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
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Charges applied by a Bank if you have gone overdrawn on your account, over your agreed overdraft limit or do not have enough money in your account to honour a direct debit or cheque. The debate about whether these are unfair has been taken to the High Court. The Banks are currently appealing the High Court's decision. You may still apply to re-claim your Bank charges but whether they will be refunded depends upon the final outcome of the case.
The rate of interest set by the Bank of England on which other Banks consider basing their rates.
These are account's with no overdraft or cheque facility. Some do not let you set up direct debits or standing orders on the account either. You should still be able to qualify for one of these accounts even if you have a poor credit rating or have been made bankrupt. However, different banks have different requirements. Please see the Financial Services Authority leaflet for further infomation. In this leaflet is a table showing different banks requirements.
Using your debit card to pay for goods and services means that the amount will be deducted from your bank account so you won't be accuring any debt like you would on a credit card.
Failure to meet a financial committment. So, for example, if you fail to make your credit repayments, a company may send you what is called a 'default notice'. If they want to take further action to recover the debt, they must do this.
An instruction from a customer to their Bank allowing payments to be deducted from their account by a company. The company can vary these payments but if they are part of the direct debit scheme, they should inform you first.
Have you exceeded your overdraft limit and now the Bank is using any money going into your account to reduce this leaving you with no money for food and bills?
Find out further details as to what you could do with First Rights of Appropriation
A payment that you can ask to be made on a regular basis from your bank account to another account. Whereas with a direct debit, the Company can vary the repayment, you are in control of the amount of the standing order (not the person to whom it is going).
Student accounts are special current accounts offered only to students. If you do not have a student account and you have a normal overdraft on which you are paying interest, you should consider getting an interest free student overdraft instead. Shop around and take advantage of the packages on offer. However, do remember to read the small print and terms and conditions before you take out a student account.
Find out more on Student Accounts