Employability, Social activities, Student voice, Support

What can SHU GoGlobal do for you?

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We thought it would be a good idea to highlight our Facebook page: what does it do and how can you get involved?

The SHU GoGlobal page is a place for us to speak to students, to give you information about things going on in Sheffield, opportunities to work and study abroad, as well as a social hub, enabling students from all around the world to come together and learn about each other’s culture.

It’s the best place on the web to keep up-to-date with what the International Experience Team are up to, as well as to be the first to hear about any opportunities to work with us to welcome and support new and existing students.

So there you have it, if you haven’t already then like our page!

Social activities

A cultural celebration and future opportunities

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On Friday 29 April, mentors and mentees from the Culture Connect scheme got together to put on a fantastic celebration event that they had planned and organised, pulling together with the help of students and the local community.

Students put on a great array of entertainment, including musical performances, a pole fitness exhibition and speeches given by members of Culture Connect to share their experiences and successes.

There was also a selection of refreshments on sale, as well as a raffle, both of which were in aid of the recent earthquakes in Ecuador: a fantastic cause to raise money for.

We’d like to say a massive thank-you to all of the students who were involved with the event, helping to organise, plan and perform on the evening.

Want to get involved with Culture Connect in the future? We’ll be recruiting for mentees and mentors again in September. Check SHU GoGlobal for updates.

 

 

Social activities

Trip to York

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Popular with local and international tourists, York is one of the most historic cities in the UK. Among its many attractions are the famous castle, minster and many museums including the National Railway Museum.

There is so much to see and do in York, including taking a walk down the Shambles, (a medieval shopping street dating back to the 14th Century), the gruesome dungeons or getting afternoon tea at the famous Bettys tea room.

The trip will cost £10 and tickets will be available from the Student Services Reception on Level 5 of the Owen building after 7 June.

It is on Saturday 11 June and will start at 8am. Meet our student crew at the main University entrance.

Employability

Get Involved – Volunteering Opportunities

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All Sheffield Hallam students can take part in SHSU Volunteering’s One-Off programme. This allows you to take part in short term voluntary activities, meet the local community and have a great time while you’re at it! To sign up, simply go here. We refund all travel expenses and food expenses where possible so there’s nothing to lose – why not try out one of our exciting opportunities below?

Sunday 8th May: Bucket Collection – Sheffield United v Scunthorpe
11.30am – 2pm
Join local children’s hospice Bluebell Wood as they raise money for their causes outside Sheffield United’s football stadium. All volunteers will receive a free match ticket after their shift.

Friday 20th May: Gardening – Young Women’s Housing Project
10am – 4pm
The Young Women’s Housing Project look after survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. They are looking for volunteers to help with some gardening to create a welcoming atmosphere for the women housed on site. Please note that this opportunity is open to self-defining women only.

Friday 20th May, Saturday 21st May, Sunday 22nd May: Boccia England Competition
9am – 5pm
The authority for the Paralympic sport of Boccia are looking for students to assist with their national competitions which are taking place in Sheffield. You will be involved with timekeeping and scoring. Full training will be provided on the day, and no knowledge of the sport is required. All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and lunch!

Saturday 28th May & Sunday 29th May: Abbeydale Picture House community day
10am – 4pm
Join members of the local community as they work to restore the Abbeydale Picture House, a 100 year old cinema  in the heart of Sheffield’s Antiques Quarter. This is a great chance to be involved with the community and to see an important part of Sheffield’s history up close!

Saturday 28th May: Taste Moor event volunteers
10am – 4pm
Taste Moor is a food festival taking place on The Moor in Sheffield. Volunteers will take part in demonstrations, activities and other stewarding duties to assist the smooth running of this vibrant, fun festival!

Friday 3rd June: Gardening – Young Women’s Housing Project
10am – 4pm
The Young Women’s Housing Project look after survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. They are looking for volunteers to help with some gardening to create a welcoming atmosphere for the women housed on site. Please note that this opportunity is open to self-defining women only.

Wednesday 15th June: RSPCA
9am – 4pm
The RSPCA take care of endangered animals in the city. Volunteers at this day will help walk dogs, clean out the animals’ accommodation and assist with the varied work that the RSPCA do.

Monday 20th – Sunday 26th June: Refugee Week at Theatre Deli
Various shifts available
Theatre Delicatessen in Sheffield is hosting an exciting week of events for Refugee Week. Volunteers will assist with the running of events and will have the chance to be part of an exciting series of activities with people from all over the world!

Wednesday 13th July: RSPCA
9am – 4pm
The RSPCA take care of endangered animals in the city. Volunteers at this day will help walk dogs, clean out the animals’ accommodation and assist with the varied work that the RSPCA do.

