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Issue 4 | Volume 6
MARCH 2011 News // Summer Ball // Student Choice Awards // School Reps // Leadership Race // Useful Money Advice// Christie Cup
Forty-two! That’s how many of you have joined the race to be the next Student Executive. It’s definitely a Union record, and means we’re looking forward to the biggest week of election campaigning campus has ever seen.
This month we’ve also got the Christie Championships (which we’re hosting!) which is one of the biggest events in the sporting calendar, plus we’re starting our search for next year’s community and school reps.
The Leadership Race isn’t the only thing getting us excited; though if you saw Marcus at the line-up announcement, you’ll know the Summer Ball is too! The main news is starry-eyed sensation Ellie Goulding has grabbed the top spot, backed by a line-up that will keep everyone happy – check out the full list on page 6 and 7. We can’t wait!
Finally, this month sees the launch of the first ever Student Choice Awards which is a really great way for you to recognise the academic or rep that has made a difference to your degree. With loads of categories for you to nominate someone in we’ve made sure no one will go unnoticed. Get submitting your nominations today!
Turn your lights off for Earth Hour
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W H AT ’S G O I N G O N I N YO U R U N I O N ?
At 8.30pm on Saturday 26th March 2011, lights will switch off around the globe for Earth Hour. This year, when the lights go back on, we want you to think about what you can change in your daily life that will benefit the planet. We’ll be marking Earth Hour 2011 in the Terrace with a party and live music, so come and join in and start thinking about what you can change.
Love your local area? Want to get involved in community campaigns? New Gear Products Online The Gear website has been updated with all the latest stock and University merchandise. Visit www.leeds-gear.co.uk to buy online or visit the shop in the Union building (level -1).
St Patrick's Day Party! Leeds University Union wll play host to St Patrick's Day Celebrations on Thursday 17th March. In the Old Bar and Terrace there will be free giveaways and drinks offers all day. The party continues into Pulse and Mine from 10.00pm.
Rileys Awards The Rileys Awards are not only recognition of everything that’s great about clubs and societies, they’re also an amazing evening of celebration. With over 300 groups at Leeds University Union, and 14,000 students involved, every year brings new achievements and great success stories. Nominations are open for this year’s awards, which take place on Friday 6th May. You can 4 The Gist
nominate any club or society for any of the ten categories: • • • • • •
Best New Society Best Collaboration GIAG Award Most Improved Best Publicity Best Campaign
• Best Fundraiser • Best Show/ Event • LUU Lifetime Achievement • Riley Award (Best Society)
Submit your nomination online before Sunday 6th March: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/ rileysawards.
Hidden Café introduce new food range 'Urban Eat' Hidden Café have introduced 'Urban Eat' a new range of handcrafted sandwiches, salads, prepared fruits and indulgent snacks. The Urban Eat brand is founded on principals of real quality ingredients, innovative fillings and delicious flavour combinations. Head downstairs to the new extended Hidden Café and try it for yourself. Follow @LeedsUniUnion on twitter for sneaky deals for Hidden Café customers! Deals last month included free cake for the first five tweeters who said 'I love cake'! www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk
If you’re interested in being a Union Community Rep, visit the Volunteering & Community section on our website.
We’re looking for trustees We’re looking for two student trustees to join our Board of Trustees and help oversee and guide our future growth. We’re looking for students with a range of skills and would encourage anyone with experience of business development, good governance or financial sustainability to apply. We’d also like to hear from you if you have political awareness and knowledge of varied student needs.
If you’ve got the skills to represent students in the area where you live then become a Community Rep and join a team working to make the city of Leeds better. We’re looking to recruit nine enthusiastic students to be part of our exciting Community Rep scheme and commit two hours per week during term time to:
If you can think strategically, challenge and support others, and work at the highest level we want to hear from you. The normal commitment is two years and during your appointment you will benefit from training and development so you’re guaranteed to leave with great experience and additional learning. Visit the Governance & Trustees page on the About LUU section of our website for more details.
Help us identify and feed back issues affecting students’ lives in your area by attending five Better Leeds forums over the academic year.
Old Union Books Space: Tell us what you'd like to see here...
Get actively involved in local groups, campaigns and projects.
Attend monthly meetings with the other Community Reps. Work with us on community campaigns and initiatives promoting key information and positive contribution.
