School Of Education, University Of Sheffield

Season's greetings to our @educationsheff students and alumni worldwide, have a very happy and peaceful New Year!

Throughout the year, thousands of @sheffielduni students dedicate their time to helping voluntary organisations across our city. This Christmas, we’re saying thank you.

The BA Education, Culture and Childhood considers education within the broad context of a social, political, and cultural perspective, making it a truly multi-disciplinary course. Find out more: http://ow.ly/VsvR30mWJlB

High Fliers Research is looking for final year students from the University of Sheffield to apply for the role of Interviewer. Applicants must be well connected with final year students on campus, organized and confident in talking to fellow students.
Survey Week:
- Commences at the start of February and lasts one week;... - The role will require you to find 25 of final year students and carry out a 20 minute face-to-face survey; - You will be competitively paid and gain a reference from High Fliers Research on successful completion of the role.
If you’re interested, please follow the link: fyss.uk/vacancies/interviewer. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your University Manager, Rebecca Hills, on rhills1@sheffield.ac.uk or 07749239105. Places are expected to be filled quickly, so get in contact as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
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Our BA Education, Culture & Childhood course has a cohort of around 50 students, so we are able to offer excellent student support and students share a strong sense of group identity in a culture that allows them to flourish. Find out more http://ow.ly/1CAI30mT7fM

Free washing and drying once a week for a whole year? How about saving £1,000 on University Accommodation. To find out more about these benefits and more, visit: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation /donutleaveus

We're really excited about the Multilingual Children's Library and thrilled that Lord David Blunkett and Lord Mayor Magid Magid will be attending the opening. If you'd like to join us, please see the details listed below.

Considering a career in teaching? Train to Teach will be taking place on the 15 November at the Mercure St. Pauls Hotel, Sheffield - 16:30 - 20:00.
Find out all about teacher training and get advice from local providers @getintoteaching Register today. Search: Get Into Teaching

A few colleagues from the School of Education were invited to dinner with Sheffield's Lord Mayor to celebrate a successful ESRC Festival of Social Sciences. Nadena Doharty couldn't resist trying out one of the thrones, well who could?!

Looking to improve your chances at finding an internship or placement?
This session for international Master’s students will include an overview of internship, placement and work experience opportunities with a particular focus on the Postgraduate Advantage Scheme and how it works. We will look at how to identify possible employers, how to approach them, and offer practical hints and tips on making the most impact when promoting your skills and abilities to employers.
Date:... Wed, November 21, 12 noon to 1 p.m. Location: Lecture Theatre 9, The Diamond Limited space. Registration required. Click here to register: http://ow.ly/E3ca30mB82k
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POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS:
Postgraduate Internships are available now using the Postgraduate Advantage Scheme:
Click here for more information:... https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/jobs/ pas
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PhD Open Evening
Thursday 29 November 2018 5.00 pm - 7.30 pm Inox Dine, Level 5 Students’ Union Building... University of Sheffield
Find out about research opportunities, PhD funding and how to apply.
Book your place - www.sheffield.ac.uk/pgopenday
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Our next Postgraduate Open Day is on Wednesday 21 November. Whether you’re looking to stay on after your Undergrad, explore a new city, or try something new, the School of Education has so much to offer. Come and find out for yourself ow.ly/jAkN30muU6v

Meet the UK's leading universities at The Russell Group Universities Postgraduate Study Roadshow and get the chance to win £10,000 scholarship. Nov 8th, The Octagon, 11.30-3. http://ow.ly/97Zi30mtamI

'Understanding Ourselves in Time'. PGDE Tutor Sally Davies shares her thoughts on the 30th Schools' History Project Annual Conference: http://ow.ly/5NpT30msATB

'Crook Public Service Fellowship — an Academic Perspective' - Dr Caroline Hart took part in a discussion about the importance of protecting young carers. Read more below. https://link.medium.com/SzHLZ7RXsR

Interested in a PhD? For the first time this year, we are running a new tailored event for prospective research students. Our PhD Open Evening will take place on Thurs 29 Nov 2018, 17:00-19.30 INOX Conference Suite and Discovery Rooms. Click here to book: http://ow.ly/ZVgq30mrwZ6