Taught Student Guide

Leeds University Union is a charity that helps the 32,000 students at the University to love their time at Leeds.

Located at the heart of campus, the Union is a space to meet people, develop new skills and get involved.

Led-by six elected students, backed by volunteers and staff, the Union building acts as a hub for activity across campus, throughout Leeds and beyond.

Partly funded by a grant from the University, 80% of the Union's money is generated by its shops, clubs and bars, and reinvested into services for you.

By providing opportunities for development, support when things go wrong and representation to create change on the issues that matter to you, the Union aims to make a real difference for all students.

Think of the Union as a community or an exclusive service - but above all, think of it as yours. Find out more at: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk

For details of Leeds University Union Codes and Procedures, approved by the University, including your right to opt out of membership to the Students' Union visit: http://campus.leeds.ac.uk/luu_code.htm

Leeds University Union is also affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS): www.nus.org.uk/

For help and general enquiries, call the Helpdesk or visit them in the Union foyer:

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The leaders of your Union are six elected students who work full-time to help you love your time in Leeds. Your Exec Offers for 2011/2012 are:

Communications and Internal Affairs Officer:
Mark Sewards
I'm here to ensure Union policy is enacted. I act as the spokesperson of Leeds University Union and oversee the democratic process.
Tel: (0113) 380 1241
Email: m.sewards@leeds.ac.uk

Community Officer:
Ben Fisher
I'm here to represent the views of students in the Leeds community. I handle student issues related to external community factors such as safety, housing and crime.
Tel: (0113) 380 1242
Email: b.j.fisher@leeds.ac.uk

Education Officer:
Ben Jackson
I represent students on all educational issues, lobbying the University on all academic issues to ensure students are satisfied with the quality of education at the University of Leeds.
Tel: (0113) 380 1243
Email: b.a.jackson@leeds.ac.uk

Equality and Diversity Officer:
Charlie Hopper
I'm responsible for ensuring LUU represents and addresses the needs of its diverse membership. I work on issues locally and nationally and alongside the University.
Tel: (0113) 380 1244
Email: c.hopper@leeds.ac.uk

Welfare Officer:
Harriet Rankin
I'm here to make sure there is provision for students' general, sexual and mental health issues. I'm responsible for ensuring excellent support is available for students.
Tel: (0113) 380 1245
Email: h.e.rankin@leeds.ac.uk

Activities Officer:
Hannah Nisbet
I'm here to represent LUU's activities locally, nationally and to the University, ensuring there is adequate support and facilities for students and student activity groups.
Tel: (0113) 380 1246
Email: h.a.nisbet@leeds.ac.uk

The Student Advice Centre offers a professional, friendly service. It provides help with any problems concerning life as a student. It specialises in housing, money and academic problems. All help is free, confidential and independent of the University.

Tel: (0113) 380 1444
Email: joblink@luu.leeds.ac.uk
www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/jobs/
LUU Building
LUU Joblink is open Monday to Friday from 11am - 3pm throughout the year.

Whether you want to earn some cash or gain valuable skills, Joblink is a service exclusively for students. There are a wide range of positions available to you and you can find work from as little as a couple of hours a week through to more permanent positions.

The Union provides a wide range of ways for you to gain new skills. These include paid employment, as well as volunteering and campaigning opportunities. Opportunities are advertised in the foyer of the Union building, as well as on the Union website.

Nightline is a confidential listening and information telephone service run for students by students. It runs from 8pm to 8am every night of term.

Taught Student Guide 2011-2012