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We're asking students what they would like to see in this vast space that used to be the Union books bookshop opposite Hidden Cafe (pictured below). The space is open for you to take a look. To have your say and make suggestions fill out the 'Your Comments' form on our home page www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk
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EVERYBODY'S
STARRY EYED... The biggest student event of its kind is getting near! Friday 3rd June will see 8,000 party-goers gathering at Lotherton Hall in Leeds for the biggest student ball in the country. Two huge arenas will play host to some of the biggest names in pop*, indie and dance music, while photographers, a free funfair, and food stalls complete the red-carpet festival feel. Tickets are now on sale priced at £42. Get yours from leedsummerball.com, CATS in the Union building, or LMUSU Met Bar.
ELLIE GOULDING
DARWIN DEEZ
YASMIN
CASPA
SPECIAL GUESTS
She was the top breakthrough act on the BBC Sound of 2010 poll, and Critics’ Choice at last year’s BRIT awards. With hits as recognisable as they are captivating, Ellie Goulding is the perfect name to fill the Summer Ball top spot.
Catchy indie-pop hit Radar Detector gave Darwin Deez plenty of airplay, while singles like Bad Day have shown these New Yorkers have the substance to match up their style.
First recognised for her abilities on the decks, Yasmin’s singing career began when she featured on the single Runaway by Devlin. Its success led to her being signed by the Ministry of Sound where she’s already released On My Own, while the upcoming Finish Line shows what she’s capable of.
He might be a well-established face on the Dubstep scene, but Caspa knows how to put together the freshest of sets. His repertoire of remixes covers everyone from Miike Snow to Swedish House Mafia, with a solid supply of self produced tracks to boot.
There are still more acts to announce for the 2011 Summer Ball line up*. Follow the #leedssummerball hash tag on twitter to keep up to date with all the latest news, updates and further line up announcements.
*Line up subject to change and is correct at time of going to print.
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Pictured L-R: Ellie Goulding, Darwin Deez, Caspa & Yasmin
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Supervisor like no other The best research postgraduate supervisor. Best Teacher The individual that is simply amazing. Unsung Hero The support staff member that has made a big difference to your time at Leeds. Awards will also be issued for the best overall school and most-nominated individual.
SCHOOL REP UNDERGRADUATE RECRUITMENT
"It's a great opportunity to push for positive change in your School and Faculty..." Georgina Orso | Earth & Environment School Rep
Nominations are now open for The Student Choice Awards, giving you the chance to recognise the people who’ve had the biggest impact on your studies at Leeds. Do you want to thank your personal tutor for support in a time of need, celebrate the academic who delivers lectures like no one else, or reward the school rep who has made your voice heard? We want to capture effort in every area of the University. That’s why we’ve included awards to recognise postgraduate student teachers, unsung heroes and research postgraduate supervisors alongside excellent tutors and teachers. There will be a total of fourteen awards split between I Love My Personal Tutor, School Rep Award or Award for Good Teaching. Nominations are open now and close on Friday 1st April, so submit 8 The Gist
yours today. Visit: www. leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/ studentchoice.
TEACHING AWARDS
I LOVE MY PERSONAL TUTOR
Feedback Champion The lecturer that provides you with outstanding feedback that really makes a difference.
Individual case For the personal tutor that did all they could to help you through a particular issue. Being the best An award for the personal tutor that has always been fantastic and helpful; a good all-rounder! Developing the future The personal tutor that has helped you build your skills or find employment.
Innovator The academic that uses new methods or technology to deliver something that stands out from the crowd. Postgraduate Student Teacher The postgraduate lab assistant, seminar tutor or lecturer that has really stood out. Inspirational teacher The person that has made you share their passion for the subject. www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk
SCHOOL REP AWARDS We're looking for nominations that recognise the school reps that have: Had real impact or delivered successes that have made a real difference. Worked tirelessly to deliver or build representation in their school.
"This is our chance to say thank you to the tutors, teachers and school reps that make studying at Leeds what it is... " Elliot Jebreel, Education Officer
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School Reps are a new venture this year, bringing representation into schools across campus. Despite their relatively recent introduction, they’ve already secured plenty of success. Over 130 achievements (and counting) were recorded last semester, and that total continues to grow as we move through the year. Become a School Rep As we near the end of semester two, it’s time for us to begin recruiting for next years undergraduate School Reps. If you want to ensure students have their say within the University then you should apply.
