We’ve got nine places left on Union Council that will be up for grabs at the next meeting, on Monday 2 December at 7pm.

Union Council is the top decision-making body here at SUSU and sets the direction for everything we do, and also holds your elected officers to account.

The places are available for students from particular backgrounds or studying in particular faculties – there are two post-grad (taught) places, two part-time student places and one a mature undergrad place (for those who started at 21 or older). We also have two places for students in both … Read the rest

SUSU is rolling out a series of free training events aimed at building the skills you need to succeed in a student leadership role.  The programme, called Your Skills, is a selection of fun and informal workshops that you can book in to, to help you develop in the areas where you would like to be stronger.

With such diverse training schemes as ‘Don’t Worry Be Happy (Stress Management), Express Yourself (Communication & Interpersonal Skills) and Pushy or Pushover (Assertiveness Skills) SUSU is set to give you the leg up you need to navigate your way to success.

The sessions … Read the rest

After weeks of nominations, campaigning and a very busy few days of voting we’re pleased to introduce you to your next team of Sabbatical Officers!

Union President – David Gilani
VP Democracy & Creative Industries – David Martin
VP Education – David Mondoza-Wolfson
VP Engagement – Claire Gilbert
VP Sports Development – Evan Whyte
VP Student Communities – Oli Coles
VP Welfare – Rebecca Thomas

For the first time ever we’ve elected your Sabbatical Officers, Student Leaders, Trustees and Union Councillors at the same time – and the winners of the biggest Elections we’ve ever held were finally revealed last … Read the rest

** Please note that nominations are now CLOSED **

Nominations for Elections 2013 are now OPEN – visit www.susu.org/elections to find out more and nominate yourself.

So, why should you run? Here are just a few reasons…

✔ Make a difference to students’ lives
✔ Looks great on your CV
✔ Work with a team of over 100 staff
✔ Amazing career development
✔ Represent your peers
✔ It’s amazing fun!

You could be at the head of SUSU as a full time paid Sabbatical Officer, make important financial and strategic decisions as a Trustee, lead a student group or … Read the rest

With just over 2 weeks to go until nominations open on Saturday 9th February, Elections seem to be getting ever closer!

On Friday we gave you some snow day reading when we launched all of this year’s Elections info, including the key dates, the rules and most importantly all of the positions that we’re going to be electing. You could be at the head of SUSU as a full time paid Sabbatical Officer, make important financial and strategic decisions as a Trustee, lead a student group or an area of SUSU that you’re passionate about or hold everyone … Read the rest