Become a finance savvy student

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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Innovation Award drop-ins

17th & 24 February, 3 – 5pm
The HUBS

18 & 25 February, 3 – 5pm
Students’ Union space, Heart of the Campus

The Innovation Award is a funding opportunity for Sheffield Hallam University students and recent graduates that have new and innovative ideas for social enterprises.

There are two funding rounds a year where you can apply for up to £500 under our Start Up award to test out a business idea or run a project, or you can apply for up to £2,500 through the Grow It award for an established business idea. For more information and for examples of projects we have funded please check out the case studies.

The Innovation Award drop-ins give you the chance to discover more about the award and to speak to the Student Union’s Social Enterprise Team about your idea.

You can also attend a session to help you write a successful  application form  for the Innovation Award.

Check out this video about social enterprise, too:

Is your visa due to expire soon?

If you do not book a one-to-one appointment to see an immigration adviser at least 2 weeks before your visa is due to expire, then we may not be able to assist you with your application and you will have to send your documents off yourself.

You must attend a group session before you can book a one-to-one appointment.

It is important that you attend a group session at least 2 months before your visa is due to expire. You will be unable to get a CAS application form if you have not attended a group session.

The next group sessions will be taking place as follows:

February

  • Thursday 19 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 24 – 10am

March

  • Thursday 5 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 10 – 10am
  • Thursday 19 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 31 – 10am

April

  • Thursday 9 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 14 – 10am
  • Thursday 23 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 28 – 10am

Please come to the Student Services Centre, Level 5 Owen or Heart of the Campus to book on to a group session.

PhD Scholarships for International and EU applicants

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.

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

Introduction to Mindfulness

  • 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.

Book your place

Language Week

9-13 February

A programme of events concerning language learning and intra-cultural communication, with performances, workshops and talks.

Monday 9 February, 5-6pm, The HUBS: Portuguese Workshop

The Brazilian Society give a short interactive introduction to Portuguese.

 

Tuesday 10 February, 3-4pm, The HUBS: Indigenous Language of Nigeria

The Nigerian society introduce the history and culture behind the three main indigenous languages of Nigeria, and teach some key phrases in each.

 

Friday 13 February, 6-10pm, The HUBS: ACS Take Me Out!

The Afro Caribbean Society’s annual Take Me Out event, based on the popular game show. Brush up on you intra-cultural communication skills with music and dancing.

ICE Club Xtra – The Pizza Game

  • 4 February
  • 2-4pm
  • Owen 1037, City Campus

Ever wanted to feel what it is like running your own Pizza shop? imagesCome and join us for this realistic simulation. You will work in teams making business decisions with the aim of making the most profit! This is a great way to enhance your employability and business skills. Also find out more about working as a member of ICE Club.