Level Meetings, giving you the chance to have input that will make a real impact. You will receive a wide range of specific and in-depth training from LUU as well as an honorarium of £300.
"Being a School Rep gives you the chance to make changes in your school, it also looks great on your CV." Hayley Strang Design School Rep Nominations are open now, download an application from: www. leedsuniversityunion.org. uk/schoolreps
As a school rep you’ll attend Student Staff Forums, School Learning and Teaching Committees and Faculty
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Who will lead 32,000 students? Your vote will decide... Shape the future of Leeds University Union by electing six students to become next year’s Student Executive and lead the 32,000 students at Leeds. There are 42 candidates in this year’s race, making it the biggest ever. Your vote will decide which six will be employed full time for the next year to listen to what you want – and work to make it happen. This year we’re doing more than ever to make voting accessible. Not only can you vote online from any computer, there’s also a mobile voting app and we’ll have roaming voting tablets out across campus. One of the biggest concerns ahead of elections is not knowing who to vote for, but this year we think we’ve got that covered too. We’re using VoteMatch for the first time to make deciding who to support really straight forward – you just need to answer a series of questions and the system will identify which candidates’ views are the closest matched to your own. The Leadership Race is important because it ensures we're providing effective representation and embracing your needs as we work towards our vision of making sure every student loves their time at Leeds. Take a look at ‘what have they done?’ to see what this year’s Student Exec have achieved so far this year.
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HOW TO VOTE
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Choose who you’re voting for. View the candidates online, look out for their campaigns, use VoteMatch (www. votematch.org.uk) if you’re unsure who shares your views. Head to leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/ elections between 10.00am, Monday 14th March and 4.00pm Thursday 17th March. Login using your ISS username and password and start voting! We use the single-transferrable vote (STV) so don’t forget to number candidates in order of preference. Tell your friends! The first 6,000 students to vote will recieve free printer credits!
What have they done? From successful lobbying of First Buses to leading students’ protests against fees, this year’s Student Exec have kept themselves busy. Last month’s mental health campaign boosted walk-in visits to the Student Counselling service by 150%, and there’s loads of consultation just starting that will make sure the University is meeting the needs and expectations of students.
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££££££ S OM E USE F U L BU D G ET I NG A DV IC E Jack Cheyette Welfare Officer
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Stock up on discount cards
Everyone has the first step to discount heaven already tucked away in their wallet – the humble student card. But how many use it to the max? Ask everywhere you go if you’re not sure if they give student discount – you’ll be surprised how many do! The NUS Extra card costs just £11 for the year and offers an exclusive range of discounts not available with a regular student card. From Cross Country Trains to Amazon, if you’re a frequent shopper at any of the places supported, you could save in the long term. A Young Person’s Railcard is only £23.40 when you buy online, and offers 1/3 off rail fares across Britain. While you’re at it, pick up a Bite card for free (bitecard.co.uk) to save 20% at loads of train station food outlets.
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It doesn’t have to be confusing spreadsheets and tedious totting up though. New services like moneydashboard.com connect to your online banking service and ‘tag’ transactions making it easy to spot the black hole in your spending habits. At the busy times of year it would be good to have a foolproof budgeting system. Set up a secondary account and transfer a fixed amount into it each week by standing order and it’s much easier to see what you’re spending. Ended up with a surplus at the end of the week? You’ve earned yourself a guilt-free reward!
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Spot the deals and vouchers that make luxuries a little lighter on your wallet
Studentbeans.com is full of 50% off and 2 for 1 offers on top restaurants, great for birthday meals out that won’t break the bank. Groupon runs great daily deals that vary from the good to the incredible. Well worth checking out regularly. The week commencing March 7th is National Student Money Week when we’ll be promoting money-saving all around the Union. There’ll also be professional money advisers from the Advice Centre on-hand to offer information and advice.
Without a doubt the biggest thing you can do to help you get a grasp on your finances is budget.
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BATTLE OF THE NORTH LEEDS VS. M A NC H ESTER VS. LI V ER POOL
This year it’s our turn to host the 125th Christie Championships – a three-way varsity between Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool which dates back to 1886. Come along to support our teams and make sure we win the Christie Trophy! It’s the second oldest Varsity in the country after Oxbridge, and a huge event in the sporting calendars of all three institutions, involving more than 1,500 students battling it out in over 30 different sports. On Wednesday 30th March, events will be held throughout the day across The Edge and Gryphon Sport Centres, as well as the Weetwood and Lawnswood grounds. There’s a wide range of sports taking place, including football, rugby, fencing, water polo and mountaineering.
