Social activities

Upcoming Social Events – subscribe to our events!

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We have some upcoming events for you to explore Sheffield and different cultures too!11214211_10156255500920596_4156981382209206437_n

Upcoming events include:

  • Ice Skating – Wednesday 3 February, 6.30pm – 9.30pm. Meet at the Main Entrance, City Campus
  • Walk to Heeley City Farm – Sunday 7 February, 10am – 2pm, Meet at the Main Entrance, City Campus
  • Trip to Bakewell – Saturday 13 February, 10am – 3pm, Meet at the Main Entrance, City Campus

We recommend you ‘like’ our Facebook Page SHU Go Global and subscribe to our events for the latest news and updates.

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Chinese New Year celebration at Sheffield Hallam University

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Friday 5 February, 3pm-5pm, Owen 1239

Join us for a Chinese New Year event organised bycny-delhi a group of events students.  Learn about Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated.  Free food will be served along with cultural performances, crafts and dumpling making.

This event is free and open to all staff and students at Sheffield Hallam University.

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Can you help British Teaching Students?

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A lecturer called Helen Thompson has 40-50 home undergraduate students doing TESOL modules who need to work with international students and complete an assignment which explores the English proficiency of a language learner. It’s a great way to practice your English!

International students in classes and lectures
International students in classes and lectures

The students would need to meet  you about 4 times 1:1 and do speaking, listening , reading and writing activities and teach a one to one English lesson between now and the end of April.

If you are interested,  please email Helen Thompson H.M.Thompson@shu.ac.uk

Support

The Bridge – a brand new skills hub

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If you’ve ever needed some skills support, then your luck is in: they’re now all in one handy, easy to find place! The Bridge is above Adsetts Library cafe, and from 25th January 2016 it’s where you can find Academic Skills, the University English Scheme and Maths and Stats Help.

Bringing these services together should enable you to find more easily the advice you need – when you need it.

For more details on what workshops are available, and the  schedule of events coming up, check their page here: https://students.shu.ac.uk/shuspacecontent/support_for_learning/get-help-academic-work

There are also some great online resources available to help if you’re not in university: http://libguides.shu.ac.uk/skills

Immigration

Visa application fees

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On 6 April 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) is likely to increase to  £448
  • BRP Replacement is likely to increase to £56

We will keep you updated on when the changes are confirmed.

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SBS Graduation Ball

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The mystery of the night: it’s the Sheffield Business School Masquerade Graduation Ball!

The ball will be held on Sunday 29th May 2016 at Magna, Sheffield… once one of the biggest steelworks in the world! Expect a night like no other with amazing productions and special effects with special performances from Live Bands, DJ’s, fire breathers, stilt-walkers and much more! Tickets are at £45.00 and will go on sale on at Stoddart Deli.

Transport!

There will be transport to and from the venue. This will be £5 and will have pick-ups from the following locations: Sheffield Hallam University City Campus, Sheffield Hallam University Collegiate Campus and Sheffield United Football Ground. These can be bought when buying your ticket so make sure there is £50 on your SHU Card!

Details about the event can be found in the poster below or at www.tinyurl.com/SBSGraduation2016

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Employability, Immigration

Want to work in the UK after your studies?

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Would you like some visa advice? If yes, then book a place on our Working in the UK after studies workshop.

We will look at all the possible visa routes for international graduates into full time work including:

  • Tier 2 Scheme
  • Tier 1 graduate entrepreneur
  • Tier 5

The workshop will also focus on how to improve your employability and how you can make the most out of your time at Sheffield Hallam University. We will explain the visa rules and how to maximise your chances of success.

The next workshops will take place in the Careers and Employability Centre (unless otherwise stated):

Follow a link above to book onto the session.

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SHUFest is coming soon

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29 February – 6 March

SHUFest is a massive week-long festival packed with fun and exciting events showcasing the talent and diversity of our students and staff.

Join us for live performances, interactive workshops and social events across the University including film screenings, music, dancing, craft, cookery and more.

The full programme is coming soon.

Join in the fun!

Sheffield Hallam students studying overseas can watch the SHUFest live stream from 12noon – 2pm GMT every day of the SHUFest week. Follow us on @SHUGoGlobal to receive alerts about the events

Watch a short video about SHUFest 2015

Welcome

Warm welcome to our students studying at overseas partner institutions

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We are the International Experience Team at Sheffield Hallam University.

We are here to support all international students, whether studying on our Sheffield campus, or overseas at partner institutions, with information and advice.

You may be studying thousands of miles away from Sheffield Hallam University, but you can still rely on us!

We will make sure that you are informed about any opportunities available to you from Sheffield Hallam such as:

  • achievement awards or prizes you can apply for, to help you stand our from the competition in the future
  • events/activities you can join in remotely
  • online services you can make use of

Please sign up for our monthly SHU GoGlobal Newletter and get in touch with us and stay connected. We would love to hear your stories and celebrate your successes.

Employability

Hallam Award

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The Hallam Award is the Students’ Union skills award that recognises and rewards students who have developed their skills through extra-curricular activities within the Students’ Union, university and in the community.

The Hallam Award is designed to help you reflect on the transferable skills you have developed that will help you in your future career aspirations and beyond.

Did you know that Sheffield Hallam students studying overseas can also apply for the Hallam Award? Don’t miss out, find out more today!

For more details, check out this great video from the Students’ Union:

For more, check out their website: https://www.hallamstudentsunion.com/skills_opportunities/hallamaward/