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04/09/2020

Coventry University Students' Union - CUSU

Coventry University Students' Union - CUSU

Join us for CUSU Hour next Wednesday 3-4pm with Professor Guy Daly and get your questions over now about all things Timetable related.👇

13/08/2020

Well done!! Congratulations to everyone receiving their A-Level results today 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

We can't wait to meet all of you coming to CU London!

Take a peek at what we have in store... https://culondon.cusu.org/welcome/

13/08/2020

CUSU CU London's cover photo

10/08/2020

Are you a current student studying at Coventry University, CU Coventry, CU Scarborough, CU London or Coventry University London? Are you looking to expand your experience and build leadership skills? Do you have a drive for strategic and governing decision making? Can you critically discuss the future of a multimillion pound turnover charity and help to make the best decisions for our students? We are looking for self-motivated and highly committed individuals to become our next Student Trustees.

Trustees are at the very top of decision making in the Students' Union!

If you would like to apply for the role of Student Trustee, please complete the application at the link below. The deadline for applications is midday on the 19th August and interviews will take place digitally on the 25th August. Trustee training will take place on the 3rd September and there will be a Board of Trustee Strategy Day on the 4th September. Successful applicants would have to attend Board of Trustee meetings which typically occur 4-6 times per academic year on Friday afternoons.

Go here for more info and to apply: https://www.cusu.org/news/article/community/Applications-for-Student-Trustee-now-open/

Application forms must be sent to [email protected] before Midday on Wednesday 19th of August.

Please note this role is voluntary (Expenses are covered for costs incurred as a result of business undertaken on behalf of the Students’ Union). For more information please contact [email protected].

03/08/2020

Find a restaurant that’s registered for the scheme - Eat Out to Help Out - GOV.UK

E A T O U T T O H E L P O U T 🍽

📌 Find out which local restaurants are registered for the scheme in your

💭 Vital to use shops, pubs & businesses otherwise they’ll be gone!

💻 Visit:
https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/eat-out-to-help-out/find-a-restaurant

29/07/2020

Virgin Media are bringing you the best possible student deals. Sign up to get a free activation AND a £25 voucher after install, that can be used at Footlocker, Gap, Greggs, Nike, Pizza Hut, Primark, River Island, Selfridges, TK-Maxx, Topman, and Topshop!

Whether it’s a reliable connection to help when you’re in the zone whilst studying or the best bits of TV for when you’re chilling – Virgin Media has your housemates covered. Use the below link to buy online or simply register your interest for more information - zero commitment.You can even book your installation for September so you can have your WiFi set up for when you move in.

Click this link to register or buy now https://www.virginmediaoncampus.co.uk/coventry

22/07/2020

The Students’ Union Advice Centre (SUAC) is a free, independent and confidential service for all students. We give advice and support, and provide representation when necessary, on a wide range of problems including housing, consumer law, cheating and plagiarism, internal disciplinary and complaints. If we cannot provide the help you need we will refer you on to an agency that specialises in your inquiry.

Email [email protected] with your name, student number, telephone number, and a brief description of your issue, or visit https://www.cusu.org/advice/ to find out more.

21/07/2020

There are plenty of Local Community volunteering initiatives that CU London students can get involved with, whether you're based at Dagenham Campus, Greenwich Campus, or in your local area!

Here's some you can take a look at:

Volunteer Centre Dagenham
- 0203 288 2160
- [email protected]
- http://www.bdvb.org.uk/

Barking & Dagenham Community Response Volunteer Team
- https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/volunteering

BD_Collective
- 020 8597 2900
- [email protected]
- https://bdcollective.co.uk/

Volunteer Centre Greenwich
- 020 8317 3817
- https://vcgreenwich.org.uk/covid-19-support-volunteers/

Volunteers Supporting Families - Greenwich
- https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/opportunity/volunteers-supporting-families-greenwich/

Team London Volunteering
- https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/volunteering/search/

Volunteering Opportunities by Borough:
- https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/volunteering/coronavirus-volunteering-opportunities

17/07/2020

Our new online shop means you can order Coventry University clothing anywhere in the world and have it delivered to your door! With prices starting from £15 and a choice of up to 22 colours, buy your memento from your time at University today!

Hurry we have an opening offer of 10% off all orders from today, use offer code: Coventry20

Go to: https://coventrysu.universityhoodies.org/

14/07/2020

CU are offering you the chance to take part in new summer activities. These will take you away from your screens, to be creative, ask questions and think about your future in a hands on way. You will receive free resources delivered to your door and the chance to enter competitions to win prizes and Amazon vouchers.

