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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We hope that you will find most advice or welfare information you will need on the rest of our website. This page is a directory of contacts we hope you will find useful; including a few resources that only apply to students with disabilities. If you cannot see what you need here, or on the rest of our site, please contact us.
Staffordshire University Students’ Union Student Advice Centre:
On the College Road campus, we are above the Ember Lounge in the Students' Union building (there is a lift to the first floor outside and to the left of the main entrance to the building). On the Beaconside campus, we are accessible through the main Students’ Union Reception.
Student Advice Centre Staffordshire University Students’ Union College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE
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Student Advice Centre Staffordshire University Students’ Union Beaconside Stafford. ST18 0AD
Stoke: (01782) 294469 Stafford: (01785) 353425
Advice services: sac@staffs.ac.uk General Union Information: theunion@staffs.ac.uk These email services do not guarantee a speedy response. Click here to open the Student Advice email service standard in a new window. For urgent enquiries, please 'phone us if you can.
Students’ Union Education & Welfare Officer (elected) email: education-welfare@staffs.ac.uk Telephone: (01782) 294629
More useful contacts:
Student Enabling Centre
Website: click here to open the University's Disabled Students Homepage in a new window
Staffordshire University – Access to Learning Fund (Also sometimes called, "ALF" or "AskALF") information:
ALF is a pot of government money administered by the University and intended to help "Home" students in financial difficulty.
For more information, click here or contact the Student Advice Centre or contact ALF as follows:
Telephone: 01782 294510 email: askalf@staffs.ac.uk
National Bureau for Students with Disabilities (SKILL):
Helpline: 0800 328 5050 (voice) or 0800 068 2422 (text) Website: http://www.skill.org.uk/
Mental Health and wellbeing - two support agencies
Click here for the webpage of MIND (the National Association for Mental Health)
Click here for the webpage of Changes (a user-led mutual help group)
The Disability Rights Commission no longer exists. Its functions are now fulfilled by:
The Equality and Human Rights Commission
Helplines:
Telephone: 0845 604 66 10
Textphone: 0845 604 66 20 Fax: 0845 604 6630
Click here to open their website in a new window.
Remember: we do our best to link to only the best external sites but we cannot be held responsible for the quality or accuracy of such websites.
Please let us know if you find any broken links: we can't check everything all the time, but if you let us know what's missing we can go hunting for it and let you know where it's moved to.