The Students’ Union is run by students for students – that means we’re completely dedicated to representing students at Staffs and helping provide what they want from their student experience. That covers everything from advice and support, great venues and events to representation, sports clubs, activities and even a dedicated student media service.
We’re constantly striving to ensure the best possible experience for all students at Staffs and free membership of the Students’ Union is automatic on enrolling at Staffordshire University. That means our students get to have their say in what we do and how we do it.
Staffordshire University Students’ Union is a democratic organisation, working entirely for the benefit of students.
The Students' Union sponsors and supports a diverse range of student-run groups. These include both competitive and recreational sports groups, special interest groups, academic societies and some that we are unable to categorise! You can find out contact details and any info the groups have posted by following the links below.
The Student Advice Centre (SAC) offers confidential and impartial advice on a variety of issues, such as: student finance, academic affairs, student housing, debt management etc. In addition, there are a number of online self help materials which you can access from the Advice Guide.Find out more...
Academic Reps can raise issues when something is wrong or tell the University what works for you and your student experience. If you need advice regarding your course then contact your Academic Rep.Find out more...
Money Doctors is part of the Students’ Union Student Advice Centre. It is free, independent, impartial and confidential. Click on the logo to see how we can help you keep your finances healthy and make your money achieve what you want it to.Find out more...
You can feel safe in the knowledge that the University has a Cop Shop with a friendly campus police officer who is around to answer any questions. You can speak to him about anything from the security of your property, your personal safety or to report a crime.Find out more...
LRV is the Stoke Campus nightclub and holds our regular clubnights such as the ever popular Gobble on a Wednesday night and Super Friday. LRV is the Union’s largest venue with 1300 capacity.Find out more...
Legends and The Lounge are the Union's Beaconside campus venues. The Lounge is a recently refurbished, stylish bar serving great food and coffee as well as the traditional bar refreshments seven days a week. Legends is the Stafford Campus's nightclub and holds our weekly clubnight Mukky Duck as well as regular live music performances. Find out more...
The Ember Lounge is Staffordshire University Students' Union second Stoke Venue. Winner of Best Late Night Venue Midlands and Wales and a Best Bar None award, the Ember Lounge offers something for everybody. Whether it's an early morning espresso to get you ready for the day, a great value lunch or a night of cocktails and entertainment, we aim to deliver. Find out more...
The Squeeze Box has a delicious menu for both breakfast and lunch. For those wanting something healthy, yet tasty, Squeeze Box caters for all with options big and small. There is also a wide variety of hot drinks, with Fairtrade products being used where possible. Find out more...
Verve is Stoke’s newest venue offering students a funky place to relax and enjoy a tasty burger and the creamiest milkshakes. Open all day, students can pop in for food and drink, listen to some music, catch up on the latest magazines and just take a break from the world outside. Find out more...
The Students’ Union is a student-led organisation, and in that spirit endeavours to hire students and harness their skills where possible.
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Meetings help analyse and solve problems, generate creative ideas, pass on information, make decisions, discuss goals, and evaluate progress. Meetings can be really informal get-togethers, extremely formal structured debates, or anything in between.
Whatever sort of meeting you're having, there's a lot you can do to make it go well. With a little planning, meetings can be really effective and even run themselves!
Be clear about your aims - why are you holding the meeting? If it has no clear purpose, the participants will see it as a waste of time and you may lose their interest for good!
What sort of meeting will it be - an informal discussion or a sit down meeting with an agenda? Make sure everyone knows what you want to achieve beforehand, so that people can prepare and participate more fully. If the meeting won't involve your members discussing an issue, consider sending out an email or putting information online instead.
Who needs to be there? Is it an Ordinary General Meeting open to all members, just for the Committee, or a relevant sub-group?
Choose a location and time - you can book a university room if you'd like.
Timing is important. Set an end time as well as a start time; this allows people to plan around the meeting
If you're setting an agenda, stick to it! It always helps though to have a plan of what you want to achieve, and it's a good idea to make a note of what has been decided.
Apologies from people who can't attend - so you don't waste time waiting for them.
Matters Arising from the minutes of the last meeting. (Usually comments and reports about ongoing projects and checking on what was said at the last meeting).
Discussion Topics including anything that needs discussing and agreeing (e.g. Committee Members Reports, Financial Update, etc)..
Any Other Business - speaks for itself!
Date, Time Place - of next meeting
The chair is responsible for ensuring that all members can have their say, that the agenda is followed and that the meeting is calm and constructive.
They should make sure the meeting starts (and ends) on time - and might find it helpful to set some ground rules - e.g. "all participants views should be listened to respectfully, and not interrupted".
It can be helpful to also summarise discussions and decisions in order to clarify and reiterate key points so everyone is clear.
The secretary is responsible for compiling and issuing the agenda and recording the meeting, usually in the form of "minutes".
These should include who attended, action items and who should be responsible for them, and decisions that affect the whole group.
Ensure that members understand and are able to carry out their responsibilities.
Give recognition and appreciation to members for excellent progress - and put unfinished business on the agenda for the next meeting.
Evaluate - discuss with other members any problems that occurred during the meeting, perhaps brainstorm ways that improvements could be made.