Come down to Queens Hall Foyer for a free smoothie!
Made with fruit donated from businesses in Leicester, the free smoothies aim to educate students on the concept of loving food, but hating waste.
To find out more, come and meet the University of Leicester Environment Team or visit Love Food Hate Waste
Visit Facebook for more on Go Green Week
Posted by Thom French at 10:00 07 February 2012
Monday is the start of Go Green Week, so we want you to come to the Percy Gee Building and make a pledge. The best one will get free entry to Red Leicester!
Not on Campus? Then upload from home a photo of you with your pledge to the Facebook event
Make this week, the Greenest week you have ever had.
Posted by Thom French at 11:23 06 February 2012
On Saturday, your Students’ Union will be doing a positive community action in response to EDL, come along and help the Leicester City Community. Hot lunch and a happy soul guaranteed!
Posted by Thom French at 05:00 02 February 2012
Growth, a free University of Leicester Students’ Union Magazine which aims to challenge stereotypical women’s magazine content.
Posted by Thom French at 08:18 13 December 2011
The University of Leicester Students’ Union is launching a Go Global week to celebrate international culture and diversity, aiming to integrate home and international students, make students aware of different cultures and nationalities, and increase the numbers of students getting involved in international work, travel and study.
Monday 5 December - ENJOY
International food fair in the Square from 10.00am-2.00pm. Sample foods from around the world and try something new!
Tuesday 6 December - EXPLORE
Grab a bargain and explore the world this summer! Explore opportunities to travel at Queens Hall Foyer from 10-1.
Wednesday 7 December - STUDY
Whether…
Posted by Suzi Burtenshaw at 09:56 05 December 2011
Dear 3rd year and Masters students,
We have an exciting opportunity for third year and Masters students. With graduation only months away, the College of Social Sciences want your say on what you would want as an Alumnus of the University of Leicester.
Alumni are very important to the University; they give us vital feedback on how we run as a University, they act as Ambassadors, they can be helpful mentors to current Undergraduate students and they give the University an enormous sense of pride.
We are in the process of planning how third year students can become more involved…
Posted by Alex Nutt Academic Affairs Officer at 09:53 05 December 2011
SRSH runs self help groups for students with eating disorders. Our group at Leicester has now been running for two years. We need keen, enthusiastic and dedicated students to help with the running of this group. You will receive extensive training for your role and ongoing support, giving you a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference!
You can fill out an application form on-line by following the link below.
http://studentrunselfhelp.weebly.com/volunteer.html
The deadline for applications is 10th December
Posted by Suzi Burtenshaw at 01:21 02 December 2011
Wednesday 30th
LGBTQA
An awareness and remembrance evening
ARC Training Room 18.30-21.00
Sexpression
CAKE SALE
Maurice Shock Building 09.00- 14.00
Thursday 1st
Sexpression
Leicestershire AIDS Support Services talk on Stereotypes
Attenborough LT3 18.00- 20.00
Activista
Creative Painting for World AIDS Day
Queens Hall Foyer 11.00-15.00
Posted by Thom French at 04:30 29 November 2011
Looking for a house? Don’t know where to start? Don’t panic!
There is plenty of accommodation available; it will NOT run out. The only thing you should be concerned about is making sure you get accommodation that is of both good quality and value. In my second year I lived in what can only be described as a hell-hole; and I would hate for anybody to be in the same position as me! Here’s a quick rundown of what you should be looking for and what you should do before signing a contract!
Things to look for in a house:…
Posted by Suzi Burtenshaw at 03:07 14 November 2011
The Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts (NCLA) is pleased to announce the 2nd International Students Short Story Competition. The competition aims to attract outstanding work which explores the experience of international and EU students living and studying in the UK and to give students an opportunity to assess and translate their experience creatively.
1st Prize: £1000
2nd Prize: £500
3rd prize: £200
Winners to be selected by prize-winning writer, Tahmima Anam.
Best stories eligible to be published in an anthology.
Deadline: 31st January, 2012
The 1st International Students Short Story Competition was won by Ahnaf Abdul, a Malaysian studying…
Posted by Suzi Burtenshaw at 04:12 18 October 2011
To view the manifestos for the candidates who are running in the Union Parliament and Sports Elections please click on the links below
To go to the voting page please go to https://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/students-union/surveys/
Posted by Ian Bruce at 05:38 17 October 2011
Each Month I will upload the Tennis Newsletter. It will tell you about up and coming events, BUCS, taster sessions and much more. So please have a read through :-)
Posted by Kerri Wheeler at 03:55 12 October 2011
Hi everyone,
I’ve been hearing about scams from criminals phishing students by claiming to be the Student Loans Company, asking for personal and bank details. Please DO NOT give out any of your details unless it comes directly from SLC.
