Sheffield Hallam University Revamp.
Exciting times lie ahead for Sheffield Hallam University students- plans for a £25million update have been approved and the project is due to be completed by autumn 2014. Read the rest of this entry »
June, 2012
The Pinnacles Privilege Card Deal of the Week: Strada
DIGS Deal- 20% off total food bill.
Strada is situated in Leopold Square, the super trendy and popular area in town that boasts an array of bars and restaurants. The Italian restaurant has a fantastic menu and serves food for lunch and dinner (and it also caters for most dietary requirements too!) Read the rest of this entry »
Are your words yours?
The beauty of our world’s Google chapter means we now have the ability to find and research whatever our heart desires. Kids of all ages can log on and look up their homework topics and use endless links to gather all the data they need, but because of this do we need to teach them that it’s completely immoral, let alone would risk you achieving your degree, to copy someone else’s work word for word? With a heavy heart, we find the answer is yes. Read the rest of this entry »
Forced into marriage?
We’re not talking about your (my) mother giving you ‘the look’ and insinuating that your biological clock is ticking away, we’re on about religious or cultural beliefs reaching a point of violence, ridicule or in worse case scenarios that have been reported in the press, murder. Read the rest of this entry »
The Olympic Torch is coming to you!
Whether the Olympics is of interest to you or not, this may be the only chance in your lifetime to witness an actual Olympic Torch. So DIGgers, here are the details of where and when you need to be to catch a glimpse!
The Pinnacles Privilege Card Deal of the Week: Holiday Inn.
DIGS Deal- £10 off per room per night. For any university balls receive complimentary photographer and £50 bar tab for the organiser. Read the rest of this entry »
Make the most of your summer break!
The academic year is all but over, your assignments are in and exams are behind you, so what do you do now? Many students find themselves on the first train back home to unwind and do very little all summer, which is great, but do you really want to get back into your old routine of lounging around the family home watching TV repeats all day? You’ve just spent the year mastering independence and now you have a decision to make. Should you go back home and get back into the bad routine of relying on poor old mum for your every need, or should this free time be used to bring some much needed money in and gain some work and life experiences? The summer is a perfect break from studies to do something worthwhile, and it doesn’t have to be a dead end job that you hate. You might well be used to having a couple of months off in the summer, but these extended breaks don’t exist in post-education life, so you should use this time wisely. Here are some ideas that can help you kick-start a pro-active summer. Read the rest of this entry »
EURO 2012: RACISM
The UEFA Euro 2012 championships are being held in Poland and Ukraine where recent news and reports have suggested racism is very much still a common occurrence in the stands at matches. The BBC’s Panorama documentary ‘Euro 2012: Stadiums of Hate’ showed footage of Polish fans shouting anti-Semitic slogans and the extensive use of Nazi salutes at games. The same programme broadcasted graphic footage of Asian fans being kicked and punched at a match in Ukraine by a large group of thugs. The programme has received a mixed response. In the UK the documentary sparked widespread disgust at the scenes aired and triggered a stream of news and media stories about whether it was safe for ethnic minorities to travel to the tournament. Former England star Sol Campbell went as far as to state “Stay at home, watch it on TV. Don’t even risk it because you could end up coming back in a coffin”, powerful words from such an influential figure in English football. Read the rest of this entry »
Don’t forget Father’s Day!
Father’s Day is a celebration honouring our Dads, father figures and fatherhood in general. It is usually celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of June and this year that falls on the 17th. Although we here at DIGS believe that every day should be father’s (and mother’s!) day, it’s a good excuse to get your Dad a dodgy card, buy him a pint and generally make him feel special. Read the rest of this entry »
Paid Work Vs Internships
In current times it’s never been so tough to make the transition from graduation to the first job on your chosen career path. Vacancies are limited and competition is high, so the earlier you take action to make sure your CV will stand out, the stronger your application to potential employers will be. Many well-prepared graduates are using their free time at university to give their applications a punch that will make recruiters pay attention. Internships and part time jobs will both give your CV a different edge – but which will give you the highest chance of capturing that job? Read the rest of this entry »