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The University of Hull has teamed up with British Heart Foundation Shops (BHF) to launch a new scheme to encourage students to donate unwanted things and help generate vital stock. 100% of the profits raised will go towards the fight against heart disease
Lamrani explains everything you need to know about US economic sanctions against Cuba: their origins, their provisions, how they contravene international law, and how they affect the lives of Cubans. Salim Lamrani, who teaches at the University of Pari
I hope you’ve all had a great Easter break and are back into the swing of things. Myself and the NUS delegation team have recently got back from the ever exciting NUS conference 2013 which was held in Sheffield which just happens to be my home time.
Our Annual General Meeting is coming up on Monday 29th April and everyone is welcome to join! Find it at 20:30 in meeting room five of the Students' Union building.
Filling this in helps us to improve your education at the University of Hull. Tell us what you think about everything from the library to lectures and timetables to teaching! All entries are in with a
First, I hope you are well. If you are undergrad, I hope your end of year exams and assessments are not stressing you too much. If you are postgraduate taught, I hope you are ready for the long dissertation you are about to write! If you are postgra
Last Tuesday saw Students, Teachers and Staff throw on their fancy frocks and suits as the second annual Hull University Union Student-Led Teaching Awards was held at Staff House. The evening offered students the opportunity to recognise and celebrate
At approximately 5.20pm, 22nd April 2013 I was on my way to the Library Redevelopment Steering Group, walking simply from University House to the Venn Building. I had just turned onto the Great White Way as a group of men passed me. On passing one of them
TNS UK Ltd are a international market research company requiring market research interviewers to work in our friendly Hull city centre telephone unit. Candidates must speak clearly with good diction and demonstrate a professional telephone manner that
Did you catch our Job of the Week in the latest Hull University Union newsletter? Check out the details below and browse for a wider selection over at hullstudent.com/jobshop.
A quick 5 question survey about student housing in the Hull area. You don't have to login to the website to complete the survey.
A brand new website www.hiwecanhelp.com/hiway has been launched in Hull to provide access to information on Drug and Alcohol support services in city and how to access them. It provides continually updated information on Drugs & Alcohol produced by he
Whether volunteering in our community, playing sport in local leagues, participating in regional events or just generally enjoying the city of Hull; students are proud to be studying in and contributing to the vibrant, developing city that we call home. C
Congratulations to all the winners from the 2013 HUU Awards! You've done your Students' Union proud.
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Strasbourg Meetings is organised by Youth Association for a Greater Europe - an international organisation for young people around the world that wish to see the European continent reassembled and tolerant towards each other in their common effort to surm
An intensive clean up campaign is taking place in the local area in conjunction with the Northern Area Team and the Waste Management section. It is hoped that all residents will lend a hand, support the community clean up and play a part in improving t
Spring is finally upon us and what better way to make the most of it than by participating in one of the many available activities on offer this wonderful season!? One event we are particuarly excited about is the Wheelchair Rugby, so if you've heard
Try It are free promotional sessions that will run nationally alongside the Big Hit Tour. They are a perfect way to get involved and give it a go for free, whether you are a beginner or have not played in a while.
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If you're stuck for something to do next week and have always fancied trying out a bit of University sport, then now is the chance to get involved! Free sport at the University on Monday 29th April 2013. Futsal Just Play session 1-3pm Sports
The 2nd AU All-Star Game will take place on the 26th April at the University Sports and Fitness Centre. The All-Stars are a collection of volunteers from accross the diverse and active Athletic Union in Hull which features a range of different competetive
Line Up, Tickets, Maps, Media, & FAQs! Your go to place for all End of Year Ball 2013 information!
Thursday 23 May is back to the 80s! If you're a mature or part-time student come along from 8pm to John Mccarthy Bar for just £2! Whilst this is an event aimed to get mature and part time students together, all are welcome!
Hull University Union has been named one of the safest Students’ Unions in the country and one of only seven Students’ Unions across the country to achieve a coveted Gold Standard at the Best Bar None Awards 2013.
Bertie has taken on the role of a super hero and therefore it is his duty to provide you with the ultimate and cheapest student night around. Brassick returns with £1.75 Advance entry and ALL DRINKS £1.75!!
The following titles give you a taste of the training opportunities we provide our Course and Departmental Representatives. All Representatives are required to attend the first session which is an Introduction to the principles of representation. This will cover the requirements of been a Rep, skills and techniques to engage students, how to be visible to students, how to make change happen and how to feedback to students. For those of you who have been a Rep before, you can attend a shorter refresher session.
We then offer the following eight optional sessions which are a great way to enhance your abilities as a Rep. They also look fantastic on your C.V.!
Departmental Representative training
Compulsory for Departmental Reps, this session covers:
- What is Faculty Board?
- Suitable issues for faculty
- Networking
- Representing your department
Meeting Skills
How to be an effective member of a committee/meeting. This session covers:
- Structuring and controlling a meeting
- Chairing a meeting
- Consensus seeking
- Decision making
- Influencing
- Listening
Research and campaign training
How to research an issue and campaign on it. This session covers:
- Why research
- Qualitative
- Quantitative
- What next? Analysis and write-up
- Presenting
- Campaigning
Key skills to engage students
Student apathy is a big issue. This session covers:
- Engaging PT/PG/Mature Students
- Dealing with apathy
- Get known!
- Engaging Demographics
Identifying strengths, weaknesses and targets
This personal development session is brilliant for recognising your strengths and areas for improvement. It enables you to reflect on:
- Where are you at?
- Where should you be?
- Where do you want to be?
- What is next?
Dealing with difficult situations
Coaching conversations to handle difficult situations. This session covers:
- Use examples of tricky conversations
- Pacing conversation—think first!
- Child/Parent Dynamics
Rounding up the year
Making the most going forward! This session covers:
- What have you achieved this year?
- Course Rep Survey
- Departmental end of year report
- Recognising your volunteering
- Get Course Representation on your CV & selling yourself
- Stand next year?
Key skills for Periodic Reviewers
This session is run by the University and is compulsory for students who are members of the Periodic Reviewer Pool.
Education Zone training
Compulsory for members of the Education Zone. This session covers:
- University Politics & committees
- Quality and university procedures (inc. Periodic Review)
- QAA, audits and submissions
- Advocacy (influencing policy)
- Engaging Demographics
- Team-building
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