Inside: Student Trips Advice LiverpoolSU Loves You Amazing Teacher Awards Varsity St. Patrick’s Day
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Welcome to the March Beat Welcome to the March edition of the LiverpoolSU’s newsletter designed to keep you updated with what we are doing each month. We are here to help you get the most from your last couple of months this semester and strive to provide a range of support services that enable you to love student life! Read up on all the events and opportunities we have to help end this semester and for more information on anything mentioned, please visit the LivepoolSU website. LiverpoolSU are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Bronze Students Union Evaluation Initiative (SUEi) Award. SUEi is a unique quality assessment model that assists in improving the services and activities delivered to members of Students’ Unions. This is proof that we are a good Students’ Union and committed to continually developing and improving for our members.
Darren, Paul, James and Tom Student Officer Team 2011/12
Every year we ask students to elect who will lead LiverpoolSU for the following 12 months. The winners will become a Vice President or President of a multi-million pound turnover charity, representing over 24,000 students to the Vice Chancellor and senior academic staff, and will see through improvements and changes at LJMU to ensure students are getting the best possible experience. It’s an important job, to say the least. So we need as many students as possible to vote. Voting takes place from Thursday the 8th of March to Friday the 16th of March. The positions available are: President
Vice President (Academic Quality)
Vice President (Community Engagement)
Vice President (Activities)
If you don’t know who to vote for, you can also see candidates’ manifestos and a ‘vote match’ tool at www.so-elections.com. It only takes 2 minutes to vote, so just go to www.so-elections.com. We use the “single transferable vote” method in our elections so that you can prioritise who you think is the best person for the job. So put a number ‘1’ next to the person you most want to win, followed by a ‘2’ next to the person who you think is second best and so on and so on.
LiverpoolSU’s Advice Centre LiverpoolSU’s Advice Centre is based on the first floor of the Haigh Building. Our two experienced student advisers offer free advice and representation to students for all academic procedures including Academic Appeals, Complaints, Fitness to Practice, Academic Misconduct, Disciplinary Hearings and Extenuating Circumstance submissions.
To seek help and advice you can:
Email your query direct to lsuadvice@ljmu.ac.uk. Book an appointment by calling 0151 231 4900 or visiting us at the Haigh Building Reception desk. Phone appointments and Skype appointments are also now available if travel is an issue. Our website – www.liverpoolsu.com/lsuadvice – also has regular news and updates for all students on support and welfare issues.
Give it a Go – Student trips at great prices!
March Snowdonia 3rd March
Tatton Park 10th March
Price: £20
Price: £25 Come with us and visit the awe inspiring Tatton Park visit the Scenic Gardens, Historic manor house and fun filled Zoo, all included in the ticket price! A deal not to be missed!
Come with us to walk along the scenic Mount Snowdon. Set your sights on this beautiful area of Wales!
April Newcastle 14th -15th April Price: £70 Newcastle is an amazing city; As we arrive you will see Britain’s largest sculpture the Angel of the North. In the heart of Newcastle City Centre is the Castle Keep, which hints at the region’s thousands of years of heritage. Newcastle is home to St James’ Park football ground and Tynemouth’s Priory and Castle. Hear the famous Geordie accent and sample the Newcastle brown ale. It is a trip not to be missed! Included in the price is comfortable accommodation.
May Stratford Upon Avon 28th April
Llandudno 5th May
Price: £30
Llandudno is a picturesque town in Wales. Take advantage of this trip to hop on the great Orme train, before discovering the beautiful town that is Llandudno!
Celebrate William Shakespeare’s birthday in the city of his birth Stratford Upon Avon! Take advantage of the tour around Shakespeare birthplace where you will experience an exciting exhibition; enjoy the historic architecture, unusual shopping and beautiful riverside before setting off to Ann Hathaway’s Cottage and its attractive Grounds!
Price: £20
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The annual LiverpoolSU Loves You Awards recognise the achievements and successes of LJMU students in a variety of categories. This year’s awards night will be held on 27th March at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel Liverpool from 7pm. Tickets are £10, which includes a 3 course meal. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit our website: www.liverpoolsu.com.
St Patrick day’s day shenanigans at LiverpoolSU On March 17th come on down and celebrate St Patricks day all day at LiverpoolSU!
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Live music from ‘Beer and Breakfast’ Karaoke DJ sets all day Open from 8am Guinness and Irish breakfast for £6.00 Medication wristbands available
It’s the perfect place to celebrate!
Have you got an amazing teacher that you want to be recognised? This year LiverpoolSU will be launching the third annual Amazing Teacher Awards and we want YOU to nominate your personal tutors, support staff, course reps and many more‌ Now is the time to shine a light on some of the amazing teaching and support we offer
at LJMU and give them the recognition they deserve. Voting is open now and will close on April 20th so get nominating to show your appreciation to your amazing teachers For more information and to nominate go to www.liverpoolsu.com/ teachingawards
Varsit y On 21st March 2012 LJMU sports team will be competing against the University of Liverpool teams in a variety of sports and events. Come down to IM Marsh campus all day and support LJMU teams! Go to www.liverpoolsu.com for the full fixtures list.
Looking for work? We need you! Liverpool students’ union are now recruiting our new team of student staff for 2012/2013. Application packs are available from:
• LiverpoolSU reception desk (0151 231 4900) • Online at www.liverpoolsu.com/studentstaff • Or email studentsunion@ljmu.ac.uk Closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 16th March 2012. We are looking to recruit:
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Community reps Promotions staff Reception staff Retail assistants Venues assistants – bar/kitchen Welcome assistants
Applicants must be able to attend 1 session only on: Tuesday 20th March 2012 OR Thursday 22nd March 2012 Morning or afternoon sessions will be available on both days: 9.30am – 2.30pm morning session OR 1pm – 4pm afternoon session Please book a convenient date and session with reception.
Offers at Scholars Monday to Friday: Buy a pint of coke, diet coke or lemonade and receive a FREE portion of chips 3 bottles of VK for just £5 Tea & Toastie £2
Entertainment Mon
Quiz Night
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Live Music Night
Wed
PRE MED
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RAG Karaoke