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Freshers 2018
WELCOME CHELMSFORD FRESHERS
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Whether you’re new to Higher Education or you’re joining us from another institution, your Anglia Ruskin student experience starts now! It’s important to us that you feel welcomed, supported and represented during the hectic first few weeks and all throughout your studies. That’s why we’ll be right by your side for the whole journey. This guide includes everything you’ll need to personalise your Freshers; from dates for your diary and handy tips no Fresher can go without, to an introduction to your 18/19 full-time Officer Team.
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What is ARU Students’ Union? Congratulations – now you’ve joined Anglia Ruskin University you’re officially a member of ARU Students’ Union. We’re a charity run by students for students, independent from the university and here to represent your voice. We’re made up of 20,000 students working together to make ambitions reality and make your university experience the best it can be. Your membership lasts for as long as you study at ARU. Make sure you don’t miss out on all we have to offer. Get all the need-to-know info online and via our social media channels. www.angliastudent.com
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Your Officer Team From left to right: Vice President of Science and Engineering: Matt Hayes, ARU Students’ Union President: Laura Douds, Vice President of Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care: Fraser Luther-Yarwood, Vice President of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: Amanda Campbell-White, Vice President of Business and Law: Mary Copsey.
Who runs ARU Students’ Union? You do! Every year all ARU students get the chance to vote for the six students, known as Officers, who will take a year out of their studies to lead the Union and work full-time representing you.
They battled it out in the March elections for the chance to lead ARU Students’ Union this year. They’re here to support and represent you, campaign for positive change and help you get involved with all our amazing opportunities.
It’s their job to take the student voice to the university – and that includes yours!
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Creating positive change As your Students’ Union we are constantly working to make your student experience the best it can possibly be. And, with your help, ARU Students’ Union really does transform students’ ideas into positive change. In the academic year 2017-18 we have: 4 Opened new social spaces in Chelmsford and Cambridge 4 Launched our new café/bar, 92, in Chelmsford 4 Secured access to specialist facilities at weekends 4 Successfully campaigned to install Gender Neutral
Toilets across campus
4 Helped students secure employment directly through
volunteering opportunities
4 Held our first ever LGBT+ History Month 4 Successfully expanded the range of food available
on campus
4 Held monthly De-Stress events 4 Supported more than 700 students with advice
on their academic journey
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ARU Students’ Union President: LAURA DOUDS
Laura is your Students’ Union President. She is the official face of ARU Students’ Union and supports the five Vice Presidents to help represent and support students to make the uni experience the best it can be. Key manifesto pledges:
“I will encourage and foster pride within our community. We will actively campaign to close the Black Minority Ethnic attainment gap. We will keep focusing on mental health, by helping people support their friends, and make progress on improving counselling services.”
@President_ARU Laura Douds l.douds@angliastudent.com
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Vice President of Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care: FRASER LUTHER-YARWOOD
Fraser is Vice President HEMSC. His role is to help students get involved with amazing activities, co-ordinate and provide student representation, and create positive change.
Key manifesto pledges:
“I will work even harder to improve student accommodation opportunities. I will support societies in building memberships and putting on events. I will strive to optimise communication between staff and students.�
@VP_FraserL Fraser Luther-Yarwood f.luther-yarwood@angliastudent.com
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Vice President of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: AMANDA CAMPBELL-WHITE
Amanda is Vice President AHSS. She helps students get involved with our amazing opportunities, listens to and coordinates student feedback, and campaigns for positive changes.
Key manifesto pledges:
“Progression for a permanent bar on Cambridge Campus. I will provide more creative outlets for stress & mental health management. I will continue to grow and improve accessible social spaces.�
@VP_AmandaC Amanda Campbell-White a.campbell-white@angliastudent.com
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Vice President of Business and Law: MARY COPSEY
Mary is Vice President Business and Law. Her job is to listen to student feedback and use it to create positive change, as well as help students get involved with activities and opportunities.
