If you have an interest outside of your studies that you would like financial support with and are in your second year of study, you can apply for the Heller Bursary by the 22 March here. Find out how Saul, a previous beneficiary from the bursary spent his contribution below: I applied for the…
As part of international women’s day I wanted to share with you something I do outside of my studies. I teach the Jiu Jitsu Club at the University of Sheffield and I am currently a Senior Primary Trainer which is one level above black belt. Jiu Jitsu is a self-defence martial art that originated from…
As a student at Sheffield Hallam, mental health formed a significant part of my experience, both personally and academically. I struggle with Anxiety and Depression, and have done for a long time, but it all came to a head at university. It was at university I realised I had anxiety due to studying it…
The Sir Michael and Lady Morven Heller bursary is an award of between £500 and £2000 intended to financially help you do something you are passionate about that is completely outside of your area of academic study. Any second year home student is eligible to apply. Read three of the bursary’s previous recipients to…
Hi my name is Chandni and last year I did a placement year in industry. I did 3 placements in 3 countries so I will share a few of my very different experiences! IKEA Sheffield This was a 3 week placement in the summer that I arranged during the time I…
If you’re reading this, you’re probably halfway through your application for your future placement, killed that phone interview and you’re seriously thinking to move to a completely new city to embark on probably one of the most exciting adventures after freshers week. Yes, it is equally exciting and scary, but you’ll soon learn that the…
What’s on for 2020 Chinese New Year in Sheffield It’s the year of the Metal Rat in Chinese culture, and it is said to be a particularly luck filled year for almost all zodiac signs! As with regular custom it’s also said that if it’s the year of the animal you were born in,…
Blue Monday The third Monday of January is nationally known as ‘Blue Monday’ and supposedly is the most depressing day of the year. It’s been three weeks since New Year’s, and Christmas is now out of sight. Here are just a few simple ways you can try to improve your ‘Blue Monday’, and make it…
By Rachel Measures, Masters in PR. Graduation booking is now open! For all those eligible to graduate this November, it’s an exciting time where you can start planning everything for that special day. Like you, I will be graduating this November (it’ll be my second time, so I’m a pro now), but I also work…
By Charlotte Bradshaw, MA Multimedia Journalism. Whether you’ve just arrived in Sheffield or lived here for some time, we all enjoy finding something new to love about this amazing city. Mine started with The Moor Market. The Moor Market is situated part way down the Moor, reminiscent of Sheffield’s (700-year-old!) market history. As you enter you’ll soon…