The Beat - January 2012

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Welcome to the January Beat LiverpoolSU is your students union and you are automatically members.

We are here to help you get the most from your social, work and academic life whilst at LJMU and strive to provide a range of support services that enable you to love student life!

The Beat is our monthly newsletter designed to keep you updated with our plans and also provide information on how you can get involved and make the most of what’s on offer.

LiverpoolSU is life changing! If you want the proof look out for our Impact Report which is being published later this month it details all the life changing activity we are having with and on behalf of LJMU students.

LiverpoolSU is led by student officers who are elected by you. If you want any more information on what is included in this newsletter or how you can become more involved in the students union please feel free to contact us – we are here to help you love student life!

Darren, Paul, James and Tom Student Officer Team 2011/12

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Campaigns

LiverpoolSU is joining forces with Liverpool Guild of Students and Hope University Students’ Union to give all students in Liverpool their chance to rate their landlord.

The Rate Your Landlord survey will run from January 9th to February 29th and allows students to have their say on their landlord and accommodation. The information given is confidential so students can honestly say how they feel.

To complete the survey go to www.liverpoolsu.com/ rateyourlandlord

Last year, 586 students honestly rated their landlords and we’ve already seen some providers upping their game as students demand more for their money. This year, we want more students to take part so we can improve the standard of student accommodation across Liverpool.

After submissions close on February 29th, a report will be created and you will then be able to see where the good and bad landlords are.

Given a choice of Heaven and Hell, where would you like to end up?

For more information, contact James McGarvey, LiverpoolSU’s Vice President Community LSUVPC@ljmu.ac.uk

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Elections We are so excited to be launching our Student Officer Elections for 2011…could you be the next LiverpoolSU President?

All these positions are full time for 12 months and paid a salary of circa £17k. You can take a year out of study or if you graduate this year you can start after you finish your degree.

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Student trips at great prices!

York Saturday 21st January Price: £18.50

Lake District Saturday 4th February Price: £16

Information: If you are looking for an inspiring and flourishing city centre, Visit York! Take advantage of our tour guide to discover this beautiful city, come and see the amazing cathedral and city walls!!

Information: Come with Liverpool SU to visit the Lake District. One of the most amazing National Parks in England. Taste Grasmere’s famous gingerbread and see William Wordsworth’s burial place, The amazing scenery will leave you astonished.

Edinburgh Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th January Price: £77.50

Blue Planet Aquarium and Roman Walks Tour Saturday 11th February Price: £30

Information: Come and Visit Scotland! Edinburgh is a great city with lots of places to explore!

Take advantage of a tour around Edinburgh Castle and stay over in comfortable accommodation. It is a trip not to be missed!

Information: One of the most amazing Aquariums in the UK. The Blue Planet Aquarium is a trip of a lifetime. There are many exotic animals to see. Accessible to all, you will be guaranteed to have a fun day out at the Blue Planet Aquarium!

Come with Liverpool SU to the Roman Walks tour and immerse yourself in the awe inspiring history.

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Student Forums

... g n i k l a t t e G There are over 20000 LJMU students and we want many different things – LiverpoolSU is our collective representative union, where we bring different views together into one strong student voice, to make the University, City of Liverpool and our students’ union better.

meetings (you don’t need an invitation – you can just turn up) and they’re student-led (you don’t need permission – you can talk about any issue you like). They each meet twice in spring 2012 to help LiverpoolSU understand exactly what LJMU students want to change, and to help LJMU students work to change their experience for the better.

LiverpoolSU’s three Forums are the way we do this. They’re open

Tuesday 7th February 2012 We will be electing a funding committee

The Better Union Forum is about societies, sports and services. Vice President (Activities) Tom Aldus is told how he can work to make sure that the social life of LJMU students is outstanding. This year, for example, he’s been working on the University’s sports facilities with Liverpool City Council and ensuring they can be everything students need them to be.

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Thursday 9th February 2012 Topic for discussion is Assessment Feedback

The Better University Forum spends its time thinking about how courses, libraries and learning could be improved. Paul Abernethy is the Vice President (Academic Quality) and the Forum has asked him to look at how LJMU can spot and reward the best teachers in the University – and sort out bad teaching whenever it happens. The Third Annual Amazing Teacher Awards are being led by the Forum, and hundreds of students will engage in their work.

Tuesday 14th February 2012 Topic for discussion is sexual health

The Better City Forum focuses on accommodation, safety and transport. Students direct the work of James McGarvey, our Vice President (Community Engagement) to improve their life at home. The Forum has already started work on surveying students about their landlords, to recognise the best and help the rest improve.

Forums are there to help ordinary students, like you, shape the very top of the University, City and Union – because your needs are special and different to anybody else’s. The next forums are held in February and we’re looking forward to seeing you there!

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studentunionlettings Student Union Lettings is a new venture between LiverpoolSU and City Residential Estate Agents. We are committed to ensuring that students across Liverpool find quality houses owned by reputable landlords.

We have a number of houses available now for the next academic year

Ten Reasons to use Student Union Lettings • We don’t charge Students referencing or agency fees.

• SUL is part owned by Liverpool Students Union.

• Company run with students best interests at heart.

• High standards of property/code of practice.

• Structured maintenance procedures/performance.

• The lettings and management expertise of City Residential.

• Handpicked experienced team from both student and

property sectors.

• Accredited lettings agent (City Residential) members of ARLA,

NAEA etc.

• High standards of performance across all areas of operation.

• All clients’ monies protected in secure client money protection scheme So if you’re looking for accommodation for next year drop in to Student Union Lettings at 81-87 Victoria Street or call 0151 231 6102 Website now live www.studentunionlettings.com

0151 231 6102

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