Latest Blog Entries
Presidents Report
Hello, just a bire summary of whats been going on since the last UGM. The majority of my time has been spent on drafting the strategic plan with officers and preparing it for the Trustee board on the 10th of March
Union's Future & Space Strategy
Just a brief update from me regarding the strategic plan for the union and the University's Space Strategy including some progress regarding the union building.
Distinguished Visitors Fund
The Public Lectures Committee allocates grants from the Distinguished Visitors Fund, as and when the funds within its control allow, to help meet the expenses incurred by colleges, departments and student societies in inviting distinguished visitors and scholars to come to the University.
Library Study spaces
A brief update from the University regarding the current library refurbishment and alternative study space around campus while work continues in the library.
Strategic Plan 2010-13
YUSU has started its consultation process for the Strategic Plan for 2010-13... We've held several focus groups and have more en-route. To take part visit www.yusu.org/strat or read more...
Profile
Hey, I’m Tim and I’m the Student union president. I act as the primary representative of the students’ union to students, the university and external bodies. I sit on the key decision making bodies of the University and union with the aim of keeping students interests on the agenda. I’m also responsible for looking at new ways to interact and engage with all students at the university, so if you have any ideas, get in touch, I’m eager to hear what you have to say.
You’ll see me out and about, involved with societies and sport so stop me for a chat, phone me, email me, or even better, pop into my office at the Student Centre and talk to me about any ideas, or grumbles you have about York.
Elections 2010
Thinking about running? Here’s what I think about the position…
As president you act as the primary representative of the union to students, the university and external bodies. You sit on the key decision making bodies of the University and union with the aim of keeping students interests in a broad sense, on the agenda. This ranges between meetings in the university where new buildings and facilities are signed off and approved, to representing the union at upbeat events like the National Student Radio Awards at the O2.
As chair of the Communications Committee and the primary press contact, you’re also responsible for looking at new ways to interact and communicate with all students at the university as well as acting as the guardian and facilitator of the communication strategy. If you have skills in this area, you’ll fit well in this role. As president it’s also important to get stuck in with activities not in your remit so getting involved with societies and sports as well as more social events within the University and the union are all part of the job.
It’s the best job in York, you meet some of the most talented and creative individuals and work on some of the most challenging but exciting projects both on and off campus, long story short, get involved!
For Fun
- My favourite film:
- Ironman.
- My favourite music:
- Neo-Soul. Erykah Badu etc.
- If i could have a superpower:
- I’d be able to Teleport.
- When i’m not at YUSU:
- I’m… at Fusion, Rugby or Goodricke College.