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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New figures have revealed that Staffordshire University is one of the best universities for helping and investing in students from a disadvantaged background. The Office of Fair Access (OFFA), which promotes fair access to higher education, has found the more affluent, traditional universities have invested a smaller proportion of funds compared to newer universities in bursaries, scholarships and outreach efforts for disadvantaged students. It has discovered that 15 of the richest universities spent just 20% of the additional fee income they receive from student tuition fees in 2008/09. Additional fee income is the extra money received by setting variable tuition fees. In contrast, Staffordshire University is one of the 18 universities praised by the NUS for its investment level. For the 2008/09 academic year, the University invested 27.6% of its additional fee income (£2.6m) on disadvantaged students, which is above the national average. Staffordshire University Students' Union President, Fee Wood, said: "As a Union we welcome these figures because they demonstrate how Staffs is committed to helping those from less advantaged backgrounds. "A university education should never be the preserve of one section of society. As President of the Students' Union I will always be encouraging the University to educate a wide variety of students." Professor Christine King, Vice-Chancellor at Staffordshire University, said talent cannot always be measured by A-Level results or income. "I believe that every university should be reflecting the diverse society we live in - offering opportunities to individuals regardless of age, ethnicity, sexuality, disability or a disadvantaged background - instead of opening their doors to let a select few into the ivory tower," she said. "At Staffordshire University our doors are always open, and even though money is tight for everyone in the sector at the moment, we will always make sure we can help those students who need it most."
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