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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This year voting will be online, making it even easier for you to vote! Put simply, if you have registered your account for election voting, then voting will be no problem. You just need to login between 10 October and 21 October. Separate arrangements are being made for staff who do not have an email account.
Monday 10 October E-Voting Opens Friday 21 October E-Voting Closes Monday 24 October 2.00pm COUNT in the Dean of Students and Academic Registrar’s office Wednesday 26 October RESULT notified to Deans/Directors for general notification to staff
Absolutely! Some would argue even safer than the traditional poll-booth voting seen in general elections. Only staff that have registered with the website are allowed to login and vote. There is also no chance of the same person voting twice as the system prevents them from doing so.
The Single Transferable Vote (STV) is a system of preferential voting. This means you rate the candidates from 1 up to the number of candidates there are. For your first choice of candidate, you place 1 against their name; for your second choice, you place 2 against their name. This continues until you have exhausted all your choices. However, if you only wish to vote for one candidate, just place a 1 against their name and nothing more. When you use this system for voting, if there are four candidates to start with then the person who comes in fourth will have their second preference votes transferred to the remaining three candidates, assuming the winner of first preference doesn't already have 50% of all the votes. This means if you voted for candidate D as your first preference (1), but then they come in last and are eliminated, if you voted for candidate A as your second preference (2), candidate A then gains that vote. This is applied across all the voters. Once the new votes are added to all candidates, the candidate with the least amount of votes is eliminated. This then happens again with third preference votes (3) being transferred and then the candidate with the least amount of votes eliminated until there is just one candidate left.
If you have any further questions regarding the elections please contact Gail Rogerson at g.rogerson@staffs.ac.uk or on extension 4958. If you have any complaints during the Election period please contact the Returning Officer. The Returning Officer is the person nominated to oversee the election process and deal with any appeals. The Returning Office is Ken Sproston, the University Secretary.