Say hello to the Heath
Everything you need to know about your Students’ Union!
Welcome to your Students’ Union. The Students’ Union in the IV Lounge is the heart of the Union activity. If you’re on a course at Cardiff University, you’re automatically a member of the Students’ Union. This means you have access to all the amazing services we offer, plus you have the right to make crucial decisions about what the Union does and how it’s run.
Common Room and Meeting rooms
We have a brand new common room in the Neuadd Meirionnydd building which includes a microwave, kettle, and sink for you to enjoy your lunch. We have comfy seating at one end and tables and chairs at the other where you can study or use the computers. This year you can also book meeting rooms in the same building should you want to use it for a study group or for a society meeting. These can be booked though Neil at the Students’ Union in the IV Lounge, or emailing him on AlexanderN@Cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Us Visit us at Cardiff University Students’ Union at the Heath between 9:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday.
You can also visit us 24/7 at Cardiff University Students’ Union, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3QN.
Call us / 029 2068 7657
Facebook / CardiffStudentsHeath
Online / cardiffstudents.com/heath
Instagram / CardiffStudents
Twitter / @HeathParkCSU
Youtube / CardiffStudents
Niko Ciecierski-Holmes VP Heath Park Campus
My role is to represent all Heath Based Students at Cardiff University. I’m here to help you make the most of your time at uni and tackle any issues that come up. I encourage you to get as involved as possible with the Union, from sports and societies, to academic reps, and much, much more! I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible and my door is always open.
Hello, I am Neil and I am a member of Students’ Union staff dedicated to Heath students. I can help you access all of the services at the Heath site, as well as deal with any queries or issues you have around societies, clubs or the Students’ Union in general. You can also get stationary, branded clothing and freebies from me so pop into the Students’ Union at the Heath in the IV Lounge to see what we have to offer you. We are open Monday to Friday each week, from 09:00 -17:00.
This year, I’m working on: • Bringing more union services to the Students Union at the Heath and improving its presence • Improving Student Support at the Heath • Getting Heath students more involved with Union activities.
Neil Alexander Heath Park Coordinator
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16-17 Elected Officers are a team of Students who are chosen by other students to lead the Students’ Union. They represent the views of students and lead student activity in all areas of student life such as Education for Undergraduates, Postgraduates and Healthcare students, Sport, Societies, and Welfare. The Elected Officers are led by the Students’ Union President.
Things we do for you The Students’ Union is here to help you with every aspect of student life. Whether you would like to meet new friends, make your course better, find a job or discover something new, our job is to make it happen.
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Jobshop It’s a great way to earn some extra cash alongside your course. To find out more about the Jobshop and how to register, visit cardiffstudents.com/Jobshop.
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Skills Development Service Increase your employability by doing one of our professional development courses. Register at cardiffstudents.com/sds.
Student Voice
Make the world a better place for someone else by joining one of our many volunteering projects at cardiffstudents.com/volunteering.
Make your course better by being a Student Academic Representative. We’ll make sure the University hears your views. Make your voice heard by looking at cardiffstudents.com/studentvoice.
Student Advice
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The Student Advice centre provides advice and information, advocacy, representation and support through a free, confidential, impartial and independent service to the members of the Students’ Union. Find out more at cardiffstudents. com/advice.
‘Give it a Go’ is a Students’ Union initiative offering opportunities and taster sessions available to all Cardiff University students. Think of it like ‘try before you buy’ for clubs, societies, volunteering, language courses and skills development. Find out more at cardiffstudents.com/giveitago.
Healthcare Courses and Social Media Both healthcare students and professionals should be free to take advantage of the networking benefits that social media can offer. However, your use of social media and online activity can affect your fitness to practice, and on some occasions mean your expulsion from your course. As soon as you enrol on a healthcare course, your online activity is counted as evidence of your professionalism. Here are some of our top tips for your use of Social Media at University.
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Free speech is an essential part of our society. However, what you say that can and will be scrutinised if people don’t agree or find it offensive. This is what you need to be prepared for whenever you post on social media. If you wouldn’t do it in person, don’t do it online.
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Understand that patients, colleagues, institutions and employers may view what you post. If this breaches any ethical boundaries, be aware that you can be held accountable for what you do or say.
Think about what you post, especially if you’ve had a diffic ult day or may be frustrated about a situation.
There are many other ways to positively influence a situation.
Think about how things can be interpreted Social media just makes our views public and more prone to scrutiny and in the professions studied at the Heath – there is more public scrutiny than ever at the moment. If you wouldn’t say something in the context of your lectures or placement, don’t say it online either. Be sure not to complain about placements or patients online, instead speak to your tutor or Academic Representatives.
Don’t breach patient confidentiality Breaches of patient confidentiality don’t just include names; they can also include posting videos or photos of patients themselves, or revealing room numbers and patient records. Never post descriptions of patients, their medical conditions and/or treatments. It is also unprofessional to refer to patients in a degrading manner.
Protect your privacy Change your settings on Facebook and other social media networks to ensure you are not easily searchable by patients. We recommend that you do not add patients or hospital staff as Facebook friends, and make sure your social media settings are private.
Find the best advice Read advice by external bodies on social media, as there are profession specific guidelines by bodies such as the General Medical Council, Royal College of Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Council, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, British Association of Occupational Therapists and College of Occupational Therapists, General Dental Council, and Royal College of Radiologists. These guidelines can be found on their websites.
