Our Commitment

All students should read Our Commitment, which outlines the University's and the individual student's responsibilities on a range of issues.

Students should note the following extract from Our Commitment:

As a student at The University of Sheffield, to have the best learning experience, I will:

• explore my passion for my subject and share this with other students and my tutors;
• work hard and to the best of my abilities and be happy to learn in different ways engaging equally with the range of activities set by my tutors;
• respond to the feedback I receive on my work and seek out support to do this if necessary;
• ask questions and develop a relationship with my tutors and supervisors so that they can best support me;
• be prepared for and not miss out on scheduled learning;
• seek out and engage with opportunities available outside my studies that can enrich my knowledge, skills and experience;
• make the most of available services at the University to help me to progress on my course and prepare for my future;
• acknowledge, appreciate and learn from the diversity of our population;
• take care of myself and my health;
• respect staff, students and our environment and see myself as part of the wider University and local community, recognising that my actions affect those living with and around me.

At the University of Sheffield, to enable students to have the best learning experience, we will:

• provide inspirational, engaging and knowledgeable teaching, that draws on our research interests;
• take a professional approach to our teaching, being well prepared, reliable and using a variety of methods;
• keep up-to-date with new developments in learning, teaching and assessment to inform what we do;
• provide accessible and inclusive learning and teaching that respects and benefits from our diversity;
• make ourselves available, get to know students and support you through any personal and academic challenges;
• provide clear assessment criteria and provide feedback that enables you to learn from assessment;
• listen to your feedback, act on it where appropriate and communicate any action we take;
• signpost you to learning resources and work with other services in order to support and enhance your experience;
• upport you in identifying and developing your academic and transferable skills so that you are well prepared for your future;
• respect students, staff and our environment.

Further information about Our Commitment can be obtained from the Student Advice Centre in the Union of Students and at: www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/ourcommitment

Students will: