Personal & Academic Development

'The Sheffield Graduate' refers to a set of attributes, skills, qualities and experiences that all students should leave with when they graduate from this University.

It not only demonstrates how transformational your degree can be in terms of the knowledge you have gained, but also helps you articulate some of the ways you have developed whilst completing your degree. This is especially useful when applying for jobs or identifying areas you want to improve on.

The full list can be viewed by clicking on the icon, why not try and identify which ones you think you've achieved so far?

Getting to grips with all of the different academic skills required to succeed in your degree can feel overwhelming at times.

That's why the University created TASH - an easy to use set of resources which provides comprehensive advice on a variety of academic skills. There is guidance on topics such as how to avoid plagiarism, write a lab report, deliver presentations and much more, complete with helpful resources to further your understanding.

Click on the icon which will take you directly to TASH, so you can browse the wealth of information it has to offer. Make sure you bookmark it on your computer so you can come back to it! If there's anything you don't understand or feel you need more help with, then see your personal & academic support tutor.

At some point during their time at University, many students will need to do some form of mathematics, statistics, data analysis or dissemination of findings.

However, we understand that not all students are confident in their ability to undertake maths-related work and need a helping hand, which is where the MASH centre comes in.

This is a dedicated service for anyone in the University needing help with maths or statistics as part of their degree. The staff offer one-to-one tuition, drop-in sessions, or simply a place to study with tutors on hand if you need them.

Click on the icon to find out more about the service, and how to book an appointment. Please note MASH is based in the 301 Skills Centre on Glossop Road.

"Enterprise is having ideas and doing something about them."
Elena Rodriguez-Falcon
Director of Enterprise Education

USE works with both students and academics across the University, embedding enterprise education into all areas of the curriculum. This provides opportunities for you to become a creative problem-solver and apply your academic knowledge to real life situations, boosting your learning experience and making you more attractive to potential employers. Plus it's great fun!

Click on the icon to discover all that USE has to offer, including Skills Build sessions and even help with starting your own enterprising activity.

In the Information Commons there are dedicated spaces for editing and producing digital media, such as a production room and edit suite. Tailored training can be requested for small groups in creative media topics, as well as drop-in support available from the IC.