Welcome Guide 2014/15

YOUR WELCOME GUIDE TO THE STUDENTS’ UNION

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Whether you’re returning or here for the first time, we’d like to welcome you to LSBU and to The Students’ Union. The Union is the heart of your LSBU student experience, no matter what you need. Whether it’s an opportunity to get involved in activities, seek advice on academic or personal matters or even just have a place to hang out, we will aim to make sure you have it. We’re proud to call you our students and we hope you’re proud to be part of the LSBU family too.

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London South Bank Students’ Union Welcome Guide 2014/15 www.lsbsu.org

WELCOME!

Welcome LSBU and to London South Bank Students’ Union, the proud home of our students!

I’m Ilham, the President of The Students’ Union for 2014/15. This year my team and I will be making sure you’re fully represented and that your needs and opinions are at the heart of every decision both The Union and The University make.

Each year a team of students is voted in to lead your Students’ Union, setting the agenda for the activities over the next academic year. With over 19,000 students at LSBU we have a range of people with varying and individual problems and dreams; all of whom we’ll be representing!

Alongside myself, you will be represented by Ashley Storer-Smith, your new Vice President Activities & Employability, who will

be looking to grow the number of opportunities students have to get involved with activities around campus. He’ll also be working with the staff to make sure that each activity develops those involved and strengthens their skills and knowledge, which will also improve their employability.

The other member of the officer team is Abdi Osman, the Vice President Student Experience, who’ll be working closely with the course reps and key figures within The University to strengthen the academic side of your time at LSBU. He will be working to make sure your progression and learning environment are as peaceful and fulfilling as possible.

Ultimately we’re here to make your time at LSBU the best it can be, so if you see us around come and say hello and don’t hesitate to get in touch!

by The Union President, Ilham Abdishakur

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Student led societies are your chance to meet like minded people and make friends outside of your course and accommodation. These student led groups are supported by The Union, but are formed, and led by your fellow students. There is a lot of variety, including everything from Dance and Drama to Motor-sports and the Afro -Caribbean Society.

The groups can be based on faith, culture, interests, academic subject or hobbies. We’re always looking for new and different groups to nurture into a new society. Some of our larger societies have hundreds of members, but you only need 5 members to get your society started and then another 5 to become official.

As a society President or committee member you will develop skills

and have experiences that will be invaluable in making you stand out from the crowd after graduation. You will also be a leader of your society and will be responsible for managing the members, the finances and the activities that the society runs or takes part in.

Getting involved in a society is a great way to make good friends and great memories. Being part of a society will guarantee that your time at LSBSU is memorable for more than just the lectures!

Get involved by visiting www.lsbsu.org/societies to see an up to date list of all our societies and to purchase your membership. If you have any questions feel free to tweet us, or pop in and ask at The Union reception.

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• Acappella Society• Afro -Caribbean Society• Atheist• Dance• DJ• Drama• EU Society• First Love International• Gaming Society• Informatics• Islamic Society Sisters• Islamic Society Brothers

• Law• LGBT• Mid-wifery• Motor-sport• MUM Society• Nepalese Society• Occupational Therapy• Pakistan Society• Product Design • Psychology• SWSS• Tourism and Hospitality

Some of our Societies


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Sports clubs at LSBU provide a great opportunity for extra-curricular activity. The clubs belong to the students, with each one being led by a student committee who deal with the day-to-day decisions making and running of the teams.

Qualified coaches are provided to make sure everything is safe and to enable student athletes to assess and improve their performance. Along with the well documented physical health benefits of participating in sports, joining a club or team is a great way to meet new people and form bonds that last a lifetime. Clubs are also known to indulge in celebrations and socials on a regular basis!

If you are looking for more than a way to socialise, sports clubs

also provide you with the chance to travel around London and the rest of the UK to face off against teams from other Universities from across the country. Many of our clubs compete in the British University Championship Sports (BUCS) which allows you to represent your University at an elite level against a variety of other institutions.

Get involved by visiting www.lsbsu.org/sports to see an up to date list of all our sports and to sign up for your membership. If you have any questions feel free to tweet us, or pop in an ask at The Union reception.

