The University of Huddersfield Students' Union
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Access to Learning Fund

The Access to Learning Fund (ALF) is open for applications for the academic year 2010/11. This is a discretionary hardship fund so an award is not guaranteed, however if your application is successful, any money awarded would be non-repayable.

The University website has the application form, guidance notes and details of the documents required (look at the Student Finance page, under Access to Learning Fund or click on the link below). Copies of the application form are also available from the Students’ Union office or in the Student Common Room.

http://www2.hud.ac.uk/student_finance/alf/

If you have any questions about the fund, or need some advice, you can contact the ALF team by emailing studentfinancialsupport@hud.ac.uk by calling (01484) 471130 or by contacting the Students’ Union Advice and Information Centre by email at advice-centre@hud.ac.uk, telephone (01484) 473446 or through the Student’ Union office.

26th Jan - Ask Tim @ Barnsley

On Wednesday 26th January Pro Vice Chancellor for Teaching and Learning, Tim Thornton, came to Barnsley Campus to hold an open forum with students. This was the first of it's kind for Barnsley giving all students the opportunity to raise concerns and issues with a senior member of University staff.

Please click here to view the notes.

26th Jan - Campus Committee Meeting

The first Campus Committee meeting of 2011 took place on Wednesday 26th January. Highlights of the meeting included:

- The formation of a campus based newsletter.

- An Xbox 360 has been installed into the common room for students to use.

- Give it a go week will take place next week (31 Jan - 3 Feb).

- Results of the Factfinder survey that took place before Christmas will be published.

- The committee are looking at getting the National Blood Service to come onto campus.

To read more information about Campus Committee meeting please click here.

The Campus Committee meetings are open to all students. The next meeting will take place at 10:30 on Wednesday 23 February in room 3/05.

Student Party @ Walkabout

By Election Voting Opens

Voting for the Campus Committee By Elections is now open as of 10am Monday 1st November. The Campus Committee are a group of elected Barnsley students that represent students that study in Barnsley.

Voting takes place online and can be accessed from any computer connected to the internet. Simply log in to Portal Plus with your normal university username and password. Then follow the Students' Union election link to the voting pages.

Voting closes at 10am Wednesday 3rd November and results shall be announced at approximatly 12pm the same day.

To find out who is standing and what they are standing for please click here.

Calling all students - Get involved with the National Demo

You may aware/know or heard about the increase in student’s fee & budget cuts to higher education which to take effect from September 2012, if the budget plan goes ahead.

Barnsley Campus and students studying across the University of Huddersfield are uniting with students across the country for one big demonstration in London. To find out more about the Browne Report, how the cuts may affect you and how to get involved please click the 'WE WILL MARCH' logo.

New Sports and Societies!

Football Club

If you are interested in playing football the Barnsley now have there very own football team! Whether you are a beginner or a professional the team welcomes you to join. There will be regular training sessions and entry into local leagues. Click here to find out more or join the team.

Music and Radio Society

Listen to music? Play music? Fancy being the next Chris Moyles or Fern Cotton? Then the Music and Radio Society could be for you! Whether you are on a Music course or just have a general interest there are sooo many way's to get involved with this society. Click here to find out more or join the society.

Freshers Party!!

Welcome Everyone!

Lets start the year with a bit of fun and socialising!! The Official SU welcome party is this Thursday! If you haven't already buy your tickets from the SU office or from Walkabout. All Students, friends and family are welcome to come along!

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Summer Ball 2010

This year’s Summer Ball took place on Graduation Day at Walkabout. The night saw over 120 students, friends and family celebrate the year in style. The James Bond themed night kick started with funky Zetland Street Quartet playing a popular compilation of jazz covers.

JP Austin and Bruce Desmond were given recognition of their involvement with the Students’ Union by Head of Campus, Cathy Doggett. JP had been elected as Campus Chair for 2009/2010. He attended and led Campus Committee Meetings, created links with local businesses, attended Union Council, attended University Student Council and raised money for charity. Bruce was elected as Ordinary Member for 2009/2010. Bruce has attended Campus Committee Meetings, gathered and acted upon Student Opinion.

