The Information Fair

During the lunch break, there will be an information fair in one of the rooms featuring a range of the University’s Support Services, as well as local Sheffield companies and charities that support disabled adults. Feel free to explore the stalls, ask questions, and learn more about the services available to you. You might even find some freebies! 💜

The Information Fair: Your Resource Hub

Welcome to the Information Fair at the Removing Barriers conference—a one-stop destination for discovering the diverse range of support, resources, and networks available to students and researchers. This is your chance to connect with key services and gather valuable materials that will guide your academic journey and beyond.

Who You’ll Find at the Fair:

• SEDI (Student Experience, Diversity, and Inclusion):
  Explore opportunities to enhance your academic and personal development through tailored programs and resources.

• Wellbeing Service:
  Discover strategies and support for maintaining your mental health and overall well-being.

• University Health Service (UHS):
  Learn about medical and healthcare support available to students through the university's health services.

• Student Mental Health, Counselling, and Talking Therapies:
  Get information on services designed to support your mental health through counselling and evidence-based therapies.

• Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS):
  Find tailored support plans, advice, and tools to ensure your academic needs are met.

• Sport Sheffield:
  Discover how to stay active and healthy with adaptive sports, gym memberships, and wellness programs available to all.

• Ill and Disabled Researchers Network:
  Connect with a supportive community of postgraduate researchers who share experiences and resources for navigating academia with disabilities or chronic illnesses.

• Staff Disability Network:
  Learn how this network fosters inclusivity and provides support for disabled staff members across the university.

• 301 Academic Skills Centre:
  Enhance your study skills with workshops, resources, and personalised support to excel in your academic pursuits.

• Emotionally Demanding Research Network Committee:
  Engage with a network dedicated to supporting students and researchers involved in emotionally demanding or sensitive research.

Why Visit?

The Information Fair is your opportunity to:

• Meet representatives from these valuable services.

• Collect helpful resources tailored to your needs.

• Gain insights into services promoting accessibility, mental health, and academic success.

• Ask questions directly and build connections for ongoing support.

We encourage you to take full advantage of this fantastic opportunity to make meaningful connections and leave with tools that will enhance your experience at the University of Sheffield.

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