STUDENT SPORTS CLUBS

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• American Football• Athletics• Badminton• Basketball - Men’s• Basketball - Women’s• Boxing• Cheerleading• Cricket• Dodgeball

• Football - Men’s• Football - Women’s• Hockey• Jitsu• Netball• Rugby• Taekwondo• Tennis

Our Sports


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Union Volunteering brings you the opportunity to make ‘volunteering’ whatever you want it to be. Our student led projects put you in control, you could be the Chairperson, Treasurer, Comms Officer or Project Manager. these roles empower you, teach valuable skills and will improve your employment prospects. As a volunteer you have the chance to lead existing projects or create new ones; the power is really in your hands.

Some current volunteers engage in educational programmes that involve going into schools and giving young pupils support and advice. Volunteers have also been involved in community development projects alongside groups like Bankside Open Spaces, a local charity that has it’s own green patch based here at the Student Centre. A range of other opportunities such as mentoring, helping at

Victim Support and other social awareness campaigns have also been developed for students.

In addition, volunteer placements are organised by the Employability Team at The University as well. For more info on these types of opportunities you can visit https://my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/volunteering or email the LSBU Volunteer Coordinator on [email protected]

Apart from the benefits that come from volunteering such as helping out your community and gaining experience for your CV, our volunteers are also rewarded for their efforts with a black-tie end of year awards ceremony where all volunteers receive certificates acknowledging their commitment.

Get involved by visiting www.lsbsu.org/volunteer to register your interest.

STUDENT VOLUNTEERING

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• Action for Children • Age UK• Broadway London• City Year• Diabetes UK• Kids Company• London Youth Games• Old Royal Naval College• Ovarian Cancer Action• Prisoners Education Trust

• Samaritans• Save The Children• South Bank Centre• Southwark Arts Forum• Southwark Playhouse• Southwark Salvation Army• South London YMCA• St. Johns Hospice• Victim Support

Organisations you can get involved with!


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RAG are a team dedicated to creating fun, unusual and sometimes unexpected ideas to raise money for a variety of charities. Our student led teams have taken part in a range of activities from jumble sales and sponsored sleepouts to pool tournaments and a talent showcase that both engaged the student population and had a positive impact on the student experience of all involved.

The RAG team were able to create stimulating events that brought people together, entertained and inspired. In the span of just a few

months, the RAG team raised over £1,500 and donated it to four different charities, both local and national.

RAG is the ideal place to meet characters of all types, socialise and have fun whilst make a positive social contribution. Come down and make a ripple.

Get involved by visiting www.lsbsu.org/RAG to see an up to date list of all our fundraising projects and to register your interest. If you have any questions feel free to tweet us, or pop in and ask at The Union reception.

RAISING AND GIVING (RAG)

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Student Council is the highest level of democratic decision making within The Union. It is key in determining the way that we run. The Council is made up of the three elected Full Time Officers and more than 40 part-time officers and representatives from sports, societies, academic faculties and the general students population to ensure the widest possible representation of the student body.

Council motions (proposals and ideas of things for the Union to change, stop doing or start doing) can be put forward by any registered student. Council meetings are open to all students of The University and are beneficial to attend as they give you a platform on which to highlight what is important to your student experience at LSBU.

We need you to come to us with your suggestions and issues; we are passionate, but not psychic! It is also a chance to hold the Full Time Officers accountable for their work; you voted them in, and they speak for you so they have to report to you with what they have been working on.

If a decision is agreed upon by The Council it becomes a Union Policy, meaning the power to make genuine change is in your hands.

Get involved by visiting www.lsbsu.org/council to see an up to date list of all our motions and council members as well as the dates of the next meetings.

STUDENT COUNCIL

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The Union provides free, confidential and impartial advice and information to empower students of London South Bank University.

We provide a professional and friendly environment for you to talk during difficult times you may face as a student. Our staff can help and give advice on a range of issues from finance, accommodation and academic matters to student health and safety. Whatever the issue, they will try to assist you or if they are unable to, then they will refer you to someone who can.

Getting advice from usYou can book an appointment by contacting us via phone or in person at the Students’ Union reception.

Appointments are 30 minutes long, and you must arrive at least 10 minutes before the specified time of your appointment. To ensure we can deal with your query as promptly as possible, you will need to bring all of the relevant paperwork concerning your enquiry with you to the appointment.