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Once all fixtures have been played and all points totalled, the winner of this year’s Christie Cup will be announced at the presentation in Stylus. This will be followed by Christie Fruity – tickets are available from CATS in the Union Building and LeedsTickets.com. Check out the Christie Championships 2011 Facebook page and the Union website for full fixtures details. The Christie Championships are proudly sponsored by Aldi.
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25p
Fairtrade Bananas
50p
Fairtrade Ubuntu Cola 330ml
Monday 28th February to Sunday 13th March in Essentials, Union building
For this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight event, we want everyone to get loud and proud about Fairtrade and ‘Show off your label’.
Fairtrade now helps more than 7.5 million people – farmers, workers and their families – to have more security and control over their lives.
This is two whole weeks to tell everyone you know about the difference Fairtrade makes to the lives of farmers who grow the products we enjoy in the UK.
Here at LUU, we are proud to support Fairtrade by stocking as many products as possible. Fairtrade Fortnight is our chance to show off our passion for Fairtrade, and your chance to discover the range of Fairtrade products we sell and how what you buy can make a difference.
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75p
Fairtrade Ubuntu Cola 500ml
65p
Fairtrade Stem Ginger Cookies/Double Choc/Fruit & Nut
£5.49 Fairtrade Bonardo Shiraz
9 4 4 , 5 5 entials sold Ess trade r i a f 9 55,44 s last a n a n a b year.
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£1.75 Fairtrade Ground Coffee
£5.49
Fairtrade Argentine Pinot Grigio
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The List Throughout March
WH AT ’S ON I N YOU R U N ION Keep updated, visit www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk, join our Facebook group, and follow ‘leedsuniunion’ on Twitter.
MAR 1 T U E S DAY
Show us your Life in a Collage Create a collage about your cultural background and enjoy being part of one of the most diverse universities in the country with a chance to exhibit your collage afterwards. 3.00pm to 5.00pm ARC Conference Hall, Union Building, £1 Just. Act. Launch The launch of a new student Christian community that will explore social activism as a form of Christian service. 5.00pm to 7.00pm Emmanuel Centre (Chaplaincy) All Age Music and Dance of the Punjab Class Music and Dance of Punjab explores the energetic modern
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forms of Bhangra and Gidha together with Boliyan (Punjabi Folk singing). 6.00pm to 8.00pm Bracken Edge Primary School, Newton Road, Leeds All Age Sitar and Santoor Class Fancy learning to play an Indian classical instrument? 6.00pm to 7.00pm Bracken Edge Primary School, Newton Road, Leeds GIAG Public Speaking Learn how to deliver great speeches and give amazing presentations. 6.00pm to 7.00pm Meeting Room 2, Union Building GIAG Kickboxing & Krav Maga 8.30pm to 10.30pm Sports Hall 2, The Edge
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GIAG Tenpin Bowling 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Meet at the Parkinson Building steps AIESEC: 5 Skills Session 5 2.30pm to 3.30pm Meeting Room 5, Union Building £5 (Free if already paid for previous sessions)
Old Bar Quiz Win £50 7.00pm to 11.30pm Old Bar, Union Building LSR Cocktail Night 9.00pm to 12.30am Terrace, Union Building
GIAG Contemporary Dance 4.00pm to 5.00pm The Treehouse, Union Building £3 GIAG Starting to Swing 7.00pm to 8.00pm Conference Hall, Union Building £2 Jagermeister - Why Not Wednesdays!? 9.00pm to 12.30am Terrace, Union Building
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GIAG Vintage Jewellery 4.00pm to 6.00pm The Bowery, Headingley £10
Shoop! Free night of motown and funky soul. 10.30pm to 3.00am Union Building
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Ideas Deadline The deadline for your ideas! Make sure you get your ideas submitted in time for the next Union Forum. 12.00noon GIAG Bike maintenance workshop With STAR bike project. 3.00pm to 5.00pm Velocampus Bike Hub £1 Friday Nights at The Terrace 9.00pm to 1.30am Terrace, Union Building
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Give It A Go Tenpin Bowling Wednesday 2nd March
Fruity with Jodie Connor live PA! Jodie shot to fame last year guesting on Roll Deep's No. 1 Good Times; see her live on stage at Fruity tonight! 10.30pm to 3.30am Union Building £4.50 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.