For further details on each activity and how to get involved, please click the link: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/cul/study/outreach/widening-participation/

13/07/2020

Coventry University Students' Union - CUSU supports Black Lives Matter! Here's a week of simple things you can do to to Support, Educate Yourself, and Change.

22/06/2020

What? - A live cabaret with the brilliant drag artists, The Saturnos!
Where? - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lockdownlounge
When? - Friday 26th June at 8pm
Why? - To celebrate Pride Month 2020.

Join us for an evening of pure fun.

17/06/2020

It's Pride Month and CUSU have a range of events and opportunities for you to take part in.

Check out what's happening here: https://www.cusu.org/news/article/lgbtplus/Join-Us-For-CUSU-Pride-Month/

14/06/2020

We've come to the end of our CUSU Continuous Content Calendar. We've loved sharing our weekly recommendations with you and hope you've enjoyed them too. Keep showing us what you're getting up to over the next few weeks and don't forget to join in with CUSU's final Quarantine Quiz over in Lockdown Lounge!

13/06/2020

Grab a cuppa, get cosy and join us as we get stuck into our reading recommendations for this week - How to Fail by Elizabeth Day and Half a World Away by Mike Gayle.

12/06/2020

It's the end of the week and that means only one thing - it's Film Friday! This week we have the classic Space Jam to enjoy. In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan.

11/06/2020

It's the Best of Broadway for our Thursday Tunes playlist recommendation this week and bonus points for you if you can sing all of the parts in each song at the same time! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWX82ahbDuQIz?si=60GCaeMmRwSH8zOwrdXFrQ

10/06/2020

Love running and need those pointers for beating those personal bests? Check out Women's Health's top tips! https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/running/a708043/how-to-run-faster/

09/06/2020

There's Space for all with over 11 Seasons of Doctor Who now available on Netflix!

08/06/2020

Who doesn't love a (not-so) 5 minute craft? Here's 25 to keep you or the kids business for the afternoon! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vfQJrkREsY

07/06/2020

It's beautiful weather to get out and enjoy your surroundings, Whether it's in the city or by the beach, show us some of the views or wildlife you might encounter on your time outside!

06/06/2020

From Sunday Times Bestseller 'Reasons to stay alive' and a whimsical re-envisioned tale of Alice in Wonderland. Which will you choose?

05/06/2020

When astronauts blast off from the planet Mars, they leave behind Mark Watney (Matt Damon), presumed dead after a fierce storm. With only a meager amount of supplies, the stranded visitor must utilize his wits and spirit to find a way to survive on the hostile planet.

04/06/2020

⚠️ We are advising new and returning students NOT to buy any tickets for Freshers events... yet! ⚠️

Some promoters are already selling tickets and passes but until we know what restrictions will be in place we just don't know what will be able to go ahead, but we do know that students have had problems in the past getting refunds so don't buy... yet!

All official and events and tickets will be posted at https://cusu.org/welcome as soon as they're confirmed

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04/06/2020

Amp things up with the R&B Playlist, This is How We Do https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX4a0nQYnltiQ?si=u9_KLY8YTqWh9MBMzHgs3A

03/06/2020

Let's get moving with Pamela Reif and her 20 minute Full Body Workout, no equipment? No Problem! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBMk30rjy0o

02/06/2020

A modernized reboot of the 1980s prime time soap follows two of America's wealthiest families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, as they feud for control over their fortune and their children - Dynasty, Season 3 has just been released!

01/06/2020

Looking for ways to freshen up your surroundings? Try some of Good Housekeeping's 25 DIY Home Decor Projects - https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/g1711/diy-home-decor/

31/05/2020

What are you getting up to this Sunday? We are planning a lie in, a walk, a roast dinner and probably an afternoon snooze in front of the telly. Show us what you’re getting up today or what your perfect Sunday would consist of!

30/05/2020

We’re switching things up this week with a recipe book recommendation - The Hungry Student Cookbook. Whip up some of your favourite treats on a budget. Once they’re cooked, settle down for some short horror stories with Stephen King’s latest release, If It Bleeds.

29/05/2020

It’s Film Friday and our recommendation for this week is Made in Dagenham - A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination. Buckle up, this one will make you feel all the feels.

28/05/2020

Shhh! It’s time for your secret favourites. You know, the ones you’d never admit to loving out loud but actually can’t stop your foot tapping whenever you hear them. Check out this Guilty Pleasures playlist. Don’t worry, we won’t tell! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX4pUKG1kS0Ac

27/05/2020

Want to get moving but not sure where to start? Why not embark on the Couch to 5K challenge - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/43501261