So what is a Student Union?

So it's finally here! Freshers week, and if it is how I remember it, that means a mad rush and wall of information that is chucked at you and none of it really sticks! I guessed it would be helpful therefore to write a series of blogs this week that gives you more information you can look back over and ensure you have a point of reference.

What is an SU?

I guess the first point is that we are independent from the university, this means that information given to us doesn't make it back to the university without your prior consent. This is important as one of the main functions of a student union is to offer academic advocacy to the students for the institution. Therefore if at any time in you uni career you feel you are being unfairly treated by the uni or have problems with mitigating circumstances or want to make an appeal, do come and get in contact with our academic services who can help!!!

Here's the link to the service: http://www.ubsu.net/sars

The other point to make is that academic is not the only services we offer. Here at Brighton our Union is split into 5 zones that cover al the areas we work in:

Democracy: covers all the areas of democracy from elections to the AGM

Academic: covers academic support and improving the academic experience

Campus and Community: offers civic engagement and ensures facilities are the correct for student needs

Activities and Events: covers sports, societies, volunteering and our events program

Wellbeing: looks to support the physical, mental, spiritual and environmental wellbeing of all students

Check our our website at www.ubsu.net for all the information

Also remember to follow us on Facebook @ subrighton
And on Twitter @subrighton

Watch out for tomorrows blog about the Wellbeing Zone

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