This Week’s News

This edition features a great choice of events and activities for you to get involved with so check out our events calendar and book your place.
If you want to improve your English and get to know British culture and Sheffield better, join Global Friends, a social initiative which helps you meet British students.
There’s only 2 weeks left till SHU Fest! Download the events programme and remember to tweet your pictures #SHUFest

Careers and recruitment fairs are a great way to make a good first impression and network with potential employers. Find out the best ways to do this at the Prepare for the Fair workshop this week.
Next week is Student Volunteering Week. Get involved and boost your CV!
If you are interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate, then Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.

Apply for one of 30 fully funded PhD scholarships for three years of full-time study normally commencing in September/October 2015.
It’s University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day on Wednesday 18 February. Find out what support is available within the university and outside.
Learn some useful skills to help you manage your finances with Blackbullion, an online resource. Join before Friday 20 February for a chance to win a tablet.

The Home Office has published information on the proposed visa fee increases from April 2015. Read about them here to find out if this affects you.
Is your visa due to expire soon? If so, you must attend a group session.

Best wishes,