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If you are currently in Sheffield you are expected to attend all in person sessions and all online sessions. Students who are yet to make their way to Sheffield are still expected to attend all online sessions.
Student Handbook
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Monday 23rd September 2024
Monday 23rd September 2024
10:00 - 11:05 Welcome to the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
Staff: Professor George Panoutsos (Head of School), Dr Anthony Rossiter (Director of Education), Dr Tara Baldaccino (Senior University Teacher)
11:05 - 11:15 Modern Languages Teaching Centre (MLTC)
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
Staff: Modern Languages Teaching Centre (MLTC) Team
11:15 - 11:45 Maths and Statistics Skills Audits
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
Staff: Lauren Desoysa - MASH (Maths and Statistics Help) team
The audits are available through Blackboard. You will receive an email from the MASH team with details about how to find and complete your skills audit.
This Skills Audit has been put together with the purpose of informing and empowering you to take action and seek the support you may need with some of the Maths and Statistics content of your course. The skills audit and the MASH team will help you with the "what" you need to focus on and the Study Skills team may well also be of use in the process of "how" you can structure your learning approach.
If you would like to refresh your mathematics skills and knowledge, why not take a look at the Transitions Resources? They've been specially created for students to revise some of the key topics that they will encounter as part of their courses at the University.
Skills Audits Intro talk PDF (1).pdfOverview of 301 Academic Skills Centre 2024-25.pdf11:45 - 12:00 English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) and Q&A (for all students - help with written coursework)
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
Staff: English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) Team
INTRO TO DYSLEXIA & DISABILITY SUPPORT (DDSS)
INTRO TO DYSLEXIA & DISABILITY SUPPORT (DDSS)
Visit the website here for more information.
Safety Talk IPE 2023.pptx.pdfWelcome_and_Induction_2024.pdfYour Library provides access to the reading for your modules, help when you need it, and support with your research and referencing.
This guide tells you what you need to know about using the Library, but remember we are always here if you want to chat with a member of staff.
Welcome to your SU No.1 in the UK
Welcome to your SU No.1 in the UK
Welcome to your new life as a Uni of Sheffield student! Once you’ve unpacked and explored your local area, why not head down to Sheffield Students’ Union and grab a drink in the sunshine as we warm up for Welcome Week.
Location: Around the Students' Union Building
Find out more about Sheffield Students' Union here.
11am - 4pm Freshers’ Fair: Freebies Galore!
11am - 4pm Freshers’ Fair: Freebies Galore!
Grab loads of fabulous freebies and discounts and play to win fantastic prizes at our massive Freshers’ Fair. Joining us on the day will be Coca Cola, Domino's (with their pizza slice giveaway), Epic Paintballing, German Doner Kebab, Glass Onion Vintage, Heavenly Desserts, Leadmill, Lee Kum Kee, Mega Bus, National Express, Starbucks, Vodka Revs, Yorkshire Tea and Zaap Thai...to name but a few.
Tuesday 24th September 2024
Tuesday 24th September 2024
Year 1 AUT welcome talk 2023 - AN.pptx10:00 -10:30 Welcome to General Engineering
Location: Pam Liversidge, Lecture Theatre 1
Staff: Dr Andy Nichols (Programme Lead)
Don't forget to pick up your "Little Book of Thermofluids" from this event!
Please see this link for the slides from this session.
10:30 - 11:30 Introduction to Year 1 of General Engineering
Location: Pam Liversidge, Lecture Theatre 1
Staff: Dr Xiangbing Zeng (Year 1 and 2 Tutor)
11am - 4pm Activities Fair
11am - 4pm Activities Fair
Welcome to your new life as a Uni of Sheffield student! Once you’ve unpacked and explored your local area, why not head down to Sheffield Students’ Union and grab a drink in the sunshine as we warm up for Welcome Week.
Wednesday 25th September 2024
Wednesday 25th September 2024
Race and Consent Conversations workshops
Race and Consent Conversations workshops
We are inviting you to attend the department’s Race and Consent Conversations workshops. These one-hour workshops are peer-led by our Diversity Champions and are aimed to equip all students with information on support services available at the University and practical intervention tips as active bystanders.
You are expected to attend both sessions as part of your induction activities in your academic department.
Trigger Warning - please note that these workshops contain information and discussion around sexual violence and racial discrimination. You are welcome to leave the session at any point if you feel uncomfortable and are encouraged to contact support@sheffield.ac.uk if you would like support.
11:00 - 12:00 Consent Conversations
All students are expected to attend
Location: Online via Blackboard, please join the session here
Description: Cover key topics of sexual consent: what the law and university policy says, what consent is, how to identify consent, and information on healthy relationships. These concepts are then discussed by students through a number of scenarios. The session finishes with students learning more about being an active bystander and how to effectively support their peers.
