About Me
Hello my name is Ashleigh; I am your Students’ Union Coordinator at Northbrook College. It is my role to make your experience here at Northbrook College everything you expected and more. As a recent graduate myself I know how important it is for yourselves as students to have a positive learning experience. I am here to support you with each and every aspect of your college experience, whether that be joining new societies and making a great group of friends, assisting you with planning a music event you have always dreamt of hosting or supporting you through your academic experience. I am your key connection between your Students’ Union and the college; I meet with key members of staff representing your views in order to make positive change around your college and ensure that the student voice is heard. I look forward to meeting each and every one of you, and hearing all of your great ideas for the academic year. I am based in the Students’ Union office (Room 112), which is on the ground floor in between the refectory area and the music department on the West Durrington Campus. Please feel free to pop in for an informal chat regarding any ideas or issues you may have.
a.greenwood@brighton.ac.uk
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Who is eligible? All University of Brighton students can apply for an NUS extra card. The card costs £12 and you can register online today at cards.nusextra.co.uk Discounts and deals are arranged to benefit all students – so whether you’re under 21, a mature student or an international student you can be sure to save the £12 purchase price many times over. Follow the instructions and select ‘University of Brighton’ when registereing for your card. Your card will be delivered to you at home within seven days of ordering. Brighton Students’ Union and NUS extra are run by not-for profit organisation which means all proceeds from the cards is recycled back into improving the lives of Brighton students! Buy your card TODAY and get it delivered to your home address even before you arrive at University. Make sure you have : A credit or debit card A digital photo ready to upload or access to a web cam BUY IT TODAY cards.nusextra.co.uk
Societies All of our 100+ societies are completely student led and cover a huge range of interests, from academic and cultural, to leisure and faith. Joining a society is a great way to meet like-minded students, make new friends, gain invaluable experience and share knowledge. Involvement with societies is where many students will have the best experiences of their university lives. Whatever your interests, there’s a society for you!
“Joining a society was the best thing I did while at university, I met some of my best friends there”
How to join Come to Freshers’ Fair during your first week at Northbrook College. Here you will be able to meet the societies, find out what they get up to and how to sign up. Or you can speak to Ashleigh, your Students' Union Co-ordinator, in
Room 112.
Can't find the society you like? You can create your own society if there isn’t one that matches your interests. The SU will support you with advice, funding and training. All you need is 3 people and a society proposal. To find out more visit Ashleigh in your SU office, Room 112.
“Starting a society was simple and easy thanks to the support from Brighton SU”
Get involved Societies are offered many training opportunities throughout the year including website training, team-building & public speaking. As you get more involved with a society, you might want to start considering putting yourself forward for a leadership role. Each society will have positions available such as President, Treasurer and Secretary. Even if you don’t stand for a committee member role, don't worry! You can still get involved with your society by helping organise activities, social events or fundraisers.
Contact us: bsusocieties
BSUsocieties@brighton.ac.uk
brightonsu.com/societies
Societies on Campus Brighton offers a large number of societies covering a wide range of activities. With such a huge and diverse number of groups based at all university campus' and partner colleges including Northbrook, there's something for everyone!
You can find out more about societies and join societies at Freshers’ Fair in September where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and talk to student society members. You can also join any society online at any time by visiting the societies section on the Students' Union website brightonsu.com/societies..
Here are some examples of Brighton-based societies: BakeSoc The University of Brighton Baking Society absolutely love eating cate, baking cakes, playing baking-related games, battling it out in Bake Off quizzes and obviously having a natter about the Great British Bake Off. BakeSoc arrange many activities throughout the year including bake sales, bake-crawls and treasure trails. Their amazing cakes have been enjoyed by many, along with their first recipe book. BakeSoc won Society of the Year at this years BSU Volunteer Awards.
PsychSoc PsychSoc is a magnificent society bringing together staff and students in a Pyschology community. This group hold on fundraising quizzes, provide mentoring, hold socials and bake sales, and often have guest speakers. PsychSoc won Academic Society of the Year at this years BSU Volunteer Awards.
