Hello all, I’m Michael, a BSc Applied Psychology Student and your new Campus Officer!
Being part of a community can be a wonderful, life affirming thing. It is also possible for people in specific communities to feel more vulnerable when it comes to overall safety and wellbeing. For this month’s campaign theme, Safety in Communities, Your Advice Service talks to three of your community engagement leads to find out more about the communities they represent and how they can help all students feel safe and supported along their student journey.
An exciting opportunity for an individual to join our marketing and communications team!
Join our growing team of assistants delivering events and services to our members.
Find out what your community team have been working on this month!
The election for the first York and North Yorkshire Mayor will take place on Thursday 2 May 2024. In order to vote in the election, you must have registered to vote by Tuesday 16 April!
Find out more about our brilliant Gender Equality Society, why they decided to run the society and which women have inspired them!
Woooow!!! So, we are all nearly done and can't wait for this summer to arrive!
This International Festival we talked with societies committee members and members to find out more about how societies have helped them settle at university. Read below to find out more about the students' experiences!
This week we received information from our campus police community support officers (PCSOs) regarding an incident in a popular student area of Coventry.
During National Student Money Week, Coventry University Students' Union is here to help you navigate financial challenges. With a focus on "Less Risk, More Reward," we're sharing tips to safeguard your money and avoid scams. Stay informed and empowered as you manage your finances during your university journey.
A message from your Community Officer, Aparna, as she shares her experience and introduces you to our upcoming International Student Community Festival!
Read on to hear from members of the LGBTQIA+ society committee about why they got involved in the society, why representation matters and why we celebrate LGBT+ History Month!
Find out what your part-time officers got up to in the months of December and January
Last week, Campus Officer Emmanuella shared ten top tips for international students coming to study at CU Scarborough. Today she's got ten more!
Find out about some cost-effective foods that can help increase desire and intimacy...
It’s no secret, being a student is expensive. With tuition fees, rent to keep a roof over your head, bills, food, and maybe even a little bit of money put aside so you can actually have some fun…the world of finances can be a complicated and overwhelming place. It doesn’t help when there are people out there who don’t always have your best interests at heart...
Recently, the UK government announced that nitrous oxide (N2O) is being made into a Class C drug – but what does this mean? Read on for all the info on what nitrous oxide is, what it does, what the new classification means – and how it might affect you if you’ve been using it or have some in your possession.
Your Students’ Union offers a Gender Expression Fund to support queer students to access gender-affirming services and items. Applications are now open.
Have you heard the term “academic misconduct” but are unsure as to what this could look like? Here are some examples of academic misconduct and the real-life impacts on students.
Find out what your CU Scarborough Campus Officer has been up to during Block 2!
Find out what your CU Scarborough Campus Officer has been up to during Block 1 this year!
Your Students’ Union (Your SU) understands that the language we all use has meaning, and it is important to get it right. Your SU is here to empower our students and help you achieve your full potential as individuals and a community.
At Your SU we try to support you to be as safe as possible during your student journey with us. This month, as Welcome and Welcome Back parties and meet-ups continue into the semester, we are focusing on how to stay safe around drugs and alcohol. You may have already heard of the term ‘spiking’ but what exactly does it mean? Why and how will it affect you? And where can you go to get support if you need to? Read on to find out more…
Outgoing CU Scarborough Campus Officer Michael shares his highlights, challenges, and feelings as he ends his time in office.
Would you like to represent CU Scarborough - potentially on a national stage - and earn a wage while you do it? This autumn Your SU is running a set of by-elections and there are some really exciting roles up for grabs for CU Scarborough students. Read on to find out more!
Got an idea for something you'd like to see, do, or change at CU Scarborough? Share it with us at our new Ideas Drop-In sessions and we'll try to make it happen!
Want to find out how you can win a K-POP album of your choice? Be sure to read below for the terms and conditions - good luck <3
Your Students’ Union is launching a Gender Expression Fund to support queer students to access gender-affirming services and items. Read on to find out more!
Not sure what to expect during Welcome 2023? Make sure you don't miss this guide from our existing Officer to ensure you make the most of Welcome!
