to 20
16
roehamptonstudent.com
to your
STUDENTS’
UNION You’ve done it: you’ve passed you’re A-Level years and now it’s time for you to start the new chapter that is University (exciting right?!) This guide has been lovingly put together by your Union (that’s us!) and contains everything you need to know to get your university experience off to an amazing start!
WHAT IS RSU?
We’re a body of students, run by students, for the students! We’re made up of current students and recent graduates, representatives elected by you! We work for our members; as a Roehampton student you’re automatically a member of the RSU. The Students’ Union is independent to the University, we’re here to hold them to account, as well as provide you with support and entertainment. We can help you with anything and everything, we’re also very friendly and love chatting to our students, so come say hi! Get involved with us, shape your Students’ Union, speak to us regularly throughout your time at Roehampton. Ultimately our entire purpose is to serve you and make your student life as best as it can be. Your happiness is our goal. You’re going to love it here and we can’t wait to meet you! Welcome to the Roehampton family!
-
Over 200
student discounts
Money off student stuff 24/7
Including 10% off Ts & Cs apply
982613 6050 3141 4505 Hailey .M Tshuma National Union of
Students
dob: 04/06/98
exp: 09/09/18
www.nus.org.uk
200 UK discounts
PLUS 42,000 worldwide discounts with FREE ISIC Save when you travel
Save when you study
Save when you chill
25% off advance tickets
12% off your railcard
Extra 5% off when you join
10% off
nus.org.uk/extra Details correct at time of printing (June 2016). Visit nus.org.uk/extra for terms and conditions.
advance tickets
Up to
10% off
50% off 25% off
Buy your NUS extra card at:
£12 for 12 months
10% off
online
SHAPE
YOUR SU All the ways to make a change...
YOUR OFFICER TEAM
One of the easiest ways to voice your opinion is to start up a conversation with a member of your RSU Officer team. They’re elected to make sure you have your say about your time at Roehampton. The feedback you give us is fed back into the Union to inform future decisions.
VOTE Voting is something we strongly encourage, we want every student to be involved in the big decisions we take. It’s the most decisive way we can judge student opinion! Your elected representatives, the RSU officer team, are voted in by you. They put forward manifestos and pledges and you vote for whoever puts forward the ideas you want to see implemented the most! We also hold votes throughout the year on issues that YOU raise, if you want us to hold a vote on something close to your heart, let us know.
GET YOURSELF ELECTED
You could be the main driver of change by putting yourself forward in one of our elections, all you have to do is be a Roehampton Student! Our full-time sabbatical and part-time officers are elected in the spring so make a note in your diary.
GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK We want to hear your ideas to make sure your Students’ Union is the best it can possibly be! Take a look online to see how at:
ROEHAMPTONSTUDENT.COM/STUDENTVOICE
RSU is a democratic organisation, but let us tell you what that means for you! It means we base all of our decisions on the feedback you give, it means you set the direction of your Union and most importantly it means that if you have an idea there are lots of ways to let us know!
JACK JACK BRING BRINGDEMOCRACY DEMOCRACYONLINE, ONLINE, increase student interaction increase student interaction -&-&transparency. transparency.
STUDENT STUDENTMENTOR MENTORINITIATIVE INITIATIVE --&&-OFF-CAMPUS OFF-CAMPUSREPRESENTATION. REPRESENTATION.
EMPOWER EMPOWERSTUDENTS STUDENTS to tobecome becomeleaders. leaders.
O
ur
s e tiv
ec
j Ob
as fice Of U S
R the
am
e rT
MARIE MARIE
PROGRAMME PROGRAMMEREP REP - scheme - scheme--
ACCESSIBLE ACCESSIBLE --&&-INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE education education
ACADEMIC ACADEMIC Societies Societies
GEORGE GEORGE MENTAL MENTALHEALTH HEALTH
Find out more about your officers at roehamptonstudent.com
--inclusivity inclusivity--
IMPROVED IMPROVEDCAMPUS CAMPUS INCLUSIVE INCLUSIVE
UNION UNION
RSU MERCHANDISE Available at RSU Reception
* A A N Y SIZE PIZ Z
£12.99 DELIVERED
ONLINE CODE: RUSU1299
Type in code when prompted at the checkout
dominos.co.uk
HURRY ENDS 9TH OCTOBER 2016
188 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen, SW14 8AN
Zip Hoodie
020 8878 56 56
Opening Hours: Fri & Sat 11am - 1am, Sun - Thurs 11am - Midnight
/DominosPizza
@Dominos_UK
Call
dominos.co.uk
Click & Collect
Tap the app
*From the menu or Create Your Own up to 4 toppings. Premium bases and crusts charged as extra. Valid at participating stores only. Valid online only at dominos.co.uk. Full T&Cs see Competitions and Offers at dominos.co.uk. No coupon required. Offer expires 09/10/2016.
