Election Results

Thank you to everyone who voted in the elections, and congratulations to all our newly elected officers. The reults are now available to view online.

Come Clean | Week of Action

12pm - 3pm |14/03/12
Alexandra Square
Join LUSU as we campaign for:
- Government to come clean on the privatisation of Higher Education
- Lancaster Uni to come clean on hidden course costs
- A University experience worth the money
NUS has called a ‘Come Clean’ week of action in Students Unions all over the UK as student funding and finances are facing crisis.
As fees rise, focus has been taken away from bursaries, whilst continuing extra course costs are forcing more money out of students, leaving too many out of pocket to afford education.
At the same time the Government has quietly dropped the Higher Education Bill. This allows no debate on our education until the next General Election in 2015. Until then, the Government could force plans to put public funding into unregulated private universities through the back door with no debate or vote.
This will have a negative impact on both current and future students at Lancaster. We are standing up and saying NO.

Roses Student Media Summit 2012

Elizabeth Livingston Lecture Theatre
Monday Week 9 | 6pm-7pm

The student media coverage of the Roses Tournament is one of the most exciting opportunities for students this year. In 2010, the Roses media website was viewed 67,000 times by people in 33 different countries. This year, it's going to be even bigger and better. Anyone can get involved in the media coverage, regardless of experience!

To find out what we're going to do, come along to the Roses Student Media Summit on Monday night!

Purple Offers

Offer of the Week

50% off burgers this week only at The Plough!

LUSU Shop

20% off mothers day cards!

LUSU Shop & Central

20% off boxed chocolates

Campus Festival

Campus Festival is one week away! It’s back for the third year running, and this year it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before.
Come along and join us this Saturday 17th March for one of the biggest events of the year as we celebrate all the amazing things that our students do.
From 1 pm there’ll be live performances, bands, stalls, food, drink, and activities including a Climbing Wall and Silent Disco! The fun doesn’t stop there; from 7pm we’ll be showcasing live entertainment on two stages ending up with an awesome fireworks display.
Check the Facebook event for this year’s confirmed line-up and don’t miss this fantastic event!

Sugarhouse

This week's Jinxed! Is a Spring Fling affair; we'd like to see you moshing in your best party frocks and bow ties and maybe grabbing a cheeky slow dance with that person you've had your eye on all term… Friday night is the celebration of One World Week and the idea is to come representing whatever makes you you.  Be bold, make a statement and meet some new friends on the dance floor!  Saturday night is the Safer Sex Ball: Masquerade theme.  It's free cloakroom for anyone who decides to come in the advertised underwear-only dress code, and once there we can assure you you'll be in for the time of your life!

National Student Money Week | 12-16 March

LUSU Education & Support in collaboration with The Base are supporting National Student Money week.
There will be advisers available to talk to in The Base in University House regarding funding, and if you have any debt problems that are worrying you, then drop into Education & Support where our Debt Adviser will be happy to speak to you.

If you have any questions during the week, feel free to contact: Laura Davies or Diane Shipperd in the Base or Christine Jones in LUSU Education & Support or email:  lusuadvice@lancs.ac.uk

Green Lancaster Big Bike Sale!

There will be another Big Bike Sale in Alexandra Square on Wednesday 14th March. Bikes and accessories will be sold from 11am to 3pm with, prices for bikes starting at £120. Accessories for sale include panniers- £15, helmets- £9, D locks- £8, lights- £5, cable locks- £5 and pumps- £5.  In addition, Dr.Bike will be on campus conducting free safety checks, basic servicing and maintenance from 10am to 4pm. So come on down and get equipped to take advantage of this lovely Spring weather on a bike!

Student Employee of the Year Award

Do you juggle your academic work with a part time job?
Do you think you make a real contribution to your employment?
Ask your employer to nominate you for this prestigious award, it would look great on your CV.

Schools Get to Grips with Science and Engineering

Clear your calendar! Exciting Schools Science Events will be taking place in a whirlwind National Science and Engineering week, Mon 12th – 16th March!
LUSU involve are looking for volunteers who would like to deliver activities to groups as well as give input into the activity design. Contact Eve for more details.

