University of York Students' Union
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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. Tim Ellis is the current Union President for 2011-2012.
YUSU is responsible for representing and campaigning for students to the university, for example over improved facilities such as a 24-hour library.
city. The Union runs Late License events in The Courtyard on a Saturday night; and organises a variety of cross Campus events including the Freshers and Graduation Balls.
services called "The Magic Bus".
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.
. It also organizes the annual Roses Tournament
which takes place against Lancaster University
.
Robert Hughes
Born in London
, Hughes grew up in the Thornton Heath
district of the London Borough of Croydon
. He graduated in 2011 with a BA
in English.
Whilst a student at the University of York
, Hughes became involved in numerous welfare and equality-focused student committees, achieving election in 2009 as Vice-Chair of James College
JCRC with responsibility for welfare. In January 2010 Hughes, as Vice-Chair (Welfare), spoke out against a controversial "Bad Taste" party planned by James College
JCRC. Hughes has also served as a National Union of Students
LGBT
Delegate, representing the University of York
.
In 2011, Hughes successfully sought election to the sabbatical
position of YUSU Welfare Officer, defeating incumbent Laura Borisovaite with a communication-based campaign focusing on sexual and mental health. Hughes began his one year term in this position in July 2011 and continues to hold the post, representing a student body of almost 13,500.
University of York
The University of York , is an academic institution located in the city of York, England. Established in 1963, the campus university has expanded to more than thirty departments and centres, covering a wide range of subjects...
, 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. Tim Ellis is the current Union President for 2011-2012.
YUSU is responsible for representing and campaigning for students to the university, for example over improved facilities such as a 24-hour library.
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 YorkYork
York is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence...
city. The Union runs Late License 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 minibusMinibus
A minibus or minicoach is a passenger carrying motor vehicle that is designed to carry more people than a multi-purpose vehicle or minivan, but fewer people than a full-size bus. In the United Kingdom, the word "minibus" is used to describe any full-sized passenger carrying van. Minibuses have a...
services called "The Magic Bus".
Student Action and RAGRAG (student society)University Rag societies are student-run charitable fundraising organisations that are widespread in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Most universities in the UK and Ireland, as well as some in South Africa and the Netherlands have a 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.York Sport
The Union funds and supports a number of sports clubs, which compete with other universities in leagues such as BUCSBucs
Bucs or BUCS may refer to:*Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida*Pittsburgh Pirates, a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania*British Universities and Colleges Sport...
. It also organizes the annual Roses Tournament
Roses Tournament
The Roses Tournament is an annual sports competition between Lancaster University and the University of York in England. It is organised by their respective Students' Unions, YUSU and LUSU. It takes its name from the 15th Century civil war, The Wars of the Roses, between the House of Lancaster...
which takes place against Lancaster University
Lancaster University
Lancaster University, officially The University of Lancaster, is a leading research-intensive British university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The university was established by Royal Charter in 1964 and initially based in St Leonard's Gate until moving to a purpose-built 300 acre campus at...
.
Sabbatical officers
The Union's current sabbatical officer team consists of| President | Tim Ellis |
| Welfare officer | Robert Hughes |
| Academic affairs officer | Graeme Osborn |
| Student activities officer | James Croydon |
| York Sport president | Sam Asfahani |
Robert Hughes
Born in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, Hughes grew up in the Thornton Heath
Thornton Heath
Thornton Heath is a district of south London, England, in the London Borough of Croydon. It is situated south-southeast of Charing Cross.-Geography:...
district of the London Borough of Croydon
London Borough of Croydon
The London Borough of Croydon is a London borough in South London, England and is part of Outer London. It covers an area of and is the largest London borough by population. It is the southernmost borough of London. At its centre is the historic town of Croydon from which the borough takes its name...
. He graduated in 2011 with a BA
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in English.
Whilst a student at the University of York
University of York
The University of York , is an academic institution located in the city of York, England. Established in 1963, the campus university has expanded to more than thirty departments and centres, covering a wide range of subjects...
, Hughes became involved in numerous welfare and equality-focused student committees, achieving election in 2009 as Vice-Chair of James College
James College
James College is a college at the University of York in the United Kingdom.- History and geography :James College is named after Lord James of Rusholme, the University of York's first Vice-Chancellor, and was built in several stages during the 1990s. Originally a graduate-only college, it admitted...
JCRC with responsibility for welfare. In January 2010 Hughes, as Vice-Chair (Welfare), spoke out against a controversial "Bad Taste" party planned by James College
James College
James College is a college at the University of York in the United Kingdom.- History and geography :James College is named after Lord James of Rusholme, the University of York's first Vice-Chancellor, and was built in several stages during the 1990s. Originally a graduate-only college, it admitted...
JCRC. Hughes has also served as a National Union of Students
National Union of Students
-British Isles:*National Union of Students**National Union of Students-Union of Students in Ireland**National Union of Students Scotland**National Union of Students Wales-Scandinavia:*Danish National Union of Students*National Union of Students in Finland...
LGBT
LGBT
LGBT is an initialism that collectively refers to "lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender" people. In use since the 1990s, the term "LGBT" is an adaptation of the initialism "LGB", which itself started replacing the phrase "gay community" beginning in the mid-to-late 1980s, which many within the...
Delegate, representing the University of York
University of York
The University of York , is an academic institution located in the city of York, England. Established in 1963, the campus university has expanded to more than thirty departments and centres, covering a wide range of subjects...
.
In 2011, Hughes successfully sought election to the sabbatical
Sabbatical officer
A sabbatical officer is a full-time officer elected by the members of a students' union , commonly at a higher education establishment such as a university...
position of YUSU Welfare Officer, defeating incumbent Laura Borisovaite with a communication-based campaign focusing on sexual and mental health. Hughes began his one year term in this position in July 2011 and continues to hold the post, representing a student body of almost 13,500.