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November sees the re-launch of the Union's campaign: 'It's Easy', designed to remind you that it's easy to get involved with student activity groups and that you can do so at any time throughout the year.

Read more about the campaign in the current issue of the Gist and complete our online poll!


On Wednesday 5th November Leeds University Union, supported by the NUS, will be launching its fees campaign for the year: 'World Class Funding'.

This campaign calls for the government to increase higher education spending from 0.9 per cent of GDP to the OECD average of 1.1 per cent per GDP. With an Early Day Motion (EDM 2238) signed by 21 MPs already in parliament, and big plans for the year ahead, the aim is to make this one of the biggest student-led fees campaign in the region, if not the country.





Monday 3rd November sees Providence Properties and Providence Lets, letting agents for student properties in Leeds, shamed on BBC's Watchdog for not returning students' deposit money.


Pick up your copy from the Union building or download from www.luuonline.com/thegist.


This issue features: information about the Knowledge re-launch, an interview with Band Soc, what you thought about LUU's Social Forum, the regular fortnightly events listings, and more!


Download the new issue of the Gist today. Full of information about: Black History Month, what you thought about Intro, how you can make a change, and a full list of events for the coming fortnight, and more!


If you can wait until Friday to pick up your copy from the Union building, download it now!


On Monday 22nd September, the NHS Blood and Transplant's (NHSBT), Organ Donation and Transplantation Directorate's 'Superhero' roadshow will be stopping off at LUU's Intro Fair.


Organ donation can help save lives! Get yourself along to Intro Fair to find out more about the roadshow and organ donation. Read the full press release at the link below.





LUU is extremely proud of being the first students' union in the country to achieve a Gold SUEI (Student Union Evaluation Initiative)award, the highest award possible for students' unions!

The assessment process is designed to help students' unions improve services and activities through continuous improvement. It covers all aspects of work from democracy and governance to financial management and communication. This is a fantastic achievement for LUU and recognises the hard work of its dedicated staff.




Leeds University Union has been awarded first prize for Equality and Diversity at the NUS Awards 2008 that was held in Birmingham on Monday 9th June. LUU was commended for incorporating equality and diversity within its structures and activities. Di Pedder, Diversity Champion at LUU, said: "It is recognition of all the work that we've put in to this area over the past 18 months to strengthen the diversity of our Union."

LUU also came 2nd in the HE Students' Union of the Year award, showing that we are rated amongst the best students' union in the country!




This is the final issue of the term and features the winning competition design on the cover. Find out about what's going on at LUU over the summer months; information about what to do should you have any problems with your exam or degree classification; a list of winners from Celebrate Week that took place at the end of April; a summer events listings; and more!


Pick up a copy from the Union building from Friday 6th June or download a copy now!





We are aware that many of you may have been invited to a pillow fight event tomorrow.

There have been a number of incidents recently in Leeds that students have been blamed for, and this event has the potential to be another.

In the interests of the community, your own safety and the reputation of students in the city, we would urge you not to attend.

Cheers!

Sara Gill

Community Officer


The next issue of the Gist, Issue 16, is published Friday 23rd May. Read the latest information from the Union including Skint Fortnight, applying to become a Union Academic Rep, the Gist Cover Competition winners, and some useful tips when moving into your new rented accommodation; all this and more, plus the full listings of what's coming up this fortnight. Pick up your copy from around the Union building or download one now!


As you all know, there was a massive earthquake in China on 12th May, in which more than 50,000 people may have died. Leeds Chinese Students and Scholars Association ask for your kind donation. Donation boxes will be located outside the entrance of LUU, Refec and Parkinson Building, 11am to 3pm until 21st May.

Money collected will transfer directly to the Chinese Education Development Foundation Sector and help rescue kids and students, rebuild schools and campuses, and help those caught in the earthquake. Alternatively, donate online on the Chinese embassy website.

Thanks for your kindness.




As part of LUU's Skint Fortnight (taking place Monday 2nd to Friday 13th June), the Student Advice Centre is holding Money Health Checks. These are running from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th June but you can book an appointment in advance at the Union's reception from Monday 19th May.

The appointments will take place in the Information Point and will include working out income and expenditure, and being provided with budgeting advice to minimise spending and maximise income!




"Now the sun is finally here, the park's a great place to go. However, there are a couple of new things you should know...

