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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Welcome to the academic section where you'll find information about the University Regulations, Extenuating Circumstances, how to Appeal and what to if you want to intermit or withdraw from your course. Please use the links below to access the information. If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact the us by e-mail or contact the advice centre.
Intermitting: students wish to take a break from their studies because of illness, financial or personal reasons. If this is done with the agreement of the University it is known as intermitting, or intercalating, and the student will be able to resume their studies at a later date. Withdrawing: students wish to withdraw from their course altogether in order to pursue other career options or enrol on another course at a later date. This is known as withdrawing. More Information
Transferring between courses can be a major change to both your life and your course, especially if you are moving to a different University in a different town. We therefore advise: be sure that a transfer is the right solution for you! If you are unhappy with your course, do talk to your course tutor; if you are unhappy with where you are, the Student Support counselling service may be able to help; if you are thinking of transferring due to financial difficulties, the Student Advice and Information Service can advise you on whether there are other options. More Information
Draw up a chronology of events. Obtain evidence to support your case and make sure that it covers the date/s of your assessment/s, reflects ALL your circumstances, is clear to someone who does not know you and relates to your grounds for appeal. Decide what you would like the Exam Board to do if they uphold your appeal. This will be taken into account, but they do not have to approve the outcome you desire. Write the full letter which include your name, year, award title, the name of your tutor and details of the exam board decision you object to or list the modules you wish to appeal and state the grade point given. More Information
Academic Dishonesty is any attempt by a student to gain an unfair advantage in any assessment. The University define Cheating ‘as any attempt by a student to gain unfair advantage over another student in the completion of assessment, or to assist someone else to gain an unfair advantage’, and Plagiarism as ‘the representation of another person's work, without acknowledgement of the source, as a student’s own for the purposes of satisfying formal assessment requirements’. Submitting a piece of your work which you have previously had assessed for a different award or module, at this institution or at another University, is also classed as plagiarism. More Information
This section aims to help you navigate your way through the University Regulations as an undergraduate student. Please visit www.staffs.ac.uk and then click on to A in the A-Z index to access all of the Academic Regulations for undergraduates and postgraduates. More Information
“Extenuating Circumstances” is a phase which refers to serious and exceptional factors outside your control which have adversely affected your performance within your course/programme of study. These factors may have prevented you from attending examinations, caused you to miss assessment submission dates or even prevented you from attending classes so you’ve missed out on teaching. More Information
Social networking sites are popular because they make it easy to share information with others. However, information posted on a site could be made public and may be seen by many people. What seems insignificant to you and your friends could damage your reputation when seen by others. This can lead to disciplinary action by the University; and can have serious consequences for students pursuing professional careers! More Information.
Faculty Student Guidance Advisors are based in each Faculty/School; this is a service offered by the University and can help with a wide range of educational issues as well as specialist information and support. Alternatively, you can talk to the University Student Guidance Officer who is based within the Information Centre at the Stoke campus and provides similar advice, guidance and information to that of the Advisors.