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Social Space for Students - Queen's Hall Now Open!
The Queen's Hall is now open as a space for lunch, study or just to sit down out of the rain!
The Best Graduate Job in the World
The Students Union is looking to recruit five current students to be part of the 2010/11 Sabbatical team responsible for the activities of the Students’ Union.
More Come and Try Events
This term's come and try events organised by the Students' Union includes trip to Amsterdam and reduced price tickets to Leicester Tigers games.
Examination Help Desk
The Students' Union Education Unit's Examination Help Desk is available to all students every day throughout the January Examinations.
This weeks events from Students' Union...
If you're finishing your exams early or that you simply want to take your mind off exams, the Students' Union has a number of events this week for you.
Examination Advice
The Students' Union wishes all the best to those of you who have exams and other formal assessments due at the start of the term.
Wanted! Volunteers to help plan and run events
Jacqui Noon takes up a fundraising challenge in Lapland to raise funds for The Big Issue Foundation and needs your help!
African student is awarded the University of Leicester Course Representative of the Year 2008/09
Alim Abubakre was chosen as one of the two most distinguished course representatives of the year for the 2008/09 academic year here at the University of Leicester out of a total of four hundred course representatives elected in this citadel of learning.
Summer Ball 2009 tickets running out…
Tickets for the University of Leicester Students’ Union Summer Ball taking place on Saturday 29th June 2009 are fast running out. Limited number of tickets will be on sale at Students’ Union Reception on Monday 1st of June.
Photography Society End of Year Exhibition 1-6.06
The University of Leicester Students' Union Photography Society will be hosting an exhibition at the West End Gallery in Leicester.
Unfolding the Future in Times of Recession
On the 8th June 2009, MBA students have come together to organise an event celebrating the success of past and present MBA students. Sponsored by the Vice Chancellor and the University Of Leicester School Of Management it looks set to be an exciting and inspirational day.
Summer Ball 2009 Tickets on Sale
Last year we sold out, so to avoid disappointment buy your ticket in advance. You can buy them from Queens Hall Foyer or online.
Campaigning begins on Sabbatical Elections.
Sabbatical election campaign commences on Monday 9th of February.
This Week's Entertainment Lineup
This week's entertainment line up from your students' union includes...
This Week's Entertainment Lineup
This week's entertainment line up from your students' union includes...
Employer Presentations - You can’t afford not to attend!!!…
Competition for graduate jobs has always been fierce and particularly so in the present economic climate. You need to be prepared, researched employers and gained the extra skills required by employers beyond your academic qualifications. Employer presentations are an excellent way of finding information and extremely useful if you should ever apply! You can always mention it on your application!
BUNAC - Summer Camp USA Presentation - 05/02/2009 5pm
Are you interested in working at Summer Camp in the USA? Come Along to the talk at 5pm in the Seminar Room, Student Development Zone, 2nd Floor, David Wilson Library.
This Week's Entertainment Line Up
This week your students' union is offering a wide range of events...
HEALTHY LIVING WEEK: 26th - 30th January 2009
A week designed to give you the information and inspiration you might need to help start leading a healthier life.
Underwear Fashion SHOW
Come along and support charity while watching a fashion show dedicated purely to underwear!
Varsity Football Match 2009 - 23/02/2009 17:30
This year's annual varsity football match will take place on Monday 23rd February at the Walkers Stadium.
Photography Society going to Soho
University of Leicester Photography Society is organising a day-trip to Soho, London on 7th of February.
Finishing Exams?
This week the Students' Union is offering a range of events to help you celebrate the end of exams.
Employers On Campus
22nd January - College of Law, 1.00pm – 2.00pm Seminar Room, Student Development Zone, 2nd Floor, David Wilson Library
Second Semester - Second Hand Books!
The Second Hand Book Shop in the Students' Union is brimful of books ready for your new reading list.
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Tickets for Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat are now HALF PRICE with NUS Extra and Ticketmaster at just £22.50 instead of the usual £45.
Good Luck
The Students’ Union wishes ‘good luck’ to those of you who have exams during the first two weeks of term.
Carol Service
Staff and students of the University of Leicester are being invited to a Carol service on Tuesday, 9th December.
