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Love student life

November edition 2011

Inside:Students vote yes Student forums Sports Trips to Chester Zoo Volunteer opportunities and more

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stay in touch

Find out more about Liverpool students’ union.

Visit www.liverpoolSU.com

‘Like’ www.facebook.com/liverpoolSU

Follow @LiverpoolSU @LSU_Pres @LSU_VPAQ @LSU_VPC @LSU_VPA

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stay in touch

Find out more about Liverpool students’ union.

Visit www.liverpoolSU.com

‘Like’ www.facebook.com/liverpoolSU

Follow @LiverpoolSU @LSU_Pres @LSU_VPAQ @LSU_VPC @LSU_VPA

It’s been an incredible start to the year for LiverpoolSU and LJMU students. We’ve had the biggest Welcome Fest on record with over 10,000 students visiting the Students’ Union on Maryland Street during welcome week – we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

We’d also like to say a massive thank you to all 1400 of you who voted in our referendum – giving us the support we needed to move forward with our new plan to help make sure all our students love student life.

November and December look like they are going to be just as exciting and busy! In this issue of the Beat you can find out what we’ve got planned for the coming months including trips to Chester Zoo, student campaigns, volunteering opportunities and our annual Dodgeball Demolition competition…

We’re here to make sure there’s something for everyone – so come on, get involved!

LiverpoolSU is led by student officers who are elected by you. For students who want to get more involved there are plenty of opportunities. Why not start a campaign, come along to one of our forums, get a part-time job in our bar, or do some volunteering for a worthwhile cause?

Whatever you get up to during your time at LJMU, LiverpoolSU will be on hand to help make sure you love it!

Darren, Paul, James and Tom Student Officer Team 2011/12

Welcome to the November Beat

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Over the next couple of months our SSHH! campaign will be focusing on reducing noise in your area. Part of our role as your Students’ Union is to help make sure you’re getting on well with local residents. LiverpoolSU Community Reps can help with any problems you have in your neighbourhood – from safety issues, to finding out what day you need to put your bins out.

Please be aware of the noise you make in the evenings, even the slightest sudden noise is enough to disrupt your neighbourhood. The SSHH! campaign video has been put together by a team of students at LJMU – beware, making noise in your neighbourhood could set off the zombies! – we wouldn’t want that, would we? Check out www.liverpoolsu.com/sshhtudents to find out more! The SSHH! campaign is being run by James McGarvey, Vice President Community at LiverpoolSU. To comment on the campaign, get involved or show your support email James – LSUVPC@ljmu.ac.uk

CampaignsStudents vote ‘YES’ – we will love student life!

This month LJMU students overwhelmingly voted in favour of LiverpoolSU’s new plan to help make sure they love student life. 97% of the 1,400 students who voted approved our strategic objectives for the next three years, to 2014. We now have a plan to make sure students love their academic life, their work life, their social life and we’ll support and campaign with you all to make it happen. You can view the plan on www.liverpoolsu.com or pick up a copy from the Haigh Building or our pods at Tithebarn Street Social Study Space or I M Marsh student zone.

Darren McCabe, LiverpoolSU President said “I’m delighted that LJMU students have approved our plan. Our ambitious strategic objectives for LiverpoolSU will help make sure our members love student life. We’re now looking forward to making them happen!”

97% YES

Caution: Zombies spotted in noisy areas

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Chester ZooDate: 19th November Price: £20 (Price Includes: travel

and admission into the Zoo)

Come with Liverpool SU to explore this amazing attraction. Chester Zoo is the UK’s number one zoo; there are hundreds of animals to see including some of the most endangered animals on the planet. The Zoo has over 1 million visitors every year and is a favourite with people of all ages.

Warwick CastleDate: 26th November Price: £30 (Price includes: travel

and admission into the Castle)

Warwick Castle is one of the most famous and remarkable castles in the UK. Take a tour around the castle where you will be amazed by the breathtaking architecture and the exciting history of one of England’s most famous castles. It is a trip not to be missed!!

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Conwy Castle and Britain’s Smallest HouseDate: 3rd December Price: £20 (Price Includes: travel

and admission into the castle)

Come and visit Conwy Castle to explore a historical monument before setting your eyes on Britain’s Smallest house, a once in a lifetime trip.

Cadbury World Date: 10th December Price: £25 (Price Includes: travel

and admission into Cadbury World)

Christmas is nearly here and what better way to celebrate than visiting Cadburys world. Explore the awe-inspiring 14 zones where the world of chocolate comes alive. Become a child again, visit Santa and eat all the chocolate you wish before you can buy gifts for family and friends in the Cadburys shop, the perfect gift for Christmas!

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Give it a Go – Student trips at great prices!

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LiverpoolSU’s forums are open, friendly chats where students share their ideas and work with LiverpoolSU to make our time at LJMU even better. We run three forums focusing on different student issues…

The first forums of the year in October were a great success with nearly 100 students getting involved. Here’s a flavour of what was covered:

• Better Union forum asked students for feedback on welcome week so it’s bigger and better next year. The controversial topic of clubs and society initiations was also tackled – with an updated LiverpoolSU policy produced.

• Better University forum discussed hidden course costs and what students think should be included in their fees. Liam Burns, NUS president, came and spoke to the attendees.

• Better City forum focused on student safety, including a question and answer session with Steve Alman, LJMU’s designated police officer.

Dates of November forums: The forums are open to anyone and we’d love to see you there next month. If you want to know more then drop us an email. Alternatively, just turn up and take a seat!