To sign up to any of our exciting opportunities, visit https://www.hallamstudentsunion.com/get_involved/volunteering/oneoffopportunities/

Social activities

Art Sheffield: Up Down Top Bottom Strange & Charm

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Art Sheffield 2016 is a citywide contemporary art event, curated this year by Martin Clark, Director of Bergen Kunsthall, Norway. It takes as its starting point the political, social, cultural, and material histories of the city of Sheffield, enacted and explored through a carefully selected group of international video, film and sound works, as well as three major new commissions made especially for the exhibition by three British artists.

The title of the exhibition, Up, Down, Top, Bottom, Strange and Charm is taken from the six flavours (or types) of quark: the elementary particles that make up every atom, and the fundamental building blocks of matter.

There is a fantastic programme of events happening around the city, from film screenings to gallery tours, so check out the links here and here;  see if there’s anything that tickles your art fancy!

Student voice

Student Rep Awards – Nominations Open!

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Every year, Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union likes to recognise the fantastic work that our student reps do acting as the link between students and their respective faculties.

The Awards are designed to show appreciation for reps who have gone above and beyond, engaging with students to communicate any concerns or feedback that they may have about their course and relaying any information from faculty staff effectively. Our student reps act as a voice for the student population and provide an important bridge between teaching staff and SHU students.

You can nominate student reps from each faculty; someone who you feel has made the biggest impact across groups, societies and departments; as well as academic and support staff who you think deserve recognition.

Nominations for the awards are open now, and can be found here.

Immigration

Tier 4 visa application fees increasing on 18th March 2016

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On 18 March 2016 visa application fees are set to increase.

The full list of proposed new fees can be found here.

These are the ones that will directly affect you if you need to extend your visa, or replace your BRP:

  • Tier 4 visa extension (including dependants) will increase to  £448
  • BRP Replacement will increase to £56

Please speak to the International Experience Team if you have further questions

Social activities

Trip to Oxford

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As part of our Easter Vacation Programme we have organised a trip to Oxford!

Radcliffe Camera and All Souls College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK
Radcliffe Camera and All Souls College, Oxford University. Oxford, UK

Date: Saturday 2 April 2016

Time: 7.45am – 8.00pm

Tickets cost only £12 and can be purchased from the Student Services Centre, Level 5 Owen Building.

Oxford is renowned for its medieval university and is known as the ‘city of dreaming spires’, which refers to the beautiful architecture of the university buildings. Many have starred in films especially, Harry Potter. There are plenty of shops, museums and gardens to explore along with the largest single room devoted to book sales in the whole of Europe, which is in Blackwell’s bookshop.

Social activities

It’s time for SHU Fest

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Sheffield Hallam University will be bustling with music and dance!

As part of a week-long celebration of the arts, cookery and comedy, to name a few, SHU Fest showcases the talent and diversity of the University’s students and staff.

SHU Fest is now in its sixth year and with more than 40 events planned, SHU Fest 2016 promises to be an extravaganza.

Thai dancing, a Brazilian carnival and a Portuguese language class and are just some of the exciting events on offer to the public from Monday 29 February until Sunday 6 March.

Three Sheffield Hallam professors will kick off the festival with their unique take on some rock, pop and folk music favourites while showcasing their talents on the guitar, mandolin, bass and ukulele.

Meanwhile, the University will transform into the beautiful island of Sri Lanka where staff and students can learn to write their name in Sinhalese, taste traditional home cooking whilst enjoying Baila music and games.

Lessons in salsa dancing and a baking demonstration are just some of the activities taking place on Tuesday while on Wednesday, a stand-up comedy show by the Improv and Comedy Society is set to bring some hilarity to the festival.

The Cocklebread Band made up of Sheffield Hallam staff will provide a treat for the ears of folk and bluegrass fans on Thursday, while the Five and Dime Picture Show returns to host a free screening of Ingmar Bergman’s Persona on Friday, a film that critics have described as ‘one of this century’s great works of art.’

One of the organisers of SHU Fest and Sheffield Hallam’s international experience officers, Yat Fai Tang, said: “Sheffield Hallam University has an amazing range of student talent from around the world. SHU Fest is a fantastic opportunity for students to get involved in something extra alongside their studies, showcase their cultural traditions from home and abroad, and gain additional experience to make their CV’s stand out.

“SHU Fest is one of the many exciting SHU GoGlobal projects which aim to broaden our students’ horizons and foster a feeling of community amongst our 34,000 students.”

Download the events programme at www.shu.ac.uk/shufest

Social activities

SHU Fest – Selfie Competition!

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This year’s SHU Fest Selfie Competition is bigger and better than ever!

If you fancy yourself as a bit of a Kim Kardashian-level selfie master then this is the SHU Fest event for you.

If you take a selfie with our booklet or at a SHU Fest event then you could win a prize! Post or share your selfie on Twitter or Facebook

Check out the rest of the SHU Fest schedule here.