Students' Union
What is the Students’ Union?
Worcester Students’ Union is an independent charity devoted to the educational interests and welfare of all students studying at or gaining a qualification awarded by the University of Worcester. Once your place at University is confirmed, you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union. This amongst other things offers you the opportunity to join a sports team or society, get involved in range of volunteering opportunities, receive confidential advice from our dedicated team, as well as being able to attend a wide range of events. If you want to make the most of your time at university, then pop into one of our Union offices or visit http://www.worcsu.com/ for more information on our services and activities.
What does the Students’ Union do?
The Students’ Union represents all students and works hard to ensure that any issues and concerns that students have are addressed. The students are represented by three elected full-time sabbatical officers. Your officers for 2010/11 are:
- President – Michael Collins
- Vice President Education and Welfare – Sam Lewis
- Vice President Student Groups – Liam Hughes
The sabbatical officers are accompanied by seven part-time officers, and together form the Executive Committee. The committee meets fortnightly to discuss student matters and make important decisions for the Union.
What the Students’ Union can do for students
The Students’ Union provides a free, independent, confidential and impartial advice service for all students. The service can arrange for a representative to accompany students to meetings related to appeals, complaints, plagiarism, university disciplinaries, fitness to practice or any other university meeting where a student feels they would like support and representation. Academic issues, money advice and housing problems are the main advice areas covered by the service. However, they can be the first point of call for any query.
The Students’ Union is also responsible for the administration of over 40 clubs and societies at the University ranging from Cricket to Christian Union. The majority of the sports teams compete in BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sports) leagues against other institutions. The SU also co-ordinates the annual Varsity series against the University of Gloucestershire.
Website
Your first port of call for the Union information and latest news updates should always be http://www.worcsu.com/! Create your own profile, tag photos, purchase tickets for events, as well as receive all the latest news and entertainment throughout the year. With information on our student advice service, sports teams, societies and events, the union website really is the one stop shop for all you need to know.
What is Freshers’ Week?
The Students’ Union host a number of daytime activities and evening events throughout Induction Week, this is to help students settle into their new surroundings and make new friends. 
There will be a variety of fairs throughout the week focusing on different aspects of student life. These are a chance to sign up to a club or society, find out about volunteering opportunities and to pick up lots of information about our services and commercial companies. The Students’ Union will also organise day trips which in the past have included tours of the city and riverboat cruises to help you find your feet.
On the evening the Students’ Union provides a range of entertainment to help you socialise with your peers and have a good time. Previous events have included the Freshers’ Ball, comedy acts, tribute bands and various fancy dress nights. All of the latest news on our events can be found on the Union website http://www.worcsu.com/
And Finally…
The Students’ Union is here to help every single student. If you have a problem or just fancy a chat, please come and see the Sabbatical Officers and staff who will be more than happy to see you.