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Welcome Welcome to the University of Nottingham Students’ Union! We’re one of the biggest, most active Students’ Unions in the UK and we’re glad to have you on board. As a student at the University, you’re automatically a member of the Students’ Union which means you have access to all sorts of services including clubs, societies, welfare, shops and events. We’re here to help you have the best possible time at university and to support you if you ever need a helping hand, so make the most of us. We’ve got loads of activities on offer during the first week of term to help you find your feet and make new friends. We know there’s a lot to take in at the moment which is why we’ve got Week One Reps in each hall to point you in the right direction. If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to pick up a wristband from your Week One Reps. It will be your ticket to all the fabulous day-time events and nights out we’ve got planned. Now, sit back, put your feet up and have a browse through this pack to find out about all the great things the Students’ Union has to offer. The Union wouldn’t exist without you, the students, and you can get involved from the very first day you register with the University. Whether you’re interested in welfare, media, sports or volunteering, there’ll be something to get you interested. The main thing is to have fun! Rob Greenhalgh, President University of Nottingham Students’ Union 2009/10
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The Exec
The Students’ Union is run by the Executive (or the ‘Exec’ as they prefer to be called), a group of nine students voted in by you, the members. Their purpose in life is to provide you with representation so that your life at Nottingham is the best it can be. They also work hard so you can develop new skills and to offer you support and guidance. Accommodation & Community Officer Sam Wilkinson 0115 846 8772 (68772 internal) sucommunity@nottingham.ac.uk Activities Officer Claire Game 0115 846 8785 (68785 internal) suactivities@nottingham.ac.uk Athletic Union Officer Alexandria Hingley 0115 846 8785 (68785 internal) suathleticunion@nottingham.ac.uk Democracy & Communications Officer David Hind 0115 846 8773 (68773 internal) sudemcomms@nottingham.ac.uk Education Officer Roxy Shamsolmaali 0115 846 8772 (68772 internal) sueducation@nottingham.ac.uk
Environment & Social Justice Officer (part-time during term) Thomas Williams 0115 846 8772 (68772 internal) suenvironment@nottingham.ac.uk Equal Opportunities & Welfare Officer Daniel Downes 0115 846 8772 (68772 internal) suwelfare@nottingham.ac.uk Finance & Services Officer Stu Bailey 0115 846 8773 (68773 internal) sufso@nottingham.ac.uk President Rob Greenhalgh 0115 846 8773 (68773 internal) supresident@nottingham.ac.uk
You can find out more about each Exec Officer at www.su. nottingh am.ac.uk .
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How the Stu den ts’ Uni on Wo rks
The Students’ Union is made up of you, the members. Without you, there would be no Union!
Union Council The highest decision-making body in the Students’ Union. Anyone can come to Union Council meetings or propose a new policy.
Executive Officers (The Exec)
Nine students who have been voted in by you, the students. The Exec represent you and help to make your time at uni the best it can be. They also campaign for change on the issues you care about. Anyone can run to be on the Exec during the elections in the spring term.
Volunteering, Committees & Networks, Athletic Union clubs, societies, student-run services, commercial services
Where do I fit in?
Anywhere you like. As a member of the Students’ Union you can run (and vote) in elections, join a society or sports club, do some volunteering or join a Network or Committee. All the Students’ Union’s events and commercial services are at your fingertips too.
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We know you’re a long way from University Park. That’s why you’ve got your very own mini Students’ Union – the Guild. You can contact the Guild on 0115 951 8648 (18648 internal).
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Commercial Service Making money from the Union, for the Union. The Students’ Union runs a whole host of commercial services to cover basics like shopping and fun stuff like events. All the profits go straight back into the Union so we can provide a better service for you, the members. This means that every time you buy a notepad from a Union shop or get a ticket for a Union event from our Box Office, you’re actually giving something back that will benefit everyone – including you!
