University of York Students' Union

University of York Students' Union

Institution	University of York
Location	The Student Centre, James College, York
Established	1963
Members	approximately 20,000 (15,000 full-time equivalent)
Affiliations	National Union of Students and British Universities Sports Association
Website	www.yusu.org

University of York Students' Union (YUSU) is the representative body for the students at the University of York, England. It provides representation for all students, is the key provider of entertainment and welfare services, and operates a range of commercial ventures including a cafe bar, shop and events & marketing department. Millie Beach is the current Union President.

YUSU is responsible for representing and campaigning for students to the university, for example over improved facilities such as a 24-hour library.^[1]

Services

Events

Most regular late night events are run by College Junior Common Room Committees in the campus bars; however the union provides support to individual college Entertainments reps, through providing training, health and safety advice, and acts as a representative to university Catering and Bar Management, as well as to other venues in York city. The Union runs Late Licence events in The Courtyard on a Saturday night; and organises a variety of cross Campus events including the Freshers and Graduation Balls.

Welfare

The Union provides an individual casework service, as well as running campaigns on specific issues such as sexual health or academic integrity. It also provides a free late night minibus services called "The Magic Bus".^[2]

Student Action and RAG

The Union runs various "Student Action" projects which aim to provide student development, while giving something back to the local community. One of the major project it runs is an annual 'Kids Camp' which is a residential holiday for Underprivileged children, staffed by volunteers.^[3]

York Sport

The Union funds and supports a number of sports clubs, which compete with other universities in leagues such as BUCS. It also organizes the annual Roses Tournament which takes place against Lancaster University.

Sabbatical officers

The Union's current sabbatical officer team consists of:

President	Amelia Beach
Academic Officer	Tamaki Laycock
Welfare and Community Officer	Dominic Smithies
Student Activities Officer	Alexander Lusty
York Sport President	Isaac Beevor

References

1. James, Sophie Ann (2008-10-30). "Support YUSU's campaign for a 24 hour Library". Nouse. Retrieved 2010-06-02.
2. Thouaille, Marie; Basch, Rachel (2009-03-05). "Hustings: Part Two". The Yorker. Retrieved 2010-06-02. …increased use of the YUSU magic bus service.
3. Ellis-Petersen, Hannah (2010-05-06). "Kids' Camp 'saved'". Nouse. Retrieved 2010-06-02.

External links

• Official website