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Your Union is run for you and by you.We employ current or recent students in 85%

of all jobs in the Union providingreal skills and real training opportunities.

Welcome to the University of Leicester Students’ Union!Let us introduce you to our fantastic range of services andfacilities that we hope will enhance your student experience whilst living and studying in Leicester.

Your Students’ Union is a charitable organisation which exists to support your student life here in Leicester. We strive to live up to our aim of being an Exceptional Union supporting an ExceptionalExperience for every one of our students.

Our facilities in the shiny new Percy Gee Building are second tonone – but it is our value as a student community and enabler of opportunities to learn and grow on which we pride ourselves.

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Take time to explore the city for yourself, but make sure you visit the Highcross shopping centre, the independent shops and boutiques of The Lanes and the historic Continental Market. The music and club scene in Leicester is rich and varied – with our own O2 Academy Leicester attracting some of the best live music. Theatre and arts spaces are well covered within the Cultural Quarter via The Phoenix Square Digital Media Centre and the Curve Theatre, and of course, sport is crucial to the character of Leicester with top class rugby, football, and cricket teams.

Leicester is a great place to spend your time as a student. Cosmopolitan, vibrant and exciting, there is loads to discover!

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As Academic A airs O cer of the Students’ Union, it is my job to represent you at the highest level. It is also my job to oversee the development and enhancement of the Course Rep system and to run campaigns in relation to Higher Education.

My role is to oversee the strategy of the Students’ Union and make sure that student views are heard with regards to your services, continually developing them to make themexceptional. I also work with the marketingdepartement to make sureyou knowwhats going on within your Union!

My role coordinates and runs the Union’s priority campaigns, oversees itsdemocratic structures, andleads the Students’ Union’s green agenda. We’ve got a really exciting year ahead of us, including an NUS national demo in November on youthunemployment and cuts to education.

I am the primary contact between the Students’ Union and University’s welfare services and external bodies. I’m responsible for running awareness campaigns and campaigns for change as well as dealing with issues aroundaccommodation, finance, mental health, safety and many others!

I work to enhance, develop and facilitate student groups, working closely alongside the ARC team. This includes all of the sports, societies, associations and media groups, which are all great opportunities to enhance your student experience and ensure you get the most out of your time atLeicester.

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Your Students’ Union is run by you. If you want to make change happen on campus, or have an idea about what the Students’ Union should be doing, Union Parliament is a democratic forum that is open to anyone studying at the University to come along and have their say.

The Students’ Union represents all students who are studying at the University ofLeicester. Getting your voice heard is one of our main priorities.

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Union Parliament is a great opportunity for students who want to have an active role in the running of the Union and the direction it takes, plus it looks great on your CV. Parliament meets regularly during term time and is streamed live to enable the widest possible participation. Elections for voting members take place at the start of the new term but any student can bring ideas and take part in debates. Any student can run for election, and as an elected member of Union Parliament you will get a vote on all Union matters and are empowered to form and chair working groups.

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The Education Unit (ED) is the hub of student representation on campus, supporting an extensive course rep system where elected representatives look after the needs of students on their course. This crucial process exists to provide feedback for the University in order to improve the delivery of courses to all students.

ED o ers help and support to all students if they have academic concerns orproblems that they wish to discuss. You can drop in, email or telephone us to get the confidential and impartial advice and support that you need.

We are in the West Wing, 1st floor of the Percy Gee Building educationunit@le.ac.uk

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ARCThe ARC (Activities Resource Centre) is the hub for all societies, clubs,associations and media groups within the Union. The main focus of the space is to provide a place for groups to meet, plan and develop strategic ideas as well as housing the ARC sta! team. From supporting and empowering current student groups, to encouraging new and exciting activities, the ARC team is here to maximise student potential and get the most out of your university experience.

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Joining and being actively involved insocieties and clubs is a great way for you to build your friendship network. Plus it can be a way to obtain skills and training in specific fields - maybe you want to learn how to fence, or surf, or present your own radio show - the opportunities are endless. Sport teams at Leicester are renowned for theirenthusiasm, passion and devotion; and our sports clubs now take advantage of impressive new facilities at the University.

With over 200 student groups to join, from Zoology to Hope not Hate, from Karate to Ultimate Frisbee; there is something for everyone! Make sure you visit the Fresh Fair (October 1st/2nd) to meet and join groups and to get involved right from day one.

Or visit the website www.leicesterunion.com/clubs

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LUSH Radio, LUST (TV) orthe Ripple magazine team?

If you want to get involvedthere are many ways to do soincluding:camera work,video editing,presenting,design, reportingand much more …

To find out more visitwww.leicesterunion.com/clubs

Each media group has access to specialist training, state of the art kit and the chance to work with

mentors and professionals in the industry to learn and develop skills. You can work on your own media projects and see your work come to life, or you can

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One of our key union programmes is our STEP (Student Team Employment Programme) initiative where we provide real student leadership opportunities.As well as earning good money to help you through university, you can learn and develop your employabillity skills throughopportunities in catering, hospitallity,marketing, retail and entertainment. We recruit throughout the year so whatever your study mode you don’t need to miss out.

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The University Welfare Department is located in the Percy Gee Building. It is there to help with concerns in your day to day life atuniversity; from accommodation to finance and visas, it’s there to help you every step of the way, ensuring you have the best time at university. The Welfare & International O cer works closely with this department to ensure they can support all your needs.

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“ If you have any problems or just want to have a chat with a nice cup of tea, remember that I’m here for you, so do not hesitate to contact me.”

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With over 22,000 students and 3,500 members of sta , the University ofLeicester's operations have a significant local, national and international environmental impact.

In the Students’ Union, we work closely with the University’s environment team to reduce this impact by generating environmental improvements and initiatives. We are proud of the fact that we have won the Green Impact Gold Award for twoconsecutive years and that we have the highest recycling rates across the campus. This year we are developing initiatives to integrate ethical sustainability intocurriculums, and introducing the sale of reusable water bottles in our outlets.

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There is a vast array of places to eat and drink in the Percy Gee Building that will satisfy you whatever your tastes: Burgers from 1923, salads, sandwiches and snacks from Nourish, and of course co!ees and frappucinos from Starbucks.The Students’ Union fully supports the Fairtrade initiative and sells Fairtrade produce in all its outlets.

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We are open from early morning until late during the week and at other times when you need us to.

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O! Academy Leicester is the premier live music venue in the East Midlands and its here, in your Percy Gee Building – bringing all the best live bands to your doorstep. Artists who have played the venue recently include Kasabian, Bring Me The Horizon, Pete Doherty, Professor Green, Rizzle Kicks, Plan B, Primal Scream, Chase & Status, Exam-ple, and Frank Turner. Coming up this autumn we have Marina and the Diamonds, Bat for Lashes, Conor Maynard and The Cribs.

The Union’s exclusive student club nights Red Leicester and Shabang are held to sell out crowds weekly. We are also home to Leicester’s biggest indie night, Propaganda, along with hosting residencies from Moda, Hype and Brighton Beach.

Keep up to date with all our latest gigs ato2academyleicester.co.uk

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