Students’ Union shops
The Union runs shops in the Portland Building at University Park, at Jubilee campus and in the Medical School at QMC. You can pick up all the essentials like a sandwich or a pint of milk and don’t forget to take advantage of the discounted newspapers – you can’t beat a copy of the Times for 25p!
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Print Shop
Hidden away on the bottom floor of the Portland Building, the Print Shop can sort out your photocopying, posters, binding, laminating, flyers, banners booklets… the list goes on. You can check out the price list at: www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/ commercial/printshop.
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Commercial Service Entertainment
The Students’ Union has two venues so you can grab a bite to eat, have a cup of coffee, or dance the night away, all without leaving University Park. Check out www.su.nottingham.ac.uk for more information and events listings.
Mooch
Mooch serves delicious, great value food and it’s a nice place to go for a relaxed pint or a hot chocolate after lectures. Feeling the pinch? Watch out for the super-cheap Skint? deals.
The Den
The newly refurbished Den is the Students’ Union’s very own club. Open six nights a week, The Den hosts nightclub events and society functions and with regular urban, indie/alternative, comedy and cheesy student nights, every taste is catered for. During the daytime The Den is open for a bite to eat and with four TVs plus a big screen it’s THE place to watch sport on campus. Check out www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/goingout for details of forthcoming events and to purchase your Den Annual Pass which gives you free entry and Q jump for every single night The Den’s open!
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Nights out
There are weekly Students’ Union events at some of the top clubs in Nottingham and you can get tickets from the Box Office in the Portland Building. The Students’ Union runs loads of one off events throughout the year too. Keep up to date by checking the website, www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/goingout, for the latest listings.
Box Office
The Students’ Union Reception in the Portland Building doubles up as a Box Office. You can get tickets for all the Union’s main events as well as for venues in town like the Theatre Royal and Royal Centre. Visit www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/goingout/boxoffice for more information.
NUS Extra
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Representation & w We’ll give you the support and guidance you need to get the most out of university and we’ll campaign for change on the things that matter to you.
JCRs What’s a JCR?
JCRs (Junior Common Rooms) are Committees in halls of residence that organise events and activities, offer welfare support and represent their students to the University and the Students’ Union. All JCR Committees are made up of students who live in the hall they represent and who are voted in by their fellow residents. They’ll be some of the first people you meet when you arrive at university and they’re there to help you, so don’t be afraid to say hello and ask them any questions you have about your hall, the University or the local area.
How to contact your JCR
Your JCR Reps live in the same hall as you. You’ll see them around over the first few days and they’ll be more than happy to have a chat and answer any of your questions – it’s what they’re there for, so don’t be shy. Alternatively, ask at your hall’s Reception if you’d like to have a chat to any of your JCR Committee and they can point you in the right direction.
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JCR elections
Nominations 5th-16th October 2009 Voting 22nd-23rd October 2009 Nominations for the JCR elections open on Monday 5th October and run until Friday 16th October. Any student living in halls is eligible to stand for a position, so why not have a go? It’s a great opportunity to get involved with the Students’ Union early on and it looks good on your CV. Don’t worry if you’ve never done anything like this before. If you’re voted in you’ll have access to all the training and support you need to do a great job.
Any Questions?
You can find out more about your JCR by chatting to any of your JCR Committee members or by visiting www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/ whereilive. If you’ve got any questions about the JCR elections please email the JCR Development Worker at sujcr@nottingham.ac.uk.
Don’t want to run for a position? Make sure you vote in your JCR elections from 22nd-23rd October. More information about the elections will be circulated in a week or two. JCR Committee positions: · President · Vice President · Treasurer · Social Secretaries x 2 · Sports Secretaries x 2 (one male, one female) · Welfare Reps x 2 (one male, one female)
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Representation & welfare Networks & Associations Your Students’ Union has Networks and Associations to make sure your views and interests are represented to the Union, the University and the wider community. You can find out more on our website at www.su.nottingham.ac.uk.