UoB LGBT+ Society The University of Brighton’s LGBT+ Society (formerly known as LBGrighTon) are a society across all campuses at University of Brighton to provide events, campaigns, advice and support to students; whatever your sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
RaG Raise and Giving is the fundraising division of the Students’ Union and is student led and student run. Fundraising events take place throughout the year, all to raise money for local and national charities.
Team Northbrook Racing TNR (Team Northbrook Racing) is a student run team whose sole aim is to provide motorsport degree students with the skills and experience needed to succeed in a motorsport environment. Therefore, TNR competes in the largest single seater series in the UK, the Monoposto championship. Within this series the students go head to head with professional and wellfunded teams across some of the UKs most famous race circuits including Brands Hatch, Silverstone and Donnington. “Team Northbrook Racing has given me a great opportunity to further my learning and experience outside of the curriculum. I have learnt to work in pressurised conditions and to tight deadlines which has helped prepare me for this fast-paced industry.” Tom Hill – Student Governor and Motorsport Engineering student If you would like to get involved with TNR, contact Course Leader Nick Goodson at n.goodson@nbcol.ac.uk.
Find us on social media:
Team Northbrook Racing
@TeamNorthbrook
Northbrook Student Radio Northbrook Student Radio (NSR) is owned, run and presented solely by Northbrook students. The station is dedicated to providing competitive quality programming, whilst showcasing and exposing students to real industry practice. We welcome any student at the college to get involved in broadcasting their own radio show. You can listen to Northbrook Student Radio via www.nsr.fm. "Having a platform like NSR to develop as a DJ, radio host or just as a music lover is a great opportunity, and translates well into the industry especially for those looking to move on to professional radio work." Elijah Pailthorpe-Peart – NSR Resident DJ and FDA Music Production student
To get involved visit NSR's Facebook page or Twitter account and contact the team: Northbrook Student Radio @NSRfm
Student Media Brighton Students’ Union supports three main media outlets: The Verse online newspaper, Buzz Radio and Brighton TV. Northbrook College also have their very own student radio that you can get involved with. Visit the website at: www.nsr.fm
These outlets are run by students, for students and they exist to give you a voice on topics you care about. Anyone can get involved in student media! Have you always dreamed of writing an article for a newspaper, hosting your own radio show, or directing your own video shoot? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then come and say hi at our Freshers’ Fair stand or get in touch via one of the methods on the other side of this card. We look forward to meeting you!
Student Media Student Media is a great way to flex your creative muscles, get a head start in your media career, and make new friends along the way.
Northbrook College students can get involved with our three main media outlets, which are: The Verse is our online student newspaper featuring news, politics, music and film reviews, design, local events, competitions and much more.
@VerseBrighton
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theverse.co.uk Buzz Radio is our online radio show run for students by students. Buzz airs a 5-day-per-week schedule of radio shows, ranging from music to interviews to hot topics and debates. Buzz Radio is a thriving community for students to play what they love and talk about what they like.
@buzzradiobsu
BuzzRadio
blogs.brighton.ac.uk/buzzradio Brighton TV produces and directs films, documentaries, animations, reports and interviews. Whether you are interested in filming, scriptwriting or producing films, Brighton TV is a great way to learn new skills and build your creative portfolio.
BrightonSUTV brightontvsociety
For general enquiries, contact studentmedia@brighton.ac.uk
Work for your Students’ Union Do you want to earn good money, gain valuable skills for your CV, and work for an ethical, friendly organisation run by students for students? Then we have the job for you!
