LiverpoolSU Beat Nov 11

November edition 2011

Love student life Inside: Students vote yes Student forums Sports Trips to Chester Zoo Volunteer opportunities and more

10

FREE

stay in touch Find out more about Liverpool students’ union.

Visit

www.liverpoolSU.com

‘Like’

www.facebook.com/liverpoolSU

Follow

@LiverpoolSU @LSU_Pres @LSU_VPAQ @LSU_VPC @LSU_VPA

1

Welcome to the November Beat It’s been an incredible start to the year for LiverpoolSU and LJMU students. We’ve had the biggest Welcome Fest on record with over 10,000 students visiting the Students’ Union on Maryland Street during welcome week – we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

We’d also like to say a massive thank you to all 1400 of you who voted in our referendum – giving us the support we needed to move forward with our new plan to help make sure all our students love student life.

November and December look like they are going to be just as exciting and busy! In this issue of the Beat you can find out what we’ve got planned for the coming months including trips to Chester Zoo, student campaigns, volunteering opportunities and our annual Dodgeball Demolition competition…

We’re here to make sure there’s something for everyone – so come on, get involved!

LiverpoolSU is led by student officers who are elected by you.

For students who want to get more involved there are plenty of opportunities. Why not start a campaign, come along to one of our forums, get a part-time job in our bar, or do some volunteering for a worthwhile cause?

Whatever you get up to during your time at LJMU, LiverpoolSU will be on hand to help make sure you love it!

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

2

Campaigns Students vote ‘YES’ – we will love student life!

97% YES

This month LJMU students overwhelmingly voted in favour of LiverpoolSU’s new plan to help make sure they love student life. 97% of the 1,400 students who voted approved our strategic objectives for the next three years, to 2014.

We now have a plan to make sure students love their academic life, their work life, their social life and we’ll support and campaign with you all to make it happen. You can view the plan on www.liverpoolsu. com or pick up a copy from the Haigh Building or our pods at Tithebarn Street Social Study Space or I M Marsh student zone.

Caution: Zombies spotted in noisy areas Over the next couple of months our SSHH! campaign will be focusing on reducing noise in your area.

Part of our role as your Students’ Union is to help make sure you’re getting on well with local residents.

LiverpoolSU Community Reps can help with any problems you have in your neighbourhood – from safety issues, to finding out what day you need to put your bins out.

3

Darren McCabe, LiverpoolSU President said “I’m delighted that LJMU students have approved our plan. Our ambitious strategic objectives for LiverpoolSU will help make sure our members love student life. We’re now looking forward to making them happen!”

Please be aware of the noise you make in the evenings, even the slightest sudden noise is enough to disrupt your neighbourhood. The SSHH! campaign video has been put together by a team of students at LJMU – beware, making noise in your neighbourhood could set off the zombies! – we wouldn’t want that, would we? Check out www.liverpoolsu.com/sshhtudents to find out more!

The SSHH! campaign is being run

by James McGarvey, Vice President Community at LiverpoolSU. To comment on the campaign, get involved or show your support email James – LSUVPC@ljmu.ac.uk

Give it a Go – Student trips at great prices!

Nov Chester Zoo

Warwick Castle

Date: 19th November Price: £20 (Price Includes: travel

Date: 26th November Price: £30 (Price includes: travel

and admission into the Zoo)

and admission into the Castle)

Come with Liverpool SU to explore this amazing attraction. Chester Zoo is the UK’s number one zoo; there are hundreds of animals to see including some of the most endangered animals on the planet.

The Zoo has over 1 million visitors every year and is a favourite with people of all ages.

Warwick Castle is one of the most famous and remarkable castles in the UK. Take a tour around the castle where you will be amazed by the breathtaking architecture and the exciting history of one of England’s most famous castles. It is a trip not to be missed!!

Dec Conwy Castle and Britain’s Smallest House

Cadbury World Date: 10th December Price: £25 (Price Includes: travel

Date: 3rd December Price: £20 (Price Includes: travel

and admission into Cadbury World)

Christmas is nearly here and what better way to celebrate than visiting Cadburys world. Explore the aweinspiring 14 zones where the world of chocolate comes alive. Become a child again, visit Santa and eat all the chocolate you wish before you can buy gifts for family and friends in the Cadburys shop, the perfect gift for Christmas!

and admission into the castle)

Come and visit Conwy Castle to explore a historical monument before setting your eyes on Britain’s Smallest house, a once in a lifetime trip.

4

Student Forums – Get talking...

LiverpoolSU’s forums are open, friendly chats where students share their ideas and work with LiverpoolSU to make our time at LJMU even better. We run three forums focusing on different student issues…

Dates of November forums: The forums are open to anyone and we’d love to see you there next month. If you want to know more then drop us an email. Alternatively, just turn up and take a seat!

Better Union Tuesday 8th November Drift Café Topic: Student Employability Contact: Grace Powell g.powell@2009.ljmu.ac.uk

The first forums of the year in October were a great success with nearly 100 students getting involved. Here’s a flavour of what was covered: • B etter Union forum asked students for feedback on welcome week so it’s bigger and better next year. The controversial topic of clubs and society initiations was also tackled – with an updated LiverpoolSU policy produced.

Better University Thursday 10th November Drift Café Topic: Library issues Contact: Michael Keegan m.keegan@2009.ljmu.ac.uk

• B etter University forum discussed hidden course costs and what students think should be included in their fees. Liam Burns, NUS president, came and spoke to the attendees.

