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This Week’s News

Monday 27 April 2015

In this week’s edition…

Student Voice
Employability
Support
Immigration

 

Best wishes,
International Student Support Team

This week’s news

Friday 10 April 2015

Social
Student voice
Employability
Support
Immigration

Best wishes,

International Student Support Team

This Week’s News

Monday 30 March 2015

In this week’s edition…
Social
Student Voice
  • If you are a Commonwealth student, there’s still time to register to vote. Don’t leave it too late!
Employability
  • If you are interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate, then Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.
Support
Immigration
  • The visa fees increased proposed by the Home Office will come into effect from April 2015.  Find out more here to see if this affects you.
  • Is your visa due to expire soon? You must attend a group session.

 

Best wishes,

International Student Support Team

This week’s news

Monday 16 March 2015

In this week’s edition…
Social
  • This year’s SHU Fest was fantastic! There were 50 events across both campuses. Watch videos from the events.
  • Take a break from your studies and celebrate Latin American culture with Culture Connect on 18 March. This event is open to all students.
  • Experience African drumming on 1 April in the Heartspace. There will be snacks and fun activities.
Student voice
Employability
Support
Immigration

Best wishes,

International Student Support Team

This week’s news

Tuesday 3 March 2015

In this week’s edition…
Social 
Student Voice
Employability
  • If you are interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate, then Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.
Support
Immigration

Best wishes,

International Student Support Team

This Week’s News

Monday 16 February 2015

In this week’s edition…
Social 
  • This edition features a great choice of events and activities for you to get involved with so check out our events calendar and book your place.
  • If you want to improve your English and get to know British culture and Sheffield better, join Global Friends, a social initiative which helps you meet British students.
  • There’s only 2 weeks left till SHU Fest! Download the events programme and remember to tweet your pictures #SHUFest
Student Voice
  • Create a blog about your global experience and you could win an iPad mini.
Employability
  • Careers and recruitment fairs are a great way to make a good first impression and network with potential employers. Find out the best ways to do this at the Prepare for the Fair workshop this week.
  • Next week is Student Volunteering Week.  Get involved and boost your CV!
  • If you are interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate, then Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.
Support
Immigration
  • The Home Office has published information on the proposed visa fee increases from April 2015.  Read about them here to find out if this affects you.
  • Is your visa due to expire soon? If so, you must attend a group session.

Best wishes,

International Student Support Team

This week’s news

Tuesday 3 February 2015

In this week’s edition…
Social
  • SHU Fest is coming!!! It’s the biggest cultural festival at Sheffield Hallam, including live music, singing performances and cookery demonstrations.
  • We introduce Global Community, a new student group which hosts cultural workshops, networking events and monthly socials for Culture Connect.
  • Take part in Language Week, there will be performances, workshops and talks.
  • Join our Global Friends project to experience British culture.
  • Check out our extensive events calendar for other activities and trips.
Student Voice
Employability
Support
Immigration

Best wishes,

International Student Support Team

This Week’s News

Monday 12 January 2015

In this week’s edition…
Social
Student Voice
  •  SHU Fest 2015 is coming and we’re still looking for participants!  Can you sing, dance or play an instrument? Do you have any other talents?  If so, we want to hear from you!
Employability
Support
  • Have you got exams in January?  Find out about what support is available at the university and read our tips for good exam preparation.
Immigration

Best wishes,

International Student Support Team

This week’s news

Wednesday 24 December 2014

In this week’s edition…

Social
Employability
  • Go Global  Week will be taking place from 26-30 January. Find out how you can boost your career with Culture Connect by training as a mentor or mentee.
  • Attend the working in the UK after studies workshop and find out about possible visa routes for international graduates into full-time work.
  • Get involved in the biggest student festival at Sheffield Hallam, SHU Fest! Organise an event and make your CV stand out to employers.
Immigration
  • Is your visa due to expire soon? You must attend a group session.

We wish you all a merry Christmas! The university is now closed and will re-open on the 5 January. See you all in 2015!

Best wishes,

International Student Support Team

This Week’s News

Monday 8 December 2014

In this week’s edition…

Social
Student Voice
  • Are you a Chinese native speaker? Would you like to participate in a study and receive a £20 high street voucher? Find out more here.
  • Have you got an innovative idea for a product or a service? If you have, then enter the Enterprise Idea Competition for a chance to win £500!
Employability
  • The Countdown to Go Global Week has begun! – Find out how to apply to work in the UK or abroad – there are lots of talks, workshops and fun activities to get involved in!
  • If you are interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate, then Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.
Immigration

Best wishes,

International Student Support Team