The highlight of the evening was for Graduate Marian Medley. Marian had been elected as Campus Chair for 2008/2009 and Course Representative for all three years of her studies. Marian has worked hard to benefit students at the University Campus Barnsley.

Some of her achievements have included:

· Being a past Campus Committee Chair

· Being a course rep

· Attending Student Council

· Attending University Student Council in both Huddersfield and Barnsley

· Working to support the Union and the University during the QAA

· Campaigning for a second parade at this year’s graduation

· Setting up an annual University Campus Ball

· Campaigning for better Common room facilities in Barnsley

For Marian’s hard work and effort, Head of Campus, Cathy Doggett presented her with Honorary Life Membership to the Students’ Union and the UHSU Outstanding Contribution to the Students’ Union Award. The Outstanding Contribution Award is one of the Unions most prestigious awards and is given to someone that has gone above and beyond their role in the Union. (This was awarded at the STARS Awards Evening in Queensgate however Marian was unable to attend)

The evening continued with some more music from Zetland Street Quartet, resident DJ, and buffet. The casino table also proved to be a popular attraction with an iPod shuffle and bottle of Jagermeister being won by two students with the most UCB Summer Ball Pounds.

Click Here to view the photo gallery

Summer Ball - James Bond Theme

This years Summer Ball will take place on Graduation Day Tuesday 20th July where we will be giving the walkabout venue a makeover to become a little more 007! The night will include a free drink on arrival, buffet, casino tables with prizes to win (not real money), DJ playing a range of mainstream music and classic hits and live music.

The Summer Ball is an end of year celebration and is open to ALL students (not just graduates), staff, family and friends.

Tickets will be £5 and available from the SU Office and the main campus reception from 9:30am Wednesday 12th May.

Graduation Parade Success

This is the first time that Barnsley has had two ceremonies due to the number of final year students. Initially students were shocked at the news that students chosen for the second ceremony were not going to receive the experience of parading in front of friends, family and the local community from Campus to the Civic. Marian quickly rallied students gaining enough support and momentum to overturn the Universities decision. Many thanks are given to Head of Campus Cathy Doggett for making the graduation dreams of students become a reality.

Uni Student Party

Thursday 25th Feburary @ 7pm

Get your yourself for the biggest Uni student party Barnsley has seen this year!

Get yourself signed up at either the SU, Library or the Canteen to ensure you don't miss out!

Paris Weekender

We are running a trip over to Paris on the 19th-22nd March 2010!

Everyone is welcome to come along and bring any friends who are not associated with the University. The link below has more information about the trip and if you need anything else let me know.

To find out more or to book your place on the trip follow this link.

Wellbeing Week January 2010

A week of support, guidance and information on different aspects of your welfare as a student!

For more info on the week click here.

Terrance Higgins Trust finished off the week giving out information on sexual health. It is important that students are given access to high quality, free and confidential sexual health advice and services. For the first time on campus students were also given the opportunity to get tested for Chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Monday started with Barnsley Police giving out advice and crime prevention goodies. Chief Insp David Smith said: “For some students, particularly those who are just starting their university education, crime prevention can be the last thing on their minds and they are likely to think it will never happen to them.”

The Police were also joined by Barnsley Advanced Motoring who gave top tips and information about staying safe on the roads.

Student safety week kick started Barnsley’s first awareness campaign of the year! The event ran from Monday through to Thursday saw a couple of guests come to campus to talk to students.

Monday 26th October - Student Safety Week

Barnsley Fire and Rescue serviced joined the campus on Tuesday giving advice and info on fire prevention. They also gave students the opportunity to get a free fire prevention home assessment.

The Summer Ball is an end of year celebration and is open to ALL students (not just graduates), staff, family and friends.

Tickets will be £5 and available from the SU Office and the main campus reception from 9:30am Wednesday 12th May.