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The University and College Union (UCU) are striking tomorrow on Thursday 10th May. Our lecturers and University support staff are joining millions of other public sector workers across the country in defence of public services and pensions justice.

However, although we support the Strike in principle and have regularly showed solidarity and supported strike action held by UCU, the Student Union have always stressed that the Student experience is our priority and we could never support an action which jeopardises a student’s ability to progress or graduate. As this strike action occurs on a day of examinations for many students,…

This Sunday is the Sport Relief Mile and Winchester Student Union are supporting it. The mile starts at Bar End Sports Stadium and we are looking for volunteers to help marshall the event. If you are interested in volunteering and helping with the event contact:

Jonny.Brason@winchester.ac.uk

We’ve just been made aware of the below opportunity - well worth a look for any student fancy a career in journalism with focus on conservation or nature:

As part of the exciting new partnership between the RSPB and Tesco, Together For Trees, the search is on for the first ever “Rainforest Reporter”. A once in a lifetime opportunity is up for grabs for someone with a passion for conservation and a flair for storytelling to go to one of the amazing rainforest projects that the RSPB works on. The winner will not only receive an amazing trip, but they’ll…

A female student was attacked and possibly sexually assaulted in Stanmore Lane on Wednesday 29 February between 10.30 and 11.30pm, near the New Queen’s Head pub and the Winchester Family Church.

The University and the Student Union are liaising with the Police who are also appealing for possible witnesses. The student was wearing a brown leather jacket and green skirt. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Laurie Firman at North Walls Police Station on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Fortunately, such incidents are rare in Winchester but please take care when out at night…

Abby Crowe from Solent Mind will be at Winchester Student Union, Tuesday the 6th from 3pm. She is offering free confidential support to students at uni in relation to their mental health. please don’t hesitate to book a slot with her. she is an ex student and experienced in this field… please don’t suffer in silence and contact her!
acrowe@solentmind.org.uk

MEET YOUR OFFICERS!

A common problem at the Student Union is the communication between us, as officers and you, the students. Each year we try and combat this problem by holding forums, sending out newsletters such as these and through social networks such as facebook and twitter. However, the most effective idea in finding out what’s on your mind and what we can do to improve is actually going out and speaking to you in person. This is where our new ‘GOATing’ (Going out and Talking) mission comes in!

Over the next few weeks, myself and Jonny (and maybe some…

Winchester!

I hope you have all had an amazing Christmas break and a great New Year. It’s crazy how fast it has gone but I bet you are all buzzing to get back to the great Student Life!

For the first time EVER Winchester is doing a Refreshers Week! So make the most of it, especially those of you leaving us this year like myself. It will be the last time you can live like a fresher. And those Freshers out there make the most of your last semester as a ‘Fresher’ by starting it, like its going to finish.…

Hello all!

As I’m sure you’re all aware the new posters have gone up on the stairs in the SU with all our lovely pictures and job descriptions.

This is so you know who is working towards making your student experience the best it possibly can be!

If you ever want to contact us with questions, suggestions or ideas please do. We try our best to always be in the office and are contactable in there on via email.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The SU exec team.

Hello Winchester, happy new year to all of you! I hope we’re all coming back from a good xmas and time off.

After a month off it’s time to knuckle down and start to meet deadlines, spend hours in the Library and drag yourself out of bed for 9am lectures!

Fear not as this semester the SU are here to help! We are introducing a re-freshers week! As we all know, freshers week is a highlight and sell out event of every year, so why only have one?

The week will be non-stop events with each day having something on…

Reaffirming our support for our lecturers:

The Student Union would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm our full support and solidarity for the planned strike action taking place tomorrow on Wednesday 30th November. Our lecturers are joining millions of other public sector workers across the country in defence of public services and pensions justice. Public Sector workers are being asked to contribute more, retire later and receive a cheaper salary, therefore having a massive impact on the future generation of people who intend to work in the Public Sector. Your lecturers involved in the strike tomorrow are part of…

Hello all,
Hope you are all dealing with your deadlines.
Just letting you know about all the upcoming events which you do not want to miss out on.
First of all next Saturday 3rd December is The Christmas Ball

HEADLINING:
...
DANNY JONES from MCFLY
(DJ Set)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Danny-Jones-DJ/129841130447205

Plus
LIVE MUSIC
DJS
KARAOKE
PHOTOGRAPHER
FESTIVE TREATS
SANTA’S GROTTO
and much more….

