By Laura Dowson, BA (Hons) Illustration, 2nd year. What is it? The SHU Career Mentoring Programme is an AMAZING opportunity that pairs students with a professional who is experienced in the subject they study. The relationship is a partnership that focuses on the personal development of the student. What’s in it for me? What ISN’T in…
By Jess Brown, BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Illustration, 2nd year. You know the big old post office down the road from Owen building? A lot of you may not know this, but that’s where us freaky deaky art kids hang out and do our courses. It’s strange because just up the road is the…
By Adam Westwood, first year journalism student. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and for those fortunate enough, you will be looking into gifts for that special someone in your life! But as a university student, financially, times can be very tough, so getting those of whom you love a special gift can be…
By Rachel Measures, Masters in PR. Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s already that time of the year again, and for some it is really tough. Maybe you’re going through a rough time with your partner, or going through a break up. Maybe you feel a bit left out with all the romance – I know I…
By Hannah Parker, BA (Hons) Business and Enterprise Management. Being a student can be so expensive. Buying food is one of the most expensive elements of student life and the temptation to live off Pot Noodles and ready meals is so big! So here are a few of the ways I shop cheaper and still get…
By Chandni Soren, BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design, third year. Need some fresh air or a study break? Look no further – follow my guide for an adventure in the great outdoors! Ways to get to the Peak District I sometimes catch an 81, 82, 83 or 88 bus from The Moor (Moorhead Stop…
By Rachel Measures, Masters in PR. Postgraduate study is slowly becoming more popular as more people achieve undergraduate degrees and hope to stand out. I currently study on a one-year masters at Sheffield Hallam in Public Relations, and I’m genuinely so happy I’m doing it. These are my top 5 reasons why I think postgraduate…
Written by Rachel Measures, Masters in PR. Once again Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union is celebrating Student Volunteering Week! Starting on the 11th February there’s plenty of ways to get involved from one-offs, student project ‘Give it a Go’s’, celebration events and much more! Why get involved? Making friends Volunteering, especially as a student, is a…
By Jess Brown, BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Illustration, 2nd year. I was 22 when I came to uni in September of 2017. I was a terrified mess, worrying about everything under the sun from the way I looked to the way I spoke and even walked. I have a perfectly normal walk (whatever that…
By Paul Besley, BA (Hons) Creative Writing, second year. Montreal viewed from Mont Royal At the beginning of my second year at Sheffield Hallam University I secured the opportunity to go to Montreal in Canada for five days to work with fellow students. The selection of students involved a written application, portfolio of work and…