Purpose To represent the interests of its members, i.e. the students, to the University and wider...
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Purpose To represent the interests of its members, i.e. the students, to the University and wider community Mission To assist every student at the University
Purpose To represent the interests of its members, i.e. the
students, to the University and wider community Mission To assist
every student at the University of Northampton have the best
possible student experience What is a Students Union?
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Independent Student Voice The Students Union is an independent
organisation, separate from the University run by Students through
our Sabbatical Officers for students. Through Course Reps, Part
Time Officers and Sabbatical Officers we speak for the student body
at University Committees. Why do we need a Students Union?
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Students are Change Makers
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Mature Students International Students Lesbian Gay Bi and Trans
(LGBT) Students Students are Change Makers
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Women Ethics & Environment Entertainments Students are
Change Makers
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Student Reps Students are Change Makers
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How do we represent? Board of Studies. Student Reps are
recruited, inducted, trained and supported in partnership between
the Students Union and the University. Student Reps sit on Board of
Studies, subject specific committee meetings held termly and
chaired by Course Leaders. It is attended by all relevant teaching
and admin staff as well as Reps for all year groups. Students are
Change Makers
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How do we represent? SEC The Student Experience Committee meets
6 times a year and works to improve the Student Experience across
the University as a whole The Students Union President and Vice
Presidents represent the student body as whole at these meetings.
Students are Change Makers
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How do we represent? The President The President represents
students at Senate, the highest academic committee in the
University. The President also sits on the Board of Governors of
the University. Students are Change Makers
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New Democratic Structure at the Union Sports Committee
Societies Committee Student Rep Committee Executive Committee
(Student Officers) Commercial Committee Democracy & Governance
Committee Students are Change Makers
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New Student Council Open to ALL students ALL students are
eligible to vote ALL students can contribute to creating change
Students have an active role in determining the Union budget Staff
can attend as an observer Students are Change Makers
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But we offer so much more Advice: an advice centre offering
guidance from academic to welfare and social issues. Activities:
including Sports Clubs, Societies and volunteering. Entertainment:
from arrival to graduation in our recently refurbished venue. A
Home Away from Home: Excellent facilities including catering at all
3 venues, social spaces, shops on both sites, pool tables and cash
machines.
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Campaigns Throughout the year we run a number of campaigns.
This year we have produced the following: Sexual Health Campaign
NUS Demo 2012 Alcohol Awareness Give It A Go Money Week
Employability Week Plagiarism Campaign
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Campaigns In addition to the delivery of the following
student-led campaigns: Black History MonthOctober Interfaith Week19
23 Nov LGBT History MonthFebruary Go Green Week11 Feb 14 Feb
Funding was available, but no applications were received for
Disability History Month (Mid Nov- Mid Dec) or International Womens
Day (9 March).
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Sports Clubs The Students Union has 30 Sports Clubs and over
1200 students participating in sport! There is no cost to students
for participating, sport is entirely FREE! Our Sports Clubs
receive: Professional coaching at training sessions Stallions
branded kit All match costs including transport to and from away
games Required equipment and facilities
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Sports We also offer FREE fitness classes at both Park and
Avenue Students Unions: Zumba Cheerobics Yoga
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Societies The Students Union has 55 student-led societies and
over 650 members. All of these are listed online at
www.northamptonunion.com but include:www.northamptonunion.com
Academic-Based Societies e.g. Psychology/History Society
Faith-Based Societies e.g. Christian Union/Islamic Society
International Societies e.g. Global Soc/Vietnamese Society
Recreational Societies e.g. Rock Soc/Salsa Soc/Anime
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Societies There are many benefits to affiliation: Access to
Society Grants, annually and throughout the year. Access to
Students Union facility bookings Free venue hire of Students Union
venues Access to Students Union minibuses Free web services
including the provision of an online store e.g. for clothing or
ticket sales Free photocopying and printing Banking services Access
to the Freshers Fair, Students Union publicity and centralised
marketing materials
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Societies The institutional benefit to affiliation is: Greater
support to these student groups; Transparent and fair access to
these student groups for all students; Adherence to legal practices
and procedures; Adherence to University policies and procedures;
Greater numbers of volunteer hours registered; Removal of
integration barriers.
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NUMedia NUMedia consists of 3 outlets: Student Newspaper 8
issues every year, distributed monthly across both campuses Student
Radio Station Launching soon! Student YouTube Channel producing
informative and creative shorts every week.
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NUMedia NUMedia hold weekly meetings Monday Wednesday, 7pm at
Avenue Students Union where students can find out more about the
opportunities available to them, whether it be a newspaper piece on
an interest, or a radio show on their course of study. ANY student
or staff member can send a media release or submission for
consideration by emailing [email protected][email protected] The newspaper has a print run of 2000
and circulation of approx. 2600 students. a fantastic marketing
tool for both student groups and staff!
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Students Union - Commercial The Students Union at both Park and
Avenue offers catering services that offer breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Both campuses have shops that sell a variety of convenience
goods and snacks at prices competitive with that of Spar. Our bars
provide affordable and quality offerings. All profits made through
our commercial arm are invested in delivering our membership
services sports, societies and campaigns to enhance the student
experience!