Student Loan Scams
We’ve had reports that there is an uplift in student loan scams currently. Students are advised to be vigilant against scams as they await the next payment of their maintenance loans. The Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging students to be aware of fraud and smishing scams as the next student loan payment date approaches […]
SUSU New Minibuses
Here at SUSU, we have recently invested in two more 12-seater minibuses meaning clubs and socs have access to four 12-seater minibuses and a van. Who can book a vehicle? Anyone can book a vehicle easily by following this link. Drivers of the vehicles must be SUSU approved. To become a SUSU approved driver, you […]
SUSU Sustainability 2023 Round-up
Amplifying your voice This autumn, we launched the Students’ Sustainability Forum, our student-led forum which acts as a sounding board on the issues that matter to you. The forum has reviewed the action being taken by the University to address the climate and ecological crisis and is asking that it continue developing ambitious environmental commitments. […]
Welfare Sec thoughts on Alcohol Awareness Week
Drinking is a massive part of uni culture, and when done in safe, consensual environments can be lots of fun! However, problems can arise when people are feeling nervous, pressured or unsafe when drinking at socials. Committee members should keep an eye on members, as well as each other, to check everyone is feeling comfortable […]
Introducing SUSU’s Green Sleeve Initiative
Helping SUSU be more sustainable and saving you money! Every time you want a hot drink from The Shop bring along your own cup or purchase one of ours to keep. Put one of our FREE green sleeves on your cup before filling it up with your drink of choice. At the checkout scan the […]
Winter Break Opening Hours
As we approach the winter closure, we wanted to make you aware of our Christmas opening hours for SUSU venues and buildings. The Stag’s 16 & 17 December: Closed 18 – 20 December: 15:00 – 22:00 *Closed for Christmas Break* 2 – 5 January: 15:00 – 22:00 6 – 7 January: Closed The Bridge 16 […]
All Student Vote – The Result
Following a petition being submitted at the start of the month by a student, which very quickly gained the required 250 signatures, SUSU held an All Student Vote which asked students to vote on whether they thought the University should lower or remove the charge on the Sports Pass. The All Student Vote needed to […]
International Students’ Day
Today is International Students’ Day, a day to celebrate our diverse community of students! We’ve spoken to some members of our Clubs and Societies about their experience of studying in the UK, and how belonging to our Clubs and Societies enhanced their University experience. Uluk Rasulov “I come from a small country of Kyrgyzstan in […]
Transgender Awareness Week 2023: Transgender Healthcare
The majority of healthcare needs for a transgender person are just the same as any other person. And, like us all, trans people are entitled to open, respectful, sensitive care from healthcare providers. However, this unfortunately is not always the case, and there are often many difficulties for trans people to receive the level of […]
Transgender Awareness Week 2023 – The importance of Sport & Swimming for all
Swimming as a fun activity or a competitive sport can be empowering to participate in, though when it comes to being comfortable in our own bodies, enjoying swimming and really losing yourself in the freedom of it can become difficult. For members of the Transgender community, this can especially mean a focus on how our […]