Ranked 8 th nationally for student satisfaction

Representation The Union is run by 6 elected officers There are also 9 part time Officers who represent a specific area of interest Debate and vote on Union policy

Societies Over 170 student-led societies Huge variety and something for everyone It’s easy to set up a new society Clubs & Societies fair 22 nd & 23 rd September

Sport The AU (Athletic Union) has 61 clubs Team Newcastle University finished 16 th in the UK in BUCS last year (2013/14) We have lower commitment (but still competitive) intra-mural teams who compete in netball, hockey, rugby, football and basketball Clubs & Societies fair 22 nd & 23 rd September

Activities No commitment No experience needed Turn up and ‘give it a go’ Information online or in activities centre Clubs & Societies fair 22 nd & 23 rd September

Volunteering Community Volunteering 200+ opportunities to volunteer Work with 86 local charities and community organisations Stu Brew Other Volunteering Freshers Crew RAG crew NSR Academic Reps

Welfare Student Advice Centre Nightline Night Safety Bus Emergency Taxi Scheme Welfare drop-in: Wednesday 12pm - 2pm SHAG week Stressed Out Students LGBT+ week Don’t Rush In Mental Health Conference

Media Weekly newspaper with readership of 12,000 in print and 30,000 online Radio station broadcasting 7 days a week Online TV station

Events Gig Venue with live artists such as George Ezra and Ella Eyre RAG fashion show Throwback – our regular Saturday night

Social Centre ‘Mens’ Bar, Venue & the Union Shop Santander Bank Sploshh Print Service Dominos Pizza Subway Centurion IT Repair Service ‘The Hub’ - 24/7 Social Learning Space Starbucks NUSU – Central Opening soon New catering outlet New social learning space 55 new PCs More meeting rooms for clubs and societies

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