University of York Students’ Union

Welcome to York, and well done for getting here! If you are a returning student, welcome back! The President is the alleged figurehead of the Union and as such is responsible for representing the students to the University and the outside world. I am responsible for pretty much everything the Union does. I take the credit if activities go well, and the flack when it doesn’t! I promise every student this year, that this Union will give you the best time of your life! If you ever see me around then feel free to come and give me some chat, I love it!

With a wide-ranging role, I am in charge of all the content on our website (yusu.org) and our weekly newsletter (YUSU:News) a alongside overseeing all other communications within and outside of YUSU. Supporting societies, providing training, organizing the award night and running YUSU Fair is the other side to my work. If you’re interested in starting a society get in touch, pop into the office or find me out and about, often in the Gallery VIP room...

I oversee our wide range of commercial services and act as the treasurer for the union. In normal speak that means Your:Shop, Your:Books, Your:Print and our vehicles. I also co-ordinate Freshers’ Week activities and organise Freshers' Ball, Access all areas, Comedy and Summer Ball. I’ll be in charge of Student Union elections throughout the year too - so watch this space to get involved! If you ever have any suggestions or questions I’d love to hear them. I’m very friendly so pop into the Student Centre, drop me an email or spot me in Toffs on Tuesday...

I’m the focal point of all student welfare advice and support, leading the Students’ Union Academic and Welfare Service. This service is based in the Students’ Union Centre, but you can also email with any welfare or academic worries. As well as coordinating welfare campaigns concerning sexual and mental health, security, housing, prejudice and much more, we also offer support and information for students with academic concerns, such as academic appeals. I also represent students on over thirty university and union committees! Feel free to drop in for leaflets, free condoms and pregnancy tests, support or just a chat and let me know what I can do to help you have the best possible uni experience.

I am the main point of contact for all volunteering and charity work on campus. This includes helping RAG ‘Raising and Giving’ put on events such as skydiving and abseiling, hitches to Dublin and Paris, and RAG week, which all raises money for its beneficiaries. I also help Student Action run weekly projects working with children, the elderly and in community projects, and the highlight of the year being Kid’s Camp. I also deal with every other student group in the Union that deals with volunteering and charities. If you want to get involved and there isn’t anything you fancy, come into the office or drop me an e-mail…

I am responsible for all the student sport and physical recreation at the university. As well as ensuring the successful day to day running of the Athletic Union, the president represents the interests of athletic union members internally to the university, and externally on a local, regional, and national level. It is my job to address the requirements of all current clubs and members, and to play a central role in the development of new facilities and new opportunities for the Athletic Union. Basically if you want to know anything about sport, I’ll help you out.

We’re here to ensure that your Students’ Union acts on the things that concern you as students, by organising campaigns on everything from recycling provision on campus and the university’s investments in the arms trade, to national issues such as top-up fees; and also chairing YUSU Senate to ensure that the Union acts in accordance with the policy chosen by the students. (It’s more exciting than it sounds…actually, no, that’s a lie.) But our existence is pointless if students don’t get their voice heard at UGMs, so make sure you get involved – contact us or the President to find out how!

Our job entails looking after the welfare needs of anyone experiencing problems surrounding sexuality; campaigning on LGBT issues; and working to fight homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and hetrosexism to help create a safe and inclusive environment. We are available at regular drop in sessions, whilst confidential meetings can also be set up to discuss any specific problems you may have. We also have a huge number of condoms, lube, dental dams and safe sex info.

Life at university with a disability can be really frustrating, so my job is to lighten the load! I can sort out issues with access on campus, help fight discrimination and raise awareness - but most importantly I am always available for a chat if you want get something off your chest. Remember you dont have to consider yourself disabled before you contact me, so if you have any ideas on what can be improved at university or if you want more information on various disablilities email me now! or find me dancing in toffs and ziggys every week!

We’re your Environment Officers, we co-ordinate all things green and ethical and we’re here to help you voice any environmental concerns. Each college has an Eco Rep and together we run recycling on campus and campaign for raised awareness of the issues facing our world. From Make Poverty History to Fair Trade Footballs to plastic bag recycling, we’re your girls! Make sure you know who your college Eco Rep is and then come along to Environment Council to organise general eco warriorship, a bit of green banter and plenty of Fair Trade biscuits!

We promote women’s welfare and liberation at York University, and encourage equality for both women and men. We help the University understand the needs of women, act as a point of contact for anyone who needs help, and can make decisions and campaign for issues that affect women both on campus and nationally.

We’re here to strengthen the relations between students in the University, from all beliefs and backgrounds. We collaborate with students, societies and various student networks, to work across differences and draw from each others strengths. We encourage mentoring and training by sharing resources through a student in schools scheme so those with expertise can in turn mentor and train others. We promote understanding through a wide range of intercultural activities, increase awareness and appreciate all University Of York students and the impact they have on the University as both local and global citizens.

I am responsible for the YUSU training team. The team consists of volunteer student trainers who have all been trained to train as part of the nationwide program, NSLP. You will get the chance to join the team later in the year. Our training aims to be both interactive and informative, allowing people to learn valuable and beneficial skills in an enjoyable experience. We run all non-staff training within YUSU, along with training for Junior Common Room Committees and Societies. For further details don’t hesitate to get in touch.

We’re your Ents Officers, here to do all but keep your uni life focused on what matters. We chair Ents committee and liaise with your super-duper college ents reps (who do the work, we OK it) to bring sunshine to your droll academic lives. We work with the Services and Finance officer to run the big events such as Fresh, Access and SummerBall. We want you to drink on campus, laugh at Comedy in Wentworth, get thrown in the lake…experience events such as Club D and Playboy Mansion, let your pants down(figuratively)…Enjoy!

This is the chair of YUSU RAG. RAG aims to offer students the opportunity to get involved in diverse events and experience things they may never otherwise do, all whilst raising much needed financial support and awareness for good causes.

This is the Student Action Chair. Student Action is the volunteering sector of the Student Union, and was created in the 1960s to provide volunteering opportunities for all students so they could have the chance to leave University with more than just a degree.

The 21+ Association President is your representative if you're a mature student studying here at York, and co-ordinates the work of the 21+ Association.

There are 5 elected Ordinary Members of Union Senate.

There are 3 departmental Board of Studies Representatives that sit on Union Senate.

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Langwith boasts the best spirit on campus and being one of the smaller
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traditions, including the annual Ron Awards and Football Presidents'
Evenings, every member can be proud to be a part of Langwith.

One of the oldest colleges on campus opened by the Queen in '65, steeped in history and traditions, Langwith College IS the University of York.

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