Activities Conference 2012 | 19-20th April

Have you been recently elected on to an exec for a BUCS Group or society?
Do want support to make your ideas a reality?
Why not come to Activities Conference 2012?
Activities Conference will be a massive opportunity to develop your own talents and your group to the next level. We believe we can provide the winning formula to make your group the best it can be, we know you have a vision for your group and we want to help you make it happen.
Sign up a by emailing Becky by Friday Week 10.
Find out more  on the Facebook event 
Take control, make it happen, get ahead!

Help Developing Countries

If you are a final year student and want to vent your views on your time here at Lancaster, now is your opportunity to do just that AND help some of the poorest countries in the world. By filling in the National Student Survey your opinions will be transformed in to changes here at Lancaster and also donations Oxfam. Check out advice.lusu.co.uk/nss for full details.

The Solicitor will see you now

Clarkson HIrst solicitors will be on campus this Thursday (and every Thursday of Summer term) to help you with any legal issue or problem you may have. They are specialists in all areas of law so even if your issues is probate, family, conveyance or criminal based they will be able to assist you. Call 01524- 5 93765 for an appointment or check out the website for more information.

Filmmaking Workshops Crash Course

LU Film Scoiety are putting on Film Making Workshops on Saturday 10th March, Bowland North Seminar Room 7

12pm | Story Writing For Film
1.30pm | From Story to Scipt to Screen
3pm | Pre-production and Camera Work
4.30pm | Editing

For more information see the Facebook event.

LUCC Fundraiser

Get yourselves down to Revolution this Monday (12th) to support the Anthony Nolan Trust. LUCC presents a night of entertainment, this is a must-attend event! Drinks offers available to all! Fantastic prizes on the raffle! And all proceeds go to Anthony Nolan Trust. Tickets £2, first 50 entrants receive a free shot! More info on the LUMCC website.

Assistant Deans Recruitment

For anyone considering PG study next year, all colleges are now looking to recruit Assistant Deans.  For a description of the role see here.

You need to apply by email to assistantdeans@lancaster.ac.uk stating which college you have a preference for – if any – otherwise your application will get sent out for all colleges consideration.

Sport Relief Zumbathon Party

The Sports Centre will be holding a Zumbathon party on Saturday 24th March between 1pm & 4pm to raise money for Sport Relief. For more information including how to take part click here.

Young Events & Festivals Committee – UniWard

A Campus Committee is being set up to focus on student involvement in City Events. If you have a passion for events, feel like you have great ideas and have capacities to work in a small group to communicate to students then we would love you to get involved. This committee will involve coming up with ideas and implementing them with others. You will also have the chance to be working with some other groups in the City. To get involved, or learn more contact us by emailing Jonathan. Tell us why you want to join and what you can bring to the table. The time commitment is not fixed and is up to you within your personal capacities and will go towards the Lancaster Award.

Free Cycle Skills Safety Training

Lancashire County Council are offering free cycle skills training to help boost riders’ confidence and cycling skills on today’s busy roads. It teaches you how to handle busy junctions and roundabouts more safely and how to improve your road positioning. The training lasts for 2 hours and is fully flexible and can be arranged to meet your needs. For example, it could be arranged over 2 lunchtimes on campus or from your home address at the weekend. For more information see the poster.

Notice to Cyclists

Cyclists are asked to be vigilant following a spate of cycle related thefts across the campus. University Security and Lancashire Constabulary are working together to identify the offenders. If you see anything suspicious please inform Security on X94541. Lancashire Constabulary has issued the following advice to cyclists: A heavy duty D-Lock is the recommended lock for securing a bicycle. Thieves are generally targeting bicycles secured only with a cheaper curly chain lock. 
The University also encourages all cyclists to wear helmets. Helmets and D-locks are available from GreenLancaster.

A new cycle security initiative was launched last year by Lancashire Constabulary known as Operation Chainguard. Please register for the scheme for enhanced bicycle security.

Blood Donor Sessions

There are two blood donation sessions on campus on Friday Week 9 in the Great Hall: 1.30pm – 3:30pm & 5pm – 7pm. For more details please visit blood.co.uk.

“PLEASE CALL 0300 123 23 23 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT”