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Brilliant opportunity for students looking to start a career in nature journalism or conservation

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…

Posted by Andrew Hodgson SU General Manager at 10:56 14 March 2012

Winchester Exec team

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.

Posted by James McKenzie at 02:48 10 January 2012

Get your tickets, it's going to be HUGE!

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…

Posted by James McKenzie at 02:35 10 January 2012

Student Union Statement: Strike Action Wednesday 30th November

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…

Posted by Seb Miell SU President at 10:18 29 November 2011

It's all going on in Winchester!

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…

Posted by James McKenzie at 04:41 27 October 2011

BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!!

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

Posted by Sunita Crack at 11:49 03 October 2011

All you need to know about Winchester SU events!

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…

Posted by James McKenzie at 01:53 28 September 2011

Executive Officers Election Results

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

Posted by Tim Moss Representation Co-ordinator at 10:12 03 June 2011

Special Offer for Organisations to Book for Freshers Fayre 2011

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

Posted by Tim Moss Representation Co-ordinator at 10:08 03 June 2011

3 More Positions For Election

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

Posted by Tim Moss Representation Co-ordinator at 09:53 19 May 2011

Student Union Tuition Fees Statement

Winchester Student Union Tuition Fees Statement:

Posted by Seb Miell SU President at 11:20 26 April 2011

National Student Survey Last Week

For final year students there is one week left to complete the NSS…

Posted by Tim Moss Representation Co-ordinator at 01:46 21 April 2011

WINCHESTER STUDENT UNION SUMMER BALL 2011 ACT ANNOUNCED!!!

The time has come when I finally inform you that the headliner for this years Summer Ball is…........................

Posted by Kate Gardner at 11:52 02 April 2011

Want to Run The Student Union?

Candidate Registration (Nominations Period) Open Until 4pm on 4th May…

Posted by Tim Moss Representation Co-ordinator at 03:06 28 March 2011

Vacation Opening/Services Times

Our main campus shop time are…

Posted by Tim Moss Representation Co-ordinator at 10:27 28 March 2011

UCU Strike Action 24th March 2011

Reaffirming our support for our lecturers:

Posted by Tim Moss Representation Co-ordinator at 09:54 23 March 2011

Adventure Challenge Info @ SU:

Want an Adventure Challenge? See The Prince’s Trust Tuesday: Terrace Bar

Posted by Tim Moss Representation Co-ordinator at 02:45 17 March 2011

SU Election Nominations Open

Info for candidates for our BIG Elections in May:

Posted by Tim Moss Representation Co-ordinator at 04:33 14 March 2011

Exams Are Over! (at least for now)

Hello Winch

Welcome back to everyone, I hope that you had a great holiday and that your assignments and exams were not too stressful.
Well I thought I’d think about ....

Posted by James Challiss at 09:40 07 February 2011

The National Student Survey Opens

The “NSS” 2011 is now open for final year undergraduates to complete at http://www.thestudentsurvey.com

Posted by Tim Moss Representation Co-ordinator at 12:00 18 January 2011

Yay Chlamydia Bop is Back !

Exciting stuff Guys and girls chlamydia NHS is at it again and are in on the 9th of February just in time for valentines day. Not only will there be the usual testing, but also valentines day freebies…

Posted by Cassie Whitehead at 11:53 17 January 2011

New Ethical & Environmental Officer

Congratulations to Andy Teale: announced as the winner of our by-election for this Executive Officer position yesterday in the Terrace Bar…

Posted by Tim Moss Representation Co-ordinator at 11:11 17 December 2010

Shops & Services Vacation times

Our main services details for the Christmas vacation are…

Posted by Tim Moss Representation Co-ordinator at 10:32 15 December 2010

Fish blood,

WOW, what a week… As mentioned in one of my previous blogs (assuming my premonitions are correct and I have an array of avid followers by now) myself and Seb went to The Gambia this week to see the compound and meet the people the RAG Society and Student Union are raising money for this year - the Give for Gambia project if you’re a bit behind on our annual charidee update.

Having only been out of England and overseas a handful of times on holidays (and even that’s if you go as far as to count Northern Ireland as…

Posted by Krissy Ball at 10:03 08 December 2010

Winchester's Got Talent Coming Soon to Your Student Union

Think you’ve got talent?  We want to see it!  Join the Facebook Fanpage “Winchester’s Got Talent” Now!

Posted by Tim Moss Representation Co-ordinator at 10:34 08 December 2010

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