How to Conquer Final Year After a Work Placement

Posted on behalf of Yuvini Hettiarachchi   I’m sure you’ve heard about final year stresses and returning after placement can seem daunting. But don’t worry, you’re not alone; I understand the fears, worries and challenges that run alongside your return to Uni. Going on placement was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my…

Why I did the SHU Internship Scheme again this year

The SHU Internship Scheme is a fantastic initiative that’s been set up by the Directorate of Education and Employer Partnerships, in conjunction with the Careers and Employability Centre. It enables students to gain practical experience working within their chosen industry whilst ensuring they are paid for their time and able to afford accommodation and travel…

Looking after Number One

OK, this is cheesy, but it’s important. We need to take care of ourselves – mentally and emotionally, as well as physically. No, really. We’re exposed to so many images of people with the perfect body, perfect hair, perfect lips… perfect life. And it’s starting to have an impact on people. So here’s my attempt at…

Enterprising Hallam Students – Nelly Naylor

Name: Nelly Naylor Businesses: Nelly Naylor Photography and Same Sex Weddings Age: 25 Graduating Year: 2014 Degree: BA (Hons) Photography Location: The Workstation, Sheffield View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yorkshire Wedding Photographer (@nellynaylorphotography) Journey During her final year at University, Nelly began shadowing wedding photographers in the area, to improve her…

Me and My Disability Week

The Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union’s Disabled Student’s Committee held an array of exciting activities and events from 20-26 March with the aim of improving the quality of lives of all Hallam students despite their disability. The week began with a Pub Quiz at Bar Phoenix hosted by a member of the committee. The participants had…

Clarissa Interviews: KONG

With Outlines coming up this weekend, I thought it’d be a really excellent opportunity to interview KONG. Originally from Sheffield, these lovely guys, who won Exposed Magazine’s ‘Band of the Year’ award, were more than happy to share their views on the Sheffield music scene. Here’s what they had to say: You’ve been compared to…

6 reasons you can be proud to belong to Team Hallam

With Varsity 2017 coming up, it’s time to don your maroon sweater and fly the flag a little for Hallam. Maybe you’ve bought tickets to the Hockey Final? Maybe you’re planning on seeing the swimming, tennis and more? Or maybe, you’re not really into sports? Either way, we are all still a part of Team…

Student Life Hacks

Posted on behalf of Lawrence Penn Being a student can be a strange experience. Life will vary greatly between being a poor, over-stressed recluse to spending like a baller and partying hard on ‘the sesh’. There really isn’t much of an in between. They say that these are the three best years of your life…

How you can get the most out of careers support at Hallam

For current students and recent graduates, the Sheffield Hallam University Careers Central pages are an invaluable resource. As a student at Hallam, I’ve used the vacancies page to gain crucial experience in roles both within the University and outside of it. Graduates have access to the careers pages, recruitment fairs, one-to-one advice sessions and guidance…