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Other events included Christmas Flirt, End of Term Party and Farewell Festival.
Get your tickets early to avoid dissappointment!

Also to come next year…
More Bop, Flirt and Milk
More Bierkeller
The return of Winchesters…

Hello Winchester!

Where to start…

Milk is the brand new Thursday night event at your Student Union and it’s got off to a flyer! The Milk boys play the best in Indie/Rock aswell as taking requests for your faourite tunes!

It already has a big group of loyal followers that attend every week and have the times of their lives! Highly recommended and you’re more than likely to catch a few of the exec letting their hair down too!

This week is the Flirt! Halloween Ball, this event sold out in 2 days, because every student in Winchester know’s it’s…

We want to hear from you!

Come down to the Terrace Br for the open forum and give us your thoughts and ideas on our entertainment!

Is there a theme you’d like to see at flirt?
Have you seen someone or something amazing and think our students should see it?
Do you want more movies in The Vault? Or more Karaoke in the Terrace?
Or simply want to tell us how much you love Bop?

Services Officer James, and Vice-President Jonny will be in the Terrace and waiting to hear from you!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=284080728282236

Do you fancy the chance to become Miss or Master Flirt 11/12?
We need a Miss & Master Flirt to promote and become the face of Flirt! in Winchester! You will promote our theme nights, and meet & greet everyone on a Friday night! Plus you get to host all the fun & games at flirt, including giving out freebies and helping with theme nights/ideas/decor! And much more…
So if you think you can be the next Miss or Master Flirt… email su_ents@winchester.ac.uk NOW and tell us in one paragrpgh why we should pick you!
Miss Flirt and Master Flirt…

Hello All

Student Union are having an open forum meeting on the 1st November 12.30 in the SU meeting room, welcoming all students to be a part of; we will be joined by Abigail Crowe who suffers from bipolar and a graduate from this university. We will be discussing how we can raise awareness of mental health and will be setting up fundraisers over this academic year. We would love to hear from you and make you apart of this new project.
We will also be starting 1 to 1 sessions with Abigail Crowe where you can ask for advice…

What is Black History Month?

Black History Month is a commemoration of iconic people and moments in the history of the African Diaspora. It focuses on those who have and continue to make a difference to the advancement and celebration of African-Caribbean people.

Find out more!!!
www.black-history-month.co.uk

Or listen to interviews from current artists on:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/bbc_1xtra

A warm welcome to all freshers who have joined us this year and a massive shout out to all our returning Winchester students! My name is James McKenzie and I am the Services Officer for this year. I was elected last year with the role of over seeing that the student voice is heard with regards to events, value for money, student focused services & a wide and varied student social calendar.

So every week you’ll see Winchester put event after event all with the purpose of giving you a great, varied social calendar!

MONDAY - The first day of…

Whatever you think about students, there’s no denying that their presence in Winchester has a profound effect on the city. I like to believe that these eager young adults, treading the path towards a degree education, add a certain vibrancy, enthusiasm and energy to our city. During the summer months I’m sure that many of our businesses and organisations lament their absence and wait eagerly for their return. This is certainly how we feel at Winchester Student Union; an organisation whose entire purpose is representing the Students of the University of Winchester and providing them with social, extracurricular and sporting…

Who won what on Saturday!!!

Please go to www.sound-radio.co.uk and click Listen Live!

The Radio Society have worked hard this year and despite drawbacks are finally on air - show some support by messaging them with a shout out/request or just tune in and listen!

Apologies for any technical hitches we might experience over this week, hopefully its running smoothly but bare in mind it’s new to us too!

Number of times I have nearly thrown my desktop out of a third floor window? Almost 17

Results were announced on 2nd June - congratulations go to…

Just reminding local and national businesses of our early booking offer: make sure you don’t miss out as we’ll sell out well before the event.  See: http://bit.ly/gaHEr3

Winchester City Council are really keen to find out what young people and students think of a new website:

Winchester Student Union has re-opened nominations for further positions on our Executive Team for 2011-12…