Registration and Intro Week
21-25 September 2020
We are extremely excited to welcome our new cohort of students to the School of Mathematics and Statistics (SoMaS) on the 21st September 2020.
This page contains information about the events held in SoMaS, you may have other events to attend as part of main registration, or if you are on a dual degree programme. All of our events include important information for starting your studies here at Sheffield and are therefore compulsory. Please let us know (maths-engagement@sheffield.ac.uk) if there is a reason that you cannot attend.
Please see the information at the following pages [https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/registration/newstudents] for pre-arrival and registration information. There's also lots of information about your arrival, including accommodation, here [https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/autumn-term-2020].
Welcome to SoMaS
Mon 21 Sep 11:00 AM
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Sheffield and SoMaS. Here you will meet key members of staff in the department and how they are here to support you and your studies.
This event has now occurred!
Slides and recording below (you can open these in a full size window):
https://digitalmedia.sheffield.ac.uk/media/IntroWeek-Mon/1_18ut7jwe
Monday-Welcome.pdf
Your Studies
Wed 23 Sep 11:00 AM
In this session we are going to cover how your course is organised, the types of learning and teaching sessions you will have, and how to make the most of your time in SoMaS.
This event has now occurred!
Slides and recording below (you can open these in a full size window):
https://digitalmedia.sheffield.ac.uk/media/SoMaS-teaching-info/1_7dyje12e
Wednesday-TeachingInfo.pdf
Drop-in Q&A
Wed 23 Sep 12:00 PM
Have a question about your course or registration that we have not covered yet? Book a slot to speak to us and find an answer!
This event has now passed, if you have further questions, get in touch at
Tutor Groups
Fri 25 Sep 2:00 PM
In this session you will be introduced to your personal tutor and the other students in your tutor group. This group forms an important part of your first year studies and beyond.
This event has now occurred!
It turns out Blackboard collaborate struggled with the amount of us in attendance - apologies to anyone who didn't have a great experience at the end of that session!
Slides and recording below (you can open these in a full size window):
https://digitalmedia.sheffield.ac.uk/media/SoMaS-friday/1_xw7ndv74
Friday-PersonalTutor.pdfThis event has now occurred!
Checklist of tasks
To help you complete the tasks required to begin your studies with us in SoMaS, we have compiled a list of pre-arrival and intro-week tasks that need completing.
You can open this via this link [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZujcnJJkPCPM4UtLrwyqu5yZ9e3T7gMdumHo2iyiGgQ/edit?usp=sharing], or click on the version to the right here.
We recommend you make a copy of this yourself so that you can edit it and keep a record of the tasks you need to complete.
Get to know the people in your school
We want to give you a glimpse of the people you'll be meeting from SoMaS during Intro Week and your time with us. Click on the page to the left, or go to this
link [https://padlet.com/a_poulston/4s1j3kb1ahhuec5c]
to see who we are and what we're excited to be teaching you over the next few years.
Choosing your modules
Depending on your chosen degree programme, you may need to make module selections. If you do have to choose module(s), you need to make your choices before you can register, and in early September you will be able to access a module selection task within the pre-registration system where your modules can be selected.
You can find out which courses you need to take as part of your programme on the Module Choice page, and there are short descriptions of the SoMaS courses on the Module Descriptions page. A number of our programmes feature a choice of modules (typically to the value of 20 credits) where you can either take the recommended SoMaS course that we've listed, or one of our approved "unrestricted" courses. The list of these courses is given on the Module Choice page.
Get your IT set up
Follow the guide here [https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/it-services/get-started] to get started with the online services we will be using for your digital learning this semester.
Need help obtaining equipment?
Prospective students facing difficulty in providing appropriate IT kit for study next year should be directed to the University’s IT equipment support [https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/funding/it-equipment-support] page, which provides details of the financial help available and how to apply for it.
Intro week problems.pdfTry our Intro Problems
You will be discussing this set of exercises with your personal tutor and the rest of your tutor group in your first tutorial for MAS110 (one of your core modules).
Please take a look at this beforehand and attempt what you can!
More than just your course
Your Student's Union has lots of things on offer to allow you to make the most of your time in Sheffield. See here [https://su.sheffield.ac.uk/welcome2020] for more details, including:
Explore new and existing hobbies and interests and passions through the Virtual Activities and Sports Fairs!
Try a new activity without any commitment with free online Give it a Go programme.
If you’re looking to give something back to our local community there’s plenty to get involved with with Sheffield Volunteering.
Intro to English Language Teaching Centre
This 10 minute video gives you an introduction to the English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC), the support they can offer and how to access this.
Intro to the Wellbeing Service
This 2 minute video tells you about the Wellbeing Service offered to all students in the Faculty of Science.
Meet A Wellbeing Advisor -‘Welcome Slots’
You can book a 15 minute one-to-one ‘welcome slot’ with an Advisor to learn more about the service and how we can support you.
Book an appointment between 2-4pm on any weekday (21-25 Sep) by visiting: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing/integration-and-belonging
‘Managing Your Transition to University’ Webinar
Starting university can be daunting. Our webinar will provide you with useful tips and strategies to help you navigate and adjust to University life. You can also break out into smaller groups and ask questions towards the end of the session.
Sessions on 14, 21 and 28 October at 2-3:30pm via Blackboard Collaborate (online): https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/wellbeing/integration-and-belonging
Intro to DDSS
This 11 minute video gives you an introduction to the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service, the support they can offer and how to access this.