SUSU & Sabb Update – 02/10/25
Toby Page, VP Inclusion You made it through the first couple of weeks! Well done. I hope you’ve had a lovely time so far. So, what have I been up to? The Gender Expression Fund is open! The Gender Expression Fund opened on Friday. Make sure to apply now to help afford gender-affirming items like […]
The Non-Monolith: Honouring Neurodiverse Black History
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the remarkable contributions and voices of Black individuals throughout history. Yet, who are the Black individuals whose contributions are often excluded and voices unheard? Overlooking the contributions of neurodiverse individuals is characteristic of a neurotypical society, and overlooking the contributions of Black neurodiverse figures is evidence of […]
Scam Awareness
Students are often targeted by Scammers trying to get either money or your personal details from you for illegal gain. Please see the bullet points below that could help towards keeping and your information safe. Never give any passwords, banking or personal details to anyone you do not know or trust. Nobody in a position […]
Advice Centre: Who We Are
Hello to everyone, old and new. As it is Freshers this week, we thought what better time to refresh you all on who we are and what we do! So, who are the Advice Centre? Our team comprises trained professionals ready to assist you with a range of concerns, from navigating housing issues to managing […]
Sabbs Update – 19/09/25
Emma Brown, Union President Hi, I’m Emma, your Union President. My role is to represent all students and ensure your voices are heard in the major decisions the University makes. Each week, I sit on the University Executive Board and meet with the Vice-Chancellor and senior leaders. This allows me to bring up the issues […]
Appeal Resits
If you have taken resits, have been given the ratified result and you want to appeal you must do so within 5 working days from the date you received your results. You will need to fit under one of the 3 grounds permitted for Appeals. Please follow this link to the Appeal Regulations to see […]
Getting Home Safely After a Freshers’ Night Out
Emma Brown, Union President Freshers’ Week is all about meeting people, trying new things, and, let’s be honest, a fair bit of late-night dancing. But no matter how good the night is, nothing kills the vibe like worrying about how you’re getting home. Luckily, SUSU have put together great options to get back to halls […]
Starting University: Your Questions Answered
Starting university is an exciting experience, but it can also bring its fair share of nerves and challenges. From making new friends to finding your way around, there’s a lot to take in. We’ve put this blog together to answer some of the most common questions and share student support tips for your first few […]
Gambling Harm Reduction
Sam Scott, Head of Advice and Support Gambling Harm – Who Can It Affect? 1 in 10 adults in the past year have been significantly affected by gambling harm. Research has consistently demonstrated that individuals who are young, male, and who belong to ethnic minority backgrounds are disproportionately susceptible to gambling disorder. Gambling disorder (the […]