If you are thinking of applying to be a Course Rep for either Coventry University London or CU London, then carry on reading as we explain a little bit more about the role!
There have been some fantastic events and campaigns across the past 12 months at Your Students’ Union, and our Officer team have been central to supporting all of them. Lots of hard work has gone into this year from our 2022/23 Officer team…
Contract confusion got you down? Read on to find out your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, and what your landlord can and can't do while you're renting.
A response from Your Students' Union Officer Team to the proposal for organisational change to the University's nursery provision.
Your Campus Officer has compiled his top tips for new students!
Which events are your Officer Team most looking forward to during Welcome 2023? We spoke to each of them to find out more about their chosen events...
Ben Gridley talks to us about his experience with the Karting club and what exciting developments the very near future holds for him.
Adam, former Badminton President, shares how his time at Coventry helped prepare him for a thrilling career path and shape his life today.
Semester One has come to an end and our Activities department have had a busy couple of months! Whether it be our Volunteering events, our Societies or our Sports teams, find out below how our first semester of 2022/23 breaks down in numbers…
Find out what your CU Scarborough Campus Officer has been up to during Blocks 3 & 4 this year!
Your SU Community Officer had a very busy first term. Here is Catherine's update from the months of November and December
We hosted members of the University Senior Leadership Team last week and posed your student questions to them. Topics such as cost of living, enrolment issues and online learning were discussed in length – we have added the answers to some of the key questions to this article…
National Careers Week (NCW), if you did not know is national campaign to further develop yourself and skills for your future career. This term Your Skills department hosted a series of events as part of this from 6th March 2023 involving various activities to help you develop new skills, try new opportunities, and meet new people! This was a great week and many thanks to the students who came along, it was great to have all of you part of it.
After Course Reps came to us reporting that students would like to be able to purchase a CU Scarborough hoody, we got to work to see what could be possible. We’re thrilled to announce that a very small number of CU Scarborough hoodies are now available to purchase from Your Students’ Union!
28 Days, 8 Events, Weekly Meetings, Socials and a Fundraiser. Read more to follow what the Christian Union has been doing for the month of February and upcoming plans ahead
New Year, New Students, New Committee ... SAME CHRISTIAN UNION. Read along to follow what the Christian Union has been doing for the month of September
Many of you will be leaving your accommodation this holiday season to spend time with friends and family, but this doesn't mean you need to leave it vulnerable to theft! Read on for our top tips on how to keep your accommodation and belongings safe and secure over the winter break.
Coventry University Christian Union, Warwick Christian Union and Northampton Christian Union all came together to Cefn Lea, Wales for the annual Weekend Away. Read along to follow what the Christian Union has been doing for the month of November
As the Christmas holidays are approaching, the Christian Union host one final event before the holidays with their annual Christmas Carol Service. Read along to follow what the Christian Union has been doing for the month of December
CHRISTIAN UNION IS BACK WITH MORE EVENTS, MORE SOCIALS AND MORE FUN PLANNED FOR 2023!!! Read along to follow what the Christian Union has been doing for the month of January and future plans for upcoming months
From Dial-A-Doughnut to Crazy Golf ... The Christian Union has it all! Read along to follow what the Christian Union has been doing for the month of October
Get discount on travel all across London if you're a full-time student...
Find out when the Student Voice Meeting is and how you can get involved
Coventry University and Your Students’ Union have been offering volunteering opportunities in the local community for many years; you could say that it is part of our DNA.
The Healthy Start Scheme - get help to buy food and milk if you’re pregnant or have children under 4.
Advice for moving to student halls, Welcome Week and beyond, so your start to uni is a success!
400+ Digital Badges Awarded to Society Committee Members
It is a brand new term and we are really excited to meet you over the coming year. Why not check out the Skills and Volunteering team below to see how you can get involved!
Community and Inclusion
Your Wellbeing & Inclusion team are here with our top tips to remind you to look after you during Welcome 2022.
Planned cuts to PhD stipends could impact a number of Postgraduate Research (PGR) students - find out more here...
