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.
The latest video updates from the officer team about their work on behalf of the students at staffordshire University
The Shopping Cart will tell you what products you have purchased.
Any student from Staffordshire University - whether new or returning - can sign up in three different ways:
1) By visiting your group's page and buying their student membership online using a debit or credit card. If you have problems logging in to the website, follow these instructions.
2) By visiting the Activities Fair during Welcome Week and paying in cash.
3) By visiting Student Activities and paying with cash (at selected times).
As a committee member, please don't take cash on behalf of anyone - the reason we have the options above is because then there's a paper-trail as to who has purchased membership.
Anyone who buys a student membership before the deadline (Sunday 9th October 2011 at 11:59pm) will count towards your membership target. People can continue to sign up throughout the year, but those who buy a membership after the deadline will not count towards your target, and so the Students' Union will not match their membership fee.
Even if your group is free to join, please still encourage members to join. By doing so, we then know who's involved in the group and can support you properly.
Students at Keele University can become members of a Staffordshire University Students' Union group only if the group isn't on offer at Keele. To do so, they must visit the Students' Union on College Road and speak to the Student Activities department. Once registered, they can pay in the same three ways above.
Although not a student at Staffordshire University, the Students' Union will still match the membership costs Keele students pay, provided they sign up before the membership deadline. They are also eligible to stand and vote in commitee elections.
Anyone who is not a current Staffordshire University or Keele University student is eligible to join your group, provided they have a link to Staffordshire University. To do so, they must register as an Associate Member of the Students' Union, by visiting our reception at College Road or Beaconside.
Once registered, they can pay in the same three ways above but must select 'Associate Membership'. Please ensure that this option is available online by contacting your key staff member.
The Students' Union does not sponsor groups for members who are not students at either Staffordshire or Keele Universities. This means that these Associate members must pay the full, unsubsidised amount, and do not count towards the membership target. They also cannot stand in committee elections.