Next week is National Student Money Week, and we are giving students the opportunity to learn key skills in budgeting and learning how to manage money.

The Advice Centre team will be at the following locations next week. Come along for freebies and competitions.

Monday 04 February // 10:00 – 14:00 // Hartley Library, Highfield Campus

Tuesday 05 February // 10:00 – 14:00 // NOCS Exhibition Area

Wednesday 06 February // 10:00 – 14:00 // WSA Café

Thursday 07 February // 10:00 – 14:00 // Avenue Campus North Corridor

Friday 08 February // 10:00 – 14:00 // Boldrewood Café… Read the rest

We want to hear how we are doing with the support we offer, our academic representation, our places, events and more.

This is your chance to make your student voice heard. Please take a couple of minutes to complete this short survey and have your say.

Survey closes on Wednesday 06 February 2019.… Read the rest

Looking for next year’s accommodation? Studying at WSA? Don’t miss the WSA Housing Day!

Whether you want to search for a great house or flat, or if you need some housing advice, The Advice Centre team will be available for you to talk to.
Grab a cup of free hot chocolate too!

Monday 04 February // 10:00 – 15:00 // WSA Café… Read the rest

St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and we’re all ready to join in the lively Irish celebrations at Switch. This is not one to miss!

JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF: 

🍀 Live DJs

🍀 Amazing drink deals

🍀 Pot of Gold Balloon Drop with a massive £500 cash to be won 💰

Even better, 50p from every ticket sold will contribute to the RAG Big Give total.

TICKETS:  £3 / £5 On The Door and available right here: www.susu.org/tickets

Event brought to you in conjunction with RAG and in aid of the Union’s charitable activities.

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We have a fantastic week of events lined up for you this Refreshers’ 2019 (Saturday 26 January – Friday 01 February) with even more opportunities to discover our clubs and societies, grab some freebies and enjoy a huge night out to celebrate the end of exams! Take a look at everything we have planned for you…

Cowboys vs Zombies 

Wednesday 30 January, 13:00 – 16:00, Students’ Union (B42)

It’s back, partner…. Cowboys vs Zombies! Can you survive from High Noon to Sundown against a zombie takeover on campus? The situation will be even more intense with the addition of famous Cowboy … Read the rest

For our new series of Sustainability Stories we will be giving students the opportunity to watch some fantastic documentaries for free on the big screen. A different documentary will be shown every month at Union Films (Level 3, Students’ Union (B42)).

This project has been led by Lucy Stephenson, our Ethics and Environment Officer, and is part of a wider project to raise awareness of environmental and social issues to students.

Before the Flood – Wednesday 30 January, 17:00, Union Films

“Before the Flood, presented by National Geographic, features Leonardo DiCaprio on a journey as a United Nations … Read the rest

When did you learn to read your gas meter? Are you up to date with paying your bills? Are you getting the most out of your central heating? The Union is here to help you pick up key life skills this month!

Housing and Life Skills Day

Tuesday 29 January, 11:00 – 15:00, on the Redbrick (Highfield campus)
Learn more about student housing and important life skills you might not have mastered yet, like budgeting, maintaining your home and first aid.
There will be the opportunity to win prizes in our raffle too.

Meet a Housemate

Wednesday 30 January, 18:00 … Read the rest

Do you think the University and Students’ Union could be more sustainable?

We want to hear from you! What sustainable changes would you like to see on campus, at Halls and at your Students’ Union to help protect and preserve the environment?

Tell us your sustainability ideas here: SUSU Sustainability Survey … Read the rest

Our You Are More Than campaign is back for January 2019! We have lots of activities planned, including free exercise sessions, and the best news of all… the Hearing Dogs are back! You can also grab some free soup and take advantage of our study and chill out spaces.

Studying is important but we would like to encourage everyone to keep your study habits healthy – this means remembering to take lots of breaks, eat healthily, exercise, and look after your mental health. 

Meet the Hearing Dogs
Tuesday 15 January, 10:30 – 14:00
Meet the adorable hearing dogs and chill out … Read the rest

We are pleased to announce our first International Forum, a casual discussion event held every month free for all to attend.

Its aim is to brainstorm ideas to see what future changes you would like to see regarding all things international. 

The first International Forum will take place at 11am on the 11^th  December 2018 in Bar 2 in the Students’ Union (Building 42).

You don’t have to come for the whole thing, you can drop in whenever and stay for as little or as long as you would like. Refreshments will be provided.

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