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Monday 23rd September 2024
Monday 23rd September 2024
1.IntroWeekPK2024.pdf10:00 - 11:30 Introduction to the Science and Engineering Foundation Year: Diamond Introduction
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 4
Staff: Ms Peta Kirk - Programme Lead, Dr Harriet Drouin - Deputy Programme Lead
24-25 Physics intro talk.pptx.pdf11:45- 12:45 Introduction to Physics Talk
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 4
Staff: Dr Bianca Sala - Module Lead Physics
2.bPhysics with Computing.pdf11:45- 12:45 Introduction to Physics and Computing Talk
Location: Diamond, Workroom 1
Staff: Peta Kirk - Module Lead Physics with Computing
Extended 2024 First Year Presentations .pptx.pdf
INTRO TO DYSLEXIA & DISABILITY SUPPORT (DDSS)
INTRO TO DYSLEXIA & DISABILITY SUPPORT (DDSS)
Visit the website here for more information.
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!
Get ready to grab fantastic freebies and discounts and play to win some of the most amazing prizes at our massive Freshers' Fair. Joining us on the day will be Domino's (with their pizza slice giveaway), Coca-Cola, Epic Paintballing, Tenpin Sheffield, German Doner Kebab, Nerds Candy, Glass Onion Vintage, Leadmill, Yorkshire Tea, and Zaap Thai, to name a few!
Tuesday 24th September 2024
Tuesday 24th September 2024
09:00 - 09:15 - Maths and Statistics Skills Audits
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 4
Staff: Pete Hart - 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.pdf3a SEFY staff_student committee.pdf09:15 - 09:30 Staff Student Committee - get involved
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 4
Staff: Dr Harriet Drouin - Deputy Programme Lead
3. MAS005Talk2024.pdf09:30 - 10:10 For those eligible to take MAS005 as a module choice
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 4
Staff: Ms Peta Kirk - Programme Lead, Dr Nicole Jarvis - Module Lead MAS005
4.MAS003Talk2024.pdf09:30 - 10:10 For those taking maths MAS003
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 2
Staff: Dr Harriet Drouin - Associate University Teacher, Dr Rosie Shewell Brockway - Maths lecturer MAS003
Safety Talk IPE 2023.pptx.pdf10:10 - 10:30 Introduction to the Course Support Team and Health and Safety Briefing
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 4
Staff: Peter Lomas - Learning and Teaching Manager and Rachel Tao - Course Support Officer
10:30 - 10:45 English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) and Q&A (for all students - help with written coursework)
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 4
Staff: English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) Team
Intro to ELSS 2024_25 - make a copy to edit.pdf10:45 - 11:00 Student Wellbeing Support Services
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 4
Staff: Mick Berry - Student Wellbeing Advisor
SWS 10 mins 2024.pdf11:00 - 11:10 Modern Languages Teaching Centre (MLTC)
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 4
Staff: Modern Languages Teaching Centre (MLTC) Team
14:00 - 16:00 Drop in session with Peta Kirk and SEFY Staff
Location: Diamond Computer Room 2
Staff: Ms Peta Kirk & Dr Harriet Drouin
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
09:00 - 11:30 Get to know you - a team build challenge
Below students only:
Computer Science
Robotics and Systems Engineering
Physics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Location: Diamond, Computer Room 3
Staff: Peta Kirk & Student Ambassadors
09:00 - 11:30 Get to know you - a team build challenge
Below students only:
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Location: Diamond, Structures Lab
Staff: Dr Harriet Drouin & Student Ambassadors
11:30- 14:00 Get to know you - a team build challenge
Below students only:
Aerospace Engineering
Materials Engineering
Location: Diamond, Computer Room 3
Staff: Peta Kirk & Student Ambassadors
11:30- 14:00 Get to know you - a team build challenge
Below students only:
General Engineering
Bioengineering
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Chemistry
Location: Diamond, Structures Lab
Staff: Dr Harriet Drouin & Student Ambassadors
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
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.
13:00 - 14:00 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).
14:00 - 15:00 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).
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
10:00 - 12:00 Non-compulsory Office Hour with Dr Nicole Jarvis - want to chat about maths
Location: Hicks, K11
Staff: Dr Nicole Jarvis
12:00 - 13:00 Non-compulsory Recap of Welcome Week with Q&A (attend if you have substantially missed Mon/Tues)
Location: Diamond, Lecture Theatre 1
Staff: Ms Peta Kirk & Dr Harriet Drouin
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.
Welcome_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.
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