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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Welcome to the Mature Student Society 21+
We offer help, support and regular social events for all mature students studying at Staffordshire University. For example, we hold regular meals where students get the opportunity to socialise and catch up up with fellow mature students and have a good time. In the past we have based our meals mostly in the Stoke area, but this year we are looking to expand to the Stafford area too to try and accommodate as many of our members' needs as possible. We are also offering weekly coffee/tea afternoons at the Squeeze Box in Stoke every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm where students can pop along and have a chat with fellow students and meet some of the committee who will be available at these coffee/tea afternoons.
Our Facebook page is one of the best places to discover more mature students and find out what is happening within our social calendar so please join it if you haven't already. If you don't have a Facebook account don't worry! We will be using our Union page to message our members about social events too so you won't miss out! Wondering what else we do? Last year the committee dressed up in fancy dress for charity and walked round the campus with buckets. They also attended all their lectures and seminars whilst in fancy dress! A giant teddy bear, a Snow Queen and a 6'4 panto dame with a beard certainly raised a few eyebrows, and a lot of money too. In total we collected £640 which we divided equally between Beat, a charity helping people with eating disorders, and The Donna Louise Trust who offer palliative care for children. We are hoping to raise even more this year and hope all of you will get involved as well!
Wondering if you are a mature student? We class mature students as anyone who is 21+ when starting their first academic year, or anyone turning 21 during the first academic year.