Key manifesto pledges:
“I pledge to promote Carers Awareness. I pledge to introduce a free Language Learning program and create more internship opportunities. I will contribute to raising the profiles of Business based Societies.�
@VP_MaryC Mary Copsey m.copsey@angliastudent.com
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Vice President of Science & Engineering: MATT HAYES
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Matt is Vice President Science & Engineering. His role is to listen to the student voice and use feedback to create positive change. Plus he helps students get involved with all our opportunities and activities. Key manifesto pledges:
“I will ensure students have overnight and weekend access to key course facilities. I will meet regularly with Course Representatives to make the changes students want to see. I will reduce the waiting times for Mental Health Services.�
@VP_MattH Matt Hayes m.hayes@angliastudent.com
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Where we live Come and find us on the first floor of Tindal building where you’ll find:
• A casual study space and a great place to hang out with friends • Bean-bags • Study booths (with plenty of power points) • Bookable meeting spaces
The Students’ Union is the ideal place to come and study in groups, meet up with friends, or simply relax. Best of all it’s just a stone’s throw from our café and bar, 92.
On the ground floor of Tindal building you can find our awesome new bar and café, 92. You can expect beer, burgers, locally sourced coffee, cocktails, mocktails and much more. Come here to grab a snack, find a study spot, or join us at the bar in the evenings for quizzes, film-screenings and live music.
Love my lovely morning cappuccinos at my new favourite @AngliaRuskinSU 92 cafe bar, nearly earned my first free coffee already! Lindsey Goldsborough
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Our guide to Chelmsford Walks by the river You don’t even have to leave campus to enjoy a walk by the River Chelmer. In the summer you can finish your class and head straight for a picnic at the river-side. Remember to grab some tasty snacks from 92!
Going Out The city centre has over fifty restaurants and bars with many offering a great student discount with the brand new TOTUM card (which can be bought from the Students’ Union office). There are two cinemas in the city, Everyman and Odeon, which are open seven days a week and both offer student discount with the TOTUM card.
Riverside Ice and Leisure Just five minutes from the main campus, you can skate, swim, or work out in the gym. The leisure centre runs regular exercise classes and is the home of the city Ice Hockey Team, Chelmsford Chieftains. Odeon and Everyman Cinemas The Odeon is open seven days a week and offers a student discount with your TOTUM card (which you can buy from the Students’ Union office). With Everyman you can order food and drinks, and have them delivered to your very own sofa as you recline to watch a film in comfort. Hylands Park With more than 570 acres of open space, Hylands Park is a place where you can relax in beautiful surroundings with your friends. It also hosts RiZE (formerly V) music festival every summer!
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Going out in Chelmsford
Arrivals Week
Freshers Week
Teaching Week 1
Teaching Week 2
WED 12/09/2018 5pm – Late
MON 17/09/2018
MON 24/09/2018
MON 1/10/2018
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WED 26/09/2018
WED 3/10/2018
WILDLIFE | EVOKE 2.0
WILDLIFE | EVOKE 2.0
THURS 27/09/2018
THURS 4/10/2018
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FRI 28/09/2018
FRI 5/10/2018
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WELCOME DRINKS | 92
6pm – Late
THU 13/09/2018 5pm – Late
THE BIG QUIZ AT 92 | 92
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TUE 18/09/2018
FRI 14/09/2018 5pm – Late
5.30pm – Late
WELCOME PARTY | 92
PRIZE BINGO | 92
SAT 15/09/2018 8pm – Late
WED 19/09/2018
THE WARM UP: FRESHERS’ LAUNCH PARTY | 92
10pm – 3am
SUN 16/09/2018 3pm – Late
THURS 20/09/2018
SASG PRESENTS: FIFA VS GUITAR HERO | 92
WILDLIFE | EVOKE 2.0
6pm – Late
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6pm – Late
10pm – 3am
6pm – Late
4pm – Late
6pm – Late
10pm – 3am
6pm – Late
4pm – Late
FRI 21/09/2018 8pm – Late
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SAT 22/09/2018 10pm – 3am
FOAM PARTY | EVOKE 2.0 ARU Students’ Union promotes responsible drinking: angliastudent. com/safernightsout
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Societies ARU Students’ Union helps support and run more than 100 student led societies. Joining a society is a great way of making friends, exploring your passions and interests, and experiencing something new. Societies are open to everyone and you can join as many as you like. Head online to see all of our societies.
