Mechanical Engineering offer holder days
As part of your offer holder day at Sheffield, you'll be spending some quality time getting to know the Department of Mechanical Engineering and your chosen course.
Arriving at the department
You will have booked to visit us at 10am to 1.00pm or 1.30pm to 4.30pm on your offer holder day.
Please refer to the relevant information below to find out more about your Offer Holder Day session.
Please arrive in good time for the start of your booked session as we'll need to scan the QR code from your booking to register you.
Your arrival location is in The Diamond - please read the information below for details about the specific session you will be attending.
You can view The Diamond on our interactive campus map, and there will also be lots of open day staff and ambassadors around campus to assist you.
If you arrive late for your booked session, please report to the general information stand on the Students’ Union concourse where event staff will be able to help.
When booking, you'll be able to reserve a place for yourself and one guest at the department activities. To ensure safe venue capacities, the department will be unable to accommodate any additional un-booked visitors.
However, you're welcome to bring additional guests to accompany you on the day and we would encourage these guests to take part in our range of central exhibitions and tours whilst the department activities are running.
Offer Holder Day Morning Schedule
Here's what to expect from your time with us.
Timings are approximate and are subject to change and so we recommend checking back prior to the event.
Morning session
For the morning session you need to come to Lecture Theatre 7 where refreshments will be available from 9.45am.
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Time |
Student Activity |
Additional Parent / Supporter Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 9.45 am | Arrival at Lecture Theatre 7 in The Diamond where refreshments will be available | |
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10.00am |
Learn more about your course and what it's like to study here during an introductory talk from Dr Tim Robbins and Head of Department Professor Lizzy Cross Get insight from one of our current student about their experience studying Mechanical Engineering in Sheffield and why it's a fantastic place to study. |
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11.00am |
Experience mechanical engineering at Sheffield in a mini lecture and lab session. |
An extended tour of the Diamond and the Heartspace, guided by some of our academics and current students. |
| 11.45am | A tour of our Mechanical Engineering Heartspace led by some of our students. | Continuation of the tour |
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12.30pm |
A buffet lunch will be provided with the opportunity for further informal conversation with staff and current students. |
For the rest of the day, you'll have time to take part in the central tours and exhibitions detailed in our offer holder day guide.
Offer Holder Day Afternoon Schedule
Afternoon session
If you are booked onto the afternoon session you should arrive at the Digital Innovation Zone at 1.30pm.
Lunch will be available and you will have the opportunity to talk to staff and students
| Time |
Student Activity |
Additional Parent / Support Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1.30pm |
Arrival at The Digital Innovation Zone in The Diamond. A buffet lunch will be provided with the opportunity for informal conversation with staff and current students. When booking your place, you will be asked to email any dietary requirements to: l.ballaam@sheffield.ac.uk |
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| 2.00pm |
Learn more about your course and what it's like to study here during an introductory talk from Dr Tim Robbins and Head of Department Professor Lizzy Cross Get insight from one of our current students into their experience studying Mechanical Engineering in Sheffield and why it's a fantastic place to study. |
|
| 3.00pm | Experience mechanical engineering at Sheffield with a mini lecture from Dr Robbins and an interactive lab session. | An extended tour of the Diamond and the Heartspace, guided by some of our academics and current students. |
| 3.45pm | A tour of our Mechanical Engineering Heartspace led by some of our students. |
Continuation of the tour |
| 4.15pm | Closing remarks and the opportunity to ask any final questions. |
Science and Engineering Foundation Year (SEFY)
If you're holding an offer for one of our courses with a Foundation Year, you should book your 2.5 hour visit with us as normal, but then also make a point to attend our Science and Engineering Foundation Year talk which will run 1pm to 1.30pm in Diamond Lecture Theatre 9, on the second floor of the Diamond building. No pre-booking is required for this SEFY talk, but all foundation year offer holders are strongly encouraged to attend to learn more about this part of your course.
Activities
We run a range of activities on our offer holder days and you'll take part in two activities related to mechanical engineering to give you a real taste of what it's like to be a student here.
Activity 1
Experience a taste of learning in Sheffield with a mini lecture
Activity 2
A lab session to find out more about our facilities in the Diamond building and teaching style
During your visit you will have chance to chat informally with academics and current students about what your time in Sheffield might look like so that you can fully envisage the Mechanical Engineering experience in Sheffield.
Parents and supporters tour
Whilst you are taking part in activities, parents/supporters will receive a tour of the Department and our facilities. They'll also get a chance to speak to current students and staff about the exciting opportunities that are available to you and find out more about where a degree from Sheffield can lead.
How to book
Please book your place on the offer holder day via the link in your invitation email.