► STARS

STARS is the Student Training and Recognition Scheme – our way of rewarding you for the hard work you put into getting involved with a student activity or helping us listen to the student voice, and making sure you leave university equipped with the extra skills you need to get ahead in an increasingly competitive job market.

It is never too early to start thinking about how you will make yourself stand out from the crowd when you look for a job after graduating. Gone are the days when a good degree alone would virtually guarantee you a job in your chosen field – today’s employers will be looking for evidence that you have taken the opportunity to get involved with university life outside of your studies, and will want you to demonstrate how you can apply extra skills you have learnt to your future employment.

Whether you get involved as a student rep, Union Councillor, volunteer or club and society member, STARS offers you a range of training sessions and workshops designed to develop you both as a person and in your role as an active student – all at no cost to you whatsoever! STARS will also help you keep a record of your involvement and reflect on your experiences, so that you have a ready made portfolio that you can show to future employers or transfer to your CV.

Keep an eye on this page for dates of training sessions and workshops, or just call into the iZone and ask about STARS. Alternatively, email John Goodwin on j.goodwin@hud.ac.uk

STARS Workshops....please click on session title for more information


Students' Union Elections Why Should I Care?	What is STARS?
*NEW WORKSHOP* Aimed at any student who wants to find about why the SU elections are important, why they should vote, and why they might even want to stand!	*NEW WORKSHOP* Aimed at any student, whether currently involved in STARS or not, who wants to find out exactly what it involves and why you should get involved.
Planning Successful Events	How to Save a Life
Aimed at club and society leaders, Hall Reps and RAG fundraisers	Aimed at club and society who wish to be trained in basic first aid.
So You’re a Course Rep….Now What?	Crowd Control for Meetings
*NEW DATES ADDED* For new Course Reps only.	*NEW DATES ADDED* Aimed at Course Reps, Hall Reps and Union Councillors who wish to improve their meeting skills.
Leading Clubs and Societies to Success	Winning a Verbal Tug of War
Aimed at current or aspiring club and society leaders.	*NEW DATES ADDED* aimed at Course Reps, Hall Reps and Union Councillors who wish to improve their negotiation skills.
The 3 Rs’ - Returning Reps Refreshers	Rules of Raising Money
For continuing Course Reps only.	Aimed at RAG fundraisers.
Activism in Action	Making the Most of Your Experience
Aimed at Union Councillors and any other student who wants to get actively involved in campaigning.	How your student experiences can help you land the career that you want.

Although the sessions and workshops are aimed at certain groups, they are not necessarily restricted to these groups so if you’re interested, ask!