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Student Handbook
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Monday 18th September 2023
Monday 18th September 2023
Andy CD Talk.pptx.pdf10:00 - 10:30 Welcome to General Engineering
Location: Sir Henry Stephenson Building, Lecture Theatre 2
Staff: Dr Andy Nichols - Course Director, General Engineering
GEE year tutor talk_IntroWeek_XZ_2023 (1).pptx.pdf10:30 - 11:30 Introduction to Year 1 of General Engineering (followed by 5 min employability talk)
Location: Sir Henry Stephenson Building, Lecture Theatre 2
Staff: Dr Xiangbing Zeng - Year 1 Tutor, General Engineering, and Tim Dolmansley, Employability Skills
Welcome to your SU No.1 in the UK
Welcome to your SU No.1 in the UK
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.
Hod Welcome 2023-1.m4vHead of Department welcome
Head of Department welcome
Welcome video from Dr Rob Howell, Head of Interdisciplinary Programmes in Engineering.
To meet the rest of the IPE team click the button below!
INTRO TO DYSLEXIA & DISABILITY SUPPORT (DDSS)
INTRO TO DYSLEXIA & DISABILITY SUPPORT (DDSS)
Visit the website here for more information.
Tuesday 19th September 2023
Tuesday 19th September 2023
11:15 - 11:45 Introduction to the Course Support Team and Health and Safety Briefing
Location: Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 1
Staff: Rebekah Newey - Learning and Teaching Manager, Wendy Pearce - Departmental Administration Manager and Emma Martin - Course Support Officer
Safety Talk IPE 2023.pptx.pdfIntro to IPE Student Support 2023.pptx.pdfELTC Induction AER UG1 23-24.pptx.pdf11:45 - 12:00 English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) and Q&A (for all students - help with written coursework)
Location: Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 1
Staff: English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) Team
Library Slides - All courses12:00 - 12:15 Welcome to The University of Sheffield Library
Your 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.
Location: Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 1
Staff: Library Team
12:45 - 13:00 Student Wellbeing Support Services
Location: Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 1
Staff: Mick Berry - Student Wellbeing Advisor
Mick Berry Student Welfare.pptx.pdfIntro week 2023_24 comms for students (1).pdf
Maths and Statistics Skills Audits
Available through Blackboard course MAS161. This will be available until the end of week 2.
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.
11am - 4pm Discover Sheffield Freshers’ Market
11am - 4pm Discover Sheffield Freshers’ Market
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!
Wednesday 20th September 2023
Wednesday 20th September 2023
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 and Build group activity slides 2023.pptx.pdfDesign & Build Activity
Design & Build Activity
14:00 - 16:30 Design & Build Catapult Competition
Location: 38 Mappin Street, Work Room 2
Staff: General Engineering Staff & Personal Tutors
PAELLA Technical English Assessment (Internation 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 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.
Thursday 21st September 2023
Thursday 21st September 2023
10:00 - 10:40 Introduction to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Location: Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 1
Staff: TBC- Institution Of Mechanical Engineers
11:15 - 11:30 Sheffield Eco Motorsport
Location: Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 1
11:30 - 11:45 Engineering Rugby Club
Location: Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 1
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.
12:00 - 12:30 Engineers Without Borders Society
Location: Diamond Building, 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.
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 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 Activities Fair
11am - 4pm Activities Fair
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.
Friday 22nd September 2023
Friday 22nd September 2023
13:00 - 14:00 Diamond Lab Introduction
Location: Diamond Building, Lecture Theatre 6
Staff: Dr Nidiana Rosado Hau - University Teaching Associate & Ryan Jones - University Teacher
14:00 - 15:00 General Engineering drop in with staff
This is an opportunity for you to drop in anytime throughout the hour to chat to staff if you have any questions before week 1 starts.
Location: Sir Frederick Mappin Building, IPE Blue Breakout Room
Staff: General Engineering Staff
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 intro week and have fun!
We hope you enjoy intro week and have fun!
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us: gen-eng-support@sheffield.ac.uk
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