Better Union Tuesday 8th November Drift Café Topic: Student Employability Contact: Grace Powell g.powell@2009.ljmu.ac.uk

Better University Thursday 10th November Drift Café Topic: Library issues Contact: Michael Keegan m.keegan@2009.ljmu.ac.uk

Better City Tuesday 15th November Drift Café Topic: Student accommodation (halls and private) Contact: Jade O’Dell j.l.o’dell@ljmu.ac.uk

Student Forums – Get talking...

Inter Faith forumDid you know it’s Inter Faith week from the 20th to the 26th November? LiverpoolSU wants to help bring students together to celebrate. Our Inter Faith forum will be meeting on the 16th November to talk about what people have planned and hear your ideas. The Inter Faith forum is also a great opportunity to discuss faith issues on campus. If you’ve got something to say about the prayer rooms, the food for people of faith, or a new idea for ways faith could be celebrated at LJMU then come along.

The Inter Faith forum will be hosted at LiverpoolSU, The Haigh Building, Maryland Street on the 16th November from 4-5pm. For more information contact Kelly by emailing k.a.hayes@2009.ljmu.ac.uk

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Volunteering opportunities

Forum delegates needed Our forums are looking for passionate students to get involved in the issues that matter to them and represent the views of their peers. As a delegate you’ll be an expert on the issues that matter to students like you and run campaigns to make life better for fellow students. You’ll receive fantastic support and training from LiverpoolSU to help you in the role. If you are interested in getting involved please get in touch or come along to the forums and chat to the team.

Better Union forum are looking for…• LesbianGayBisexualTransgender(LGBT)delegate • Black,Asianandminorityethnicdelegate • Women’sdelegate • Disabledstudents’delegate Contact:GracePowell-g.powell@2009.ljmu.ac.uk

Better City forum are looking for…• Homestudentdelegate • Ethicalandenvironmentaldelegate • Communitycohesionand

anti-fascismdelegate

Contact:JadeO’Dell-j.l.O’Dell@ljmu.ac.uk

Better University forum are looking for…• Part-timedelegate • Internationaldelegate • Postgraddelegate • Maturedelegate

Contact:MichaelKeegan-m.keegan@2009.ljmu.ac.uk

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Scholars Bar at the Haigh Building, Maryland Street is open from 10am till late every day of the week. There’s hot and cold food at great student prices, drinks promotions, live sport and four pool tables - so come down and see us.

Live Football @ Scholars

Sat 19th Nov: Swansea v Man UTD kick off at 5:30pm

Sun 20th Nov: Chelsea v Liverpool kick off at 4pm

Sun 27th Nov: Liverpool v Man City kick off at 4pm

WeeklyStudent Nightsat Scholars Bar

Mon Quiz NightGeneral knowledge student quiz with cash prizes!

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LiverpoolSU ChallengeGood old fashioned competition with some great games including Family Fortunes, Deal or No Deal, Countdown, Take Me Out and Wheel of Fortune.

PRE MEDOfficial warm-up party for Liverpool’s number one student night! Queue jump wristbands on sale at the bar for only £5 (including entry).

RAG KaraokeShow off, have a laugh and sing us your best karaoke classic. Drinks offers available from 5pm.

Children in NeedThere’s also a Children in Need night @ Scholars on 18th November – come down, have a drink and do your bit for charity!

Entertainment

Fri First Stop FridaysYour first stop to anything – be it a quiet drink after a hard week at Uni, or the first drinks before a mad night out in town.

Renting a student house can be confusing, but as part of Liverpool Students’ Union, we’re here to help you settle in.

studentunionlettings

0151 231 6102 hello@studentunionlettings.com

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We repair laptops, mobile phones, smartphones, Blackberrys, iPods and games consoles.

Visit: www.liverpoolsu.com/repairsCall: 0151 203 5855Or drop in at one of our three campus shops:

Student ShopJames Parsons BuildingByrom StreetLiverpoolL3 3AF

Student ShopIM Marsh CampusMossley Hill RoadAigburthL17 6BD

Student ShopThe Haigh BuildingMaryland StreetLiverpoolL1 9DE

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This years Dodgeball Demolition tournament takes place on Wednesday 7th December – play for trophies, prizes and glory! Each team needs a minimum of 8 players and a maximum of 12. The deadline for registration is Friday 25th November 2011 at 5pm. Spaces are limited so sign up early to avoid disappointment.

You can collect your registration form from LiverpoolSU reception or contact Sam Norris for more information on 0151 231 4969 or s.norris@2007.ljmu.ac.uk

Sports

We’re also looking for confident students who are willing to be Dodgeball officials and co-ordinators for the tournament. If you would like to make a little extra cash and open a window to more job opportunities with LiverpoolSU then please get in touch.

Contact Sam Norris on 0151 231 4969 or s.norris@2007.ljmu.ac.uk

LiverpoolSU is running a 7-a-side football league starting on Sunday 20th November 2011.

Fixtures will be played every Sunday from 12-4pm at IM Marsh. Registration for the season is £20 per player.

The deadline for the first week of fixtures will be Wednesday 16th

November 2011 at 5pm. Don’t worry if you miss the deadline, you can register at any point throughout the season.

To register pick up a team sheet from LiverpoolSU reception or contact Sam Norris on 0151 231 4969 or s.norris@2007.ljmu.ac.uk.

You don’t need to be an athlete to get involved in sports at university. LiverpoolSU have got some great activities coming up that are open to everyone, including 7-a-side football and our annual Dodegball demolition tournament.

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And remember – Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge!

Job opportunities