Read more about our 'In Conversation With...' event with Coventry Law School...
Leadership Award applications are now open for Term 3 recognising the amazing things you do outside of your course!
For our final Coventry Campus ‘In Conversation With…’ event, we welcomed the School of Economics, Finance and Accounting (EFA). The panel answered some faculty-based questions for students.
Last week, Coventry University Students’ Union's Ukrainian Society hosted a live stream address to students from President Zelenskyy live from Ukraine.
SCONUL Access is a scheme which allows many university library users to study spaces or books and journals at other libraries which belong to the scheme. Some library users may be able to borrow print books from other libraries too.
Tired of having to travel here there and everywhere because of the hassle! The time! The expense! As Indica, your VP for Welfare and Inclusion discovered, taking up cycling could be the answer to all these problems.
We welcome back our 'In Conversation With...' events with a panel of academics from the School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences answering your questions...
The time has come to think about preparing to leave student accommodation. It’s amazing all the extra possessions you can accumulate over time, making having to pack away your university life that little bit more overwhelming. You may have to make the difficult decision to leave some things behind. You may wonder what you are going to do with these things. Why not donate and make a difference today!
We spoke to a panel from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health for our latest 'In Conversation With...' event!
Stress has a huge impact on what we eat and it can seem challenging to eat a balanced diet during these periods. But what we eat can also affect our stress levels. Find out the best tips for how to manage your stress with food! (CW - contains information and discussion around eating & food).
Here are some photos from last week's Caffeine and Machine.
CUSU Volunteering organised the first event for the new semester during welcome week, a Volunteer Taster Day, which took place at one of the main Food Banks in Coventry. The taster days are one-off volunteering opportunities which are organised throughout the year and are a great way to get involved in volunteering with no long-term commitment.
The overall aim of LGBTQIA+ History Month is to promote equity and diversity for the benefit of members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as society as a whole.
Find out some of the key talking points from our 'In Conversation With...' event with the School of Humanities...
Our latest 'In Conversation With' event focused on the School of Strategy and Leadership - here are some of the key questions from the event...
Look more into the Turing Scheme.
The School of Life Sciences joined us last week as part of our ongoing 'In Conversation With...' events...
Our ‘In Conversation With…’ events continued this week, with a panel from the School of Art and Design answering student questions.
The Summer Research Internship Scheme offers successful applicants with an opportunity to work across multi-disciplinary research areas over an 8-week programme during July and August 2022. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with supervisors and PhD candidates on sector leading research across our research institutes while immersing yourself in the research environment.
The School of Marketing and Management (SMM) provided a panel to take part in our ‘In Conversation With…’ events.
With the pressure increasing from housing providers to rebook for next academic year, find out our list of Top 10 Reasons Not To Rush To Rent!
A short-film that teaches us that we shouldn't be too quick to judge people.
We wrapped up our Faculty of Arts and Humanities 'In Conversation With...' events with a School of Media and Performing Arts panel last Friday...
November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, but why might LGBTQIA+ men and masculine people have a different experience with mental health?
Tabletop Society will be running a full week of one-shots every day from the 27th of September, finishing off with an in-person meetup and games session!
Join us during our next International Buddies Cafe! Whenever you are one of the Buddies or you would like to get to know more about the scheme we would like to see you this Thursday, 6 PM at The Hub! It's a great chance to know new people from all around the world, play fun games and became a mentor or mentee! We're waiting for you!
We had such a successful year so the criminology society is back to do it again! This time we need YOUR help!! Read to find out more...
Join our Internationalisation and Culture Officer, Julia Zaboklicka and students Hristo Kirov and Josh McFadden as they talk about men's mental health issues.
Join students Hristo Kirov and Josh McFadden as they talk about men's mental health issues. In this week the gents bring in special guest Euan McCall for a two part special on employability skills and the pandemic.
Take a minute to update your profile so you will hear more about the opportunities and events you're interested in, and less about the ones you're not! Don't have time right now? You can always update your profile at yoursu.org/profile
Its time for our annual student survey and we need your input! Fill out the survey to be entered into a prize draw to win one of ten £50 vouchers.