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Skills4studycampus

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBvdgauYLKU&w=854&h=510 Skills4studycampus is now live on the Academic Skills Resources  page on Blackboard (you can find it under blackboard organisations, or by searching for Academic Skills Resources in shuspace.  All students are automatically enrolled. It includes a range of interactive online activities, video files, FAQs, diagnostic tests, and modules to work through.  It remembers your progress whenever you log in and can be used to make notes to remember later. Topics include:

  • getting ready for academic study
  • reading and note making
  • critical thinking
  • academic writing
  • referencing and understanding plagiarism
  • group work and presentations
  • exam skills
  • projects, dissertations and reports
  • employability and personal development
  • confidence with numbers
  • time management

For more information please go to the Academic Skills Resources  page on Blackboard

Social activities

Omani Cultural Event and Fashion Show

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Friday 24 October at 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Heartspace Cafe, Level 2, Surrey.

Hajar Alruzeiqi is a Msc Managing Global Business Student at Sheffield Hallam University and a fashion designer in her home country of Oman. She has designed many beautiful clothes and will be displaying her designs at a FREE event at Sheffield Hallam University.

Come along to see her gorgeous designs in a fashion show and find out a little bit about the country of Oman and its culture.

Snacks and drinks will be served after the event.

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Academic Skills Support

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You may not have started writing your essays or coursework yet, but its never too early to gather skills to help you to prepare.

Academic skills workshops are for any Sheffield Hallam student from first year to postgraduate. There are a range of topics to
develop the skills you need for effective university study.

October workshops include:-
  • 10 tips to improve your academic writing
  • Critical writing – how to shape your writing and focus on your critical voice
  • Interpreting the question- analysing the question and getting started with drafting your work
  • Lit review: getting started – how to critique
  • Referencing basics – including the MS Word referencing tool
  • Reflection / reflective writing – what it’s all about

Can I just turn up to the workshops?
Yes, you don’t need to book in to the workshop, just check the room location via SHUspace.

Please arrive in good time to make sure of a place.

I would like to access some self-help resources instead of attending a workshop, is there anything available?

Yes, there are some self-help resources via shuspace how do I get help with my academic work? More resources will be added from mid October.

For information on how to get access with your academic work, see Shuspace.

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Student Wellbeing Workshops

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Student Wellbeing are offering the following October workshops for all students:-

Introduction to Mindfulness 
Wednesday 15 October – 3.00pm – 5.00pm
(plus follow-up on Wednesday 29 October 3.30pm – 5.00pm)

Assertiveness Skills
Monday 20 October – 2.00pm – 3.30pm

SYEDA Biteback 
Wednesday 22 October – 6.00pm – 7.30pm

For more information on the workshops including how to book and locations please pick up a  leaflet from the Student Services Centre on level 5, Owen at city campus or Heart of the Campus at collegiate or view it online through shuspace here.

In addition there are meditation sessions available to students and staff:

  • Every Wednesday 1.00pm – 1.30pm at the Multifaith Centre, Level 2, Owen Building, City Campus
  • Fortnightly, 1.00pm – 1.30pm at Collegiate Campus – check with Chaplaincy for dates and times.
GoGlobal opportunities

SHU Student Exchange Agreements

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There are opportunities for many students to complete an exchange programme as part of their degree at Sheffield Hallam. Where you can go depends on the subject you are studying.

The list of institutionally agreed student exchange agreements is available here. To find out more about exchange opportunities in your faculty contact the relevant faculty exchange co-ordinator.

Funding, Funding from the UK, GoGlobal opportunities

British Council

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Are you a UK student thinking of spending anywhere from a few days to an entire year studying or working overseas? British Council has many different opportunities to suit your preferred location, vocation and budget.

Visit www.britishcouncil.org/study-work-create for more information

 

Beyond Europe, Funding, GoGlobal opportunities

Generation UK China

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Generation UK is a British Council campaign that aims to boost the number of UK students participating in study abroad and internship programmes in China. 

See the British Council’s Generation UK China page for more details of specific opportunities and how to apply..

Beyond Europe, Funding, GoGlobal opportunities

Study China

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This three week programme offers the opportunity to interact with Chinese students, academic staff, local families and businesses, providing profound access to this fascinating country. Throughout the programme you will be immersed in a vibrant campus environment at a leading Chinese University.

Visit http://www.studychina.org.uk for more information

Beyond Europe, Funding, GoGlobal opportunities

Study India

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The intensive three week programme is designed to be applicable to students of all interests and backgrounds. In previous years Study India has had everyone from fashion students to astrophysicists participating.

One of the great strengths of the experience is students’ chance to make friends from universities across the UK and people of an extraordinary diversity of interests and backgrounds.

Visit http://studyindia.co.uk for more information 

Funding, Funding from the UK

Student Finance England

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English students can typically get access to 4 types of support: a tuition fee waiver, maintenance loan, maintenance grant and travel grant.

Full guidance about the amount of loans and grants you can access is available from Student Finance England.