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GIAG Intermediate Chinese Calligraphy 1.45pm to 4.30pm Meeting Room 3, Union Building £5 Pent:House Free weekly house and electro night. 10.00pm to 1.00am Terrace, Union Building
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GIAG Introductory Chinese Calligraphy 10.15am to 1.15pm Meeting Room 3, Union Building £5 Ice Skating with Mature & Part-Time Students' Soc 1.00pm to 4.00pm Millenium Square, Leeds
GIAG Men's Football 4.00pm to 5.00pm Weetwood Pitch 3G GIAG Ballet 5.00pm to 6.00pm Stage@Leeds £4 Global Café Make friends from all over the world! Free entry, tea and coffee. 5.30pm to 7.30pm The Lounge, Union Building
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Yoga Workshop Working with a Partner All the fun things you can do with another body. 10.00am to 12.00 noon Conference Hall, Union Building £6 NUS/ £10
Yoga Workshop Saturday 5th March
GIAG Intro to Woodland Management 2: Tree Planting 9.45am to 3.00pm Meet outside the Hyde Park Pub
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National Student Money Week The Vintage Kilo Sale Pick and mix from 1,000s of vintage items from the 1960's to 1980's. 10.00am to 5.00pm Riley Smith Hall, Union Building £15 per kilo of clothing
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GIAG Laser Quest 6.00pm to 11.00pm Meet at the Terrace, Union Building £15 Fairtrade and Vintage Fashion Night An evening of ethical fashion, music and nibbles! 7.00pm to 10.00pm Mine, Union Building
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International Women's Day The centenary of International Women's Day is here and LUU will be celebrating with a series of events. All day Union Building
GIAG Circus Skills 5.00pm to 7.00pm Riley Smith Hall, Union Building £3 All Age Music and Dance of the Punjab Class 6.00pm to 8.00pm Bracken Edge Primary School, Leeds All Age Sitar and Santoor Class 6.00pm to 7.00pm Bracken Edge Primary School, Leeds
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Sign Language Session Learn sign language from signing expert David from the charity coHearentVision. 10.00am to 4.00pm Union Foyer, Union Building The Leadership Race Question Time! Meet and grill the candidates in the 2011 Leadership Race. 12.30pm to 5.00pm Riley Smith Hall, Union Building Show us your Life in a Collage Create a collage The Gist 17
Six Nations Games being shown in the Old Bar
about your cultural background and enjoy being part of one of the most diverse universities in the country with a chance to exhibit your collage afterwards. Everybody is welcome. 3.00pm to 5.00pm Opposite Hidden Café, Union Building £1 GIAG Korfball 5.00pm to 7.00pm Sports Hall 1A, The Edge Mexican Movie Night: Cronos Synopsis: In 1535, an alchemist builds an extraordinary mechanism encapsulated into a small golden device. The invention, designed to convey eternal life to its owner, survives its maker until 1997, when it shows up with an antiques dealer. 7.00pm to 10.00pm Meeting Room 8, Union Building Jagermeister - Why Not Wednesdays!? 9.00pm to 12.30am Terrace, Union Building 18 The Gist
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GIAG Retro Clutch Bag 4.00pm to 6.00pm The Bowery, Headingley £10 GIAG Musical Theatre 5.00pm to 7.00pm The Treehouse, Union Building £2.50 Mature and Part Time Students' Soc Monthly Event! Join the society to take part in the Old Bar's pub quiz. 7.00pm to10.00pm Old Bar, Union Building Old Bar Quiz Win £50 7.00pm to 11.30pm Old Bar, Union Building GIAG Scandinavian Cinema: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 7.00pm to 10.00pm Conference Hall, Union Building £1.50 Laughter Lines Genesis - with Brendon Burns Laughter Lines Comedy Festival. 8.00pm to 10.30pm
Skins UV Rave Party Saturday 12th March
Riley Smith Hall, Union Building £8 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building. LSR Cocktail Night 9.00pm to 12.30am Terrace, Union Building The Tunnel Club Indie anthems all night long! 10.30pm to 3.00am Union Building
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GIAG Mug Painting 1.00pm to 2.00pm Meeting Room 4, Union Building £2
Totally Tom! Laughter Lines Comedy Festival. 6.30pm to 7.45pm Mine, Union Building £5.50 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building. Paul Foot: Ash in the Attic Laughter Lines Comedy Festival. 8.00pm to 9.15pm Stylus, Union Building £5.50 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building. Friday Nights at The Terrace 9.00pm to 1.30am Terrace, Union Building
Barwick, Hacking & Murphy: The Best of BHM Laughter Lines Comedy Festival. 5.00pm to 6.15pm Mine, Union Building £20.50 Friday/ Saturday wristband. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.
