Partnerships

TAR UC students back in Sheffield after four years

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Two of our Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) students from 2012 intake recently returned to Sheffield to explore the place that they studied back in summer 2012. Here’s a brief account of their stay here reminiscing their old memories and exploring places in the UK that they didn’t cover when they were here as students four years ago.

Jethro Wong, studied BA Hon Business with E-Commerce and Marketing said “After completing my studies I went back to Malaysia and worked for 3 months for a marketing company. Afterwards I moved to work for an enterprise mobility company, focusing on IT security which is where I am currently working now. The course that I studied at Sheffield Hallam made it possible to find a graduate job back in Malaysia and to reach where I am today. Coming back to Sheffield made me realise how quickly time flies and I am looking forward to exploring places in the UK which I didn’t have the chance to previously. I am especially looking forward to going to places such as Durham and Lincoln.”

Kimberly Boey, who also studied BA Hon Business with E-Commerce and Marketing, said “When I went back to Malaysia, I did various jobs related to digital marketing and mobile advertising which are both rapidly developing areas in Malaysia. Afterwards, I spent two years working for an advertising network company focusing on sales and business development which I enjoyed. Coming back to Sheffield after four years, it doesn’t feel like it has been that long! I still remember all the places I used to go, and they are still there! There are also new places too and I have missed Sunday roasts in the UK, which you cannot get in Malaysia. I am looking forward to exploring the Peak District during my holiday here, as I want to explore the views and scenery of my favourite film, Pride and Prejudice.”

Social activities

Trip to Grave’s Park and Bishop’s House

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Join us for a trip to Sheffield’s biggest park!

There is plenty for you to visit and explore, including formal gardens, a rare breeds farm, ancient woodland, a cafe and more.

We will take the bus there so please bring £4 for a return bus ticket. You must register your interest with us here before the trip.

Meet our student crew Arzu at the Main University entrance,  Level 5 Owen building on Sunday 23 October at 10am, returning around 2pm.

Social activities

Education project – tell British students about your culture!

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We have an opportunity to meet with British students and chat to them about your home country, culture and school!

The group of students are training to be teachers and would like to research schools around the world.  They would like to meet you to talk about what school was like in your country, the uniform, the school day, which subjects are taught etc.

You are not expected to be an expert, just give your own opinion of school in your home country. This project has been running for 8 years and has been represented by schools from all across the globe and this is your chance to represent yours!

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet British students and share and compare your culture, finding out how schools around the world differ and what we could learn from this.

If you are interested in finding out more and are free for an hour and a half on Wednesday 2nd November please message Andrew at a.bromley@shu.ac.uk.

Employability

Kennedy Memorial Trust

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Applications are now open for the Kennedy Memorial Trust, a fund available for UK students to study postgraduate courses at Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology!

Set up in 1965 to commemorate President John F Kennedy, this fund helps British citizens who are UK graduates to take up courses in America to further their academic progress  and encourage students to study abroad.

The award offers:
– Full fees & health insurance
– Tax-free stipend of at least $26,000
– Generous contribution towards flights
– Additional travel grant of $2,500

The closing date is 26 October 2016 so you don’t have long, get your applications in now!

More information can be found on the Kennedy Trust website.

Support

Free English classes

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Do you feel like you need some help with your academic English or expressing your arguments in your assignments? Then that is where the University English Scheme can help!

The University English Scheme consists of classes covering a range of topics, designed to help with students who are not familiar with the skills necessary to study at university level.

There are session on subjects such as plagiarism, grammar and making sure that you are presenting your work effectively in written and spoken formats.

More information on the classes available can be found on the leaflets below – click on the images for the full-size versions:

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Employability

Daiwa scholarships – study, work and stay in Japan

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Awarded by the Anglo-Japanese Foundation, the UK’s leading charity supporting links between Britain and Japan, this is a fantastic opportunity to study and work in a range of fields and improve your Japanese language skills!

This programme includes a 12-month period of language study, a 6-month work placement and a 1-month homestay, allowing for a greater understanding of Japan as well as experience working for a large organisation.

Candidates must be: 
– British citizens
– aged between 21 and 35 years of age at the time of departures
– graduates or due to graduate by the time of departure
– in possession of clear career objectives combined with a serious interest in Japan

The application form is available now, so get applying! For more information, check out the Daiwa Foundation website.

Social activities

Walk to Heeley City Farm

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Join us on a short walk to Heeley City Farm on Sunday 16 October, to visit a friendly farm with an environment centre.

Meet at the main University entrance at 10am, with us returning at around 2pm. The farm is about 30 minutes walk from the City Campus and the trip of completely free of charge!

There’s a great range of activities and animals on offer, so come on down and experience farm life in the UK!

Partnerships

A warm welcome to our new students in Botswana

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Sheffield Hallam University is proud to welcome nearly 400 new students on its undergraduate courses at Botswana Accountancy College.

Says David Graham, Principle Lecturer in Sheffield Business School “The collaborative course leaders and I look forward to welcoming the BAC students into the Sheffield Hallam family. Inductions have already taken place using Video Conference technology to reach out the hand of friendship into Botswana and BAC.

This year we are welcoming around 400 students into SHU UG programmes delivered at BAC with pipeline plans to expand the provision with BAC into Masters qualification. As always we are proud to be working with BAC and making a small, but significant contribution to the Botswana government `Vision 2020` policy in the creation of a knowledge economy.”

Culture Connect, Employability

How to access the Culture Connect online application

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You must be logged into shuspace.

  1. Self enrol onto the Culture Connect Blackboard site.
  2. Access the online application via the Culture Connect Blackboard homepage.
  3. Follow the 3 steps outlined in the online application

Upon completion you will receive an email confirmation.

Please note: You may not be able to access the online application form using your mobile phone. Please use a PC, laptop or tablet.

If you have followed the instructions above carefully and have any additional questions, please contact Sam Logan at cultureconnect@shu.ac.uk

Support

Support every step of the way

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Sheffield Hallam University aims to provide an excellent educational experience to all its students. As an institution, we enable our students to

  • get involved in  University life and opportunities to influence University’s offer to them
  • develop a sense of belonging to university community and feel their contributions are valued and celebrated
  • get information about services and opportunities which are inclusive and accessible

There are a whole host of online resources that you can access as a student studying at one of our partnership institutions. For more information, find your institution on our library gateway list and see how we can help to support you.