Are you 18+ ? Don't forget to vote in the upcoming Local Elections!
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On Thursday 4th May, Local Elections will be held in Sheffield. This is to elect new Councillors to Sheffield City Council. There are also many other local elections taking place across the country, so no matter where you live, have a look below to see what election may be taking place in your area.
If you are aged 18 or over and registered to vote, we strongly encourage you to do so.
One of the key values that The Sheffield College encourages among students is ‘Active Citizenship’ both within and outside of the College. Voting in elections is a key way to be an active citizen and have your say in democratic processes that will affect you. Democracy - the system where everyday people have a say in who is representing them - is a key pillar of our society, and is a right that people have fought for.
There are plenty of resources available to support you in making an informed decision of who to vote for, and we have linked to some of these below. Take 5 minutes to have a look at who is running in your area and some of the key topics candidates are focusing on.
There is a new law being introduced for the 2023 Local Elections, whereby voters will need an accepted form of photo ID to vote. Please check to see if you have one of these, and make sure you take it with you to vote. The accepted photo IDs can be found here
If you do not have an accepted form of ID, the National Union of Students is providing FREE CitizenCards that can be used as identification. You can apply for one of these by clicking the button below and make sure to use the code NUS at the checkout.
So many parts of your life - your education, work, access to services, and future opportunities can be affected by election results, so it is in your best interest to vote!
If you have any questions, please contact studentsunion@sheffcol.ac.uk or your local council.
Have a business idea that you'd like help with? Fancy networking with likeminded entrepreneurial students and professionals? Come to The Festival of Ideas!
The Festival of Ideas is a relaxed celebration event in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University to celebrate all things enterprise and entrepreneurship. Start Up Graduates will be in attendance to share and celebrate their business ideas and ventures and you could join too!
The Festival of Ideas will take place on Thursday 15th June at 10:30am at Hallam i-Lab, Sheffield Hallam University.
Support on offer to support you with your business:
Mentoring & networking opportunities
Invitations to entrepreneurial events
Use of the Hallam Pop Up shop to sell your products
Training workshops
E-mail enterprise@sheffcol.ac.uk if you are interested in attending or you're interested in accessing the above support that's available!
'Pitch It!' & 'Start Up' opportunities
Pitch It! is an event run in collaboration with Sheffield Technology Park, taking place on Thursday 6th July.
We're talking Dragons Den / Apprentice vibes. Sheffield Technology Parks are passionate about supporting individuals to start up their own business in Sheffield and there's plenty of support up for grabs. Start Up graduates will be pitching their idea in return for £1,000 worth of credit to put towards their facilities and 6 months worth of mentoring!
By completing the Start Up programme, you get access to heaps of support, opportunities like the above and lots more! You can find further information about Start Up here. To express your interest for 2023-2024, complete the short form below.
LGBT+ & Women's Society
The LGBT+ and Womens’ Societies have joined together! This society acts a safe, social space to get to know each other and chat about experiences and topics that students feel passionately about.
They are also currently planning and coming up with ideas for Pride Month in June, so it's a great time to get involved. All are welcome!
Well-Being Cafès are an open space to chill out in, eat your lunch, doing some mindfulness craft activities and chat about mental health and well-being. These happen at different campus, and some upcoming dates are below:
Tuesday 2nd May 12:30-1:30pm - Hillsborough Campus (in the HE study room in the Library)
Monday 15th May 12:30-1:30pm - City Campus (Upper Student Central)
The Student's Union Disabled Students' Officer, Sharon, has also set up 'Lunchtime Socials' that will take place once a month at City campus on a Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm in Upper Student Central.
These are sepcifically aimed at students with additional needs or students who want to make some friends at College. It is a friendly environment, with some games and crafts available. The dates for these are May 10th and June 7th.
Learn some British Sign Language in College
We have recently launched extracurricular sessions for any students who want to learn some British Sign Language basics, from a student at the College.
This is a great opportunity to meet new people and expand your skills! Why not get involved and learn something new?!
These sessions run every Thursday 12:15-1pm in the Well-Being room in the Library at City campus.
You can also join the Google Classroom with the class code: agrl2n5
Fundraising Club
The Fundraising Club meet to plan fundraising activities in College for varying charities, and then, with the support of staff, carry out the fundraising on campus.
They meet to plan fundraising activities every other Thursdays at 4:15pm in Upper Student Central at City campus.
All are welcome!
You can email studentsunion@sheffcol.ac.uk if you want some more information, or join the Google Classroom with the code: k3nzzva
Upcoming Events in the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Business & Enterprise Academy
'Grit: How to Keep Going' Skills Masterclass
Wednesday 17th May 11-12pm
Chamber Academy Lecture Theatre, City Campus
The ability to bounce back has always been a vital but underdeveloped skill.
We believe that everyone needs to be able to come back fighting for themselves, now more than ever before. This session aims to help you understand exactly what 'grit' is and why it’s important for you, both professionally and personally.
You will come away inspired to reframe situations and keep motivated, by equipping you with a toolkit of strategies you can draw upon to keep yourself going and bounce back in the face of adversity. We want you to be prepared to face whatever challenging experiences lay in the times ahead!
'Bouncing Back in the Face of Adversity' with Anton Hilton
Wednesday 24th May 11-12pm
Chamber Academy Lecture Theatre, City Campus
'We can't change what we can't control but, we can change how we respond."
Now more than ever, it's important that we are resilient. But, what does that mean and how do we become more resilient?
Join us, for this workshop with Anton Hilton from Hilton Designs as we explore what resilience is. Anton will be sharing his story of bouncing back. More importantly, Anton will be sharing the lessons he has learned and some top tips to help you cope with set backs and how to become more resilient.
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