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A handy guide to everything that the University of Nottingham Students' Union has to offer.

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Introducing your

Students’ Union

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WelcomeWelcome to the University of Nottingham Students’ Union! We’re one of the biggest, most active Students’ Unions in the UK and we’re glad to have you on board.

As a student at the University, you’re automatically a member of the Students’ Union, which means you have access to all sorts of services including clubs, societies, welfare, shops and events. We’re here to help you have the best possible time at university and to support you if you ever need a helping hand, so make the most of us.

We’ve got loads of activities on offer during the first week of term to help you find your feet and make new friends. We know there’s a lot to take in at the moment which is why we’ve got Week One Reps in each hall to point you in the right direction. If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to pick up a wristband from your Week One Reps. It will be your ticket to all the fabulous day-time events and nights out we’ve got planned.

Now, sit back, put your feet up and have a browse through this pack to find out about all the great things the Students’ Union has to offer. The Union wouldn’t exist without you, the students, and you can get involved from the very first day you register with the University. Whether you’re interested in welfare, media, sports or volunteering, there’ll be something to get you interested. The main thing is to have fun!

Will Vickers, PresidentUniversity of Nottingham Students’ Union 2010/11

For more information

about the Students’ Union

or anything mentioned

in this pack, visit www.su.nottingham.ac.uk

and activate your account.

You can find out more about

how to register on our

website on page 26.

Will Vickers, President

You can find out more about Week One in the Week One booklet your Reps will have given you with this pack or by visitingthe Week One website.

It’s easy to find out about the amazing things you can do at university. Just join our official Facebook page and follow our Twitter account:

su.nottingham.ac.uk/facebook su.nottingham.ac.uk/twitter

Also, don’t forget to join our official Freshers’ Week Facebook group to find out what’s going on in your first week:su.nottingham.ac.uk/facebook/weekone If you have an iPod or iPod Touch you can keep in the loop by downloading our app from the Apple Store. Search for University of Nottingham Students’ Union.

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The ExecThe Students’ Union is run by the Executive (or the ‘Exec’ as they prefer to be called), a group of nine students voted in by you, the members. Their purpose in life is to provide you with representation so that your life at Nottingham is the best it can be. They also work hard so you can develop new skills and to offer you support and guidance.

Accommodation & Community OfficerTeddy Smith0115 846 8773 (68773 internal)[email protected]

Activities OfficerDouggie McMeekin0115 846 8785 (68785 internal)[email protected]

Athletic Union OfficerDave Heads0115 846 8785 (68785 internal)[email protected]

Democracy & Communications OfficerGeorge Wright0115 846 8773 (68773 internal)[email protected]

Education OfficerWill Bickford Smith0115 846 8773 (68773 internal)[email protected]

Environment & Social Justice Officer (part-time during term)Ellie Stone0115 846 8773 (68773 internal)[email protected]

Equal Opportunities & Welfare OfficerKatie MacKay0115 846 8773 (68773 internal)[email protected]

Finance & Services OfficerOli Margolis0115 846 8773 (68773 internal)[email protected]

PresidentWill Vickers0115 846 8773 (68773 internal)[email protected]

You can find out more about each

Exec Officer at www.su.nottingham.ac.uk .

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Wherever you see this logo, you’ll find a Students’ Union service. Keep your eyes open for it!

The Students’ Union is made up of you, the members. Without you, there would be no Union!

How the Students’ Union Works

Union CouncilThe highest decision-making body in the Students’ Union. Anyone can

come to Union Council meetings or propose a new policy.

Executive Officers (The Exec)Nine students who have been voted in by you, the students. The Exec represent you and help to make your time at uni the best it can be. They also campaign for change on the issues you care about. Anyone can run to be on the Exec during

the elections in the spring term.

Where do I fit in? Anywhere you like. As a member of the Students’ Union you can run (and vote) in elections, join a society or sports club, do some volunteering or join a Network or Committee. All the Students’ Union’s events and commercial services are at your fingertips too.

Volunteering, Committees & Networks, Athletic Union clubs, societies, student-run services, commercial services

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Our mission

statement. . .

“To improve

the experience

of student life

by providing

representation,

development

opportunities and

quality services

for all of our

students.”

