April 2010
3 posts
Everyones talking about #VoteforStudents, are you?
The fanctastic Vote for Students campaign by NUS is not just for us students. My mum signed up to the campaign and when I asked her why she did, here’s what she said…
“Ok, so it may sound I’m from a much older generation (and lets face it, compared to most students, I am!) but I have always been proud to live in a democratic country. I enjoy the freedom to do so much – able to...
Vote for Students... →
Click on this link to be taken to the NUS Vote for Students Campaign home page…
We are asking students to use their vote in the forthcoming general election to support candidates that would vote against any increase in fees in the next parliament – and would pressure the government to introduce a fairer alternative.
By signing the following pledge you will help NUS put pressure on...
January 2010
4 posts
Its time to pay up...tuition fees STILL unpaid
Have you or any of your members mentioned that they have been contacted regarding their tuition fees?
Up to 3,000 of our students have still not paid their tuition fees to the university, and it’s an issue we need to sort out quickly.
Because of this, the university have brought to our attention that many students could face having their computer and library access blocked due to these...
CALLING ALL UCLAN STUDENTS!!
Students of UCLan, the time to stand out and have your say will soon be upon us, and for this I urge all of you reading this to ensure you are registered to vote in the general election.
I know many students will ask themselves, “Why should I vote?” or “one vote won’t make a difference”. And it’s true, one vote may not seem to make that much difference, however, if as a student movement we stand...
New Year, New Decade...Same Old Award Winning SU
Well Happy New Year! And Welcome to 2010…and the new decade!!
It’s crazy to think that we are almost halfway through this academic year, but that doesn’t mean it’s nearly all over, quite the opposite…it’s only just beginning!!
The next six months promises to be the biggest and best yet for the SU with upcoming events and campaigns like the Student Union Elections, our Town Takeover...
Have you applied for a tuition fee loan? →
UCLan students - Does this apply to you?
If you have not applied for a tuition fee loan you will be invoiced for a year’s worth of fees by mid-January…please read this news article on the Unions website to get all the details and get the help you may need.
December 2009
2 posts
Is obesity a BIG issue?
Obesity is a big issue, and please excuse the pun. But no matter what way you look at the recent evidence showing that UK university students are now borderline obese, its worrying.
Recent studies have called it “Freshers 15” as apparently most students will put on an average of 15lbs during their time at university…and face the issue of obesity.
But is it as bad as we really think it is?...