Tag Archives: 22 July 2016

One-to-one skills sessions at the Bridge

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This summer, the Bridge are offering one-to-one, 30 minute sessions with a tutor, providing general guidance as well as specific approaches for developing your academic writing. Come along to learn how to study effectively and optimise your grades.

There’s no need to book, just turn up between the following times to see a tutor.

  • Tuesdays 2pm – 4pm The Bridge, above Adsetts Library café
  • Fridays 11.30am – 1.30pm, Collegiate Library, room 0.01

the Disabled Student Support service is a different service to this one.  If you normally access the Disabled Student Support service, please contact your tutor as normal.

They will help you devise strategies to check your own work but they will not proofread assignments.

More about the sessions

The service is learner-led; you decide on the topic for sessions.  Examples of topics covered are:

  • understanding assessment criteria and discussing initial ideas for work
  • what it means to think and write critically or reflectively
  • planning and delivering presentations and effective group working
  • how to carry out a literature review and write a dissertation

The aim of the sessions is to focus on developing learning, so you might want to bring:

  • the assessment criteria for an assignment you’re thinking about starting, to discuss ideas or develop a rough planning outline
  • what you’ve written (if you’ve made a start) to discuss your structure and whether you’re staying on-topic
  • a marked assignment so that we can discuss the feedback you’ve received and what you might do differently next time
  • a timetable of submission dates to talk about time management or examples of materials you are revising for exams.

Trip to Bakewell

Bakewell is the ‘ancient capital of the Peak’, an old beautiful market town in the heart of the Peak District is the location of our next summer SHU GoGlobal trip.

Not only does it have stunning views and is ideal for any budding photographer, but it’s also famous for its pudding – a great excuse to indulge in some traditional confectionery!

We will be taking the bus there, so you will need to purchase a return ticket on the day, which will cost about £6.

We’ll be meeting outside the main entrance of the University at 8am on Sunday 31 July, returning at about 6pm.

Tramlines Festival — 22-24 July

From 22-24 July, Sheffield will host a massive inner city music festival, with the city playing host to a range of live music, art and community events. You will need a ticket to get into the main stage event, but there are fringe line-ups in venues spread across the city centre.

You can find out more information by watching the handy video below:

You can find out more about where your favourite acts will be playing on the Tramlines website, which also has details about buying tickets and getting to the venues. We’ll see you down there!

Culture Connect Case Study – Dana Dlawor

In the run up to us opening registration for our fantastic peer mentoring scheme Culture Connect in September, we’ll be featuring students past and present who have benefited from taking part.

Here is Dana’s experience with the project, and a bit about what you can expect when enrolled in the scheme:

“My experience with Culture Connect was amazing. I got to know many new friends from different nationalities from all over the world. I have learned how to communicate with different cultures.

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I would recommend all students to participate in it, especially for those who have just arrived in Sheffield. This scheme will help them to feel like they are part of a new family.”

We’d like to thank Dana for his comments and would also encourage you to take part in this brilliant scheme.

We start recruiting for new members in September. Find out more and register your interest to apply.