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

Boost your future career with Culture Connect

Tuesday 27 January
1–2pm
Careers and Employability Centre

Find out more about Culture Connect – our
highly successful peer mentoring scheme.
Train to work as a mentor or mentee and
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You will hear from students…

Yuvini Hettiarachchi
Mandhai Rinchin
Anees Khan
Charlotte York
Qi Li
Emenike Okeoji
Dan Armstrong
Dipika Khanal
Amaka Akinteye

Book now

Want to work in the UK after your studies?

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):

To attend, you must book your place in advance by following one of the links above.

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:

January

  • Thursday 8 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 13 – 10am
  • Thursday 22 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 27 – 10am

February

  • Thursday 5 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 10 – 10am
  • Thursday 19 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 24 – 10am

March

  • Thursday 5 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 10 – 10am
  • Thursday 19 – 2pm
  • Tuesday 24 – 2pm

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

GoGlobal Conversation Club

  • Thursday 29 January
  • 5pm-7pm
  • Room 0.32, Heart of the Campus, Collegiate Campus

Conversation ClubJoin us for our popular Conversation Club where the focus
is on having fun, meeting people from around the world
and making new friends. Everybody is welcome – old
and new members. We look forward to seeing you.

Meet at 4.30pm outside the main entrance to Owen
Building and we will walk together to Heart of the
Campus, Collegiate. Or meet us there at 5pm.

Book your place

Got a hidden talent?

2–8 March

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

3907 24 YourGuideSem2 AD AWJoin us for live performances, interactive workshops and social events across the University including film screenings, music, dancing, craft, cookery and more.

Last year’s line-up included classical Indian dancing, a Brazilian carnival and a live acoustic guitar performance. Watch videos from last year’s event.

Get involved in SHU Fest 2015
We’re now calling for participants. Contact us if you
• can sing, dance, play an instrument or have any other talents
• want to organise an event and boost your CV

Find out more
To get involved or to find out more visit the SHU Fest Facebook page.

Culture Connect – Learning through sharing

This cross-cultural peer mentoring scheme helps new students settle into university life and meet friends from around the world.

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This is a great opportunity to

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  • develop your cultural awareness and learn about different traditions
  • attend social activities 10869791_1497190377235594_3073432112637297150_o(organised by Global Community, a Students’ Union Society) and regular soft skills training with other members
  • prepare for work in diverse organisations and add to your CV
  • gain eligibility for the H  allam Award which is recognised by employers

Additional support
You will also be allocated to a learning set – a small, intimate group of mentees or mentors of different nationalities which enables you to gain a wide range of perspectives. You can discuss challenges and share helpful advice during your time on the scheme.

Join today – visit the Culture Connect Facebook page.

What our members say
Mentees
‘You get a friend who walks along with you as you get to know about life at university. I now have many friends and I feel fully integrated in the university.’
Judith Khamoni from Kenya

‘It breaks down all the fears that many people feel today due to lack of understanding of cultural differences and language barriers. It embraces these differences and you have the chance to make friends, try new things and experience a new point of view. You are always learning something.’
Katrina Love from Britain

Mentors
‘Culture Connect helps me to get friends from over the world, have fun, learn experience and improve my skills such as time management and communication skills. It makes my university journey more meaningful.’
Bui Huynh Thi Nhat Thanh from Vietnam

‘It brings together the university community because it gives British students first-hand experience of engaging with international students. The media constantly portrays international students in a negative light and Culture Connect dispels media falsehoods.’
Sami Riaz from Britain