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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Insurance involves paying a sum of money (called a premium) to protect yourself against a loss resulting from certain negative life events which are specified in a contract known as the insurance policy.
Some types of insurance you have to buy. i.e. car insurance if you drive a car.
However, when considering whether to buy other types of Insurance, ask yourself the following questions:
Review your Insurance needs at least once a year when any policies are due to be renewed or if your life circumstances alter. i.e. you get a pet, get married, have children, rent a house, etc. Reviewing your Insurance needs is important to ensure that you don’t’ waste money on a policy that you no longer need and to ensure that you are protected by any Insurance that you do need.
this applies if you own a property. It covers you for damage to the property and for theft or damage to your possessions. You usually have to take out this insurance if you have a mortgage on your property.
This covers theft or damage to your possessions if you are renting a property. If you are living in University Halls, contents insurance is usually included in the rent but if you move to a private property, do make sure you take out contents insurance.
If you have a car, you must be insured to drive it. It is a criminal offence not to do so as car insurance covers you if you have a car accident or your car is stolen.
This will cover you for health conditions (but usually not those you had before you took out the insurance).
People usually buy this when they are going on holiday abroad to cover them if their cases are lost or stolen or something else goes wrong on the holiday. i.e. they become ill. If you are going to Europe you can get the European Health Insurance Card which will cover you for reduced or free cost medical treatment. However, you should always get Health Insurance as well. See http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/Healthadvicefortravellers/index.htm for further information.
This covers you if you have to pay medical bills for your pet if it becomes unwell.
This will usually pay any repayments on any credit debts subject to various terms and conditions which you need to check very carefully before taking out this insurance.
People with a family usually buy this to ensure that a lump sum will be paid out for a partner or children if one of the partners dies.
May provide cover in the event of illness, accident or unemployment. Do read the terms and conditions carefully before taking out this insurance.