Welcome to July’s edition of the Social Sciences and Humanities News Bulletin
If you would like us to share any news stories, process updates or events, please email !SSHComms and we would be happy to include it in any future editions.
In this issue:
• University top news stories • SSH Staff news • SSH Research centre news • SSH Department news • SSH in the media news • Staff wellbeing • Process updates • Training/opportunities
University News
• Hallam model • New deputy vice-chancellor appointed • University refreshed its Time to Change pledge • Technician Commitment • Equality and diversity tool kit
SSH Staff News
• Inspirational Teaching and Outstanding Student Support 2019 awards
SSH Research Centre News
• Quality assurance of continuing professional development • Funding awarded by Swedish Energy Agency • Augar review• CeBSAP launch • New contracts • Cog Lab project celebration • MRC Festival of Science session • Workshop on Universal Credit
SSH Department News
• Justice for her campaigners gave talk at British Library • Pete McKee’s new book • Architecture degree show • Book launch • Educational video released from FaIR • Paper on domestic violence published• Hallam Ed Fest • CLIL conference overview
SSH in the media
• Policing degree partnership • Justice for Her • Tackling sexual violence in India • BBC Radio Sheffield interview about Language and Communication • Interview with Sputnik news • Interview on BB Radio 4 about computer algorithms predicting crime • Dr Kim Bower spoke to the Tes about CLIL
Staff Wellbeing
• Parent and Carers network • 4 months all inclusive gym membership offer • Cycle to work scheme • Wellbeing book collection
Process updates
• New SharePoint site now live • Cyber-aware in the work place • HROD update
Events
• Albie Sachs justice talk • Parent & Carers network event for academics • SHU Space and Place group • Social Justice in English Language Education conference • July Transforming Lives sessions • PsyPAG National Conference
Training/Opportunities
• Refugee mentoring scheme • Clearing volunteers wanted • PSOM Tech services design workshops
Faculty Communications
The faculty now has dedicated support with communications and staff engagement. Danielle Allen is the Faculty Operations Manager who will be working closely with Fran Quinlivan-Hunt, the Internal Communications Co-ordinator for SSH
Please get in touch via email, ext #5664 or alternatively if you would like to come and say hello and meet me in person, I am based in Science Park 2 Wednesday- Friday and would be happy to have a chat about what support you might need moving forward.
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