9 Tips for Job Interviews

So if, like me, you’re coming to the end of your time studying at Sheffield Hallam, you’re probably starting to think about getting one of those job things. I’ve had a few job interviews recently; I wanted to share some of my experiences and tips. Let’s assume, for the purpose of this post, that you’ve…

Not giving up when depressed at uni

By Lizzie Midgley-Peters, BA (Hons) Creative Writing, 3rd Year I have toyed with the idea of dropping out of university on numerous occasions in the time I have spent at Sheffield Hallam. After attempting to move into the city twice, my first and second year, and both moves ending with major depressive breakdowns, I felt…

Six non-sporty reasons to enjoy this year’s Varsity

Published on behalf of Kamila Zielinska. Singing along to Queen at the top of my lungs… Throwing my hands in the air… And spilling my drink out of the overfilled plastic cup. I can see a group of students in front of me with their arms wrapped around each other. There’s a big chance they’ve…

6 ways to prepare for graduation

By Rachel Measures, BA (Hons) Media, 3rd Year. After three years at Sheffield Hallam University, you can soon see the end mark, the light at the end of the tunnel, the start of the rest of your life… which means that you’ll be graduating very soon, and it will come faster than you think! Like…

你好 (Nǐ hǎo)

Here is your captain speaking Julie from France! I’m going to give you a little tour today of a community I cherish deeply in my heart, Sheffield’s Chinese community.   But first of all, even though it is a bit late, happy Chinese new year! Remember that the dog is the Chinese zodiac representing 2018, lucky…

Grad Talks 2018

Hearing advice from people who have experienced the same things as you can be invaluable. Sometimes it’s something as simple as where to go on holiday, or what restaurant to go to, relationship advice, childcare advice. However, this advice is particularly welcome when we’re faced with big decisions and at pivotal moments in our lives.…

5 ways to start volunteering at Hallam

By Rachel Measures, BA (Hons) Media, 3rd Year. Being a student means that you don’t always have that much spare time, but there are so many opportunities awaiting avid volunteers, here are five ways you can start volunteering… 1 – Volunteer as course rep This role, while important to the wellbeing and improvement of your…

Are you a polymath too?

By Chandni Soren, BA (Hons) Interior Design, 2nd Year. I recently attended the first of four events put on by Sheffield Creative Guild in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University and the Students Union. This was a brilliant event where I had the opportunity to meet lots of creatives, from budding illustrators to fine artists, who…

My first writing retreat

By Lucy Baldock, BA (Hons) Creative Writing, 3rd Year. My first writing retreat This month I had the opportunity to go to Thornbridge Hall in the Peak District for a writing retreat.  As a third year creative writing student, the main focus this semester is on my major project.  This trip was a way for us…