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Welcome to the University of Leicester Students’ Union!

Let us introduce you to our fantastic range of services and facilities that we hope will enhance your student experience whilst living and studying in Leicester.

Your Union is run for you and by you.

We employ current or recent students in 85% of all jobs in the Union providing real skills and real training opportunities.

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Your Students’ Union is a charitable organisation which exists to support your student life here in Leicester. We strive to live up to our aim of being an Exceptional Union supporting an Exceptional Experience for every one of our students.

Our facilities in the shiny new Percy Gee Building are second to none – but it is our value as a student community and enabler of opportunities to learn and grow on which we pride ourselves.

Your City Leicester is a great place to spend your time as a student.

Cosmopolitan, vibrant and exciting, there is loads to discover!

Take time to explore the city for yourself, but make sure you visit the Highcross shopping centre, the independent shops and boutiques of The Lanes and the historic Continental Market.

The music and club scene in Leicester is rich and varied – with our own O2 Academy Leicester attracting some of the best live music. Theatre and arts spaces are well covered within the Cultural Quarter via The Phoenix Square Digital Media Centre and the Curve Theatre, and of course, sport is crucial to the character of Leicester with top class rugby, football, and cricket teams.

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Your Union is managed by a trustee board which includes five Executive O cers who are elected from and by the entire student body.

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As Academic A airs O cer of the Students’ Union, it is my job to represent you at the highest level. It is also my job to oversee the development and enhancement of the Course Rep system and to run campaigns in relation to Higher Education.

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I am the primary contact between the Students’ Union and University’s welfare services and external bodies. I’m responsible for running awareness campaigns and campaigns for change as well as dealing with issues around accommodation, finance, mental health, safety and many others!

My role is to oversee the strategy of the Students’ Union and make sure that student views are heard with regards to your services, continually developing them to make them exceptional. I also work with the marketing departement to make sure you know whats going on within your Union!

My role coordinates and runs the Union’s priority campaigns, oversees its democratic structures, and leads the Students’ Union’s green agenda. We’ve got a really exciting year ahead of us, including an NUS national demo in November on youth unemployment and cuts to education.

I work to enhance, develop and facilitate student groups, working closely alongside the ARC team. This includes all of the sports, societies, associations and media groups, which are all great opportunities to enhance your student experience and ensure you get the most out of your time at Leicester.

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The Students’ Union represents all students who are studying at the University of Leicester. Getting your voice heard is one of our main priorities.

Your Students’ Union is run by you. If you want to make change happen on campus, or have an idea about what the Students’ Union should be doing, Union Parliament is a democratic forum that is open to anyone studying at the University to come along and have their say.

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Union Parliament is a great opportunity for students who want to have an active role in the running of the Union and the direction it takes, plus it looks great on your CV. Parliament meets regularly during term time and is streamed live to enable the widest possible participation.

Elections for voting members take place at the start of the new term but any student can bring ideas and take part in debates. Any student can run for election, and as an elected member of Union Parliament you will get a vote on all Union matters and are empowered to form and chair working groups.

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Mee The Education Unit (ED) is the hub of student representation on campus, supporting an extensive course rep system where elected representatives look after the needs of students on their course. This crucial process exists to provide feedback for the University in order to improve the delivery of courses to all students.

ED o ers help and support to all students if they have academic concerns or problems that they wish to discuss. You can drop in, email or telephone us to get the confidential and impartial advice and support that you need.

We are in the West Wing, 1st floor of the Percy Gee Building educationunit@le.ac.uk

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ARC The ARC (Activities Resource Centre) is the hub for all societies, clubs, associations and media groups within the Union. The main focus of the space is to provide a place for groups to meet, plan and develop strategic ideas as well as housing the ARC staff team. From supporting and empowering current student groups, to encouraging new and exciting activities, the ARC team is here to maximise student potential and get the most out of your university experience.

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Studen Group Joining and being actively involved in societies and clubs is a great way for you to build your friendship network. Plus it can be a way to obtain skills and training in specific fields - maybe you want to learn how to fence, or surf, or present your own radio show - the opportunities are endless. Sport teams at Leicester are renowned for their enthusiasm, passion and devotion; and our sports clubs now take advantage of impressive new facilities at the University.

With over 200 student groups to join, from Zoology to Hope not Hate, from Karate to Ultimate Frisbee; there is something for everyone! Make sure you visit the Fresh Fair (October 1st/2nd) to meet and join groups and to get involved right from day one.

Or visit the website www.leicesterunion.com/clubs

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Mee Medi If you want to get involved there are many ways to do so including: camera work, video editing, presenting, design, reporting and much more ‌ To find out more visit www.leicesterunion.com/clubs

Interested in being a presenter, producer or journalist?

Why not join LUSH Radio, LUST (TV) or the Ripple magazine team?

Each media group has access to specialist training, state of the art kit and the chance to work with mentors and professionals in the industry to learn and develop skills. You can work on your own media projects and see your work come to life, or you can get involved in work that supports the other activities of the Union.

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Jo for yo One of our key union programmes is our STEP (Student Team Employment Programme) initiative where we provide real student leadership opportunities.

As well as earning good money to help you through university, you can learn and develop your employabillity skills through opportunities in catering, hospitallity, marketing, retail and entertainment. We recruit throughout the year so whatever your study mode you don’t need to miss out. www.leicesterunion.com/recruitment

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The University Welfare Department is located in the Percy Gee Building. It is there to help with concerns in your day to day life at university; from accommodation to finance and visas, it’s there to help you every step of the way, ensuring you have the best time at university. The Welfare & International O cer works closely with this department to ensure they can support all your needs.

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“ If you have any problems or just want to have a chat with a nice cup of tea, remember that I’m here for you, so do not hesitate to contact me.”

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With over 22,000 students and 3,500 members of sta , the University of Leicester's operations have a significant local, national and international environmental impact.

In the Students’ Union, we work closely with the University’s environment team to reduce this impact by generating environmental improvements and initiatives. We are proud of the fact that we have won the Green Impact Gold Award for two consecutive years and that we have the highest recycling rates across the campus.

This year we are developing initiatives to integrate ethical sustainability into curriculums, and introducing the sale of reusable water bottles in our outlets.

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Shops & Services . 1923 (Bistro/Bar) . Nourish (Union shop) . Starbucks (Coffee/Cafe) . Rymans (Stationery) . Santander (Bank) . SULETS (Lettings agency) . Unitemps (Job agency) . Box Office

There is a vast array of places to eat and drink in the Percy Gee Building that will satisfy you whatever your tastes: Burgers from 1923, salads, sandwiches and snacks from Nourish, and of course coffees and frappucinos from Starbucks.

The Students’ Union fully supports the Fairtrade initiative and sells Fairtrade produce in all its outlets.

We are open from early morning until late during the week and at other times when you need us to.

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O₂ Academy Leicester is the premier live music venue in the East Midlands and its here, in your Percy Gee Building – bringing all the best live bands to your doorstep. Artists who have played the venue recently include Kasabian, Bring Me The Horizon, Pete Doherty, Professor Green, Rizzle Kicks, Plan B, Primal Scream, Chase & Status, Example, and Frank Turner. Coming up this autumn we have Marina and the Diamonds, Bat for Lashes, Conor Maynard and The Cribs.

The Union’s exclusive student club nights Red Leicester and Shabang are held to sell out crowds weekly. We are also home to Leicester’s biggest indie night, Propaganda, along with hosting residencies from Moda, Hype and Brighton Beach.

Keep up to date with all our latest gigs at o2academyleicester.co.uk

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