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Education Officer
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Education Network
The Education Network is made up of Course Reps, School Reps and Faculty Coordinators, all led by the Education Officer, Roxy Shamsolmaali. Your Course Rep will usually be the first person you should speak to if you have any problems with or queries about your course. Course Reps will be voted in towards the beginning of the autumn term. If you’d like to run as a Course Rep and help support your fellow students you can email sucoursereps@nottingham.ac.uk for more information. If you have a problem with your course before the Course Rep elections at the beginning of term, please contact Roxy Shamsolmaali, Education Officer, on 0115 846 8772 or email sueducation@nottingham.ac.uk.
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I’m Roxy, your Education Officer. I’m here to represent you on any course related matters to the University and on a national scale. I also head up the Education Network.
More Networks · Community Network · NAMAs (Nursing & Midwifery Associations at QMC, Derby, Boston, Lincoln and Mansfield) · SEEN (Student Environment & Ethical Network) · Welfare Network
Thomas Williams Environment & Social Justice Officer
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I’m here to represent all students who care and campaign about environmental and social justice issues. I’m the conscience of the Students’’ Union, pushing to make the Union a more sustainable, socially responsible institution and lobbying the University to do the same. Representational Associations Black & Minority Ethnic Students’ Association Officer: Lawrence Bolton 0115 846 8788/7834 submeofficer@nottingham.ac.uk
Disabled Students’ Network
There is currently no Disabled Students’ Officer. If you have any queries please contact Daniel Downes, Equal Opportunities & Welfare Officer, at suwelfare@nottingham.ac.uk.
LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans) Association Officer: Matt Wildman 0115 846 8788/7834 sulgbtofficer@nottingham.ac.uk
Mature Students’ Association
Officer: Martin Gowans 0115 846 8788/7834 sumatureofficer@nottingham.ac.uk
The Mature Students’ Association represents all undergraduates who International Students’ Bureau (ISB) are over 21 when they start their course and all postgraduates who Officer: Karan Sujan are over 25 when they start their 0115 846 8788/7834 suinternationalofficer@nottingham.ac.uk course.
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tation & welfare sen Repre Representational Associations continued... PGSA (Postgraduate Students’ Association) Officer: Rebecca Lockhart 0115 846 8715 supgofficer@nottingham.ac.uk
Rebecca is a full-time Officer who works alongside the Students’ Union Exec. She runs the PGSA Committee and represents all postgraduate students.
Women’s Network
Officer: Elizabeth Goddard 0115 846 8788/7834 suwomensofficer@nottingham.ac.uk
Elections
Elections for the Representational Officers are held at the same time as the Exec elections in the spring. Anyone can run and all positions, apart from the Postgraduate Officer, are part time, so you can carry on with your studies at the same time. You can find out more about elections from David Hind, Democracy & Communications Officer, at sudemcomms@nottingham.ac.uk. Even if you don’t want to run for a position, don’t forget to vote!
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Rebecca Lockhart
Postgraduate Officer 0115 846 8715 (68715 internal) supgofficer@nottingham.ac.uk
I’’m your Postgraduate Officer for 2009/10. Like most of the Exec I work full-time so you can find, me in the Portland Building, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. I organise events for postgraduates throughout the year to help you make the most of your free time meet new people. I also represent and postgraduate students within theall Students’ Union, to the University and in the wider community.
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Student Advice & Representation Centre (SARC)
The team of Advisors in SARC can offer advice on a huge range of issues including: · Education · Money · Housing · Consumer · International · Legal You can drop into the SARC Office in the Portland Building to speak to an Advisor from 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday (except Wednesdays when it’s 10am-5pm) – no need to make an appointment. A Welfare Advisor is also available at Jubilee between 1pm and 4pm on Mondays during term in room A06 of the Amenities Building. You can make an appointment to speak to an Advisor in the Amenities Building at Sutton Bonington too. Got a problem with your course? Find out more about how the Education Network can help on page 12.
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Welfare
Welfare Reps
Each hall of residence has at least one Welfare Rep who is part of the JCR Committee (see p.10 for more information on JCRs). They’ve been given training in listening and welfare issues and if you need further help they can direct you to the best person or organisation to speak to. There’s a special Welfare Rep just for medics too.
