Sheffield: Arts-Science Encounters

Message from Prof Rachel Falconer (Sheffield University)

The arts, social sciences and sciences collide in a series of provocative talks beginning in March and continuing through into June.

Arts-Science Encounters 2009 brings together researchers from across the University’s five faculties and recognised external speakers. The topics are range from Chemistry, Fashion Design, Literature and Law, to Music, Neuroscience and Physics. Speakers from more than twenty disciplines will be joined by guest speakers and soloists including Darwin's great-great grand-daughter Ruth Padel, former Lindsay Quartet cellist Bernard Gregor-Smith, and science writers Richard Holmes and Denis Noble.

Whether it is hearing Tony Ryan and fashion designer Helen Storey talk about disappearing dresses, or listening to CERN physicist Dan Tovey on the origin of the universe, there will be an event to make you think and marvel.

The first three events in March are:

12 March – How to be Creative

Celebrate ESRC Social Science week by exploring your creative side at the Showroom Cinema, with tips from Dr Kamal Birdi, from the department of Psychology at the University of Sheffield, Tim Richardson from the University’s department of Physics and Astronomy and Alexander Kelly, Artistic Director for the Third Angel Theatre Company. 

7-9 pm Showroom Cinema.

17 March – What happens when art, fashion and chemistry collide?

A polymer specialist and a fashion designer discuss how they create Wonderlands of eco-fashion, where haut-couture dresses are made to dissolve and disappear. Professor Anthony Ryan (Chemistry, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Science), Helen Storey (Research Professor, London College of Fashion).  

5.30 – 7.30pm in the Douglas Knoop Centre of the University’s Humanities Research Institute (HRI), 34 Gell Street.

24 March – Music, Bird Song and Brian Science

What do nightingales, Messiaen, and brain scientists have in common? – Professor Lawrence Parsons (Psychology), Professor Tim Birkhead (Animal and Plant Sciences) and Professor Peter Hill (Music).  

5.30 – 7.30pm in the Douglas Knoop Centre of the University’s Humanities Research Institute (HRI), 34 Gell Street.

For further information and more details about upcoming Arts-Science Encounters talks, and to register your interest in an event please visit: www.arts-scienceencounters.co.uk

Sheffield: Getting Ready for Interviews

Message from the Careers Services at Sheffield University

*INTERVIEWS*

Have you applied for any jobs or work experience?

If so, you’ll be hoping you’ve got interviews coming up.

Don’t leave preparation too late. Come along to this Careers Service talk and learn about successful interview techniques such as:-

* How to prepare

* How to find out more about the employer

* What to say in answer to those tough questions

* The questions that you can ask

This talk is for students in any year who have got interviews for graduate jobs, part-time work and placements. No need to book, just turn up. Get the date in your diary now.

Date - Monday 2nd March

Venue - Hicks Building Lecture Theatre 2

Time - 1.05pm-2.00pm

*PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS USED IN SELECTION*

Do you think you might have to face a psychometric test as part of a selection procedure? Do you want to find out more about your own abilities? Then this talk by the Careers Service is for you. It explains types of ability tests and personality questionnaires used by employers and gives examples from a widely used test. It gives an insight into what candidates can expect and advice on how best to cope.

Please note: This session will not include the opportunity to take an actual test.

Date- Thursday 5th March

Venue - Hicks Building Lecture Theatre 2

Time - 1.05pm-2.00pm

The Careers Service regrets that we are unable to respond to any email enquiries relating to this message. If you have any queries please visit the Careers Service where our staff will be happy to assist you.

Alternatively, visit our website: http://www.shef.ac.uk/careers/

Sheffield: 4-day Intensive Language Course

Message from the Modern Languages Teaching Centre

Over the Easter holiday the Modern Languages Teaching Centre will be running 4-day Intensive Courses.

Courses will be offered at Beginner and Intermediate levels in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Arabic and Chinese.

Visit our website https://www.shef.ac.uk/mltc/courses/intensivecourses/ic.html where you will find further details including dates, times, prices and a general overview of the topics covered.

You will also find an application form that you can download and send to intensivecourses@sheffield.ac.uk.