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Updated 20 June 2024
Please note that dates may be subject to change.
You can submit your contribution up to and including the date specified.
Monthly themes
Here are some key themes for each month that you might want to share your experiences of in Sheffield, or at the university.
June
Suggestions: PRIDE Month, end of exams and the academic year, looking back over the year
Submit by: Wednesday 26 June 2024
July
Suggestions: How you spend your summer break from uni, advice for upcoming September freshers
Submit by: Wednesday 31 July 2024
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September
Suggestions: Settling back into uni life, favourite parts of freshers week, why joining your society or sports club was the best thing you did
Submit by: Monday 23 September 2024
October
Suggestions: Black History Month, favourite autumnal activities in Sheffield
Submit by: Friday 18 October 2024
November
Suggestions: Movember/Men's Mental Health Month
Submit by: Monday 18 November 2024
December
Suggestions: Favourite winter activities in Sheffield, best roast dinner in the city, looking back on 2024
Submit by: Monday 9 December 2024
January
Suggestions: Preparing for the dreaded exam period (survival guide), how to stay motivated in stressful times, goals for 2025
Submit by: Friday 17 January 2025
February
Suggestions: LGBTQ+ History Month, settling back into uni for second semester, healthy and unhealthy relationships
Submit by: Friday 14 February 2025
March
Suggestions: Women's History Month, Disability Awareness Month, the start of Varsity, celebrating Eid
Submit by: Friday 14 March 2025
April
Suggestions: Favourite Sheffield spring activities/places to visit/green spaces
Submit by: Friday 18 April 2025
May
Suggestions: Focus on preparing for end of year exams (especially with Mental Health Awareness Week mid-May, it would be great to discuss this surrounding exam pressure)
Submit by: Friday 9 May 2025
Specific dates
Here are some dates over the year for awareness or certain events, that you might want to share your experiences of whilst living and studying in Sheffield.
5 June 2024 - World Environment Day
Submit by: Friday 31 May 2024
7 October 2024 - National Poetry Day
Submit by: Wednesday 2 October 2024
10 October 2024 - World Mental Health Day
Submit by: Friday 4 October 2024
8 March 2025 - International Women's Day
Submit by: Monday 3 March 2025
22 April 2025 - Earth Day
Submit by: Wednesday 16 April 2025
General suggestions
Here are some general ideas we would love to hear stories about, of living and studying in Sheffield. These have no set deadline as they are only for inspiration and can be submitted at any time. Feel free to match these up with monthly themes as well, or simply use them as a launchpad for your own thoughts!
Studying tips and tricks
Ways to stay motivated and focused in busy times
Healthy and unhealthy relationships
Some of Sheffield's hidden gems (whether it's pubs, green spaces, cafes, markets, bookshops - the list is endless!)
Why you chose to study for a BA in History at Sheffield
Why you chose to study for an MA in History at Sheffield
Reflecting on your first year/your years at university
Managing time/maintaining work-life balance as a distance learner
Experience as an international student within the department and the wider university/city
Studying as a parent
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