Better City Tuesday 15th November Drift Café Topic: Student accommodation (halls and private) Contact: Jade O’Dell j.l.o’dell@ljmu.ac.uk

• B etter City forum focused on student safety, including a question and answer session with Steve Alman, LJMU’s designated police officer.

Inter Faith forum Did you know it’s Inter Faith week from the 20th to the 26th November?

LiverpoolSU wants to help bring students together to celebrate.

Our Inter Faith forum will be meeting on the 16th November to talk about what people have planned and hear your ideas. The Inter Faith forum is also a great opportunity to discuss faith issues on campus. If you’ve got something to say about the prayer rooms, the food for people of faith, or a new idea for ways faith could be celebrated at LJMU then come along.

The Inter Faith forum will be hosted at LiverpoolSU, The Haigh Building, Maryland Street on the 16th November from 4-5pm. For more information contact Kelly by emailing k.a.hayes@2009.ljmu.ac.uk 5

Volunteering opportunities Forum delegates needed Our forums are looking for passionate students to get involved in the issues that matter to them and represent the views of their peers. As a delegate you’ll be an expert on the issues that matter to students like you and run campaigns to make life better for fellow students. You’ll receive fantastic support and training from LiverpoolSU to help you in the role. If you are interested in getting involved please get in touch or come along to the forums and chat to the team.

Better Union forum are looking for…

• • • •

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) delegate Black, Asian and minority ethnic delegate Women’s delegate Disabled students’ delegate

Contact: Grace Powell - g.powell@2009.ljmu.ac.uk

Better City forum are looking for…

• Home student delegate • Ethical and environmental delegate • Community cohesion and anti-fascism delegate Contact: Jade O’Dell - j.l.O’Dell@ljmu.ac.uk

Better University forum are looking for…

• • • •

Part-time delegate International delegate Postgrad delegate Mature delegate

Contact: Michael Keegan - m.keegan@2009.ljmu.ac.uk

6

Entertainment

Scholars Bar at the Haigh Building, Maryland Street is open from 10am till late every day of the week. There’s hot and cold food at great student prices, drinks promotions, live sport and four pool tables - so come down and see us.

Children in Need

Weekly Student Nights

There’s also a Children in Need night @ Scholars on 18th November – come down, have a drink and do your bit for charity!

at Scholars Bar

Mon Tue

Wed Thu Fri

Quiz Night

General knowledge student quiz with cash prizes!

Live Football @ Scholars

LiverpoolSU Challenge

Sat 19th Nov:

Good old fashioned competition with some great games including Family Fortunes, Deal or No Deal, Countdown, Take Me Out and Wheel of Fortune.

Swansea v Man UTD kick off at 5:30pm

PRE MED

Sun 20th Nov:

RAG Karaoke

Sun 27th Nov:

Official warm-up party for Liverpool’s number one student night! Queue jump wristbands on sale at the bar for only £5 (including entry).

Chelsea v Liverpool kick off at 4pm

Liverpool v Man City kick off at 4pm

Show off, have a laugh and sing us your best karaoke classic. Drinks offers available from 5pm.

First Stop Fridays

Your first stop to anything – be it a quiet drink after a hard week at Uni, or the first drinks before a mad night out in town.

7

We repair laptops, mobile phones, smartphones, Blackberrys, iPods and games consoles.

Visit: www.liverpoolsu.com/repairs Call: 0151 203 5855 Or drop in at one of our three campus shops: Student Shop The Haigh Building Maryland Street Liverpool L1 9DE

Student Shop James Parsons Building Byrom Street Liverpool L3 3AF

Student Shop IM Marsh Campus Mossley Hill Road Aigburth L17 6BD

studentunionlettings

Renting a student house can be confusing, but as part of Liverpool Students’ Union, we’re here to help you settle in.

0151 231 6102

hello@studentunionlettings.com

Sports You don’t need to be an athlete to get involved in sports at university. LiverpoolSU have got some great activities coming up that are open to everyone, including 7-a-side football and our annual Dodegball demolition tournament.

D DGEBALL DEM LITI N This years Dodgeball Demolition tournament takes place on Wednesday 7th December – play for trophies, prizes and glory!

Each team needs a minimum of 8 players and a maximum of 12. The deadline for registration is Friday 25th November 2011 at 5pm.

Spaces are limited so sign up early to avoid disappointment.

You can collect your registration form from LiverpoolSU reception or contact Sam Norris for more information on 0151 231 4969 or s.norris@2007.ljmu.ac.uk

And remember – Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge!

Job opportunities We’re also looking for confident students who are willing to be Dodgeball officials and co-ordinators for the tournament. If you would like to make a little extra cash and open a window to more job opportunities with LiverpoolSU then please get in touch.

Contact Sam Norris on 0151 231 4969 or s.norris@2007.ljmu.ac.uk

LiverpoolSU is running a 7-a-side football league starting on Sunday 20th November 2011.

November 2011 at 5pm. Don’t worry if you miss the deadline, you can register at any point throughout the season.

Fixtures will be played every Sunday from 12-4pm at IM Marsh.

Registration for the season is £20 per player.

To register pick up a team sheet from LiverpoolSU reception or contact Sam Norris on 0151 231 4969 or s.norris@2007.ljmu.ac.uk.

The deadline for the first week of fixtures will be Wednesday 16th 9