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.
The latest video updates from the officer team about their work on behalf of the students at staffordshire University
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An update for the weeks 23rd January - 3rd February from Your President, Jamie
All the sports being contested this year have been revealed by OMG
We're looking for two students to run Welcome Week in Stoke and Stafford
Well to use a tired editorial cliché, what a month it’s been. We can all book holidays for next summer now and all men will be currently making excuses as to why they can’t help redecorate the house as the home nations have failed to make Euro 2008. More about that later. A bit closer to home and all of us will be feeling the strain of deadlines with only another week or two until the end of term. Many of us will have made our Christmas lists and are now waiting for Santa Claus to do the rest. This month we only want two things at GK; our degrees and a regular newspaper. However, with another issue comes other issues, but I refuse to spend another editorial telling you about what has gone wrong, I will just say that it’s all sorted and after Christmas GK should be problem free (touch wood). Leading up to Christmas let’s forget all the problems and look at what GK has to offer you this month. Barclay Quarton has cast his eye over another month of news at Staffs and looks at how the LRV may be closed down if we’re not quiet walking home at 4am (so if you want to sing Mariah Carey do it at home not on the way). In Lifestyle Lauren and co let you know how to survive the party season. On the music side Richard Cartey oversees interviews with Hardfi, The Editors and Hundreds Reasons. Plus all the usual singles, albums and gigs. And right at the back of the paper Michael guides us through a month of uni based sport, Stefan Curtis has even dropped by to give his opinion on England’s failures. Additionally, GKnews would like to welcome a few new members to the team. There is the new Features editor, Ashleigh Scott, a new Games editor, Simon Ford and a new Film editor, Jon Bradley. They bring with them everything from classic Christmas films such as Home Alone, through brand new games such as Assassin’s Creed right to the controversy surrounding the new film The Golden Compass. So grab your mince pies and sing along to Slade and most of all have yourself a very Merry Christmas, I know we will be. Merry Christmas Jon & Jason