Carl Donnelly: Clap Your Hands Say Carl Donnelly! Laughter Lines Comedy Festival. 9.30pm to 10.45pm Union Building £5.50 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.
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Laughter Lines Exodus with Alun Cochrane Sunday 13th March
Fruity Are you getting enough?! 10.30pm to 3.30am Union Building £4.50 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.
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Comedy Festival. 4.00pm to 5.15pm Mine, Union Building £4.50 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building. Six Nations Wales V Ireland 5.00pm to 8.00pm Old Bar, Union Building
SAT U R DAY
GIAG Trip to Durham 8.30am to 6.45pm Meet at the Parkinson Building steps £15 GIAG Sailing 9.00am to 5.00pm West Riding Sailing Club, Wakefield £15 Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop Pot-up and take your grafted tree home at the end of the session! 11.00am to 4.30pm Bardon Grange £15 for the day Six Nations Italy V France 2.30pm to 5.30pm Old Bar, Union Building Leeds Tealights & Cambridge Footlights Laughter Lines
WitTank Laughter Lines Comedy Festival. 5.45pm to 7.00pm Mine, Union Building £5.50 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.
Give It A Go Trip to Durham Saturday 12th March
£5.50 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building. Pent:House 10.00pm to 1.00am Terrace, Union Building A Slightly Dangerous Comedy Occasion Laughter Lines Comedy Festival. 10.15pm to 12.00 midnight The Packhorse, Woodhouse Lane £5.50 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.
Laughter Lines Bootcamp Laughter Lines Comedy Festival. 7.15pm to 8.30pm The Packhorse, Woodhouse Lane £3.50 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.
Skins UV Rave Party with Nick and Liv from Skins live PA! 10.30pm to 4.00am, Union Building £4 advance from CATS and www.leedstickets. com
Clever Peter: Blood, Sweat & Tears Laughter Lines Comedy Festival. 9.00pm to 10.15pm Union Building
Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop Pot-up and take your grafted tree home at the end of the session! 11.00am to 4.30pm
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Bardon Grange £15 for the day GIAG Mug Painting 2.00pm to 4.00pm Meeting Room 3, Union Building £2 Six Nations England V Scotland 3.00pm to 6.00pm Old Bar, Union Building Laughter Lines Exodus with Alun Cochrane Laughter Lines Comedy Festival. 8.00pm to 10.30pm Stylus, Union Building £8 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.
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Leadership Race Voting Make sure you cast your vote for the next leaders of LUU! 10.00am to 4.00pm Online and around campus. Voting ends on Thursday 17th March Look out for Kellogg’s Kellogg’s will be in the Union building with the Rice Krispies Squares roadshow. The Gist 19
St Patrick's Day Party! Thursday 17th March
fundraising team? 4.00pm to 5.30pm Conference Hall, Union Building, 50p Global Café Make friends from all over the world! Free entry, tea and coffee. 5.30pm to 7.30pm The Lounge, Union Building
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Look out for Kellogg’s Kellogg’s will be in the Union building with the Rice Krispies Squares roadshow. 10.00am to 4.00pm Union Building GIAG Beginners' Salsa 5.00pm to 6.00pm The Treehouse, Union Building All Age Music and Dance of the Punjab Class 6.00pm to 8.00pm Bracken Edge Primary School, Leeds All Age Sitar and Santoor Class 6.00pm to 7.00pm Bracken Edge Primary School, Leeds 20 The Gist
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GIAG MedAid Africa Fund raising discussion 5.00pm to 6.00pm Airport Lounge, Worsley Building
Give It A Go Trip to Blackpool Saturday 19th March
region and try out some delicious food. 6.00pm to 7.30pm Conference Hall, Union Building, £2 Old Bar Quiz Win £50 7.00pm to 11.30pm Old Bar
Jagermeister - Why Not Wednesdays!? 9.00pm to 12.30am The Terrace, Union Building
LSR Cocktail Night 9.00pm to 12.30am Terrace Bar, Union Building
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Deadline for School Rep Applications Submit your completed application form to the Campaigns & Democracy Support Office, first floor of the Union building.
