Canvas // Student Magazine // Fresher's Edition // September 2018

Student Magazine 2018

Info? News? Stories?: This is YOUR magazine! Submit news, gig reviews, your WIP, stories, achievements or recommendations to studentmag@northernart.ac.uk Submit Your Work: Each issue we look to showcase as much student work as possible! If you would like to see your work on the front cover of the next Canvas Magazine, then please send your artwork (preferably a 300dpi image) to studentmag@ northernart.ac.uk For general information contact our Student Recruitment team Call: 01642 288888 Email: studentrecruitment@northernart.ac.uk

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MEET DAN STUDENT LIASON OFFICER Hi! I’m Dan, your Student Liason Officer. My role is to work as a conduit between the student body and College staff and management in order to support the development of student engagement and the Students’ Union. As part of my role I work with areas such as: • • • •

Maintaining a student representative system which meets the needs of all students and which students are actively engaged in Working with the SU officers to grow the Students’ Union and helping with the day to day running of the Union Helping in developing new clubs and societies, whilst supporting the existing clubs and societies Getting students involved with local sports, leisure and social groups as to enhance their university experience as a whole and ensure students have opportunities to take part in the hobbies and interests of their choice whilst at Hartlepool Giving students opportunities to organise and run events for the SU, including selling and displaying their work

• • This guide will include all of the Freshers’ events we have planned, more information on the Students’ Union here at The Northern School of Art and a map of the area with important landmarks highlighted. We have lots planned for this forthcoming year and cannot wait for you to join us on numerous fun activities and events. Most importantly, we want to hear from you about any new and exciting ideas you have. Be sure to check out all of the events to help you find your way around Hartlepool, meet new people and make friends for the forthcoming three years and beyond. Come to the Freshers’ Fayre for the opportunity to find out how to get involved in the Students’ Union, get freebies from lots of different companies and grab some food or drink from one of the stalls.

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IT’S YOUR SU What does the SU do?

When you enrol at The Northern School of Art you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union. The Students’ Union is here to provide advice and information for you and is run democratically by students for students.

Who runs the SU?

The Students’ Union is ran by the executive committee, which is made up of the SU President, elected in the previous academic year, with up to 10 part-time executive committee officers which are positions open to run for annually. There are elected student reps from each cohort of all our programmes at the college as to ensure every cohort will have their say on the direction of The Students’ Union. The committee is also aided by a member of college staff in the shape of our Student Liaison Officer, Daniel Tierney.

Representation

The main purpose of The Students’ Union is to represent and support students - within the college, locally and nationally. We also represent students in ensuring the can create the overall university experience.

Support and advice

The Students’ Union has an open door policy and we welcome any questions, queries, ideas or comments about The Students’ Union or comments regarding any aspect of your time here. Even if we can’t help you directly, we will do our best to direct you to someone who can help, whether it be within the college or an external organisation.

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WELCOME WEEK INFORMATION Each year the Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union holds a series of events spread across welcome week for new students (and old). Taking part in the wide range of events that take place provides a great chance to meet new people and settle into The Northern life. Freshers Week also includes the Freshers Fayre, which this year will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday 19th September down at 1 Church Street. This is where local and national businesses offer their services and products to students, often at discount prices - a great chance to get some freebies! This will also be a chance to see about activities you can take part in across the year, including sports, clubs and societies. There will also be food and drink available, so its a great way to explore your interests and make new friends. Other events such as SU nights at the college and pub crawls are also set out in the timetable and further information will be available via facebook and instagram. All college ran freshers events will be free entry this year, so get yourself along! For more information please contact the Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union Office Email: SU@northernart.ac.uk daniel.tierney@northernart.ac.uk Facebook: facebook.com/THENORTHERNSU Instagram: instagram.com/thenorthern_su

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Thursday

Enrolment (including SU stall)

SU Bar

Ice breakers/social time in SU Space

Movie Night

Ice breakers/social time in SU Space

Movie Night

Drink & draw SU Zines/info Friday

Enrolment (including SU stall)

SU Bar Drink & draw SU Zines/info

Saturday

Accommodation Talks

Walking Tours: Walk to the beach (Seaton Carew)

Sunday

Accommodation Talks

Games Day

Seaton Carew

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DAY

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IT log in sessions

Emergency Tutorials

SU Food and Social Night

Getting to know your programme (Department- Specific Fun Stuff)

Meet the Programme Team

Hawaiian Beach Party in the SU Space

What Will I Be Doing?

Why Am I Here?

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Drink & draw

Explore your Workspace Campus Map & Tours Timetables Emergency Tutorials

Pizza and Social Night

Pub Crawl/Treasure Hunt

HE-NESS Presentation

Paper Planes Question and Answer Session

Walking tour of Hartlepool

(Includes opportunity to get to know Hartlepool)

Hands-on Projects (in groups)

Emergency Tutorials

Pub Quiz

Freshers’ Fayre (3-5pm)

Hands-on Projects (in groups) Direct Entrants Day

Emergency Tutorials

Open Access

Afternoon teas in the SU bar

Toga Party in the SU Space

Exhibition SU ARTS and crafts SU arts and crafts

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES The Students’ Union currently supports a number of clubs and societies, which are a great way to meet new people. These groups are set up and run by our students and are open to all. If you’ve got a particular interest and want to get other students involved, we can help you get a club or society up and running and provide support throughout the process. Here are an example of some of the current Clubs and Societies: • Yoga • Sailing Club • Research Society • LGBTQ • Self Defence The Students’ Union has a keen interesting in arranging and assisting students in participating in sports and leisure activities and we are always looking to add to the number of sports teams and fitness activities we offer during the year. We have made links with both the local FE College and the council to offer gym deals for both individual sessions and monthly membership. There are also numerous sports clubs and groups who offer facilities and activities to join in with. We have tried to offer an opportunity have a go at activities over the last year by offering taster sessions to students, these included Yoga and Netball taster sessions which were free and open to all. We will continue with this in the coming year at The Northern, where you can expect taster sessions in Dance, SelfDefence classes and Yoga, just to name a few. If you would like more information or would like help in finding a club to suit your sporting needs get in touch with Dan Tierney, the college’s Student Liaison Officer by emailing daniel.tierney@northernart.ac.uk.

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