http://www.udsu.co.uk/ The latest news from the UDSU Copyright 2006, University of Derby Students Union design@udsu.co.uk http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Fri, 09 May 2008 16:17:48 +0100 See you on the Red Carpet! Awards Ball 16th May We are only 9 days away until the Annual Awards Dinner; tickets are on sale at the Student Union Reception at Buxton and Kedleston Road. Priced at £25 the ticket includes a three-course gourmet dinner, entertainment by Oasisn’t a popular Oasis tribute act and back by popular demand following last years success Anthony Jacquin and his Hypnosis performance. The evening proceedings will begin at 7pm with the meal and Awards ceremony followed by speeches by the University of Derby Vice-Chancellor John Coyne and the University of Derby Students’ Union Executive Officers. Please note that those of you who were lucky enough to attend this years May Ball you can use any remaining drinks vouchers as part payment for your ticket or behind the bar on the night. Finally, any committees who would like to reward their members you may choose to subsidise tickets via your social accounts so please contact the Student Activities department to find out more. Tickets will be on sale until 12 noon on the 16th May however, we only have a limited amount so please buy early to avoid disappointment. http://www.udsu.co.uk/news.html?article=265 Wed, 07 May 2008 15:30:32 +0100 http://www.udsu.co.uk/news.html?article=265 The SU will be holding a free workshop at 5.30pm on 8th May at Kedleston Road in room B122 for all those interested in learning the basics of British Sign Language. A qualified BSL tutor from Derby College will be holding an hour long session for all those interested in getting started with this skill. Organised in conjunction with the UDSU and Junction 49, it is free and open to students and members of the general public alike. Places are limited so if you are interested please contact Alex Stackhouse via junction49@udsu.co.uk to reserve your place. http://www.udsu.co.uk/news.html?article=251 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:51:59 +0100 http://www.udsu.co.uk/news.html?article=251 The Source is The University of Derby Students' Unions Independent Advice Service and the Education and Welfare Services are proud to announce that it is now available in Buxton! Hi, I am Karen Field your Student Advisor located in the Student Union Office on the ground floor of the Dome in Buxton. As a Student Advisor with the UDSU, I offer free, confidential, advice that is independent from the University. If you have any concerns or problems no matter how big or small please contact me to talk through them. I have many years of experience in supporting students’ with finance, housing, academic, careers, personal and health related issues. Have a problem and still not sure if I can help just contact me on: Tel: 01332 594553 Email: thesourcebuxton@udsu.co.uk Or alternatively just drop in to the Student Union Office in the Dome and ask for Karen. http://www.udsu.co.uk/news.html?article=224 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:55:43 +0100 http://www.udsu.co.uk/news.html?article=224 The UDSU’s Education and Welfare Service is proud to announce that from the 13th February 2008 students will be able to access a free and confidential Chlamydia Screening Service via The Source – your UDSU’s Independent Advice Service. Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK, particularly in the under 25’s. Most people don’t know whether they have it as Chlamydia has few symptoms and is almost impossible to detect without a test. Chlamydia is passed on through vaginal, oral or anal sex. So if you’ve ever had unsafe sex you may be at risk. Treated early Chlamydia can be completely cured. If left untreated however, Chlamydia can cause severe pain, uncomfortable sex, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility in both men and women. You can get tested for free at Kedleston Road from the 13th February 2008 - Its time you took your Sexual Health seriously! For further advice and information contact: The Source – UDSU’s Independent Advice Service Tel: 01332 591509 Email: thesource@udsu.co.uk Website: www.udsu.co.uk/advice Chlamydia Screening Office: Tel: 017730525069 For free condoms contact the University Nurses on: Derby: 01332 591317 Minicom: 01332 591614 Buxton: 01332 594414 Minicom: 01298 28320 http://www.udsu.co.uk/news.html?article=178 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:11:15 +0100 http://www.udsu.co.uk/news.html?article=178 RAGE Raise and Give Extreme is a new initiative for 2007/08 that will see and high octane approach to fundraising for our two nominated charities The Bobby Moore Fund and Winston’s Wish. The plan for the year is to raise at least £10,000 for the charities, whilst we will also support the following one off events: Children in Need – 16th November 2007 World Aids Day – 1st December 2007 Sport Relief- 16th March 2008 The concept of RAGE is to raise money as a Student Union to support student nominated charities, as a non-profit organisation we are governed by Charity Law which states we can only donate money to these nominated charities. Therefore if you see any activities or promotional material showing the RAGE logo, any money you donate will be split 50/50 between The Bobby Moore Fund and Winston’s Wish. However, if you see any activities or promotional material showing Children in Need, Sport Relief or World Aids day logo's and you decide to donate your money, this money will be sent only to the designated charity. RAGE week is will be an action packed adrenalin pumped week of activities which can be found listed in the RAGE week plan. There are two aims to the week: 1. Raise as much money as possible 2. To break the negative stereotype of volunteers and volunteering RAGE will be a year long project where anyone can get involved and help raise money at any date as well as the one off RAGE week. For more information and for how to get involved contact ollie http://www.udsu.co.uk/news.html?article=88 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:36:00 +0100 http://www.udsu.co.uk/news.html?article=88