GIAG Indian Head Massage 5.00pm to 6.00pm Conference Hall, Union Building £3
T H U R S DAY
St Patrick's Day Party! Irish or not it's a day to celebrate! 11.00am to 12.00 midnight Old Bar and Terrace, Union Building GIAG Kazakh Society Meet new people, discover the culture of the central Asian
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GIAG Trip to Blackpool 8.30am to 6.30pm Meet at the Parkinson Building steps £15 GIAG Visit the Bronte's home 10.00am to 3.00pm Meet at the Parkinson Building steps £8 plus entry into the museum (£5)
The Leadership Race Results LIVE! Find out who will be your next Student Executive LIVE in the Terrace. 5.00pm to 9.00pm Terrace, Union Building
Friday Nights at The Terrace
Fruity Are you getting enough?! 10.30pm to 3.30am Union Building
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Mixed Martial Arts 5.30pm to 7.30pm The Edge, Studio 2
9.00pm to1.30am The Terrace, Union Building
Six Nations Scotland v Italy 2.30pm to 5.30pm Old Bar, Union Building
Give It A Go Men's Basketball Monday 21st March
midnight Refectory, £TBC Six Nations France v Wales 7.45pm to 11.45pm Old Bar, Union Building Central Beatz Drum n bass and dubstep. 10.00pm to 4.00am Union Building Pent:House 10.00pm to 1.00am Terrace Bar, Union Building The Wendy House Leeds' friendliest alternative party. 10.00pm to 3.00am Union Building £5.25 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.
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Six Nations Ireland v England 5.00pm to 8.00pm Old Bar, Union Building Mehfil 2011 Showcasing the best talent from across the North. 7.00pm to 12.00
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GIAG Grow Your Own Come and have a look at the allotment. We will do some digging then cook some veg on a fire. There’ll be tea, cake, willow weaving and advice on growing veg.
12.00 noon to 5.00pm Meet at the Parkinson Building steps
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Climate Week This year alone, Leeds University Campus will release almost 70,000 tonnes of CO2. Added to this are the lifestyles of over 30,000 students from 130 countries, with over 7,000 members of staff. Climate Week 2011 is an opportunity to learn about our impact on the environment; as individuals, a campus, city wide, nationally and globally. LUU will play host to a range of events and activities, from bicycle powered film showings to lunch time debates and Give It A Go sessions to ethical food cookery classes. The week aims to show that change is possible and necessary if we wish to continue to live and work in a world that is sustainable, and to pass on something worth having to those who follow.
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Give It A Go How to Create Better Photos Wednesday 22nd March
Until Saturday 26th March Better Union Forum The forum that discusses your ideas for making the Union better for students. 5.30pm to 8.00pm Conference Room, Union Building
making Leeds better for students. 5.30pm to 8.00pm Brudenell Social Club All Age Music and Dance of the Punjab Class 6.00pm to 8.00pm Bracken Edge Primary School, Leeds
Global Café Make friends from all over the world! Free entry, tea and coffee. 5.30pm to 7.30pm The Lounge, Union Building
All Age Sitar and Santoor Class 6.00pm to 7.00pm Bracken Edge Primary School, Leeds
GIAG Men's Basketball 8.00pm to 10.00pm Sports hall 1B, The Edge £3
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GIAG Speed Campaigns See how fast you can turn an idea into a human rights campaign! 5.00pm to 6.00pm Michael Sadler Building LG19 £1 Better Leeds Forum The forum that discusses your ideas for
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GIAG How to create better photos! 3.00pm to 5.00pm Meet at Helpdesk, Union Building Jagermeister - Why Not Wednesdays!? 9.00pm to 12.30am The Terrace, Union Building
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Ideas Deadline The deadline for your ideas! Make sure you get your ideas submitted in time for The Gist 21
Give It A Go Women's Football Saturday 26th March
Better University Forum The forum that discusses your ideas for making the University better for students. 5.30pm to 8.00pm Council Chambers, Parkinson Building GIAG Leeds Debating Union 6.00pm to 8.00pm Baines Wing Psyched about young adults Psychiatrist Steve Wright will be giving a talk on Psychiatry and working with young adults, and early intervention. 6.00pm to 7.30pm Baines Wing SR 1.14 Laugh It Up with Tom Deacon and Chris Ramsey Laugh it up fuzzball... 7.00pm to 11.00pm Union Building £6.50 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building. Old Bar Quiz 7.00pm to 11.00pm Old Bar, Union Building
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LSR Cocktail Night 9.00pm to 12.30am Terrace, Union Building Top Gun Pure power pop ballads! 10.30pm to 3.00am Union Building
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GIAG Weekend Trip to Edinburgh 8.30am (Friday) to 10.00pm (Sunday) Meet at the Parkinson Building steps £70 School Rep Interviews 9.00am to 5.00pm Meeting Room 8, Union Building GIAG Taekwondo 5.30pm to 7.30pm Sports Hall 2, The Edge Fenech-Soler, Alpines and James Yuill Perfect electro pop! 7.00pm to 11.00pm Union Building £9.50 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.