“By being involved with the Students’ Union we have been able to develop ourselves and really make the most of our time here. Joining or running a society is one of the easiest ways to get involved and can be the most rewarding.” Zinnia Thorpe, President of the Wildlife Society 2017-18
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Representation As well as the full-time Officer Team, every year we help you elect a part-time student Course Representative for every year of every course, as well as Campaign Representatives for minority groups. Course Representative Elections take place in October so, if you think you could represent the voice of students on your course, you should think about standing. We’re dedicated to improving your everyday student experience and our Representatives play a huge part in making that happen. Head online to find out more.
“My inspiration is that every student will have a different experience and can come up with suggestions of how to improve the student experience. This is the reason I chose to volunteer my time and be a Course Rep!”
Joana Rodrigues, Third Year Biomedical Science Rep 2017-18
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Volunteering Our Volunteer Centre is here to help you make a difference and develop your skills and confidence. There are hundreds of volunteering opportunities available with our partner organisations and we’re here to help you find one which suits you and support you throughout your volunteering experience. Whether you’re looking for one-off or long-term opportunities, there’s something for everyone.. Head online to browse all of our opportunities and start volunteering today.
“I have become much more confident in dealing with the public & much more confident in how I can help people during a crisis.” Ben Morris, Third Year Paramedic Science student
@VolunteerARUSU ARU Students’ Union Volunteer Centre www.angliastudent.com/volunteering
Photographer: India Gibson
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Advice We’re here to offer you free, confidential and impartial advice when you need it. If you have any academic concerns, or just don’t know who to talk to, our advisers are here to advise, support and represent you. We’re independent from the university and committed to offering non-judgemental support. Visit our website to find out more or book an appointment.
“My overall experience of the Students’ Union Advice Team was really excellent from start to finish. I immediately felt calmed and reassured from what was a very, very stressful situation.” Tom, Postgraduate Student
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SU Awards Every year we celebrate student success by hosting a spectacular awards night to recognise your efforts and achievements – without students, we wouldn’t be the organisation we are today! The SU Awards are a chance to dress to impress, see your hard-work up in shining lights, and round off your year in style.
“Am absolutely over the moon to share this! I was honoured to have just been nominated for this award - I really didn’t think I would win. Thank you, @AngliaRuskinSU and everyone at @AngliaRuskin who have made my last three years utterly incredible!” Lucie Hamilton, Education and Impact Award Chelmsford, winner 2018
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Global Week 2019 Global Week is our annual celebration of cultural diversity at Anglia Ruskin. This week is a chance for our international community to show-case and share cultures, take pride in the community and celebrate diversity. From food to performances, cultural fashion shows to language lessons, Global Week is an event you’ll definitely want to be part of. Global Week will take place in March 2019.
Freshers Checklist Make your bed: If you’ve just moved into a new room, make your bed
before you unpack anything else. It will instantly make your room feel more homely, plus you’ll have a cosy bed to come back to after your first day.
Stick the kettle on: Have a cup of tea with your new friends, housemates, or classmates and use it as a chance to get to know each other.
Get on social media: Find ARU Students’ Union on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat to keep up with all the latest news.
Download our app: You’ll be able to sign up to societies, buy tickets to events and keep up with all the Union news, all at the touch of a button. Download it at: angliastudent.com/app
Register at the Medical Centre: Freshers Flu is coming – are you prepared? Call your friends or family: Let your loved ones know how you’re settling in and have a chat to keep homesickness at bay. If you’re struggling with university life, our Advice team can help. Go online to book an appointment or pop into first floor of Tindal Building.
Check your student email account: The university and the Students’
Union will send you important information and keep you up to date via your student email. Check it regularly to stay in the loop.
Take our Societies Quiz: Wondering which societies you should join? Take our quiz and find out which are best suited to you at angliastudent.com/societies
Give it a Go: Try new activities including trips and taster sessions with
ARU Students’ Union Societies. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people with similar interests, or maybe try something completely new.
Visit our space: Come and hang out in our cosy space at 92 within the Tindal Building. You can also find all the Students’ Union staff here, so pop-in and say ‘hi’.
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