Here’s an example of a fraudulent e-mail:
“This is a message for all students receiving grants and loans from the Students Loan Company. We have detected fraudulent activites going on with students loan accounts, To allow us update our database fillout your information securely. You can do this by clicking the link below or copy and paste into your browser.…
Posted by Suzi Burtenshaw at 04:20 11 October 2011
The deadline for nominations in the upcoming student elections is fast approaching - Wednesday 12th October at midday; so enter yourself NOW to make sure you don’t miss out.
To nominate yourself and find out more please click here: http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/students-union/surveys/copy3_of_test-form?searchterm=union%20parliament%20nomination
Posted by Lily Davis at 12:49 10 October 2011
Your Union’s LGBTQ rights campaign kicks off Monday June 13th. For more info please see the flyer attached at the bottom of this page or email campaign.involvement@le.ac.uk
Posted by Owen Jones Sabbatical Officer at 09:54 13 June 2011
Elections are approaching once again, this time it is for the Ripple and Sports 2011 to serve the student body for the coming academic year. The University of Leicester Students’ Union are looking for candidates to fill the following positions: Ripple Editor, Sports President, Website and Sponsorship Officer and Community Sports Officer. Although nominations are closed, the important bit is left down to you: voting.
The below information is there to help you make a more informed decision on what is expected of each of the positions, also why not check the web link below for individual candidate’s manifestos:
Ripple…
Posted by Tom Mahoney at 03:07 11 May 2011
Last night saw Varsity finish with an spectacular win from both Women’s & Men’s Rugby.
Leicester Women’s 29 - 10 DMU
Leicester Men’s 49 - 12 DMU
Congratulations to all the clubs who took part in Varsity. And a Special Congratulations to all the teams who Won their matches.
Overall, there was 33 varsity fixtures of which Leicester has won 26 of them!
The attached file is the varsity fixture results for all our clubs.
Posted by Kerri Wheeler at 12:18 31 March 2011
Your Students’ Union will be screening a series of thought provoking films surrounding issues such as the rise of facism, environmentalism and whole host of other issues affecting today’s society.
Posted by Owen Jones Sabbatical Officer at 12:38 25 March 2011
The Higher Education sector is undergoing a number of rapid changes culminating in drastic cuts to teaching budgets in universities, increases in tuition fees, and restructuring of pay and conditions for university staff. All of these measures diminish the quality of higher education and make it harder for students from less privileged backgrounds to go to university. Cuts to our higher education system also impact negatively on university staff; threatening jobs, increasing workload, decreasing salaries, and compromising pension provision.
The universities’ refusal to negotiate on changes to our pension scheme and job security have forced lecturers and university staff who…
Posted by Amy Evans Union Staff at 01:33 21 March 2011
Bringing the true spirit of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Cadbury’s Spots v Stripes games crew is coming to University of Leicester, Queens Hall on Monday 21st March 2011.
The games crew is on a mission to get the whole nation playing. They’re starting off small, with 3 teams touring the country spreading the joy and eventually it will grow to around 2000 Spots and Stripes running all over the place whipping up support for the big game.
So, if you fancy trying to break a world record such as the fastest at unravelling toilet roll, fastest duvet…
Posted by Tom Mahoney at 10:16 16 March 2011
*News*
Leicester Uni does Take Me Out!
- TICKETS ON SALE ALL THIS WEEK. They will be £6 with discounted entry to the Take Me Out Afterparty at the Big Shabang! On sale outside Queens Hall between 10 and 4, Monday - Friday
- Our final 8 bachelor boys and 27 bachelorettes have been chosen!
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Take Me Out is coming to Leicester University! We’ll be doing our take on the ‘provocative, cheeky and electrifyingly funny dating show’ - where it really is first impressions that count!
Matchmaker Tom Wilmot will be fixing up a host of sexy single ladies…
Posted by Tom Mahoney at 11:28 09 March 2011
On Saturday 26 March, students, trade union members and supporters will unite in central London to continue the campaign against the coalition Governments savage programme of cuts to education .
Posted by Owen Jones Sabbatical Officer at 03:33 07 March 2011
The new Executive Team consists of:
Alex Nutt - Academic Affairs Officer
Thomas French - Campaigns & Involvement Officer
Lily Davis - Strategy & Comms Officer
Suzi Burtenshaw - Welfare & International Officer
Fénian Ó Duġaén - Student Activities Officer
A full detailed report on the elections will be released shortly
Posted by Owen Jones Sabbatical Officer at 12:21 07 March 2011
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