Studying at Sutton Bonington?We know you’re a long way from University Park. That’s why you’ve got your very own mini Students’ Union – the Guild. You can contact the Guild on 0115 951 8648 (18648 internal).

Remember...you’re automatically a member of the Students’ Union and there are countless ways for you to get involved. Visit www.su.nottingham.ac.uk or come and see us at Freshers’ Fair from 20th-22nd September to find out more.

George WrightDemocracy & Communications Officer0115 846 8773 (68773 internal)[email protected]

I run elections and keep you up-to-date with what the Union’s been doing. I also oversee the student-run media services: Impact magazine, URN (radio) and NUTS TV.

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Making money from the Union for the UnionThe Students’ Union runs a whole host of commercial services to cover basics like shopping and fun stuff like events. All the profits go straight back into the Union so we can provide a better service for you, the members. This means that every time you buy a notepad from a Union shop or get a ticket for a Union event from our Box Office, you’re actually giving something back that will benefit everyone – including you!

Students’ Union shopsThe Union runs shops in the Portland Building at University Park, at Jubilee campus and in the Medical School at QMC. You can pick up all the essentials like a sandwich or a pint of milk and don’t forget to take advantage of the discounted newspapers – you can’t beat a copy of the Times for 30p!

Commercial Services

There are a number of

commercial services in the

Portland Building at

University Park that aren’t

run by the Students’ Union,

including two banks, a

Boots, cafés and a Blackwell

book shop.

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Oli MargolisFinance & Services Officer

0115 846 8773 (68773 internal)

[email protected]

As Finance & Services Officer, I’m responsible for developing the

Union’s commercial services and for making sure that we spend our

money efficiently. I also sort out grants for student groups like

societies, sports clubs, student-run services and JCRs.

Print ShopIf you need a poster, flyers or a project printed, the Print Shop (on B Floor of the Portland Building) is the place to go. The friendly staff offer a huge range of services and if they can’t do a job for you themselves, they’ll help you to find a company that can. You can view the price list at www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/services/printshop.

Print Shop

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MoochMooch serves delicious, great value food and it’s a nice place to go for a relaxed pint or a hot chocolate after lectures. Feeling the pinch? Watch out for the super-cheap Skint? deals.

Nights outThere are weekly Students’ Union events at some of the top clubs in Nottingham and you can get tickets from the Box Office in the Portland Building.

The Students’ Union runs loads of one off events throughout the year too. Keep up to date by checking the website, www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/goingout, for the latest listings.

Commercial Services

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Box OfficeThe Students’ Union Reception in the Portland Building doubles up as a Box Office. You can get tickets for all the Union’s main events as well as for venues in town like the Royal Centre and Playhouse. Visit www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/goingout/boxoffice for more information.

NUS ExtraThe NUS Extra card gives you exclusive discounts on clothes, books, gigs,

computers, travel, eating out, music … the list goes on! The card costs just

£11 per year and 40% of the cost goes straight back into your Students’

Union, meaning there’s more money to spend on societies, sports clubs,

student media, volunteering, welfare, events, and all the things that make

your time at uni so much fun.

Apply for the card online at www.nusextra.co.uk and you’ll also have the

chance to upgrade it to an ISIC card – the only internationally recognised

student card, or pass card to provide a proof of age.

Alternatively, you can apply at the Students’ Union Reception in the

Portland Building.

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We’ll give you the support and guidance you need to get the most out of university and we’ll campaign for change on the things that matter to you.

JCRsWhat’s a JCR?JCRs (Junior Common Rooms) are Committees in halls of residence that organise events and activities, offer welfare support and represent their students to the University and the Students’ Union. All JCR Committees are made up of students who live in the hall they represent and who are voted in by their fellow residents. They’ll be some of the first people you meet when you arrive at university and they’re there to help you, so don’t be afraid to say hello and ask them any questions you have about your hall, the University or the local area.

How to contact your JCRYour JCR Reps live in the same hall as you. You’ll see them around over the first few days and they’ll be more than happy to have a chat and answer any of your questions – it’s what they’re there for, so don’t be shy. Alternatively, ask at your hall’s Reception if you’d like to have a chat with any of your JCR Committee and they can point you in the right direction.

