Make a Change
Here at your Students' Union we want to empower you to make the changes you want to see on campus, in the local community, nationally and beyond! Across these pages, you can see some of the previous work done by the Union, Your Elected Officers (past and present) and other students, and find information on how to make some change of your own!
Events, ideas, and campaigns that are making significant change for the better at Staffs.
Want to get involved in one of our current projects? Revive an old project? Have an idea for a new project we could do? Email us at union1@staffs.ac.uk to tell us about your ideas, and we'll enable and support them.
Here are some of the great things we are currently working on or have achieved:
Academic Changemakers:
An Beacon issue causing timetables to display multiple overlapping mandatory sessions has been resolved.
Diversity Changemakers:
Paid opportunity to help Staffs become even more inclusive!
President Precious shares a message with you to mark Nigerian Independence Day!
In response to the recent riots nationally and within our locality, our Elected Officer Team provide guidance for any students who may be impacted.
Your safety matters.
This weekend, we attended Stoke-on-Trent Pride with University and Union colleagues in Hanley Park! It was an enlightening and joyous experience for us as international students with our own cultural values, and we wanted to share the experience with you in this blog!
What you need to know regarding the new module just launched on Blackboard.
Health and Wellbeing Changemakers:
Seeing a friend going through a difficult time with their mental health can be tough on you too. It can be difficult to know what to say and do to help. This guide is here to help, with ten top tips on how you can support a friend who may be experiencing distress.
So you've handed in your work and can finally take a deep breath... What now?
In the rollercoaster of romantic relationships, our partner's actions can deeply affect our mental well-being, often without them even realising it. The I Wish You Knew Campaign aims to open this conversation!
Got money on your mind? We are here to help during National Student Money Week!
Got money on your mind? We are here to help during National Student Money Week!
Student Rights Changemakers:
This is what Labour is promising in their manifesto. Early Changes
Keir Starmer has already announced the Rwanda Asylum Plan is being axed, saving approx. £75M. Ed Miliband promised to reverse the ban on onshore wind farms, championing wind energy.
We've teamed up with the University to help you Get Election Ready! Check out this article for some helpful tips and tricks for understanding your rights as a student in this general election!
Got money on your mind? We are here to help during National Student Money Week!
This survey is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in influencing the university's path. Whether it's the quality of teaching or the accessibility of support services, every aspect of your experience here is open for discussion. Your feedback holds immense power in driving positive change within our community. By directly participating in the NSS, you are influence decision-making processes, leading the university towards initiatives that matter most to you.
Olayemi introduces you to the world of cheaper transport for students!
Safety Changemakers:
On the 9th April, Cop Shop hosted a stall alongside Women's Aid and Yes Love, to promote awareness and understanding surrounding violence against women and girls.
It's Safety Week, let us introduce to you Gareth, our new Campus Police Officer!
For Sexual Violence and Assualt Awareness Week, we're highlighting the University of Staffordshire's Sexual Violence Liaison Team.
Staffordshire Police launch the Look Again campaign to raise awareness around road safety
Sustainability Changemakers:
How Fairtrade is tackling the climate crisis
Why does Fairtrade mean Sustainable Trade?
Ever thought about taking part in dry January?
What is Veganuary? How do I start?
A local company who refurbs PC's so there is Zero Waste!
Get 10% off Refurbished Pc's and Laptops!