Give It A Go Taekwondo Friday 25th March
Friday Nights at The Terrace 9.00pm to 1.30am Terrace, Union Building
Pent:House 10.00pm to 1.00am Terrace, Union Building
Fruity presents...Onesie Fruity! Pull on those onesies with pride! 10.30pm to 3.30am Union Building £4.50 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.
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GIAG Women's Football 2.00pm to 4.00pm Gryphon Sports Centre Earth Hour At 8.30pm on 26th March, lights will switch off all over the world for Earth Hour. In 2010, millions of people from 128 different countries came together at the same time to show what humanity can achieve, that change is possible. Join LUU this year for an Earth Hour Carnival and switch off event.
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Christie Championships and After Party Wednesday 30th March
8.00pm to 11.00pm Library Pub, Woodhouse Lane
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GIAG Meet the Parents in Scarborough Student Parents Society would like to invite all families for an excursion to the seaside town of Scarborough. 9.00am to 6.00pm Meet at the Parkinson Building steps £23 GIAG Try Windsurfing 12.00 noon to 5.00pm Meet at the Parkinson Building steps £10 Tickled Pig A student stand-up comedy competition with the chance to win £100 and a gig in front of industry professionals. 7.30pm to 11.00pm Union Building £5 on the door Leeds Tealights Sketch Comedy Show Brand New Sketch Comedy Show.
www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk
Comedy Show. 8.00pm to 11.00pm Library Pub, Woodhouse Lane
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School Rep Interviews 9.00am to 5.00pm Meeting Room 8, Union Building GIAG Bridge the gap: Mecca Bingo Trip! 1.00pm to 2.00pm Mecca Bingo Mayfair (Opposite Leeds Bus Station) £5 Global Café Make friends from all over the world! Free entry, tea and coffee. 5.30pm to 7.30pm The Lounge, Union Building Massacre On Broadway Brought To You by Rock Nation Events. 7.00pm to 11.00pm Union Building £3.25 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building. Leeds Tealights Sketch Comedy Show Brand New Sketch
School Rep Interviews 9.00am to 5.00pm Meeting Room 8, Union Building GIAG Indian Head Massage 5.00pm to 6.00pm Meeting Room 2, Union Building £3 All Age Music and Dance of the Punjab Class 6.00pm to 8.00pm Bracken Edge Primary School, Leeds All Age Sitar and Santoor Class 6.00pm to 7.00pm Bracken Edge Primary School, Leeds Leeds Tealights Sketch Comedy Show Brand New Sketch Comedy Show. 8.00pm to 11.00pm Library Pub, Woodhouse Lane
www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk
Give It A Go Indian Head Massage Tuesday 29th March
Parov Stelar and support DJs 9.00pm to 2.00am Union Building £16.50 adv. Available from www. leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.
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School Rep Interviews 9.00am to 5.00pm Meeting Room 8, Union Building The Christie Championships and After Party Leeds hosts the Battle of the North. 12.00 noon to11.00pm Weetwood, Gryphon, North Pavilion, and The Edge
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GIAG Card Making Session 2.00pm to 3.00pm Meeting Room 4, Union Building £2 Old Bar Quiz Win £50 7.00pm to 11.30pm Old Bar, Union Building LSR Cocktail Night 9.00pm to 12.30am Terrace, Union Building Shoop! Free night of motown and funky soul. 10.30pm to 3.00am Union Building
GIAG Philosophy Soc's 'How to argue' 4.00pm to 5.00pm Meeting Room 3, Union Building Jagermeister - Why Not Wednesdays!? 9.00pm to 12.30am Terrace, Union Building
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