Representation & welfare

With hundreds of laptops,

MP3 players, stereos and

TVs, halls of residence

can be very tempting for

the light-fingered.

Don’t get caught out.

Keep your windows

closed and your door

locked when you’re not

in your room!

Security

Any Questions?You can find out more

about your JCR by chatting

to any of your JCR Committee

members or by visiting

www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/

whereilive.

If you’ve got any questions about

the JCR elections please email the

JCR Development Worker at

[email protected].

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JCR electionsNominations 4th-11th October 2010 Voting 20th-21st October 2010

Nominations for the JCR elections open on Monday 4th October and run until Monday 11th October. Any student living in halls is eligible to stand for a position, so why not have a go? It’s a great opportunity to get involved with the Students’ Union early on and it looks good on your CV.

Don’t worry if you’ve never done anything like this before. If you’re voted in you’ll have access to all the training and support you need to do a great job.

Don’t want to run for a position? Make sure you vote in your JCR elections from 20th-21st October. More information about the elections will be circulated in a week or two.

JCR Committee positions: · President · Vice President · Treasurer · Social Secretaries x 2 · Sports Representative · Welfare Reps x 2 (one male, one female)

Any Questions?You can find out more

about your JCR by chatting

to any of your JCR Committee

members or by visiting

www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/

whereilive.

If you’ve got any questions about

the JCR elections please email the

JCR Development Worker at

[email protected].

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Representation & welfare

Will Bickford SmithEducation Officer0115 846 8773 (68773 internal)[email protected] I’m Will, your Education Officer. I’m here to represent you on any course related matters to the University and on a national scale. I also head up the Education Network.

Networks & AssociationsYour Students’ Union has Networks and Associations to make sure your views and interests are represented to the Union, the University and the wider community. You can find out more on our website at www.su.nottingham.ac.uk.

Education NetworkThe Education Network is made up of Course Reps, School Reps and Faculty Coordinators, all led by the Education Officer, Will Bickford Smith. Your Course Rep will usually be the first person you should speak to if you have any problems with or queries about your course.

Course Reps will be voted in towards the beginning of the autumn term. If you’d like to run as a Course Rep and help support your fellow students you can email [email protected] for more information.

If you have a problem with your course before the Course Rep elections at the beginning of term, please contact Will Bickford Smith, Education Officer, on 0115 846 8773 or email [email protected].

More Networks

· Community Network

· NAMAs (Nursing &

Midwifery Associations

at QMC, Derby, Boston,

Lincoln and Mansfield)

· SEEN (Student Environment & Ethical Network)

· Welfare Network

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Ellie StoneEnvironment & Social Justice Officer0115 846 8773 (68773 internal)[email protected]

I’m here to represent all students who care and campaign about environmental and social justice issues. I’m the conscience of the Students’’ Union, pushing to make the Union a more sustainable, socially responsible institution and lobbying the University to do the same.

Black & Minority Ethnic Students’ Association Officer: Michael Etienne0115 846 [email protected]

Disabled Students’ NetworkOfficer: Andrea Blendl0115 846 [email protected]

International Students’ Bureau (ISB)Officer: Sascha Fahrbach0115 846 [email protected]

Representational AssociationsLGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans) Association Officer: Elizabeth Goddard0115 846 [email protected]

Mature Students’ Association Officer: Stephanie El Hariry0115 846 8773 [email protected]

The Mature Students’ Association represents all undergraduates who are over 21 when they start their course and all postgraduates who are over 25 when they start their course.

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Representation & welfarePGSA (Postgraduate Students’ Association)Officer: Morgan Stankey0115 846 [email protected]

Morgan is a full-time Officer who works alongside the Students’ Union Exec. She runs the PGSA Committee and represents all postgraduate students.

Women’s NetworkOfficer: Rosie Tressler0115 846 8788/[email protected]

ElectionsElections for the Representational Officers are held at the same time as the Exec elections in the spring. Anyone can run and all positions, apart from the Postgraduate Officer, are part time, so you can carry on with your studies at the same time.

You can find out more about elections from George Wright, Democracy & Communications Officer, at [email protected]. Even if you don’t want to run for a position, don’t forget to vote!

Representational Associations continued...

