Find out the impact Your Advice Service has had on the student experience.
Wondering why you should join a society this semester? Or need to know how? Read on to find out!
Do you know what is and what is not considered proof-reading? Read this article to find out about how you can ensure that you are following academic integrity guidelines whilst proof-reading your work.
Find out more about the digital badges awarded, Society Excellence Awards and Society of the Month
Your Students' Union has worked in collaboration with the University to provide free period products to all Coventry University Group students as part of our Cost of Living project. Not only this, but condoms will now be freely available to all Coventry University and CU Coventry students.
Find out what the UCU (University and College Union) strikes are and what it may mean for you as a student.
A new scam aimed at people (particularly students) looking for part-time work reviewing hotels, shops and products has caused many to lose thousands of pounds. Read about the scam, how to avoid it, and what to do if you have been victim to it.
Did you know that Your Advice Service can check your student housing contract for you before you sign it? This article will help you to find out what to look for before signing a contract and how Your Advice service can help you make sure that you don't get caught out by any hidden terms and conditions.
Do you know what Your Advice Service does? Read this article to find out about the range of advice, representation and support that we offer to all Coventry University Group students.
Academic integrity is fundamental throughout your time at University. Understanding its importance is key to ensuring that we create a respectful and knowledgeable environment where all students receive fair opportunities. Keep reading for the top reasons Your Advice Service believes academic integrity is important.
Leading a society couldn’t be easier but you don’t need to take our word for it when you could give it a go yourself!
Why should you adopt or start a new society?
When you sign a contract for your housing, you are agreeing to doing certain things and acting in a certain way and it's important you are aware of this. We also think its just as important for you to be aware of your landlords responsibilities and what they should be doing once you have a signed a contract with them.
The government has recently made a few announcements about student finance and hardship support. We are deeply concerned about the lack of progress in supporting students in the face of the cost-of-living crisis, and will continue working with the university to see how we can best support our students.
Find out about the work Your Students' Union have been doing to tackle the cost of living crisis and the impact on students.
Finding and moving into your own accommodation whilst at university can be a daunting prospect as you have to make a decision on where to live, who to live, what you can afford, what your rights are, what steps to take when moving in to protect your interests and more. Here, we help you with a list of the things you should be looking out for and doing when it comes to finding and moving in to your accommodation.
As students, you are more likely to be targeted by scammers trying to steal your money. We have collected information on the most common scams aimed at students and, most importantly, how you can avoid them.
Are you not enjoying your course? Struggling financially? Worried about your job prospects after graduation, or something else? For whatever reason, if you're considering dropping out of University, come along to one of our online or in-person Don't Drop Out, Drop in events to find out what support is available from Your Advice Service and the University to help you make the best decision for you.
If you’re planning to attend a protest, march or demonstration in the coming weeks, it’s important to make the right preparations and to know your rights.
Know a rep who has gone above and beyond for their peers? Then nominate them for Rep of the Month.
See who your Rep of the Month Winners are for the Month of December
Learn about your Rep System and how it works for you
Feedback that has been mentioned in PGR meetings has led to changes in Teaching opportunities in Semester 3.
Do you have a housing, academic or finance issue? Find out about Your Advice Services' Faculty Outreach Drop-In sessions and appointments.
Your PGR Officer, Kirsty Harrod, provides an update on the month of January
Are you pregnant or planning to get pregnant? Is your partner pregnant or planning to get pregnant? Are you becoming a parent through adoption? Find out what options and support are available to you during your time at Coventry University Group.
We want to share our solidarity and condolences with those impacted by the Kahramanmaraş earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. As an Officer team and a Students’ Union, we know that there will be Turkish and Syrian students who will be concerned about friends, family, and loved ones back home.
We have plenty of roles available however due to certain requirements not all roles are open to all students. This could be based on your location or year of study, read this article to find out more about those requirements.
February in the UK is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans+ History Month and there's a lot going on across London to mark it.
Your Education Officer Bianca Andrei provides an update from January
The following statement has been written to make you aware of upcoming industrial action being taken by some of your lecturers, researchers, and other University staff.
Each year Your SU run election to determine who will be our next elected student leaders. We ensure to have rules and guidance in place to make the elections as free and fair as possible.
Your Education Officer Bianca Andrei provides an update from November.
For the upcoming Your SU Leadership Election we have made a change to one of our role titles.
