February marked LGBTQ+ History Month!
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Recognising LGBTQ+ history and the history of gay rights and related civil rights movements. Celebrating equality and diversity and showing how we are always stronger, better and prouder together.
The theme of this year’s LGBTQ+ History Month is ‘Behind the Lens’, celebrating LGBTQ+ peoples’ contribution from behind the lens. Directors, costume designers, make-up artists, musicians, choreographers and beyond.
Our Learning Resources Centre Team (in the Libraries) have had lots of engaging displays, thought-provoking information and literature from LGBTQ+ authors available for you to browse. They also ran a LGBTQ+ History Month quiz for students.
We have included the Timeline of British LGBTQIA+ History that they created here too - have a read!
The Students' Union LGBT+ Officer, Leo, also ran a gender-affirming, inclusive make-up stall at City campus, and after it's success, are hoping to run more at different campuses going forward!
To hear more from Leo, check out the 'Students' Union Update' page in this newsletter.
LRC Timeline of British LGBTQIA+ History.pdfWant to get involved in anything like this going forward? Why not join our LGBT+ Society - information is 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. All are welcome!
Click on the logos below to access some local support and resources...
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
Careers Week - UP FEST 2023
UP FEST is the College's celebration for National Careers Week. You can expect a week-long programme of careers events across the college to support your progression options. There are lots of exciting events planned, including...
The Sheffield College Jobs Fair will be taking place on Wednesday 8th March at the City Campus Sports Hall 10am- 1pm.
You can expect to see employers from a wide range of employment sectors showcasing their live vacancies. Last year some students that attended the fair went on to start a job by the following weekend!
As well as employers there will be representation from other organisations such as The Suit Works - https://www.thesuitworks.co.uk/
There’s going to be so much on offer – an event not to be missed!
There will also be a Creative Industries event at the Hillsborough Campus on Thursday 9th March 4:30pm-7pm.
This event will be open to all students who are interested in working in the creative industries. You can expect to hear from industry professionals from across the creative sector, who will be discussing how they got to where they are now.
Already confirmed are people working for ITV Emmerdale, Rock Star Games and Tramlines! This event will be ticketed due to capacity and we’re expecting a high demand – you can book a place by clicking the button below.
Any questions about UP FEST or want to find out more? You can access the Careers Team's website by clicking the button below, or by emailing CEIAG@sheffcol.ac.uk
Would you like to start up your own business? Why don’t you join our Start Up programme?
Start Up is a free 10-week programme delivered alongside your course or Apprenticeship with the aim of equipping you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to take the first steps to start up your own business or become self-employed.
Every week we will have an exciting expert and influential guest speaker join us, to walk you every step you need to go through, to start up your own business. You'll be supported on your Start Up journey with business ideas generation, planning, sales and marketing strategies, networking, pitching an idea for investment and much more.
Who is the programme for?
Our Start Up Programme is available for students who are Level 3 and above and Apprentices. There is also some flexibility for students who show commitment and are on courses which aren't Level 3.
What are the dates?
Monday 27th March - Monday 26th June 2023
The programme will be delivered from 10:30am - 12pm in the Chamber Academy Lecture Theatre, City Campus.
Students from the first group have been loving Start Up - click the button below to hear what they have to say about the programme...
Start Up.pdfSounds like something you are interested in? Register your interest, by clicking the button below!
Upcoming session on Confidence by guest speaker Peter Harland
'Back Yourself' with Chief Executive, Peter Harland
Wednesday 22nd March, 11-12pm
Chamber Academy Lecture Theatre, City Campus
Would you like to start breaking your boundaries? Would you like to become your true and best self? If the answer is yes, we have the perfect talk for you.
In this empowering talk, Chief Executive, Peter will be sharing his insights into the factors which can affect our confidence. Building confidence is easier said than done, so Peter will be exploring the steps you can take to become an empowered version of yourself so you can start to break down those boundaries and believe in yourself. We will also be exploring barriers to confidence and more importantly, steps we can take to overcome these.
It's certainly not one to be missed. Book your ticket, by clicking below.
International Women's Day
Wednesday 8th March is International Women's Day, which the College will be celebrating. This year's theme is 'Embrace Equity' and if you want to get involved or have any ideas of things you would like to see please email studentsunion@sheffcol.ac.uk.
To find out more about the day and it's importance, click on the button below to view the IWD website!
Bursary offer for students looking to go onto Higher Education
"The Helena Kennedy Foundation are delighted to announce applications are now open for students wishing to apply for our HE bursary.
We understand that studying at University can be a challenging financial commitment, which is why we offer support that could help you achieve your ambitions.
A bursary of up to £2,250 is available if your personal and financial circumstances make the progression to higher education difficult."
"Alongside the bursary successful applicants you will receive ongoing support and mentoring to help you achieve your potential.
To apply you must be in your final year of studies at a publicly funded UK further education college e.g. in the last year of Access / A level / BTEC / Scottish Highers course at the time of applying.
You must also be aiming to start a first-time programme of higher education in the autumn of the year in which you are applying at a UK higher education institution. Students taking a ‘gap’ year will be considered.
We advise that you seek support from a college tutor to help you when completing the form."
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