Morgan StankeyPostgraduate Officer0115 846 8715 (68715 internal)[email protected]’’m your Postgraduate Officer for 2010/11. Like most of the Exec, I work full-time so you can find me in the Portland Building, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. I organise events for postgraduates throughout the year to help you make the most of your free time and meet new people. I also represent all postgraduate students within the Students’ Union, to the University and in the wider community.

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1�Make sure you pick up a Students’ Union Safety Card with contact information for services like SARC, NHS Direct and the University’s Health Centre.

Student Advice & Representation Centre (SARC)

The team of Advisors in SARC can offer advice on a huge range of issues including:• Education • Money• Housing • Consumer• International • Legal

The Student Advice and Representation Centre is open Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm all year round, except Wednesdays during term time when we are open 10am - 5pm.

The Welfare Advice Team are available for appointments between 9:30am - 12:30pm Monday to Friday, except Wednesdays during term time when we are available between 11:30am - 12:30pm. In addition, Welfare Advice ‘drop-in’ sessions run from 1pm - 4pm Monday to Friday, except Wednesday during term time when they run from 1pm - 5pm.

Jubilee Amenities Centre - Term time only: Monday 1pm - 4pm, ‘drop-in’ session.

The Education Advice Team is available on an appointment basis only during the Student Advice and Representation Centre opening times.

Got a problem with your course? Find out more about how the Education Network can help on page 12.

SARCPortland Building,

University Park

0115 846 8730

(68730 internal)

student-advice-centre@

nottingham.ac.uk

www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/

adviceandsupport

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WelfareWelfare RepsEach hall of residence has at least one Welfare Rep who is part of the JCR Committee (see p.10 for more information on JCRs). They’ve been given training in listening and welfare issues and if you need further help they can direct you to the best person or organisation to speak to. There’s a special Welfare Rep just for medics too.

NightlineLines are open 7pm-8am every night during term-time0115 951 4985 (14985 internal)Nightline is a student-run, confidential listening and information service. Whether you’re feeling stressed about settling into university life or you need a taxi number at 3am, the friendly Nightliners will be more than happy to help.

Don’t want to call? You can email Nightline at [email protected]. As with all calls, your email will be treated with complete confidence (the person who picks it up won’t even be able to see your email address) and someone will respond within 48 hours during term.

Representation & welfare

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B-eatB-eat is a self-help group for people with eating disorders. They run regular, confidential group sessions where you can share your experiences and discuss the issues you’re facing in a friendly and supportive setting. For more information, email [email protected].

Easy TigerKeep your eyes open for Easy Tiger during the first week of term. He and his helpers can be found in bars and clubs during Week One highlighting things like drink spiking and sexual health so that nothing gets in the way of you having a good (and safe) time.

Katie MacKayEqual Opportunities & Welfare Officer 011� ��� ���� (����� internal)[email protected]

I’m here to make sure that you’re well looked after during your time at

Nottingham and that you have access to all the information you need to get

the most out of university. I’ll be running campaigns throughout the year to

raise awareness of issues like health, security and stress, so keep a look out.

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Make sure you complete your University Registration and collect your

University Card before you come to Freshers’ Fair as you’ll need your

student ID number to join clubs and societies. If you can’t make the fair

you can join online at www.su.nottingham.ac.uk.

We think university’s about more than getting a degree. It’s about trying new things, making new friends and learning new skills too.

Find out about all the activities the Students’ Union has to offer and join societies and sports clubs at Freshers’ Fair from 20th-22nd September. The Fair will be open from 10am-4pm each day and all the fun takes place in the big tents on Nightingale Field. Don’t forget to pick up plenty of freebies including FREE PIZZA courtesy of Dominos.

Activities

If none of the 200 societies are quite what you’re looking for you can start a society of your very own. Email Douggie McMeekin, Activities Officer, at [email protected] for more information.

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I’ve really enjoyed the extra responsibility of being on a society

Committee this year. It’s a wonderful

experience, especially as you get to

influence how the society’s run. You

get plenty of support from the friendly

team in Student Activities too.

Amy, Psychology Society

“ SocietiesThe Students’ Union has a whopping 200 societies, giving you the opportunity to develop an existing hobby or branch out and try something completely new. This is probably the only time in your life you’ll have access to so many groups and activities for such a small amount of money, so make the most of it.