Merry Christmas: Say it with Books!
If you are stuck for gift ideas, some of the titles in stock at the Second Hand Book Shop are inspirational!
Sexual Health And Guidance Week
University of Leicester Students are being invited to take part in the Sexual Health And Guidance Week, organised by the Students’ Union.
Big Band Idol 2008
This is a 'Pop Idol' style event featuring 6 of University of Leicester’s finest singers, all competing to win Big Band Idol 2008.
'The Mikado'
'The Mikado' is Roger Scoppie's translation of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic musical into the world of Guys and Dolls. Set in the gangster underworld of prohibition New York, with jazzy lyrics and snappy dialogue, 'The Mikado' comes up as crisp and sharp as a freshly-counterfeited dollar bill.
Deals at the Union Shop
Get a Ginsters (Deepfill) Sandwich, Walkers Crisps and a drink for only £2.89.
Leicester City vs Crewe
On Tuesday, 25 November 2008, Leicester City will take on Crewe Alexandra at the Walkers Stadium.
Money Saving Tip
Did you know that with your NUS Extra card, you can get a £5 cash back on your safety bus card? The NUS Extra card costs only £10. Order it today.
DVD Hire at the Redfearn
The University of Leicester Students’ Union Bars and Entertainment department has introduced a video hire service at the Redfearn Bar.
Battle of the Bands
RAG presents Battle of the Bands on Monday 24th November, at the Venue from 7.30pm.
Union Shop Deals
The Students’ Union Shop is the only place where you can get great products at great prices.
LUT presents Closer
The Leicester University Theatre presents Closer – by Patrick Marber, from Wednesday 12- Saturday 15 November. Venue: the Queen's Hall. Time: 7.30pm.
LUSH Radio is Back!
Student radio station, LUSH Radio is now live on air. From Monday 10th November, you will be able to listen to LUSH on 107.5 FM.
Autumn Term By-Elections
Nominations opened on Thursday 6th November and will close on Monday 10th November at 18.00 hours. Candidates meeting will take place on Monday 10th November at 18.30 in Lecture Theatre 2 of the Kenneth Edwards Building. Campaigning will start on Tuesday 11th November and finish on Thursday 13th November. Voting will be on Thursday 13th November.
RAG Week
On Monday 10th November, Battle of the Dances will be hitting The Venue, bringing an array of dance acts from hip-hop to ballroom dancing all competing to be crowned the winner of BOTD '08!
Times for Jummah Prayers
From now until further notice, Jummah prayers at the university will take place at 12:15 in the prayer room in the Charles Wilson Building and at 1:15 in the Luther King Room in the Percy Gee Building (SU Building). Source: ISOC
UNYSA Film Week
Every evening, from 10th to 14th of November, at 7pm, there will be a screening of influential and moving movies.
Don't Judge a Book by its Colour!
A new feature of the Second-Hand Book Shop is its Rainbow Rack of novels. Apart from making a beautiful display feature, it also serves a practical purpose.
The Safety Bus will Take You there
If you’re too skint for a taxi home after a night out at the Union or if you can’t be bothered to walk home after a stint in the library, take the Union’s safety bus for just a quid.
Charity Battle of the Bands
University of Leicester Charity Battle of the Bands - Hosted by RAG and the Band and Gig society
Disneyland Paris Trip
The University of Leicester Students’ Union and Outgoing Travel are organising a Disneyland trip for students.
Leicester Nightline Needs You!
Are you a good listener? Are you willing to lend a friendly ear to support your fellow students?
UNYSA Talk
United Nations Youth and Student Association (UNYSA) presents an Introductory Talk on 14/10/2008 at 7pm, at the Attenborough Lecture Theatre 3.
Autumn Elections
Voting for the autumn elections will take place on Thursday 16th October, at the Queens Hall, Percy Gee Building.
Healthy eating can help with . . .
Come and speak to an expert nutritionist, Nicky Ester, about the benefits of healthy eating
Accommodation Forum
On Friday 10th October, the Students’ Union Welfare and International Officer, Johanna Rigden will moderate an accommodation forum.
Win a Wii
As well as offering great exclusive discounts and ways to make the most of your money whilst being a student, the NUS Extra and the Students’ Union are giving away to one lucky winner a Nintendo Wii games console.