Furlined Zip Hoodie for more options check out
Denim Sleeve Baseball Top
roehampton.unimerch.co.uk
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME
REPS REPS A voice for your classmates... A voice for your classmates...
350
P and rogram 20 Dep me Re p a Rep rtmen s s! tal
Studying at Roehampton doesn’t just mean you’ll gain an education – you’re also given the opportunity to shape your own learning.
ADVICE &
SUPPORT Here Herewhen whenyou youneed needus... us...
We don’t just focus on the fun stuff... During your time at Roehampton we are on hand to offer free impartial advice when you need it the most! We are here to support you no matter what ends up coming your way, just pop in for a chat!
ACADEMIC ADVICE PROGRAMME REPS
For every subject taught at Roehampton, there is the opportunity to become a Programme Rep, all of who play a vital role in representing the views of your fellow coursemates to both academic and Union staff.
DEPARTMENT REPS
Department Reps are just like Programme Reps, but represent everyone within a department instead of just a programme of study. A variety of major decisions are made at school level and having your views represented is vital.
HOW CAN WE HELP? If you are considering an academic appeal against a decision of an Exam Board, or you wish to make a complaint, the Students’ Union can explain the grounds on which you are able to appeal or complain and the correct process to do so.
ACTING TO SUPPORT YOU WHAT WOULD I DO ?
The role of Reps is to represent the views of students to academics and adminstrators within the University of Roehampton. As a Rep you can suggest changes to programmes of study based on students’ feedback. Our role at RSU is to fully support those of you who want to become a rep, by offering training before you take up the role & support throughout
WHY BE A REP?
You get to directly shape the student experience whilst developing key transferrable skills that look great on a CV! You also get to be that cool person who helps others on your course get the most out of their university experience.
BECOMING A
REP
Simply let your lecturer know that you are interested, say a few words to your class mates about why you are the best candidate to represent them, and they will vote in who is best fit represent them. To be a Department Rep, you need to be an elected Programme Rep. Info on the Department Reps will be made available at training.
We can also act as a supporter to students that may have been asked to attend an Academic Misconduct interview. Take a look online for full details about how we can help if things get tough:
ROEHAMPTONSTUDENT.COM/ STUDENTSUPPORT
Need some help? Email:
matthew.hurst @roehampton.ac.uk
FRESH FRESH
NETWORK NETWORK Other really Other reallycool stuff! cool stuff!
Ever fancied yourself as a TV presenter, the next big thing on the radio or maybe writing opinion pieces to give The Guardian is more your thing then keep reading.
MEDIA ALL ABOUT YOU! You’ll notice FRESH TV out and about with their cameras during all of our big Students’ Union events. They’re always looking for people to join them - behind and in front of the camera! DIA ME
MA DE IN
U RS
Name______________________________________________ Address____________________________________________
,8 1:2
Sound like your cuppa tea? Send an email to: malika.kingston@roehampton.ac.uk and join the team.
17 5 5m m
Phone_number_ _____________________________________
Our magazine is free with all features written by students, where anyone can contribute (blogger, columist and cartoonist are all welcome!)
L OM ZO
Email_______________________________________________
TH
E
H ES FR
Broadcast from our studio every day throughout term time! If you’re a superstar in the making or fancy producing behind the scenes, get in touch!
Growhampton
Growhampton
WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN!
FRESH FACES
competition Want to enter? Take a selfie with this Welcome Guide (let’s get creative!) and you could win a hamper full of RSU goodies!
show showus usyour selfie your selfiegame gameat at
S
#ROEFAM
! ello
Winner Winnerannouced: annouced:16th 16thSeptember September2015 2015
ay H
F
Like us: Roehampton SU
T
Follow us: @RoehamptonSU
I
Stay in the loop...
Follow us: @Roehampton_SU
ROEHAMPTONSTUDENT.COM for everything we do and more...