Your uni update: Spring Careers Fair | Brighter Futures Grant | Mental health support | Ice Hockey tickets | Disabled student support

From: kr7106@exchange.shu.ac.uk

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Your uni update | 12 March 2024

Hi students

Happy March! This week’s fresh batch of uni news:

What's on

Spring Careers Fair

Brighter Futures Grant

Online mental health support

Varsity Ice Hockey tickets

Disabled student support

New College structures

What's on

women self-defence course

Women's self-defence

Boost your confidence and feel empowered by learning some basic moves.

12 March

students at a coffee place

Conversation Club

Make friends from around the world with chat, icebreakers and a quiz.

13 March

table tennis

Gather & Play

Grab your mates for an afternoon of board games, pool and table tennis.

13 and 20 March

Yoga

Wellbeing workshops

Take some time out with yoga, boxing, craft sessions and more.

Throughout March

Six things you need to know this week

Careers fair, students talking to people on desk

Spring Careers Fair

Question: where can I find my perfect job? Answer: our Spring Careers Fair! Meet over 60 employers with graduate roles, placements and internships. On 14 March.

Student celebrating

Brighter Futures Grant

Looking for extra funds? Santander are giving away 10 grants of £1000 to help cover your uni costs. Applications close 29 March.

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Online mental health support

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

ice hockey

Varsity Ice Hockey tickets

Not long to go! On 20 March, we take on Uni of Sheffield at the Varsity Ice Hockey in the amazing Utilita Arena. Don’t miss out – grab your tickets now!

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Disabled student support

If you’ve got a disability or long-term medical condition, you can get extra help with your studies. This includes learning contracts, specialist tools and one-to-one advice.

Collegiate campus building

New College structures

We've confirmed the names of the Schools and Institutes that will replace departments in our Colleges. These will take effect from the 2024/25 academic year and won't affect your day-to-day uni experience.