School of English, University of Sheffield

Would you like to be paid to improve your future? 💸

Applications for UG students to apply for our peer coaching programme are now open!

Peer coaching can help you:
✨ Improve your academic performance
✨ Enhance your employability
✨ Boost your wellbeing
✨ Increase your self confidence and motivation
✨ Identify and achieve goals that matter to you
✨ Develop your leadership skills

Find out more and apply via the link in our bio!

It’s here…your 2023 Wrapped: English Student Edition!

From golden oldies to modern classics, find out what our staff and students’ favourite Christmas movies are! 🎅🏻🎬

Do you have a book lover in your life? If so, here are some book themed presents you could get them for Christmas! 📚🎄

Breaking the 4th wall? 🤔

Our latest blog and carousel from Dr Sara Whiteley ( ) talks about the ways this brilliant technique can bring a fresh perspective and method of storytelling for an audience.

Swipe left or click the link in stories for more.

Current and former Creative Writing MA and PhD students sharing some of their recent projects at a reading last week.

'We're incredibly proud of the work we've done this year. The process of creating can be very intense, so it was wonderful to be able to relax with each other and share what we've achieved.'

A huge thank you to for hosting us!

Over the next few weeks we're going to be sharing, talking and highlighting how we can take a little time for oursleves.

What's your favourite way to unwind?

Drop a comment below 👇 👇

📣📣 Event announcement 📣 📣

We have been very lucky that Emeritus Professor Norbert Schmitt (University of Nottingham) has agreed to deliver a guest talk at Sheffield.

This talk has specifically been organised for UG and PG students interested in the area of TESOL, and particularly vocabulary in TESOL!

The talk will take place on Friday 19th May at 11:30 am in The Diamond, Workroom 3. It will last for about 1.5 hours, including the Q&A and discussion session. 

You can find more about Prof. Schmitt's work on his website (https://www.norbertschmitt.co.uk/).

Can you guess the play these were taken from?

Let us know in the comments below.

Perfect to craft during a coffee break.

The iconic venue of the Globe Theatre is synomous with Shakespeare and his work.

Why not tread the boards with this little mindfullness activity and build your very own Globe Theatre.

Download here -

Globe Theater Model - Free Printable 3D Paper Cut Out Template Make a Shakespeare's Globe Theater Model out of paper with our free to print & download PDF cutout and fold paper craft!

Come and check out the upcoming Philosophy & Film Festival.

Scan the QR code, sign up for each of individual film screenings and enjoy some brilliant films.

The events are free, but attendees will need to show the e-ticket to a steward on arrival.

Scan the QR code to register.

What are you reading at the moment?

Let us know in the comments below 👇

That Wednesday feeling 😊 ☕

Have you heard about the SURE Scheme?

Scroll through this post to find out more from our current students.

Read more here - https://buff.ly/3nyDK4L

So relatable.

Regardless of how the weeks been, the weekend is just round the corner! So whether you're relaxing, studying or even just spending some time with your furry friends. Here's to having a great weekend. 🎉 🎉

Why is the NSS important?

Scroll to see what our cute friends have said.

Don't forget to have your say, by heading over to the link in bio.

Happy Monday!☀️

Just a weekly reminder to take a break, eat some cake, and enjoy the spring sunshine!

Before you've filled out the NSS vs After you've filled out the NSS.

If you've not yet filled out the NSS head to our link below to have your say.

👉 https://www.thestudentsurvey.com/

WARNING! This post contains a cute animal eating pizza.

Come join us and enjoy some pizza as we talk about all things NSS. Having your say, your way. You'll find us in Jessop West 230 from 11am - 1pm.

Why not fill in your survey by clicking the link in bio.

We've definitely got that Friday feeling in Jessop West today.

Let us know how your week is going 👇

Want to know more about what it's like to study English Literature at degree level? "Race, Identity and Migration in Contemporary British Theatre" is a taster session we're hosting this week that will do exactly that!

This session will explore how contemporary British theatre texts address issues of race, identity, power, ethics and ecology, and what theatre can do to reflect contemporary political and social realities.

There will also be the opportunity to hear from current staff and students about life at Sheffield and university in general.

Click the link below for more information!

English Literature taster session This session will give you an insight into studying English Literature at university.

The last couple of years have been strange and difficult for almost everyone, but women have been disproportionately hit with the more negative impacts of the pandemic, from increased caring duties to frontline work in key industries, to dangerous or vulnerable personal situations. The Women in Lockdown project, organised by a group of PhD students here at the School of English, aims to catalogue an audiovisual and written record of the experience of women during those challenging times.

Women in Lockdown / Sounds of Lockdown Key Work Stay Local Pandemic Postcards Women in Lockdown Changing of the Seasons About the Project Back to SFA’s Homepage Share Your Story Women in Lockdown is generously…

If you're looking for somewhere to celebrate the end of the year, our digital ambassador Valentia wrote about her favourite food spots in Sheffield. Just try not to think about those exams in January...!

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/english/undergraduate/blog/favourite-food-spots-sheffield

Being a student is all about increasing your self-confidence, enhancing your employability, and developing your leadership skills. That's why the School of English is launching a first-of-its-kind programme, giving you the opportunity to take part in a peer coaching network.

You'll learn the methods and practice from professional executive coaches, combined with in-person CPD workshops, the content of which will be chosen by you. We're combining it with a digital manual so it's easy to reflect on in relation to mySkills too!

If you're interested, click the link below for more information, particularly important dates and how to apply and take part.

The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 2nd December.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TPB6m0FL7wUppsieg15iEfOZxF-QPc55/view

If you’re considering a return to education with the Department for Lifelong Learning, why not visit their open evening and ask a few questions?

Congratulations to Iwarin Suprapas, who recently won the British Council Master's Dissertation Award! The dissertation, "Vocabulary acquisition: Gaming as an extramural incidental learning activity for L2-English learners", is available for reading below.

https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/2021-2022-winners

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