If you’re concerned about any problems on Social media such as your behaviour or harassment, come and talk to Student Advice. They’re the Students’ Union’s free, independent and confidential advice service. Student Advice can meet you at the Students’ Union at the Heath or in the Union building in Cathays. cardiffstudents.com/advice
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societies If you’ve already been thinking about joining some of our 200 societies, don’t forget that we have loads of societies specifically for Heath Park students.
Every year we hold a Heath RAG where we raise thousands of pounds for some excellent charities. Make sure you keep an eye out for RAG events in early 2017.
These include a variety of course based societies, volunteering societies, music societies and educational societies. Whether you want to meet new people, play an instrument, or make a difference in the life of another person, then joining a society is definitely for you. Have a look at cardiffstudents.com/societies for more information.
Aside from Heath related societies we have loads of other societies in the Students’ Union that anyone can join. From debating to belly dancing; baking to the Jewish Society. Throughout the year our societies collaborate and put on events such as the Cardiff Fringe Festival and Societies Ball.
If you have any questions, come to the 3rd floor of the Students’ Union to chat to Millie Dyer, your Vice President Societies. You can email her at VPSocieties@Cardiff.ac.uk, tweet her at @SocietiesCSU or call 029 2078 1427. VPSocieties@Cardiff.ac.uk 029 2078 1427 @SocietiesCSU
Athletic Union It’s a brilliant time to get involved in sport as a Heath Park student. Medics Varsity is now an established event in the sports calendar where Cardiff University Medics sports teams go head to head against Bristol University Medics. Sports clubs specifically for Medical and Healthcare students include: Medics Rugby (Men’s), Healthcare Basketball, Medics football (Men’s), Medics Ladies Hockey, Medics Men’s Hockey, Medics Squash and Medics Netball.
netball, as well as sports such as American football, caving and ultimate frisbee. We have competitive teams as well as the opportunity to try something you have never done before. As Medical and Healthcare students you can join any of these clubs, as well as the specific Medics sports ones. Find out our full list of sports and more about them at cardiffstudents.com/au.
Cardiff University has 65 different sports clubs so it’s a great place to get involved, get fit and meet new friends. The Athletic Union (AU) offers classic sports like badminton, rugby and
arsity Medics V If you have any questions, come to the 3rd floor of the Students Union to chat to Elin Harding, your Vice President of Sport and Athletic Union President. Or email her at VPSports@Cardiff. ac.uk, tweet her at @AUPresidentCSU, or call 029 2078 1438. VPSports@Cardiff.ac.uk 029 2078 1438 @AUPresidentCSU
Student Academic Reps A Student Academic Rep is a volunteer student who voices the comments, concerns and questions of their cohort to their School. In total there are over 1,100 Student Academic Reps across Cardiff University representing over 30,000 students. They gather feedback from their course and take that to Student Staff Panels (SSPs) and Boards of Study to ensure the student voice is taken seriously at every level of the university.
Become a Rep Reps play an integral part in empowering the student voice. No prior experience is required; all we ask for is your enthusiasm and an open mind.
The Student Voice team in the Students’ Union provide you with training and support at the Heath campus, so you will be prepared for your role. If you are interested, contact StudentReps@Cardiff.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can contact your School office and they will be able to give you details of your Student Rep Coordinator.
What’s in it for me? As Heath Park campus students your educational needs are often specialised and require particular attention. So by becoming a Rep you can take hold of your education, you can help shape your course and highlight where improvements need to be made at the Heath. Being a Rep is a perfect opportunity to engage with students in your line of Medical or Healthcare education, you’ll meet plenty of people along the way. You’ll get a chance to build networks with University staff and it will help you engage with senior academics. If you have any questions, come to the 3rd floor of the Students’ Union to chat to Mo Hanafy, your Vice President Education. VPEducation@Cardiff.ac.uk 029 2078 1428 @EducationCSU
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Just collected your student card? Looking for work this year?
Register with Jobshop Step 1
Sign up online at: cardiffstudents.com/jobshop
OR you can also register at: Heath Park Students’ Union 09:00 - 17:00 weekdays.
Step 2
Bring your new Student Card and the following original ID documents to the Jobshop:
• EEA Passport OR • International ID card • Non-EEA Passport + BRP OR
• UK Passport OR • UK birth certificate + proof of
VISA in a current passport + printed copy of TERM DATES for 2016/17
National Insurance number
4th Floor, Students’ Union
029 2078 1535/6
Jobshop@cardiff.ac.uk
heath map Concourse to Sports Centre Concourse to Ty Dewi Sant Concourse to Childrens Hospital Through to Car Park
Bus Stops A. 95, A, B B. 1, 15, 38, 38A, 51, 64, 65, 95, A, B, X C. 2, 15, 38, 64/65, 95, 53, A, B D. 1, 51, 64/65, 95, A, B, X E. 2, 53, 64/65, 95, A, B F. 95, X30 G. 1, 15, 38, 38A, 51, 64, 65, 95 H. 1, 15, 38, 38A, 51, 64, 65, 95, A, B, C
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Heath Fields Café Heath Park Graduate Centre Lecture Theatres Childrens Hospital The Lake
6. Student Support Centre 7. Ty Dewi Sant 8. Michael Griffith Centre 9. Cardigan House 10. Sports & Social Club
11. Cardiff University Students’ Union at the Heath 12. IV Lounge