About the SU
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Free to join, fantastic fun and a focal point for support, socialising and self development. The Students’ Union is a free-speaking forum for all your student concerns and suggestions. The Students’ Union is run for students, by students. The 5 full time officers and 9 part time officers are elected by cross campus ballot and have a maximum of two years in office.
As a member of the Union, you’re entitled to a completely free NUS Card – the nationally recognised symbol of student status. More than just a membership card, it’s your passport to a whole range of activities and services, and represents your opportunity to dive into a social life you’ll never forget. Every student has the right to be heard, as a member of the National Union of Students campaigns are effective throughout the country.
Clubs and societies
You can sign up to any of the wide range of clubs and societies that are run for students by students. It’s a great way to meet people who share the same interests as you, or to try something new.
Sport
Around 25 sporting and recreational clubs cater for a variety of interests, from our popular football and rugby clubs, to a whole host of minority sports. For a small annual fee, a student sports card entitles you to join the Athletic Union clubs.
Entertainment
The SU arranges loads of activities such as theme nights, karaoke, quizzes, competitions and televised sport, as well as one-off events such as the Fresher’s Fayre. At your Union, you can enjoy an affordable night out with your mates right on your doorstep. City Campus has two bars and a nightclub and you’ll find bars at our Walsall and Telford Campuses.
A free minibus service operates on City Campus on the most popular nights, making sure you get home safely.
Shops
At City Campus, there are shops in the Students’ Union selling the everyday study essentials, University-crested clothing, and confectionery. You will find a convenient post box and cash-point service. There are also shops at Walsall and Telford Campuses.
The Activities Centre
The Student Activities Centre on City Campus is a smart, hi-tech area with PC access, free wireless connectivity for laptops, coffee area and social learning space.
This is where our student paper- Crywolf is organised from and is home to sports and societies headquarters.
Help and support
The SU Advice and Support Centre is a place to turn to for specialist advice on issues such as housing, money and debt counselling, and guidance on international and academic concerns.
It can undertake casework and advocacy on your behalf, and you can talk to finance advisers who belong to a Group Debt Counselling Licence under the Consumer Credit Act.
