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Counsellor Newsletter July 2020 At the University of Sheffield, we have been working hard to prepare for a range of teaching options to ensure that we will deliver an outstanding student and learning experience, demonstrating our commitment to students' education, development and graduate opportunities. As part of this, we have been working with our student community to prepare for the start of the new academic year. As a University highly regarded for its outstanding student experience, we’re focussed on providing students with the best experience possible within the government guidelines - both academically and socially. We are committed to helping students make their journey to Sheffield and are working with our accommodation team to facilitate and support students through any self-isolation period which may still be in place in Autumn. For students already holding an offer from the University of Sheffield If they have their results already then they may need to send them to study@sheffield.ac.uk to confirm their place. A-level and IB results will come to us directly from UCAS. If they narrowly missed the grades required in their offer we may still accept them. Our decision will appear on their UCAS Track page. For students who haven’t yet decided where to study this Autumn Received results? Students who have received their results can apply now for a Clearing place. Students can check for vacancies and find out how to apply at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/clearing. Awaiting results? Students who haven't yet received their results can register their interest in a Clearing place here. This means that students will receive priority consideration when A-level results are released on Thursday 13 August 2020. Why choose the University of Sheffield? A globally leading UK university Ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2021) the University of Sheffield is a leading research university, with 99% percent of Sheffield’s research rated as internationally recognised (REF 2014). A supportive environment    We are planning to initially deliver blended education in semester one with face-to-face teaching in small groups where social distancing can be maintained, supported by high quality digital delivery. Plans for face-to-face teaching and how the campus operates safely will be informed by government guidelines and the University will continue to adapt its plans to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students at all times.    There will be plenty of opportunities for new students to make new friends, join activities and meet academic staff. Our Students’ Union is immensely skilled at providing activities for students and have already been planning socially distanced events. Meanwhile, student societies are already hosting activities online, ranging from meditation classes and baking tutorials to dance groups and music festivals. A range of induction activities will be available online during September and October to allow students time to settle into their accommodation and our community before starting their studies.                             Guaranteed accommodation    University accommodation is guaranteed for students who apply through Clearing, providing students meet a few simple conditions and apply by 31 August 2020. We are also committed to helping students through any period of self-isolation (quarantine) which may still be in place in Autumn. Students arriving from outside the UK who have chosen university owned and managed accommodation for the academic year 2020/21 will be offered free accommodation for the two weeks before their residence contract start date. Full details of the guarantee can be viewed here. Get in touch The majority of university staff are now working remotely in line with government guidance. Our preferred method of contact for any questions or queries about your students is via email. You can email international@sheffield.ac.uk or contact your Regional/Country contacts using the contact details on this webpage.

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