Joining a society is a great way to meet new people with the same interests as you and most societies run their own socials throughout the year. Society members are generally a friendly, welcoming bunch so don’t be shy about going along for the first time, even if you’re on your own; you’ll be made to feel right at home.

You can browse a list of societies at www.su.nottingham.ac.uk or you can find out more at Freshers’ Fair from 20th-22nd September.

Douggie McMeekin

Activities Officer0115 846 8785 (68785 internal)

[email protected]

I’m here to make sure that all our societies are

well run and inclusive. I also help students to

set up new societies and I run fun events like

Freshers’ Fair and the Societies Ball and Awards.

If none of the 200 societies are quite what you’re looking for you can start a society of your very own. Email Douggie McMeekin, Activities Officer, at [email protected] for more information.

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SportsWe run 77 sports clubs through the Athletic Union (or the AU as it’s more commonly known). Whether you’re at the top of your game or a complete novice, there’ll be an opportunity for you to join in.

Intra-mural sportsNottingham has the biggest intra-mural league in the country. Over 160 teams compete every week during term at six different sports: football, netball, hockey, rugby, tennis and basketball. Joining the league is a great way to get involved with competitive sport on a friendly level with your course mates or with people from your hall or society.

VarsityVarsity is a charity sports series which sees the University of Nottingham compete against old rivals, Nottingham Trent, at some of the biggest sporting venues in the city. Thousands of spectators attend the matches so whether you’re playing on the pitch or cheering from the stands, you can enjoy being part of the action.

Last year’s Varsity raised over £12,000 for the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), which promotes the cardiac health of young people.

Activities

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BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sports) BUCS is a national sports league for students around the UK. Last year we came seventh overall and we consistently finish in the top ten. Obviously, we want to smash our record this year so if you think you’re the man or woman who can help us do it, we want to hear from you!

You can get a full list

of societies and

Athletic Union clubs at

www.su.nottingham.ac.uk

or come and find out more

at Freshers’ Fair from

20th - 22nd September.

Dave Heads

Athletic Union Officer0115 846 8785 (68785)

[email protected]

My job is to oversee all sports within the Students’ Union. This includes running the

intra-mural league (the biggest in the country), supporting our BUCS teams,

co-ordinating Varsity and running big events like the Athletic Union Ball

and inter-hall competitions.

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Student-run servicesThe Union supports eleven student-run services. Whether you’re interested in student media, theatre, events, welfare or other services like the CD & Record Library and TEC (sound and lighting), there’ll be a way for you to get involved. The Students’ Union also runs Karnival, the biggest student fundraising group in Europe, which raised over £1.2 million for charity during 2009.

Find out more at Freshers’ Fair from 20th-22nd September or visit www.su.nottingham.ac.uk.

Nottingham Advantage Award If you decide to take on a bit more responsibility within the Students’ Union; for example joining the Committee for a sports club, society or student-run service, or starting your own volunteer project with the Student Volunteer Centre; you’ll have the chance to take part in the Nottingham Advantage Award.

It’s a module, taught mainly through online tutorials, that gives you training in skills like leadership, assertiveness and project management so you can carry out your role even better. It will look great on your CV too. For more information, contact [email protected].

ActivitiesThe Training TeamThe Training Team is a group

of student volunteers who run

training sessions for Union

groups like Athletic Union

clubs, societies and student-run

services. Joining the Team is

a fun way to meet new people

and get some experience for

your CV. Interested? Email:

[email protected].

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VolunteeringThe Students’ Union’s Student Volunteer Centre is THE place to go to find out about all the voluntary opportunities available either within the Students’ Union on Committees and Networks or in the community with one day projects or ongoing schemes.

Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meet new people and try new things, and university is the perfect time in your life to try it out. It doesn’t matter how much time you want to commit or whether you’re unsure about the kind of work you want to do. The Student Volunteer Centre has a team of friendly staff and volunteers who can search their database for projects and opportunities that match your skills and interests.

You never know where volunteering might take you. You could find yourself working on a project right here in Nottingham or going as far away as Asia or Africa to do your bit. It’s up to you!

