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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On Wednesday 10 November, 280 students and staff from Staffordshire University joined colleagues from Universities around the country in taking to government the message that the proposed cuts to higher education will fundamentally destroy accessible, quality education for future students.
You can follow live updates on Twitter on the #demo2010 hashtag
Students and the higher education sector face a dark period ahead. With the Browne Report on the future of university fees imminent and the government expected to announce further funding cuts to universities, is there any hope for higher education?
The Browne report recommends that the student contribution for higher education to have no upper limit but any university charging over £6,000 per year will have to pay a levy back to the government, the general message from Lord Browne is that students are just a drain on government finances. Looking at this change of magnitude is going to make the UK the most expensive country to learn in, according to the Universities and Colleges Union.
As President of Staffordshire University Students’ Union and a mature student, I find it impossible to believe that our government is prepared to abandon a whole generation from higher education. Thousands of students could reconsider their entry into higher education if the government adopts a higher fees stance, dashing their great potential. No matter how you wrap it up, progressing education through to degree level will leave you with a financial liability hanging over you for up to 30 years.
Many young people from poorer backgrounds who have aspirations and the ability to attend university will be priced out of higher education therefore the long-term effects on industry could be huge. Putting up barriers to higher education could prevent some of our greatest minds harnessing their abilities, when this is exactly the time we need all the home-grown talent we can get.
The younger generation, rich or poor, must have equal opportunity to access higher education. This can only happen if the price of university is fair and access is open to all and not the privileged few.
Cutting funds for higher education institutions will also have adverse effects on the towns and cities that house them. There will be further redundancies, more housing will become unused and derelict, and student communities will lose that diverse vibrancy that makes them so vital.
Drastic unrealistic cuts to the higher education sector will draw this country down a dark road. We need to let this government know enough is enough. Students from across the country are gathering on 10 November in London to make themselves heard. We are going to march, we are going to shout and we will be heard across our nation.