Meet Students Like You

As Your Union we work hard to be actively inclusive and recognise our students' various backgrounds and identities. We want to help students come together through their shared histories and experiences to connect with people who "get" you, but more than that: we want you to feel connected to our network of communities to organise projects and events that make positive changes for people just like you!

If you're interested in meeting like minded people, have a look at the stories, groups and resources that we've collated below! We've gathered together content for some of the communities we know already exist at Staffs, but we're sure there's more happening that we can connect people to. Let us know what we're missing if you think there's a community we can help come together.

Through the priorities identified by your Elected Officers, the voice of our students, current events and the demographics of our student body, we take action to create change. This work is funnelled through Representative Council, where some of the students involved in the below amplify underrepresented voices.

Disabled Students

Top Tips On How To Support a Friend Experiencing Emotional Distress
Support a Friend Experiencing Emotional Distress

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.

 
Exceptional Circumstances: The Guide

Sometimes, life can throw unexpected and unavoidable things your way that impact your ability to complete your work. That's when Exceptional Circumstances comes in...

 
Disabled Students' Network, Student
Disabled Students network

For the continued support on improving accessibility for all on campus.

 
Alice Russell, Student DTA
Alice Russell

For giving 110% to the Disabled Students' Network

 
 

LGBT+ Students

A Message of Support and Solidarity for Our Community
A Message of Support and Solidarity for Our Community from Your Elected Officer Team (on a green bac

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.

 
Pride Event 2024

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!

 
Hanley’s Safe Spaces

Understand where your Safe Spaces are in Hanley!

 
 

International Students

A Message from Precious on Nigerian Independence Day!
A photograph of Precious on a white background, with green panels that read Nigerian Independence Da

President Precious shares a message with you to mark Nigerian Independence Day!

 
A Message From Vamsi on Indian Republic Day
A white background with blue, green and blue patterns and an image of Vamsi smiling and dressed smar

A short message from Vamsi, Computer Games Design student & International Engagement Coordinator, to mark Indian Republic Day.

 
 

Black Students

A Message from Precious on Nigerian Independence Day!
A photograph of Precious on a white background, with green panels that read Nigerian Independence Da

President Precious shares a message with you to mark Nigerian Independence Day!

 
A Message of Support and Solidarity for Our Community
A Message of Support and Solidarity for Our Community from Your Elected Officer Team (on a green bac

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.

 
Become a Community Hate Crime Champion

How to Become a Community Hate Crime Champion and what it involves

 
A Message From Len on Anti-Slavery Day

A short message from Full-Time Officer, Len Stuart, to recognise Anti-Slavery Day 2023.

 
 

Asian Students

A Message of Support and Solidarity for Our Community
A Message of Support and Solidarity for Our Community from Your Elected Officer Team (on a green bac

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.

 
A Message From Vamsi on Indian Republic Day
A white background with blue, green and blue patterns and an image of Vamsi smiling and dressed smar

A short message from Vamsi, Computer Games Design student & International Engagement Coordinator, to mark Indian Republic Day.

 
Become a Community Hate Crime Champion

How to Become a Community Hate Crime Champion and what it involves

 
 

Women Students

Staffs Women in STEM: Peer Mentor Program

Staffs Women In STEM (SWIS) have launched a new student-led mentorship program, and are looking for Mentees and Mentors!

 
A Message of Support and Solidarity for Our Community
A Message of Support and Solidarity for Our Community from Your Elected Officer Team (on a green bac

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.

 
Citizenship Module

What you need to know regarding the new module just launched on Blackboard.

 
Violence Against Women and Girls Event

Recap of Cop Shop's Violence Against Women and Girls event in partnership with Staffordshire Police

 
 

Parent & Carer Students

Care Experienced Students

Students Like Me: Lillith on Care Leavers' Week 2023

A message from Forensic Investigation student for Care Leavers' Week 2023.

 
 

Commuter Students

Timetabling: Have You Seen an Improvement?

Timetabling improvements should be taking effect this year - what's your experience?

 
Road Safety

Staffordshire Police launch the Look Again campaign to raise awareness around road safety

 
Olayemi on Transport: Railcards
A stickman hanging out of the window of a turquoise bus, with a photo of Olayemi's face pasted over

Olayemi is back to keep you up-to-date on the best transport bargains!

 
Navigating Affordable Transport for Students
A stickman hanging out of the window of a turquoise bus, with a photo of Olayemi's face pasted over

Olayemi introduces you to the world of cheaper transport for students!

 
Station Road transformation receives planning approval
Station Road transformation

Plans have been approved for the Transforming Cities programme of works to Station Road in Stoke to create an attractive and welcoming space outside Stoke-on-Trent’s main rail station.

 
 

Religious Students

What is Laylat-al-Qadr
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Faran explains what Laylat-al-Qadir is and what its importance is to the Muslim faith.

 
Staying Late at Uni and Need to Break Your Fast?
A table full of brown paper bags (filled with iftar snacks) and the logo for the Islamic Society.

Iftar bags have been prepared by the Islamic Society and the chaplaincy for those staff and students who are still on campus while needing to break their fast!

 
A Night of Spiritual Ascension - Muslims Worldwide Commemorate Shab-e-Miraj
Shab-e-Miraj

In a night of profound significance, Muslims around the world are set to commemorate Shab-e-Miraj, a miraculous journey undertaken by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), marking a pivotal event in Islamic history.

 
 

Mature Students

Timetabling: Have You Seen an Improvement?

Timetabling improvements should be taking effect this year - what's your experience?