If you cannot get an appointment, we offer a drop-in advice service on Wednesdays from 10am to 12.30pm at the Southwark campus and at the Havering campus on Thursdays from 10am to 12.30pm during term-time. The drop-in service runs on a ‘first come first serve’ basis so make sure you arrive early!

Visit www.lsbsu.org/advice for info on how we can help or phone us on 020 7815 6060.

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What are Student Elections?Elections give all students the opportunity to be directly involved with the governance and direction of the Students’ Union.

More importantly, it allows any member to come forward and present their ideas, solutions and practices for taking The Union forward and ensures that we continue to be a forward looking, student-centred organisation, that is part of a national movement of student-led organisations.

Any and all students are strongly encouraged to for election. The best kind of elected representatives are the ones who are passionate about the student experience, regardless of their background. We are dedicated to providing effective representation and a range of student-led services that

are of a consistently high quality and embrace the needs of all our students. You can help make that happen.

How do elections work?Students nominate themselves and tell us that they’d like to be elected to a particular position. These students then campaign to be elected by persuading people to vote for them. Students can vote online for the person they would like to be elected for a particular position. After results are announced, some posts are taken immediately, with others starting at a later date.

Get involved by visiting www.lsbsu.org/elections to see an up to date list of all our elected officers and dates for the next election.

STUDENT ELECTIONS

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Halls Meet & GreetHalls10am-5pmAs soon as you arrive we’ll be here to say hi! We’ll be around halls all day helping out. If you’ve just arrived look out for the bright Orange t-shirts, we might even help you with your bags!

Student BrunchStudent Centre 4:30pm-7pmJust moved in? Just come to London? Looking to make friends? Just feeling like some free food? What ever the reason come down to the Student Centre for a free lunch.

MONDAYSATURDAY SUNDAY

Halls Meet & GreetHalls10am-5pmAs soon as you arrive we’ll be here to say hi! We’ll be around halls all day helping out. If you’ve just arrived look out for the bright Orange t-shirts, we might even help you with your bags! Be gentle we might be a bit tired depending on how Saturday went!

Super Sunday SocialStudent Centre 12pm-5pmGet your key, grab your housemates (if they’ve arrived) and head to the student centre for a day of fun, games and new mates! You bring yourself and we’ll sort out the sumo suits, candy floss and Jenga. If that’s not enough we’ll be launching the Halls Cup - it’s going to be EPIC - make sure you’re there.

Tea PartyMeet @ Student Centre11am-3pmJoin us for a chance to have a chat and enjoy some tea, also try your hand at giant Operation. Stethoscopes & scrubs ready to go.

Edric CinemaEdric Theatre10am-4pmCome and have a flop on our giant beanbags whilst catching up on the latest TV and films.

GiG: American FootballMeet @ Student Centre12pm - 2pmGIG stands for “Give it a Go” and is all about trying new things. Try out a free taster of one of our many activities for a chance to make new friends and get involved with a club or society! The American Football Club will be socialising and running exercises and drills. This will give you a taste of our cup wining team.

GiG: NetballMeet @ Student Centre3pm-5pmGiG: Our netball team has a history of being division winners, they’ll be looking for new comers and pros alike to get involved.

Campus TourMeet @ Student Centre3pm-4pmTour of the campus with the student life team - They’ll let you know the best places for a coffee and much more.

Band-eokeStudent Centre, Venue6pm - 11pmCome down and join in this chance to stretch your vocal talents and, if that isn’t enough, do it all with the backing of a live band!

WEEK I06/09/14 to 12/09/14

Welcome to Freshers 2014.This year we are hoping to make your first week at University better than ever. With a mix of daytime and nighttime events for students old and new, we’re sure we have

provided something for everybody.Remember to have a look online at

www.lsbsu.org for the latest event details throughout Freshers’ Fortnight.

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY


Bar-FunStudent Centre11am-3:30pmAir Hockey, table tennis and much more. Join in or cheer on... or both!


GiG: FutsalMeet @ Student Centre2pm-5pmJoin our indoor footy specialists and get a taste of close knit 5 vs. 5 games. Try a new sport, meet new people and come back at the end for drinks!