We’re Hiring
Brighton Students’ Union pay £7.20 per hour for up to 15 hours a week during term time, plus holiday pay if you work for more than a term at a time. All student staff receive excellent training, ongoing support, development opportunities, an above average hourly rate, monthly BACS payment of wages and a chance to join a professional and enjoyable student orientated employer of choice. Joining our pool of student staff is a great way to gain experience, get involved in the Students’ Union, make new friends and have fun whilst earning some much needed cash! Any questions? Check out our FAQ’s on the website brightonsu.com/jobs
We have a wide variety of roles available across many of our campuses: Cafe/Bar and Shop Assistants (minimum commitment of 8 hours per week) Campus Admin Assistant (regular lunchtimes) General Admin Assistant (various hours) Election and SU Campaign Engagement Staff (promoting the SU & our campaigns to other students) Other ad hoc work such as: Halls runs (delivering flyers & posters), minute-taking, Freshers’ Fair & other events crew Check out our website brightonsu.com/jobs for an application form and email it to BSUNorthbrook@brighton.ac.uk with ‘Student staff 2016/17’ as the subject. Please bear in mind that we always receive more applications than roles available so it’s in your own interests to tell us exactly how your experience and skills will benefit your Students’ Union.
Society Volunteers
Course Reps
Campaigns
Volunteering Course Reps
Media Volunteers
Part-time Officers
College Action Team
Here at the Students’ Union we love involving students in everything we do Ranging from volunteers for campaigns to Course Reps and Part-time Officers representing all students come rain or shine. We have plenty of opportunities throughout the year for you to get involved! You could participate in a society or start writing for our student online newspaper, you could even get involved with our College Action Team. Have a look at our website or contact us for details.
Look out for students and staff wearing teal Brighton Students’ Union T-shirts and come and say hello; we’d love to meet you. a.greenwood@brighton.ac.uk brightonsu.com/volunteering
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Democracy & Campaigns Brighton Students’ Union is a student led democratic organisation; this means we only work on the issues that affect you! There are lots of ways you can get involved in democracy and campaigns within the Students’ Union: College Action Team Northbrook College has an elected College Action Team which is made up of elected students at Northbrook College that help run events and campaigns. If you want to get in touch with your College Action Team, simply contact Ashleigh Greenwood at a.greenwood@brighton.ac.uk. Sort It! This is the easiest way to get involved in the Students’ Union and help make your college a better place. If you see something small that you think needs sorting, all you have to do is contact Ashleigh Greenwood at a.greenwood@brighton.ac.uk who will work alongside you to help resolve the issue.
a.greenwood@brighton.ac.uk brightonsu.com/changethings @BSUChangeThings BSUChangeThings
Other ways to get involved •Lead Student Rep •HE Forum Rep •Student Governor •Course Reps
BSU Collectives & Cooperatives
Enterprising not for profit activity run by & for students brightonsu.com/enterprise
Brighton Students’ Union has a growing number of student collectives and cooperatives. Like societies, the groups are run primarily by student volunteers but the services and activities they offer benefit the wider student community across all campuses. Co-op and collective membership can provide you with valuable enterprising and employment experiences and exciting social opportunities. The groups offer students opportunities to create sustainable services and skills for the benefit of the wider student community whether through bike hire and repair, providing £4 seasonal fruit and veg boxes, filming events with Brighton TV or designing for Brighton Design Collective. Co-op and collective activity is hands on and open to everyone.
Brighton Design Collective
Campus based student design collective offering cost effective design solutions to the student and university community. The collective recruits new members each year.
Big Brighton Marketplace Offers student makers and designers a campus space to market and sell their products and services. The marketplace runs in conjunction with the Bright Spark award.
Marketplace
Media Collective
Big Brighton Marketplace events take place each semester and all students and graduates can apply for a stall.
Brighton Bike Co-op
If you’re a maker, designer, have a product or service you’d like to market to the student and local community then Big Brighton is perfect for you.
Buzz Radio, The Verse online newspaper and Brighton TV.
Drop in student community bike hire and repair services developed and provided by students for students.
Brighton Food Co-op
Offering cheap, local and seasonal veg to its members. Sign up and help run the veg box scheme, local food socials and events.
