Varsity - get involved!

It's winter Varsity this weekend with skiing and snowboarding tonight, and ice hockey at the Sheffield Area tomorrow. It's going to be epic, Uni are going to win. BLACK AND GOLD!!! Find out all about it at the Varsity website

See you tonight!
Claire x

Nits tits and dangly bits...

When I was a wee girl at school I remember the 'nits tits and dangly bits' lady coming to see me. The dreaded Sex Ed.

Here at Sheffield University we have a dedicated group of medics who volunteer to take on the task of supporting sex education programmes in local schools. The opperate with a set of values to talk openly about sex and remove the feeling that it's a taboo subject

• Creating opportunities to discuss sexual matters in an open, non-judgmental environment.
• Promoting individual self-esteem and empowerment.
• Encouraging respect for personal beliefs and values.
• Facilitating informed decision-making and autonomy regarding sex.
• Ensuring that young people have the skills to access sources of confidential advice.

These studets talk openly about sex, and as an officer team, we're supporting Jenni (Welfare) on her campaign remove the social stigma around sex. If you've got any questions about sex or sexual health, then Jenni's door is always open.

She's also just re-launched 'Sexplored' which is a drop in clinic run by full trained student volunteers which can provide you with advice on:

• contraception
• STIs
• pregnancy services

Or provide you with free condoms and free DIY chlamydia tests.

So if you're a medic, why not look at helping MedSex? Or if you ever need any help or advice, pop into Sexplored, or see Jenni in her office.

Love Claire

xxx

RAG Haiti Earthquake Appeal - www.justgiving.com/RAGHaitiDisaster

We are sure that you are all aware of the devastating earthquake which hit Haiti on 12th January 2010 killing an estimated 50,000 and affecting at least one million people. As the committee in charge of fundraising, Sheffield RAG is co-ordinating a University-wide appeal and needs your help.

We have set up a JustGiving page and are hoping to raise a minimum of £2000 to donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee who co-ordinate aid work on behalf of the UK. If you are able to donate please visit www.justgiving.com/RAGHaitiDisaster.

Any donation, however small, will be hugely appreciated and will make a big difference to the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

We will also be organising lecture collections and other fundraisers for this appeal throughout February. If you would like to get involved or hold your own event please contact us at rag@sheffield.ac.uk.

Thank you so much,
Your RAG committee x

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