The University of Sheffield
Welcome to New Students

 

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 Curry Night

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September

19:30- 21:30

Coffee Revolution, Level 3 Students' Union Building

Games and Craft Night

Need something to do with your new flat mates or fancy having a look around the Union? Come down for some games and craft activities in a friendly atmosphere: from board games and jenga to oragami.

Monday 23rd September

21:00- 23:00

Interval Cafe Bar, Level 2 Students' Union Building

Jazz Night

A free night of great music and atmosphere. Discounted drinks offers available.

Tuesday 24th September

14:00- 15:00

The Counselling Service, 36 Wilkinson Street

Tea and Cake with the Counselling Service

Free cake and tea at the University Counselling Service- see the facilities that they have to support students' emotional resilience and meet the friendly staff in an informal atmosphere.

17:30- 18:30

Room B1, 301 Glossop Road

Book your place at http://301skills.eventbrite.co.uk

Sharpen Your Skills and Develop Your Mind

Visit 301 to find out how we can support you in maximising your potential both within and beyond your academic studies.

Take the skills challenge and find out how to sharpen your skills to get the most out of University.

 19:30- 21:30

Coffee Revolution, Level 3 Students' Union Building

War Games Night

Come and meet with the University's war gaming societies and enjoy an evening of friendly fire.

Wednesday 25th September

11:00- 13:00

Goodwin Sports Centre

Free Football Fun

Come by yourself or in a group and join in some friendly football- a chance to chill out in the chaos of Intro Week!

Meet at the Sports Centre entrance at 10:50 or join us on the pitches. Changing facilities available, remember to bring 20p for a locker.

14:00- 16:00

Meet at the Ridge Reception, Ranmoor Village

Treasure Hunt with Lemon Fresh Society

Join the Lemon Fresh Society on this free treasure hunt around your accommodation and the local area.

It will give you a great opportunity to get to know Sheffield and meet new people. No need to come as a team, we will team you up when you arrive. We have some great prizes on offer so be sure not to miss it.

19:30- 21:30

Coffee Revolution, Level 3 Students' Union Building

Big Quiz Night

Free quiz in the Students' Union. Come by yourself or with a group of friends. It will be a great way to show off your general knowledge skills or learn a whole host of useless information.

Thursday 26th September

11:00- 13:00

Goodwin Sports Centre

Free Ultimate Frisbee

Come by yourself or in a group and join in a friendly game of Ultimate Frisbee. No experience necessary.

Meet in the entrace at 10:50am and dress appropriately.

14:00- 16:00

Enterprise Zone, USE, Portabello

Register at http://enterprise.shef.ac.uk/event/lego-build-meet

Lego. Team. Meet

As freshers, you will all have different experiences which will help you throughout your degree. But why stop there?

Discover how enterprising you can be and how you can combine your strengths with those of other people to create something amazing. This can all be done by having a fun two hours playing with Lego.

17:30- 18:30

 Room B1, 301 Glossop Road

Book your place at http://301skills.eventbrite.co.uk

Sharpen Your Skills and Develop Your Mind

Visit 301 to find out how we can support you in maximising your potential both within and beyond your academic studies.

Take the skills challenge and find out how to sharpen your skills to get the most out of University.

19:30- 21:30

Gallery Space, Level 4 Students' Union Building

Limited spaces available

Pot Painting

A chance to express your creative side. Choose from a plethora of designs and colours to create a mug that is uniquely yours.

20:00- 22:00

Lescar Pub, Hunters Bar

Limited tickets available

Comedy Night

Experience the atmosphere at Sheffield's longest running weekly comedy club, Last Laugh.

Meet outside Main Entrance to Students' Union at 19:15

Tickets £5 available from the Students' Union Box Office

Please bring your U-card with you.

Friday 27th September

10:30- 11:30

Activity Room, Goodwin Sports Centre

Maximum 20 people

Archery

Sheffield University Archery Society will introduce you to the art of archery. A great chance to meet new people and try something new.

First come first served basis

11:00- 13:00

Meet at the Students' Union Building Entrance

Sheffield Historical Walking Tour

Discover some of Sheffield's fascinating past with this fun filled walking tour. Ron, your guide, will be bringing Sheffield's historic landscape to life with some amusing stories along the way.

14:00- 16:00

Meet at the Edge Reception, Endcliffe Village

Treasure Hunt with Lemon Fresh Society

Join the Lemon Fresh Society on this free treasure hunt around your accommodation and the local area.

It will give you a great opportunity to get to know Sheffield and meet new people. No need to come as a team, we will team you up when you arrive. We have some great prizes on offer so be sure not to miss it.