Find out how to take part in the next event and apply for a Bright Spark award by visiting the union website. brightonsu.com/enterprise
Course Reps
Each year of every course at Northbrook has a Course Rep. It is a great role to take on, and one where you know you will be helping to ensure that you and the students you study with have the best possible academic experience while at college.
What do Course Reps do? Course Reps are an essential link between students and staff, enabling student feedback to be heard and acted on. By talking to their fellow students and gathering feedback, Course Reps find out what is working well on their course and any areas that could be improved upon. They then represent the students’ viewpoint in discussions and meetings with staff, and keep their fellow students up to date with what’s going on. ‘Having this role allowed me to be an active member of my university and hopefully changed things for the better’ Course Rep 2015-16
How to become a Course Rep? If you are interested in becoming a Course Rep, let your course mates and course leader know at the beginning of term when the role is discussed. An informal election must be held for the position and is shared between multiple students on larger courses.
‘I really enjoyed it as a first year student. Everyone on my course immediately knew who I was and it gave them a face to come to if they were a bit unsure or overwhelmed. It has certainly made me want to become more involved with the Students’ Union next year!’ Course Rep 2015-16
‘It’s given me the opportunity to better understand the running of the course, mingle with my peers and better understand their problems. It’s very rewarding to play an active role in tackling issues that arise on the course’ Course Rep 2015-16
The Benefits Becoming a Course Rep is a great way to: Meet new people- You will quickly get to know your fellow students and staff Make a difference- You will be ensuring that students’ views are heard and play an important part on improving the quality of your course Develop skills- Communication, organisation, research and negotiation, to name just a few Gain confidence- Through speaking to students and staff, attending meetings and knowing that you have made a difference
Talk to your Course Rep Even if you decide not to stand for the role make sure you get to know who your Course Rep is. You can support them in their role by giving them feedback on the course, which they can then take forward to the staff that are in a position to make changes.
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Support If you are appointed, be sure to come along to the training session to find out more about the role and meet fellow reps. Keep an eye on your emails for our Course Rep newsletter. There are loads of exciting things to get involved with as part of the role, including funding for projects and the opportunity to attend the national Course Rep Conference.
Find out more To find out more about the Course Reps, visit our website brightonsu.com/ coursereps or email any queries you have to A.Greenwood@brighton.ac.uk.
We hope that you’ll have a great time at university, but if you’re having problems, Union Support (US) are here to help. Our friendly advisers are always on hand to provide advice throughout the whole year. Because we are independent from the university, we can represent you on academic issues and even keep your identity anonymous if you wish. You can speak to us freely, honestly and confidentially. Our role is to inform you of the options available and help you make informed choices to resolve issues. Helping you when you need it most, we can advise on a range of academic related issues, including academic appeals, fitness to practice hearings, academic misconduct, mitigating circumstances, disciplinary issues and complaints.
Contact us You should contact Ashleigh Greenwood at a.greenwood@brighton.ac.uk who will help you with your Union Support query. For more information, email: bsusupportservice@brighton.ac.uk. or head to brightonsu.com/support
We can advise on a range of academic related issues, including academic appeals, fitness to practice hearings, academic misconduct, mitigating circumstances, disciplinary issues or complaints.
We are able to support you through the complaints procedure, offering help, understanding the guidance, accompanying you to meetings and ensuring you are treated fairly throughout the process. We can also advise on the evidence that will support your application. We can offer advice on when it is appropriate to appeal a decision on your results as well as advice on the correct actions to take, the correct grounds for an appeal and identifying suitable evidence. If you’re accused of academic misconduct we can help by looking through your work, recognising the source of the allegation, and help to prepare you by discussing your options, potential outcomes as well as accompanying you to any meetings. We offer help and information on a wide range of problems affecting students’ lives, so, if you have problems that you can’t deal with on your own, book an appointment with US (Union Support). The earlier we see you, the sooner we can help.
Contact us You should contact Ashleigh Greenwood at a.greenwood@brighton.ac.uk who will help you with your Union Support query. For more information, email: bsusupportservice@brighton.ac.uk. or head to brightonsu.com/support