You can find out more about consent at university at Consent Collective TV (Please sign up using your university email address).
12:00 - 13:00 Race Conversations
All students are expected to attend
Location: Online via Blackboard, please join the session here
Description: Race Equality Conversations are aimed to explore race and racism, particularly racial inequality in the UK. The session will include examples of privilege, microaggressions as well as reflective and interactive questions on diversifying the curriculum and tackling difficult conversations. We will also discuss practical intervention tips, equipping our students with skills to safely intervene and protect themselves and or the victim(s).
Prior to this session we highly encourage you to view the following video, as it will provide you with an initial understanding of race and racism in the UK. We will then explore the topics covered in the video further in our workshops. Racism - We need to think differently (5 minutes).
Design & Build Activity
Design & Build Activity
Design and Build group activity slides 2023.pptx.pdfDesign & Build Activity
Design & Build Activity
14:30 - 17:00 Design & Build Catapult Competition
Location: 38 Mappin Street, Work Room 2
Staff: General Engineering Staff & Academic Tutors
PELLA Technical English Assessment (International Students only)
If you are required to complete this test you will receive an email directly, if you do not receive an email, you are not required to take this test.
The test will be available from welcome week through till the end of October. Please note this assessment is compulsory for all International students.
11am - 4pm Discover Sheffield Freshers’ Market
11am - 4pm Discover Sheffield Freshers’ Market
You’ll find over 200 societies to choose from at our SU; from Baking to Bee Keeping, History to Horror! Societies are groups of students who share interests or backgrounds and cover categories including creative, faith, culture and nationality, political and campaigning, and most academic departments. Visit this fair to chat to current members and join societies.
Thursday 26th September 2024
Thursday 26th September 2024
09:00 - 10:00 Diamond Lab Introduction
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
Staff: Ryan Jones (Diamond Lab General Engineering Lead)
10:25 - 10:30 Women in Engineering
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
Established in 2012, our society aims to help women in engineering excel in industry. We are creating a student network in order to:
Raise awareness of engineering
Reach out to the younger generation
Get women involved in big projects
Improve employability of engineers
10:30 - 11:00 Sheffield iGEM
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
iGEM educates the workforce and the leaders of the Synthetic Biology industry. The iGEM Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of synthetic biology, education and competition, and the development of an open, collaborative, and cooperative community.
11:00 - 11:20 Sheffield Formula 1 Racing Society
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
As a society we aim to provide a space for those with an interest in F1 to discuss, watch and learn about the sport. Our activities include - screening of the Grand Prix, Quizzes, Discussions, Socials, Simulator racing and more…
11:20 - 11:40 Project SunrIde
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
Project SunrIde (Sheffield University Nova Rocket Innovative Design Engineering) is part of the Sheffield Space Initiative (SSI), a highly cross-disciplinary space technology project involving students from across our Faculty of Engineering.
11:40 - 11:50 Engineers Without Borders Society
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
Engineers Without Borders aims to remove barriers to development through appropriate technology, and focus on sustainable technology. It's not just for Engineers - anyone is welcome to join! We run lots of amazing projects here in Sheffield and are part of a charity, EWB-UK, who organise international projects - including student placements.
11:50 - 12:20 Introduction to Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
Free student affiliate poster 2024.pdfRAeS Student Presentation 2024.pdf
13:00 - 16:00 GEMSoc Welcome Talk and Activity
Location: 38 Mappin Street, Work Room 2
GEMSoc aims to widen participation in engineering for everyone by providing opportunities to get involved with engineering events. Our main aim is to improve your university experience by providing a break from ordinary university life. We want to create an environment in which newcomers can forge friendships and spend time together. We are committed to making sure everyone feels part of a community.
11am - 4pm Sustainability Fair
11am - 4pm Sustainability Fair
Showcasing companies, groups, and schemes that can help you live more sustainably and ethically as a student. Browse our sustainable clothing market, plant sale, meet members of sustainability student groups, and find out how making sustainable choices as a student can give you rewards and freebies!
Friday 27th September 2024
Friday 27th September 2024
Affiliate slides with video Yorkshire pdf.pdf9:00 - 10:00 Introduction to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
10:00 - 11:00 General Engineering drop-in session
Location: IPE blue room
Staff: Dr Andy Nichols
11am - 4pm Sports Fair
11am - 4pm Sports Fair
Whether you’re looking to take up sport for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, this fair is your chance to find out more about sport and fitness opportunities at University. Meet current student members from our 50+ sports clubs and discover Intramural sports leagues, fitness facilities and sessions, community sport, and sports volunteering.
We hope you enjoy welcome week and have fun!
We hope you enjoy welcome week and have fun!
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch: eee-support@sheffield.ac.uk
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