Orientation and Welcome Weeks 2024

 

Welcome Week Events

Monday 23rd September - Friday 27th September 2024

During Welcome Week our events are running as below.  On Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th September come and visit us at the Activities and Discover Sheffield Fairs.

Tuesday 24th September

We will be at the Activities Fair, 11am - 4.00pm!  Come and visit our stall and find out about the BNBR Life Centre and the services, activities and support we offer to everyone of all faiths and of none. We're at Stall 162 on the Level 4 Gallery in the Students' Union.

Wednesday 25th September

We will be at the Discover Sheffield Fresher's Fair, 10.30am - 4.00pm!  Come along and see us there and find out about the BNBR Life Centre and the services, activities and support we offer to everyone of all faiths and of none. We're at Uni Central, Stall 16 on Level 4 in the Students' Union.

Thursday 26th September

Mindfulness Walk, meet on the Students' Union concourse, 12.00 noon - 1.00pm

Practising mindfulness can help with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and chronic pain, and open us up to joy, love, self-compassion and a greater sense of connection with ourselves and others. Mindfulness can also be called ‘present moment awareness’, and involves being present in the ‘now’ through non-judgemental observation of yourself and your surroundings.

Meditation session, BNBR Life Centre, 12.15pm - 12.45pm

Try a regular meditation session every Thursday 12.15 to 12.45 for all students and staff at the University regardless of experience. It is a very friendly meditation session with a guided body awareness followed by a period on the mindfulness of breathing.  It offers a perfect break in your busy day!  Just turn up a few minutes before 12.15. The sessions are held at the gathering room in the BNBR Life Centre at 9 Mappin Street, up on floor 2.

Introduction to Meditation, BNBR Life Centre, 1pm - 2pm

A four-week introduction to meditation led by our Buddhist Advisor Vimaladasa. No experience is needed. Ideally you'll be available for sessions at this time over the following three Thursdays. The sessions are held at the gathering room in the BNBR Life Centre at 9 Mappin Street, up on floor 2.

Muslim student welcome, Firth Hall, Firth Court, 5.00pm - 8.30pm

A chance for new Muslim students to meet the Muslim Chaplain, other Muslim students and find out more about the Muslim Chaplaincy.  Meal provided.

Registration is required, please sign up here.

Friday 27th September

Quiet Spaces Around Campus Tour, meet on the Students' Union concourse, 11.00am - 12.00 noon

Take a walk around campus and discover quiet spaces, safe spaces and peaceful outdoor spaces for when you need some time out!

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Week One Events

Monday 30th September - Friday 4th October 2024

Wednesday 2nd October

Christian student networking event, BNBR Life Centre, 2.00pm-3.30pm

Meet other Christian students and find out about local churches. Hosted by the Christian Chaplaincy, in the Gathering Space on floor 2 at 9 Mappin Street (postcode S1 4DT). Free refreshments provided. Drop in any time from 2.00pm to 3.30pm.

Friday 4th October

Peak District Walk, meet at Sheffield train station, 9.55am

Join Student Experience Diversity & Inclusion (SEDI) and the Belief, No Belief & Religious Life Centre (BNBR) for a walk in the Peak District. 

We will get the train from Sheffield to Grindleford for our walk and leave from Hathersage back to Sheffield. This event is open to all students, and SEDI communities students are particularly welcomed. You will need to purchase your own train ticket, this can be done on the day.

Sign up here!