More on Freshers
Week 1 of freshers may be down, but there is still a whole week of activities planned leading up to the climax of freshers’ fortnight.
Autumn Elections
Spaces are now available for the University of Leicester Students’ Union Autumn Term Elections.
Competition Time
If you haven’t done so already, order and purchase your NUS Extra card by Friday 10th October, and you stand a chance of winning a Nintendo Wii games console.
Student Mixers
Not living in halls? Feeling left out? Or you just want to meet new people? Then this is an event for you.
Have you Ordered your NUS Extra Card yet?
The NUS Extra card is the only discount card you will ever need to manage your finances.
Vacancy: Education Officer (Salary scale £18,746 to £21,599)
A vacancy has arisen for an Education Officer to join our Student Support Centre. You will provide a comprehensive education advice service and support to the students, staff and student officers at the Students’ Union.
We're back: Bigger and Better!!
The newly-extended Second Hand Bookshop re-opens in the Students' Union on Monday 15th September, crammed with first class books in all subjects.
Vacancy: Student Development Officer (Media & Associations) Grade 4 - £18’289 - £21’072
The Students' Union is currently seeking an inspirational and motivated person to work within the Student Development Team to be responsible for supporting and developing the services of our media groups and associations, including student TV and radio stations, and newspaper.
The Ripple Secret Fresher 2008
Love to write? Want to be an instant celebrity? If the answer to these two questions is yes, then you could be our secret fresher.
Get your NUS Extra Card Now!
As a student, the NUS Extra card is the only discount card you will ever need.
Become a Rep for Freshers' Fortnight 2008
Do you have what it takes to be a Freshers' Rep? Are you outgoing and confident?
CU Summer ‘BBQ’
The Christian Union presents a free ‘Summer BBQ’ with live music, a short talk, 5-a-side footy tournament and a bouncy castle.
Charity Gig - An Afternoon of Live Music
Celebrate the end of exams and help raise money for two great charities.
Alex Smith Elected Vice Chair of Liberal Youths
Alex Smith, the University of Leicester Students' Union Campaigns and Involvement Officer, has been elected to the position of Vice Chair Campaigns for Liberal Youth, the Liberal Democrat youth movement.
Badminton Tournament
The University of Leicester Badminton Club is hosting its annual non-team badminton tournament open to all students and staff.
Wanted:Student Development Officer
We are currently seeking a committed and motivated person to undertake the role of Student Development Officer, overseeing approximately 100 student societies. Areas of responsibility will include overseeing student development team, co-ordinating all student development activities, projects and training, and advising student committees and volunteers.
Why Theatre Week
The Leicester University Theatre presents Why Theatre Week from Sunday, 15th June to Friday 20th June.
Wanted: Sports Editor
Your student newspaper, the Ripple is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Sports Editor to join a vibrant and talented editorial team.
Don't go Home yet!
The University of Leicester Students’ Union has organised lots of fun events in June, so don’t hurry home after your exams!
Annual Varsity Cricket
The annual Varsity 20/20 Cricket match will be held at the University of Leicester sports grounds at Stoughton Road, Oadby on Monday 19th May.
Sun specs, chilled drink and a good book
For a relaxing afternoon on the park, pick up a good read from the Second Hand Book Shop!
Joint Concert
On Monday 12th May, there will be a joint concert featuring the University Big Band and the Leicester Youth Band.
The Ripple Needs You!
Writers and editors are required for the Students’ Union newspaper, the Ripple.
Students’ Union Awards
The University of Leicester Students’ Union has rewarded the efforts of its committed members.
LUSH Radio Awards
You are cordially invited to the LUSH Radio Awards, on Wednesday 30th April at the Lounge.
Opportunity to attend the NUS Black Students' Conference
The NUS Black Students' Campaign represents all African, Arab, Asian and Caribbean students across Britain.
Aaron Porter wins NUS Vice Presidency in Historic Landslide Victory
Aaron Porter, Academic Affairs Officer of the University of Leicester Students’ Union won a landslide victory to become the next Vice President (Higher Education) of the National Union of Students (NUS), succeeding Wes Streeting who was elected as the new NUS President.
