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As you may be all aware Unions are going on strike today over cuts on pensions. As a Students’ Union we support these strikes and are working alongside UCU.

However, the Students’ Union remains open as usual for your Academic and Welfare needs.

You should have received e-mails or notification from your department as to whether your lectures/seminars are going ahead as usual, if not and are concerned get in contact with your department.

2011 Travel Survey

Please let us know how you travelled here today

It should only take 2 minutes and you could win £100 worth of vouchers to spend on Campus

It’s that time of year that the Students’ Union Annual Feedback Survey comes out to make sure that we, at the Students’ Union are making sure that we are doing what YOU want.

Please make YOUR voice heard by doing the survey here:

Click here to take survey

If you do take part, you have the opportunity to win £250 and FREE entry to Red Leicester for the rest of the year as well as three runners up prizes of FREE entry to Red Leicester for the rest of the year.

Copy and paste the link below to see the NEW 2011-2012 Lettings List:

www.sulets.com

You can also find us at Leicester Abode Facebook page.

To make an appointment please call; 0116-223-1180

Viewings take place Monday 21st November 2011.

Dear Students,

We have a fantastic opportunity available to you to get involved with the Students’ Union. The Students’ Union is one of the largest charities in Leicestershire and we have an availability for a student to apply to become a student trustee!

Have an eye for?
• Finance.
• The political understandings of the Student Body.
• Community relationships
• The strategic progression of the Student’s Union.
• The concept of alumni relations.
• Career potential of education.
• The Students’ Union Charity/Commercial divide.
• 1994 Education Act
• The History of the Student Movement and or the NUS…

The Winning Student Groups and Officers at the Union Awards 2011

Judges pay tribute to high standards
A University of Leicester building which recently underwent a £17m redesign has triumphed in two major awards events.
The Percy Gee Building, which houses the Students’ Union as well as a number of University services, was selected as winner of the ‘Best Large Commercial Development’ and was a finalist in ‘Best Education Development’ at the Local Authority Building Control Regional Awards. The award was presented in ‘recognition of high standards of design, construction and workmanship’.
At a separate event, Scott White and Hookins, the Structural Engineers on Percy Gee, were Highly Commended in the…

eLOOP – May 31st 2011
Hello and welcome to the eLoop! Feel free to email hello@leicesterunion.com for further information. And remember, you can get the eLoop in your email inboxes by simply registering on our website, and opting in to communications from us!

E.D. says:

Relax and revise in the ARC’s CHILL OUT ZONE. Quiet and relaxing with facilities for nourishment right downstairs.

ARC says:

SPORTS AWARDS - Thursday 9th June 2011 in the O2 Academy. Only six tickets left, so get yours soon from the ARC - £25 each…

Hello and welcome to the eLoop, your Students’ Union bulletin to keep you in the loop! We hope you find this useful. Please email hello@leicesterunion.com for further information

University of Leicester Students’ Union make for a greener society.

Students’ unions are leading the way when it comes to the Big Society, greening campuses and communities across the UK, according the latest findings of a national green scheme.

The University of Leicester Students’ Union is proud to announce that it managed to scoop the Gold Standard, the highest award for good ethical and environmental practise. New innovations such as Smart Metering, rainwater flushed toilets and a Biomass Boiler all contributed towards…

Owen Jones, Campaigns & Involvement Officer, has been elected to become the new NUS Service Environmental & Ethics Chair.

This prestigious position places Owen on the NUS Service Board, the commercial arm of the National Union of Students, and the NUS Society and Citizenship Zone, as well as overseeing all environmental and ethical aspects of the national union.

Owen Jones said that “Having already spent a year as an Officer on the Environmental & Ethics Committee, I am honored to be given the privilege to be able to lead the work in this area. I am very much looking forward…

Welcome to your eLoop, your fortnightly ebulletin!

The University of Leicester Students’ Union has campaigned to maintain the cap on tuition fees and the decision to raise tuition fees to £9,000 is very disappointing. The Students’ Union still remains angry at the decision to raise the tuition fees.
With the new fees system there will be more students that are less inclined to come to University. Even though students will not have to pay any fees upfront the amount payable is extensive and students will be repaying for a long period of time.
The Students’ Union has been in consultation with the University over the fees debate…

It may be the Easter holidays, but our staff are still working hard to make sure you have access to all the essential services!

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Hi there. Starbucks are looking for some vibrant, bright and bubbly additions to their already buzzing team, to further improve the ‘Starbucks Experience’. Part-time or full-time, with all the hours you could ask for (up to 37 to be exact). Flexible around your timetable, they are looking to train people to make all the hot drinks you could ever wish for. All they ask for is for you to be flexible in return – with hours, not bendy. The possibility of an early morning or a late finish here and there is a bit inevitable. Excellent customer service skills are…

TCS Recruitment are on campus tomorrow (Thursday 4th) in the students’ union 10 till 3, they are looking to recruit bar staff and waiters to work at evening and weekend functions. Training can be provided. Get down there and tell a friend!!

Welcome to all DL and P/Ts! Here is some useful information regarding NUS Extra cards and the new e-bulletin.

The NUS Extra discount card is now on sale for the new academic year. The card offers exlucsive discounts to well over 70 brands for onlt £11.

You can also upgrade your card to include ISIC so that it can be used all around the world.

Buy your card online at www.nusextra.co.uk

The final shortlist for nominations for Union Officer Awards (held at the same time as the Union Awards)

Mintues of the Environmetal Forum held Feb 2010

If you’d like to get involved with the eco action within the Union or any matter that were discussed within these minutes contact the Campaigns & Involvement Officer - Owen Jones

owen@leicesterunion.com
0116 2231125