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Where to live while you’re at Uni

Where to live while you’re at Uni

It’s that time of year when you may be thinking about your housing options for September. We’ve asked Daniel Armstrong from SHU’s Accommodation Services team to fill us in on the choices available, whether you prefer to live with friends or on your own. So, here’s over to Daniel……

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Are you working towards a deadline?

Are you working towards a deadline?

Is your dissertation due in soon? Worried about your coursework? It’s the writing up period for most students at this time of year, which means drafting, revising and finalising your coursework or dissertation. Sheffield Hallam offers support with your academic writing and also with your…

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World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day

Wednesday 2 April is World Autism Awareness Day. Autism (and Asperger Syndrome, a type of autism) affects over 1 in 100 people, which adds up to approximately 700,000 people in the UK. The condition primarily affects the ways in which a person communicates with and relates to others, and to the environments…

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Self-help: what does this mean?

Self-help: what does this mean?

What does self-help mean to you? Rows and rows of books on a shelf in a bookshop proclaiming to make you happy? A leaflet telling you to eat more fruit and vegetables and take regular exercise? The responsibility of educating yourself fully about something you are experiencing,…

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Mashed: support for people who use party + club drugs

Mashed: support for people who use party + club drugs

Due to the increasing use of ‘legal highs’ as well as more established drugs taken at parties and nightclubs, the Arundel Street Project is launching a specialist service to provide advice and support to people taking these drugs. The service aims to help users keep…

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SHU is breastfeeding friendly!

SHU is breastfeeding friendly!

Sheffield Hallam University is proud to be recognised by the Breastfeeding Friendly Award. We are a breastfeeding friendly organisation and are committed to developing an inclusive and supportive culture for students, staff and visitors, so that everyone can achieve their full potential. At SHU, mothers can breastfeed wherever…

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Top Ten for Spring time

Top Ten for Spring time

Springtime is here! The cold, grey days are (mostly) behind us and so its time to start planning for more pleasant sunny days.  Spring encourages more outside activities such as seeing local wildlife, gardening and outdoor exercise.  Here are our Top Ten ways to enjoy the Spring season in Sheffield:-…

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International Day of Happiness

International Day of Happiness

International Day of Happiness – Thursday 20 March 2014 The day recognizes that happiness is a fundamental human goal, and calls upon countries to approach public policies in ways that improve the wellbeing of all peoples. By designating a special day for happiness, the United…

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Support with eating disorders

Support with eating disorders

Tonight is Biteback Support Group at Sheffield Hallam University. Biteback Support Group is a safe and confidential support group for students from both universities, who have concerns about eating disorders. For more information on eating disorders and the support which is available, please see our earlier post…

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Mature student success

Mature student success

Jamie Shaw, who works in Student Services at SHU, shares his story of returning to education and his journey as a mature student… “I had a very negative experience at school in Sheffield the early 80’s, which led to me leaving school with very few…

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