s no need to panic; getting your preparation right and using the right tools and resources will make your life easier.

We like this exam hints and tips article from the Independent. It’s talking about Easter exams, but that doesn’t matter, the ideas will work well in January too! There’s lots of great tips here about organising and looking after yourself in the run up to the exam period.

It might also be useful to you to know what tools and resources are available to help you with your exam preparation:

You might find that the Library Gateway useful. This online resource brings together all the different search tools you might need to find your way round the physical and electronic collections in the SHU library and you can find it at: http://library.shu.ac.uk

You can also access subject guides which introduce students to the books, journal articles and news items relevant to their subject area. You’ll find this at: http://library.shu.ac.uk/subjectguides.html

Another service offered through the learning centres are the drop-in study support sessions. If you’ve got a question about an assignment you’re working on or you want to have a draft of an assignment looked at, these weekly one-to-one sessions with a study support tutor are designed for just that. Look on shuspace here for more details. Throughout the next semester you may also be interested in attending an academic skills workshop as these cover a variety of study-related topics.

As a student at SHU you are also automatically enrolled on the new Blackboard organisation Academic skills resources (2014/15) which includes My Study Skills: the toolkit.

The Academic skills resources Blackboard organisation contains

  • My Study Skills: the toolkit (a SHU online resource available this academic year to July 2015)
  • skills4studycampus (which has a section on exam skills)
  • links to recommended free resources

The first time you go to skills4studycampus you have to register – this is to set up your personal account so that you can see your progress, go back to where you left off and add notes in ‘my journal’.

Finally, the Student Wellbeing Service can offer you lots of support around dealing with stress. They have self-help resources available and can also see you in a one-to-one or a group setting. They run group sessions on areas such as mindfulness and relaxation which many people find helpful.

We hope this is useful for you and will help you to feel prepared as we move towards the January exams. If you have any particular worries or concerns about exams, please feel free to come and speak to your Student Support Officer via your faculty helpdesk or an Advice and Information Adviser at one of our drop-in sessions. These run Monday to Friday at both City and Collegiate campuses.

And remember, stay calm and start preparing!

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Study Support Week

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Monday 24 November – Friday 28 November

Next week is Study Support Week.  Prepare for your exams, boost your study skills and become a more effective learner.  

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There will be a variety of activities to help you including:-

  • Get ready for your exams
  • Write effective assignments
  • Learn more about using Turnitin
  • Develop your learning skills
  • Manage your exam stress

Pick up a programme from your nearest Student Services Centre or see www.shu.ac.uk/studysupport for more information. There will also be information stands based in the Owen building, Stoddart building and Cantor building at City Campus and in the Robert Winston building at Collegiate Campus.

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The Don’t Panic Housing Fair

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Thursday 4 December between 11.00am – 4.00pm

The Students’ Union HUBS, City Campus.

Looking for a house for 2015/16?

DON’T PANIC!

…come to the Housing Fair.

This is your best chance of finding a Council approved, ‘Snug’ registered property.

FREE shuttle bus will be running every half hour from the Collegiate Learning Centre to the HUBS. First bus is at 10:30am.

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For more information visit Hallam Union website.

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Home Office Scam – Beware!

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We would like to make you aware of a recent scam.

One of our Indian students, has received a call from a number and the caller claims they work for the Home Office.

Look out for calls coming through from an 0207 telephone number. One such number was 0207 035 4848.

These calls are not from the Home Office. The caller may appear to be genuine and convincing and explain that there is a serious problem with your immigration status, and that they have a deportation order for you. They may also ask you for details of your visa.

If you believe that you received a suspicious call or e-mail, or come across a suspicious website:

  • Do not give out any personal information, or confirm that any personal information they have is correct
  • Do not make any payment
  • Report the incident to the International Student Support team
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Unsolicited emails advertising trips and more!

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It is the time of year when criminals try to take advantage of students.

If you receive any unsolicited emails advertising goods, services, offers or trips please be wary.

Make sure that if you are shopping online that the payment is secure.

If you have any concerns or want any more details about any type of Fraud please get in touch with the Students’ Union Advice Centre – advicecentre@shu.ac.uk or phone 0114 225 4148.

For more information about the Advice Centre in the Students’ Union please visit their web page:-