Student Volunteer Centre

B Floor, Portland Building, University Park

0115 846 8750 (68750 internal)

[email protected]

www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/volunteering

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Community projectsThe Student Volunteer Centre works with about 100 external organisations to bring you volunteering projects that cover pretty much any area of interest. You could work with kids, refugees or the elderly and help with projects involving literacy, the environment or health in the local community or abroad. The list goes on so check out the website at www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/volunteering for more information.

In the Students’ UnionIf you’d like to help make your Students’ Union even better, there are countless ways for you to volunteer without even leaving campus. It takes a lot of work and a huge number of people to keep the Students’ Union running smoothly and much of this is done voluntarily by students like you. If you’d like to contribute, the Student Volunteer Centre will help you to find out how.

ActivitiesVolunteering continued...

“One-off (volunteering) challenges are great if you don’t have much time to commit and want to try new things. I have met loads of awesome people through these days and got to know Nottingham that bit better!

Nicola, Art History student

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Student-led projectsIf you’re passionate about something that the Student Volunteer Centre hasn’t already got covered, the team can help you to start your own project. This can be a hugely rewarding thing to do and some student-led projects have been extremely successful. In fact, one former student-led project has now grown into an award-winning charity. Speak to one of the team to find out more.

You can find out more about the Student Volunteer Centre and browse a list of projects at www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/volunteering. Come and talk to the team at Freshers’ Fair from 20th-22nd September or visit the Volunteer Fair in the Portland Building on Wednesday 6th October, 11:30am-3:30pm.

Teddy SmithAccommodation & Community Officer

0115 846 8773 (68773 internal)

[email protected]

My job is to get students more involved with the local community - especially with

the help of the Student Volunteer Centre - and to make sure they get credit

for the positive impact they make on the place where they live. I also represent

students on accommodation matters whether they live in halls or in private housing.

It was great to have the

support of the Student

Volunteer Centre when I set

up my own project.

The staff and students at

the school I’ve worked

with have been wonderfully

enthusiastic and I’m so

pleased that another

student will continue

to run the project once

I graduate.

Judith,

founder of the student-led

Eco Schools Project

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Nightline0115 951 4985 (14985 internal)[email protected] 7pm-8am every night during termGet your worries off your chest or find out essential local information from the team of student Advisors. All calls and emails are treated in complete confidence.

whereiliveFind out everything you need to know about where you live at www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/whereilive

www.su.nottingham.ac.ukTo get the most out of the Students’ Union’s website, you’ll need to activate your account. Once you’ve done this you can join societies and sports clubs online, buy tickets for events and keep track of your memberships. You’ll need to register with the Portal first at www.my.nottingham.ac.uk and have your student ID number ready. If you have any problems activating your Students’ Union website account, please email [email protected].

Useful InformationSome handy bits and pieces to help you get settled in.

Students’ Union

contact information

Reception: 0115 846 8800

(68800 internal).

[email protected]

www.su.nottingham.ac.uk

Term dates-Autumn: 20th Sept 2010 - 10th Dec 2010Spring: 10th Jan 2011 - 1st Apr 2011Summer: 3rd May 2011 - 17th Jun 2011

Problems logging on?If you’re having problems getting your computer set up in your new room, call the IT Helpline on 01 15 951 3396 (13396 internal).

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TaxisMake sure you get home safely. Only get into a licensed Hackney cab. It should have a meter and the driver’s ID should be clearly displayed. You can call Nightline on 0115 951 4985 (14985 internal) for the numbers of reliable taxi firms.

Getting AroundHopper BusesThe University runs a free hopper bus service that connects University Park, Jubilee, King’s Meadow and Sutton Bonington campuses. You can pick up timetables from the Students’ Union Reception in the Portland Building or you can view them on the University’s website, www.nottingham.ac.uk.

Local busesThe following buses link University Park with Nottingham City Centre:· 4 (Derby Road)· 13/13C (University Boulevard)· 33 (University Boulevard)· 34 (Portland Hill)· 35/35A (Derby Road)· 36 (Derby Road)· Indigo (QMC and University South Entrance)You can get more information about buses and other public transport in Nottingham, including a journey planner tool, at www.nctx.co.uk.

Students’ Union

contact information

Reception: 0115 846 8800

(68800 internal).

[email protected]

www.su.nottingham.ac.uk

Need help finding your

way around campus?

We’ve included a

handy fold-out map in

this pack so you won’t

get lost.

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