LDN Tours Meet @ Student Centre3pm-5pmThe famous Camden Market tour!

Food DemoMeet @ Student Centre3pm-5pmCampus Caterers Elior will run food demonstrations to show you how to make cheap healthy meals.

Round 4 RoundStudent Centre5:45pm-7:30pmCheck out the first pub quiz of the year! We’re going bigger than ever with this ongoing event for the first two weeks to celebrate the start of the new year. A round of drinks is up for grabs for every round won and there will also be special bonus rounds and prizes!



Campus TourMeet @ Student Centre3pm-4pmTour of the campus with the student life team - they’ll let you know the best places for a coffee and much more.

LDN Tours Meet @ Student Centre3pm-5pmGet involved and visit the famous markets of the South Bank!

GiG:DodgeballMeet @ Student Centre2pm-4pmDodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge your way to winning in this fun tournament. Come with a team or just come and we’ll find you a team!

Freshers’ FlirtStudent Centre6pm-11pmA night for students to relax, socialise and meet up in the bar. There will be great drinks offers and many of the societies and sports clubs will be in attendance so it will be your first chance to find out more about our activities.



GiG: BasketballMeet @ Student Centre2pm-4pmLSBU has been the proud home to multiple championship basketball, so whether you’re a pro or a newcomer just looking for a laugh or to meet new people come down and try this out.

Campus TourMeet @ Student Centre3pm-4pmTour of the campus with the student life team - they’ll let you know the best places!

LDN Tours Student Centre3pm-5pmBack to Camden, this time for a walk along the Lock..

Thurs-JStudent Centre6pm - 1amFor Freshers Fortnight we have Thurs-J! Join our resident DJ society as they get the Student Centre bouncing with the biggest tunes.


Feel Good FridayStudent Centre12pm-4pmFriday is a fine day to feel good! For a chance to for some cheerful camaraderie and some freebies, raffles and all the laughter you can handle come down and join us.

Games DayStudent Centre, Venue12pm-10pmWhatever your tastes may be - whether it’s Mario Kart, Streetfighter, Pool, Jenga or even Twister, we’ve got it. We’ll be running gaming sessions all day and a couple of fan favourite tournaments (Jenga and Mario Kart!) so come down, get involved and prepare to challenge your mighty hosts the Gaming Society!


Halls Meet & GreetHalls10am-5pmWe’re back at halls so when you arrive we’ll be here to say hi! We’ll be around halls all day helping out. If you’ve just arrived look out for the bright orange t-shirts. We might even help you with your bags!

Super Sports SundayMeet @ Student Centre11:30am-4pmFootball, American Football, Basketball, Rugby and more! Super Sport Sunday will be your chance to compete in a friendly multi-disciplinary sports tournament. Come down to have fun, meet new people but also to rep your halls! This will be a chance to win points in the Halls Cup Challenge.

The Secret Comedy Club Meet @ Student Centre7:30pm-10:30pmGet a guided tour to Covent Garden where you will then enter the famous Top Secret Comedy Club. Here you will be exposed to a range of improv comedy featuring both newcomers and established stars alike, including regulars from the TV show “Mock the Week”. An evening of entertainment, laughter and good times is a guarantee. If you’re interested, the socialising will continue in the local area afterwards!

Welcome to LDNStudent Centre10am-3pmGet info on all the best deals and things to do in glorious London town from the Student Life Centre team.

Bouncy CastleStudent Centre11am-4pmThe Academy of Sports (the people who run the gym) have got a bouncy castle.

GiG: American FootballMeet @ Student Centre12pm - 2pmGIG: The American Football Club will be socialising and running exercises and drills. This will give you a taste of our cup wining team.


GiG: BadmintonMeet @ Student Centre3pm - 5pmJoin us for badminton in the gym it’ll be a great experience!

LSBU: LiveStudent Centre, Venue7pm - 1amWith performances running throughout the night from live local acts and some of our very own LSBU talent past and present, LSBU live will give you a chance to see great artists from in and around London.

MONDAYSATURDAY SUNDAY

WEEK II13/09/14 to 19/09/14

Remember to have a look online at www.lsbsu.org for the latest event details throughout Freshers’ Fortnight and you can also check our twitter and Facebook for full

details of what’s happening each day.