Nightline
Lines are open 7pm-8am every night during term 0115 951 4985 (14985 internal) Nightline is a student-run, confidential listening and information service. Whether you’re feeling stressed about settling into university life or you need a taxi number at 3am, the friendly Nightliners will be more than happy to help. Don’t want to call? You can email Nightline at nightlineanon@sumail.nottingham.ac.uk.
As with all calls, your email will be treated with complete confidence (the person who picks it up won’t even be able to see your email address) and someone will respond within 48 hours during term.
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B-eat
B-eat is a self-help group for people with eating disorders. They run regular, confidential group sessions where you can share your experiences and discuss the issues you’re facing in a friendly and supportive setting. For more information, email subeat@nottingham.ac.uk.
Easy Tiger
Keep your eyes open for Easy Tiger during the first week of term. He and his helpers can be found in bars and clubs during Week One highlighting things like drink spiking and sexual health so that nothing gets in the way of you having a good (and safe) time.
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Activities
We think university’s about more than getting a degree. It’s about trying new things, making new friends and learning new skills too.
Find out about all the activities the Students’ Union has to offer and join societies and sports clubs at Freshers’ Fair from 22nd-24th September. The Fair will be open from 10am4pm each day and all the fun takes place in the big tents on Nightingale Field. Don’t forget to pick up plenty of freebies including FREE PIZZA courtesy of Dominos.
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I’ve really enjoyed the extra responsibility of being on a society Committee this year. It’s a wonderful experience, especially as you get to influence how the society’s run. You get plenty of support from the friendly team in Student Activities too.
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Societies
The Students’ Union has a whopping 193 societies giving you the opportunity to develop an existing hobby or branch out and try something completely new. This is probably the only time in your life you’ll have access to so many groups and activities for such a small amount of money so make the most of it. Joining a society is a great way to meet new people with the same interests as you and most societies run their own socials throughout the year. Society members are generally a friendly, welcoming bunch so don’t be shy about going along for the first time, even if you’re on your own; you’ll be made to feel right at home. You can browse a list of societies at www.su.nottingham.ac.uk or you can find out more at Freshers’ Fair from 22nd-24th September.
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Activities Sports
We run 77 sports clubs through the Athletic Union (or the AU as it’s more commonly known). Whether you’re at the top of your game or a complete novice there’ll be an opportunity for you to join in.
Intra-mural sports
Nottingham has the biggest intra-mural league in the country. Over 160 teams compete every week during term at six different sports: football, netball, hockey, rugby, tennis and basketball. Joining the league is a great way to get involved with competitive sport on a friendly level with your course mates or with people from your hall or society.
Varsity
Varsity is a charity sports series which sees the University of Nottingham compete against old rivals, Nottingham Trent, at some of the biggest sporting venues in the city. Thousands of spectators attend the matches so whether you’re playing on the pitch or cheering from the stands, you can enjoy being part of the action. Last year’s Varsity raised over £9,000 for local charity, Balls to Poverty, which provides coaching, footballs and rugby balls for children living in some of the most deprived townships in South Africa.
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BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sports)
BUCS is a national sports league for students around the UK. Last year we came seventh overall and we consistently finish in the top ten. Obviously, we want to smash our record this year so if you think you’re the man or woman who can help us do it, we want to hear from you!
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Superstars
The biggest inter-hall sports competition of the year which takes place during the spring term. A girl and a boy from each hall are selected to compete in a series of challenges including cycling, rowing, basketball shootouts and much more. If you fancy your chances, get in touch with one of your JCR Sports Secretaries. If spectating’s more your thing, come along and cheer for your hall.
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Student-run services
The Union supports eleven student-run services. Whether you’re interested in student media, theatre, events, welfare or other services like the CD & Record Library and TEC (sound and lighting), there’ll be a way for you to get involved. The Students’ Union also runs Karnival, the biggest student fundraising group in Europe, which raised over £750,000 for charity during 2008. Find out more at Freshers’ Fair from 22nd-24th September or visit www.su.nottingham.ac.uk.
