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ISSUE 21: 13 - 19 March 2018

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This week sees the launch of our Zero Tolerance campaign, which provides a new online reporting system for incidents of sexual harrassment and sexual violence. Read all about it below, then stand with our university and the Students' Union by taking the Zero Tolerance pledge.

This week we also send congratulations to the winners of the Students' Union Leadership Elections. Well done to everyone on some fantastic campaigns this year. Meet your 2018/19 Leaders below.

We are calling on you to nominate staff who have made your student journey a memorable one. Nominate outstanding staff in the Golden Robes awards now!

As we near the end of the Semester, and you may be working on assignments, remember all of the people at our university who are here to support your studies. Library information can be found here and the Student Hub have a wealth of information and advice. As ever please get in touch with any feedback!

Zero Tolerance campaign launched

Have you seen the new Zero Tolerance website? We want staff and students to learn and work in a community of respect and dignity. You can now report incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence online, anonymously. Read more about our commitment to Zero Tolerance below.

Who has made a difference to you?

This year we have joined forces with the Students’ Union to bring you the Golden Robes, where we celebrate outstanding staff nominated by both students and peers for their contributions.

You can nominate staff in a variety of categories and all nominations will be judged by a student-led panel, with those shortlisted invited to a celebration event alongside the students who nominated them, where the winners will be announced. Nominate now!

Do you Write Right?

The Library and Students’ Union (SU) Advice Service are joining forces this week to raise awareness of the need to Write Right – a campaign ran by the SU to help you avoid plagiarism and ensure you reference correctly. Look out for stalls at both campuses, Skills for Learning workshops and information on the web.

Students' Union Leadership Election -

Meet Your Leaders for 2018/2019!

Introducing your new SU Exec Team: (l-r) Charlie Hind (VP Education), Jess Carrier (VP Welfare & Community), Jack Harrison (SU President), and welcoming back for a second term in office Ro Sewell (VP Equality & Diversity) and Aidan Thatcher (VP Activities). They will start in post on 2 July 2018.

Read on to meet all of your elected SU representatives for 2018/19.

Could you compete in the next Olympics or Paralympics?

Do you currently play sport? Could you have the skills needed to be transferred into sports such as skeleton, short track speed skating or track cycling? Sign up with the UK Sport 'Discover Your Gold' scheme before the end of April and you could be on your way to Tokyo!

Come and try out our new gym equipment!

Come along to Headingley Gym this Thursday and try out some of the brand new equipment coming soon to our facility. You can also take advantage of an exclusive early bird offer for 2018-19 at the event, giving you a discounted rate on next year’s memberships.

Mindfulness walks at Kirkstall Abbey

From 13 -18 March you can explore the stunning grounds of Kirkstall Abbey following a route specially designed by the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Centre. The walk has been designed with reference to practices observed by the Cistercian monks who lived there. Part of this week's Museums and Wellbeing Week.

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Society of the Week: Indian National Society

Say hello to one of the Students' Union's newest societies - The Indian National Society.

Society leader, Jaykishan Raithatha, explains: “Every student at Leeds Beckett who is interested in knowing the cultural diversity of India should join, as well as students who are interested in yoga as a medial form of meditation.”
Sign up here, and look out for morning meditation and yoga sessions coming soon!

Hack of the Week

We are always looking for your tips on how to make the most of your time at Leeds Beckett.

Whether it's a regular club or society you attend that you think everyone should check out, a study room that you've found with great facilities, or a Food Court bargain that can't be missed - share the love and let us know!

We'll publish the best ones and send you a £20 Amazon voucher to say thanks.

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