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Your Uni Update | 8 October 2024

Hi student,

It’s officially autumn! Here’s everything you need to know right now, in less time than it takes to drink a pumpkin spice latte (or two).

What's on

Check your timetable

Your Academic Adviser

Student Success Scholarship

Boost your study skills

Online mental health support

Handshake careers platform

Report and Support

What's on

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Black History Month

Celebrate Black history and culture with screenings, talks, exhibitions and more.

1-31 October

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Off the Shelf

Explore books, words and ideas at one of the UK’s biggest literary festivals.

7 October-3 November

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No Bounds

Enjoy a weekend of art, music and technology at iconic Sheffield venues.

11-13 October

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Peak District walk

Get to know our green city on this student-led walk to Forge Dam.

12 October

Seven things you need to know this week

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Check your timetable

Please use MyTimetable to check your timetable. We're aware that unofficial app SHUBetter is displaying inaccurate timetable information.

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Your Academic Adviser

Have you met with your Academic Adviser yet? They’ll help you settle into your studies, review your progress and signpost you to the right support if and when you need it.

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Student Success Scholarship

Applications are now open! If you’re an undergraduate student, you could get between £600 and £2100 to help cover your uni costs.

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Boost your study skills

Get assignment-ready with the Library and Skills Centre. They offer sessions on everything from planning to proofreading. Plus writing tools Turnitin Draft Coach (for all students) and Studiosity (for postgraduate students).

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Online mental health support

Thursday is World Mental Health Day. If you ever want to talk about how you’re feeling, try Togetherall – an online space where you can chat anonymously and get support.

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Handshake careers platform

Handshake is your go-to place for all things careers. Find jobs and internships, connect with employers and book workshops on CVs, interviews and more.

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Report and Support

Hallam is a safe and tolerant community. We don’t stand for discrimination or abuse. If you’ve seen or experienced something that doesn’t feel right, let us know.