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We will not record Q&As at the end of each talk.
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Come and explore your new SU and discover why we’ve been named the best in the UK for six years in a row (WhatUni Student Choice Awards). We’ll be giving away thousands of Dig-In boxes and there will be offers and info about what you can get involved in across our building.
Location: Around the Students' Union Building
Find out more about Sheffield Students' Union here.
Browse a host of local and independent businesses from across Sheffield selling vintage clothing, plants, and books, as well as discovering places to eat, relax, and have fun around our fantastic city. We’ll also be sharing information and tips about navigating our city and discovering hidden gems!
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).
14:00 - 15:00 Welcome to Biomedical Engineering
Location: 38 Mappin Street Classroom 9
Staff: Dr Alberto Marzo - Course Director, MSc Bioengineering
Welcome video from Dr Rob Howell, Head of Interdisciplinary Programmes in Engineering.
To meet the rest of the IPE team click the button below!
Visit the website here for more information.
10:00 - 11:00 Intro to Labs in the Diamond
Location: Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 7
Staff: Dr Nidiana Rosado Hau - University Teaching Associate and Claire Johnson - University Teacher (Bioengineering)
11:05 - 11:25 Introduction to the Course Support Team and Health and Safety Briefing
Location: Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 7
Staff: Rebekah Newey - Learning and Teaching Manager and Wendy Pearce - Departmental Administration Manager
11:30 - 11:45 Engineering Rugby Club
Location: Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 1
Staff: Marcus Boxall
Sheffield Engineers Rugby Football Club is one of the fastest growing amateur rugby clubs in Yorkshire. Since the club was founded in 2013 by students from the University of Sheffield, there have been over 200 members, both past and present. We currently field 2 men's teams in competitive fixtures every weekend in the Yorkshire RFU leagues. We also occasionally field a developmental 3rd team who play against other teams from the University of Sheffield. The men's section is open to all abilites.
11:45 - 12:00 Academic Representatives recruitment
Location: Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 1
Academic Representatives are volunteers recruited by the Students’ Union who work with their Department to co-create student-led change based on student feedback. Academic Reps volunteer until the end of the academic year, with the option to renew their role every year.
12:30 - 13:00 Sheffield Formula 1 Racing Society
Location: Diamond Building, 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…
13:00 - 16:00 BioEngSoc Welcome Talk and Activity
The Bioengineering Society is for those who are studying or are interested in the amazing field that is 'Bioengineering'! We connect students socially who are currently studying the degree - and it’s with us that you can get to know other like-minded people with similar interests. There are loads of different things that you can get involved with - so you can join in with whatever you want to. If you've got an idea for something that we don't do (yet), give us a shout! We run regular socials, sports events, talks, trips, volunteering opportunities and much more!!
Location: Diamond Building, Work Room 2
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.
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.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us: biosupport@sheffield.ac.uk