Nottingham Advantage Award
If you decide to take on a bit more responsibility within the Students’ Union - for example joining the Committee for a sports club, society or student-run service, or starting your own volunteer project with the Student Volunteer Centre - you’ll have the chance to take part in the Nottingham Advantage Award this spring. It’s a module, taught mainly through online tutorials, that gives you training in skills like leadership, assertiveness and project management so you can carry out your role even better. It will look great on your CV too. For more information, contact emma.maraio@nottingham.ac.uk.
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The Trai ning Team
The Training Team is a group of student volunteers who run training sessions for Union groups like Athletic Union clubs, societies and studentrun services. Joining the Team is a fun way to meet new people and get some experience for your CV. Interested? Email: sustars@nottingham.ac.uk.
Volunteering
The Students’ Union’s Student Volunteer Centre is THE place to go to find out about all the voluntary opportunities available either within the Students’ Union on Committees and Networks or in the community with one day projects or ongoing schemes. Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meet new people and try new things and university is the perfect time in your life to try it out. It doesn’t matter how much time you want to commit or whether you’re unsure about the kind of work you want to do. The Student Volunteer Centre has a team of friendly staff and volunteers who can search their database for projects and opportunities that match your skills and interests. You never know where volunteering might take you. You could find yourself working on a project right here in Nottingham or going as far away as Asia or Africa to do your bit. It’s up to you!
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Activities Community projects
The Student Volunteer Centre works with over 100 external organisations to bring you volunteering projects that cover pretty much any area of interest. You could work with kids, refugees or the elderly and help with projects involving literacy, the environment or health in the local community or abroad. The list goes on so check out the website at www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/volunteering for more information.
In the Students’ Union
If you’d like to help make your Students’ Union even better, there are countless ways for you to volunteer without even leaving campus. It takes a lot of work and a huge number of people to keep the Students’ Union running smoothly and much of this is done voluntarily by students like you. If you’d like to contribute, the Student Volunteer Centre will help you to find out how.
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“One-off (volunteering) challenges are great if you don’t have much time to commit and want to try new things. I have met loads of awesome people through these days and got to know Nottingham that bit better! “
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Useful Information Some handy bits and pieces to help you get settled in.
Nightline
0115 951 4985 (14985 internal) nightlineanon@sumail.nottingham.ac.uk 7pm-8am every night during term Get your worries off your chest or find out essential local information from the team of student Advisors. All calls and emails are treated in complete confidence.
whereilive
Find out everything you need to know about where you live at www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/whereilive
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To get the most out of the Students’ Union’s website, you’ll need to activate your account. Once you’ve done this you can join societies and sports clubs online, buy tickets for events and keep track of your memberships. You’ll need to register with the Portal first at www.my.nottingham.ac.uk and have your student ID number ready. If you have any problems activating your Students’ Union website account, please email suwebsite@notingham.ac.uk.
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Getting Around Hopper Buses
The University runs a free hopper bus service that connects University Park, Jubilee, King’s Meadow and Sutton Bonington campuses. You can pick up timetables from the Students’ Union Reception in the Portland Building or you can view them on the University’s website, www.nottingham.ac.uk.
Taxis
Make sure you get home safely. Only get into a licensed Hackney cab. It should have a meter and the driver’s ID should be clearly displayed. You can call Nightline on 0115 951 4985 (14985 internal) for the numbers of reliable taxi firms.
Local buses
The following buses link University Park with Nottingham City Centre: · 4 (Derby Road) · 13/13C (University Boulevard) · 33 (University Boulevard) · 34 (Portland Hill) · 35/35A (Derby Road) · 36 (Derby Road) · Indigo (QMC and University South Entrance) You can get more information about buses and other public transport in Nottingham, including a journey planner tool, at www.nctx.co.uk.
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