Reps met with library staff to discuss feedback about their services. See below the wins that have come about from their feedback.
Your PGR Officer, Kirsty Harrod, gives an update on the month of November.
Get into the Christmas spirit with this festive recipe...
This article guides you through the process of changing your details and creating a transition support plan with the university.
As 17% of students reported feeling lonely often or always (ONS 2022), being at university can be a challenging time, so here are 6 tips to combat loneliness and find your community.
You Said, We Did! To help support students and staff with current cost of living increases, the University is offering breakfasts for £1 on campus.
Having a great night out with mates old and new is always fun - but it's important to make sure that everyone stays safe. Here are our top tips on how to look after yourself and your friends when you're out and about this January welcome!
Your Education Officer Bianca Andrei provides an update from October.
Your SU Community Officer had a very busy first term. Here is Catherine's update from the months of November and December
Welcome to LGBTQIA+ History Month 2023! Your SU Community Officer discusses the theme for the month, events & campaigns, the LGBTQIA+ society, research to get involved with, and useful links
Your Education Officer- Bianca Andrei gives an update on the month of September
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
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
Your SU has introduced a Volunteering Excellence Programme which is brand new for 2022.
Volunteering has been part of university life for many years and is so important for gaining much-needed work experience.
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!
We have a range of societies where you can meet fellow students who share your faith
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
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Senior Management Team at Coventry University Students’ Union.
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
Your Skills team has lots of opportunities coming up this term that you can get involved in all of which are free. So why not take a look to find out how to can get involved with our events, workshops, and activities to help boost your skills!
A summary of what your Students Union President; Desmond has been working on so far!
Your Wellbeing & Inclusion team are here with our top tips to remind you to look after you during Welcome 2022.
Read here about Tobi's experience with Phoenix Radio and why you should give it a try!
We've been consistently hanging out in our Discord server almost every single day since March 2020;
You can even join if you're not a member yet just to take a look around!
The CU Aviation Society Committee
Find out what the NSS is and how you can complete it
February is LGBT History Month. All month the society, alongside the SU will be running events based on LGBT History Month. Keep an eye on our socials and the SU events page to keep up to date on all the events.
Join “Your Students’ Union” – Coventry’ University’s students’ union as part of our London delivery team! We have an exciting career opportunity within a values-driven, student-led, membership organisation.
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
Passionate about LGBTQ+ inclusion in higher education? Get involved through participating in a research interview or join the student research group!
Get your hands on up to £500 in prizes.
Discover the history and culture of London for free…
Course Reps are vital to ensuring the best possible student experience at CU London and Coventry University London. There a group of courses that are under-represented and currently do not have Reps!
Don your Xmas jumpers at Dagenham in aid of charity ‘Save the Children’!
Last weekend (12/11/22 - 13/11/22) CUWS took a bunch of our members up to Marine Lake in Southport to try some sailing and kayaking with quality coaches. We stayed on lakeside and had a blast learning to Sail and Kayak properly as well as going to explore Southport and the amusements, a great weekend with some incredibly memorable moments.
Check out the progress your Activities Officer; Chisom Ezeanochie has made so far in her role.
Amazing result in the first round of the league with Coventry university winning all of our games
Board 1
M.Juanroyee (Warwick) 0 - M.Singh 1
Opening: Sicilian defence, closed, traditional line
A strong and solid performance with few mistakes from our player, the game ended in a nice rook sacrifice resulting in checkmate
Board 2
B.Read (Coventry) 1 - E.Pacuraru (Warwick) 0
Opening: Open Sicilian, Franco-Sicilian variation
A bishop blunder at the start put our player at a disadvanta
Explore 100 free things for Students to do in London.
The mechanical engineering society is back!
Tips and tricks on how to help guide dog Jax do his job around the SU
Save money this Christmas but don’t scrimp on the experiences!
London's national museums are all free to enter. Here's what you need to know
You won’t even have to spend a penny with this roundup of free things to do in London.
We want you to enjoy London safely. Whether you're a first-time visitor, regular traveler or local, here are our top tips.
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.
Many of you might be new to the city, or might not have had much chance this year to travel around. To give you a head start, here are some of our top tips and things to know when travelling in London.
A Student-Led Staff Award! This is your chance to recognise staff who have made a positive impact on your student experience.
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This video features services that can help you as a final year student during the last half of your academic year and beyond.