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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Banks and Building Societies realise the important of student customers. Potentially, you are the high earners of the future. Consequently they offer competitive packages, inclusive of interest free overdrafts facilities (unless you go over your agreed overdraft limit), to entice you to bank with them. 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. Choose the account on the basis of the interest paid if you're in credit, the interest free overdraft they will give you, charges applied to the account, interest if you go over your agreed overdraft limit, etc, rather than just on the freebie the bank is offering. i.e. free railcard, £50 in your account, etc.
Keep a record of the money that you pay in and take out of your account (deposits and withdrawals). Include money you take out via the cash point, cheques, purchases you make with a debit card, (delta or switch) standing orders and direct debits. Cross-reference your records with the bank statements you receive. This will help you to monitor your financial position throughout the year.
An overdraft is a service provided by banks. It allows you to write cheques or make other withdrawals from your account, even when there is not enough money in the account to cover them. It is a form of credit. If you need an overdraft, request one as soon as possible. If you arrange an overdraft facility with your bank and then you don’t have to use it, you do have to. Remember: An overdraft can help smooth out your cash flow when your regular income does not match your outgoings for a short period of time. It should be regarded as a "safety net", for a fixed amount and a specific time period.
Talk to the Bank. Try to sort out the problem. Always let them know if you are unhappy with their services. If you don't get a satisfactory outcome, ask the Bank about its internal complaints procedures and make a formal written complaint. If you have not received a response after eight weeks, you can complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
If all else fails and you have lost faith in the Bank, you could consider moving your account to another Bank. Make enquiries with other Banks about moving your account and if appropriate make the Bank aware of the difficulties that you encountered with your original Bank. Don't forget to close the original account.
This is not a good idea. It's difficult to try to juggle more than one student account. Moreover the Bank is likely to become aware if this: for example when your next student loan instalment is due to be paid into your account. You not only risk the Bank closing your account but also being pursued for any outstanding overdraft.
Make enquiries with the Bank as to why. If you have had credit problems then this could be the reason (see our page on credit and debt for further information about Credit Rating).
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