Tea & TalkStudent Centre12pm-3pmCome and enjoy a chat with out multi-faith chaplaincy. Meet some new people and feel good and eat chocolate. What’s not to like.

LDN Tours Meet @ Student Centre3pm-5pmRevisiting the famous Camden Market tour, renowned for it’s food, clothing and music!

Round 4 RoundStudent Centre, Venue6pm-9pmThe Biggest Quiz of the year! Now that Freshers is in full swing there will be big prizes and a great range rounds! Come down with your team of 6 to demonstrate your cerebral prowess and win BIG!

Comedy Central: LiveEdric Theatre8pm-10:30pmThe famous Comedy Central troupe return to LSBU. An ever growing group of new young comedians and a fair few well known acts who will delight, mock and make you laugh. Keep your eyes on social media for the announcement line up!

Freshers’ FayreSports Hall11am-5pmThe biggest event in the Freshers’ Calendar! Freshers’ Fayre is your chance to meet societies, sports, volunteers and more all in one place. It will be a chance to speak to the leaders of each activity to get a better understanding of what they do and how you can get involved (and of course there will be freebies!)

Climbing wallStudent Centre10am-3pmThe Employability Service is here to help you get your ideal graduate job. Come along and meet them at Orientation and have a go on their climbing wall, play some giant employability board games, get to know the Job Shop and nab your goodie bag full of freebies!

Elior VillageKell Street12pm-5pmAn intro to your catering service, along with sustainability, suppliers and healthy options.

Campus TourMeet @ Student Centre3pm-4pmTour of the campus with the student life team.

GiG: DanceMeet @ Student Centre6pm - 8pmDance have 50+ members & a number of classes running weekly, so whether you’re a pro or just looking to learn, why not join in?

Cheese &WineStudent Centre6pm - 10pmA simple night featuring a range of cheeses and some matching wines (non-alcoholic options available) come down!

Freshers’ FayreSports Hall11am-5pmThe biggest event in the Freshers’ Calendar! Freshers’ Fayre is your chance to meet societies, sports, volunteers and more all in one place. It will be a chance to speak to the leaders of each activity to get a better understanding of what they do and how you can get involved (and of course there will be freebies!)

Climbing wallStudent Centre10am-3pmHave a go on the employability climbing wall, play some giant games and much more!

ArcadeStudent Centre12pm-5pmDance machines, penalty shoot out, pool tables, table football and prizes. Love it.


GiG: DanceMeet @ Student Centre6pm - 8pmDance have 50+ members & a number of classes running weekly, so whether you’re a pro or just looking to learn, why not join in?

First Wave@ Pacha London9pm - 4amWe’re teaming up with Pacha London to put on the biggest night of Freshers: First Wave. We’ll be starting at the Student Centre with Pre-drinks the DJ Society getting us in the mood before we move on for the freshest beats and best atmosphere of the entire fortnight at the famous venue.

Thorpe ParkMeet @ Student Centre9am-8pmGet on a coach down to the most famous theme park in the south featuring rides like Colossus, Oblivion and Swarm to get your blood pumping.

Climbing wallStudent Centre10am-3pmThe Employability Service is here to help you get your ideal graduate job. Come along and meet them at Orientation and have a go on their climbing wall, play some giant employability board games, get to know the Job Shop and nab your goodie bag full of freebies!

Feel Good FridayStudent Centre12pm-4pmFriday is a fine day to feel good! For a chance to for some cheerful camaraderie and some freebies, raffles and all the laughter you can handle come down and join us. This week win prizes and show of your wild west skill on the rodeo bull!


LDN Tours Student Centre3pm-5pmToday we stay local with a tour of Southwark.

GamesNightStudent Centre, Venue6pm-10pmWhether it’s Mario Kart, Pool, Jenga or even Twister we’ve got it. Join us for a fun evening!

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

HALLS CUP CHALLENGEReady to represent your halls? Wear your colours proudly and get involved in The Halls Cup Challenge for the chance to win prizes for your halls, your team and even yourselves. Throughout the year there will be events and activities with The Halls Cup Challenge symbol on them - take part and state your hall for a chance to add points to the overall total.

MORE INFO AT WWW.LSBSU.ORG #HALLSCUP

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