The local police inspector has told us his officers will be enforcing the "no fires" bylaw, which includes BBQs. This means they may ask you to put your BBQ out or possibly even fine you. Also, litter has become a major issue. When you are leaving the park, think of others who want to enjoy it - bin your rubbish or take it home. Other than that, have a great summer!"

Sara Gill






The lovely Hadouken! chaps are returning to Leeds this Friday, 9th May, for what will be their adopted home town show! Playing for the first time EVER at LUU and in the Refectory no less - this is one not to be missed! Get your tickets from www.leedstickets.com.


Voting for the local elections closes at 10.00pm tonight. Cast your vote and have your say!

It's really important we vote, as the work our councillors do affects our everyday lives. As Community Officer I've seen councillors make decisions on licensing for bars and takeaways, housing regulations, bus routes, recycling and more. It's hugely important the student voice is heard. If students don't vote, we don't have a voice."

Sarah Gill, Community Officer




"It's really important we vote on 1st May, as the work our councillors do affects our everyday lives. As Community Officer I've seen councillors make decisions on licensing for bars and takeaways, housing regulations, bus routes, recycling and more. It's hugely important the student voice is heard. If students don't vote, we don't have a voice."

Sarah Gill, Community Officer





A masked bandit stormed into the Union building on Thursday afternoon causing quite a commotion! The bandit attacked a stall, shouting and throwing cakes, to emphasise the fact that there are better ways to campaign on issues important to you than by just selling cakes. You can view yesterday's 'cake incident' on YouTube, captured by a witness, at www.youtube.com!

Look out for the Campaign Toolkit, an easy guide to effective campaigning, due out in May.




Celebrate Week nominations are now closed. You can see who has been nominated and who has won online.


Look out for the Celebrate Annual available from Monday 28th April, which rounds up the academic year and highlights some key things our student groups have been up to.





Today is the last day to register to vote in the local elections for Leeds, taking place 1st May. These will decide who your local Councillors will be - these are the people who make decisions on everything in your area. If you don't register, you can't vote, which means you lose your say on local issues. Go to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk to register and find out more. If you live in University Residences you might already be registered, but you can check this on the website. You can also pick up a registration form from the Union's reception.


16th April is the last day to register to vote in the local elections for Leeds, taking place 1st May. These will decide who your local Councillors will be - these are the people who make decisions on everything in your area. If you don't register, you can't vote, which means you lose your say on local issues. Go to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk to register and find out more. If you live in University Residences you might already be registered, but you can check this on the website. You can also pick up a registration form from the Union's reception.


Following the re-count of referendum Motion 5 that was proposed in February: Should our University refuse to accept money from military companies to carry out their research? The result remains the same and the motion still falls.

And in the recent Student Executive Elections, following three re-counts of the Equality and Diversity position, the original result remains with Maryam Ahmad being elected. Go to www.luuonline.com/elections for more information.




Friday 14th March is the last day of term. The Union building will be open over most of the Easter period with the exception of the bank holidays. The Union building will close 12.30pm Thursday 20th and re-open 8.30am Wednesday 26th March.

This has been one busy term! With events including: Health Week; International Cultural Week; the Referendum; Fairtrade Fortnight; the Elections; and preparations for the Summer Ball; we hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have!

Have a great Easter, and we look forward to all of the great things we have planned for next term.




Celebrate Week will be taking place the week commencing Monday 28th April. This week is a series of events to say a big 'thank you' to all our members involved in Leeds University Union whether it's with one of the 260 sports of societies, or with JCR committees of Union Council.


Throughout the week, there will be a range of events and award ceremonies. Find out more about Celebrate Week, the award ceremonies and how you can nominate.





Leeds University Union welcomes you to stage@leeds to join in the celebration of our performers' work. The evening will see the many performing societies within LUU taking centre stage, as they showcase work from their sell-out shows.


If you live on Hanover Square, Woodhouse Square, The Kendals, The Consorts, The Victorias, Clarendon Road, The Marlboroughs, purpose built student accommodation, Kelso Gardens or Kelso Court, your ideas are needed!

Little Woodhouse Community Association are drafting a Neighbourhood Design Statement and are running a session to get residents' views on how the area should look. As residents, your views are important! The session will be held Saturday 1st March, 10am-4pm at Swarthmore Education Centre, Woodhouse Square.

For more info contact Sara Gill, Community Officer, on 0113 3801 242 or at s.gill@luu.leeds.ac.uk.




The University of Leeds has commissioned Capita Symonds to audit its campus and buildings to identify ways of improving access for people with disabilities.

Those with experience of the access barriers faced by disabled people are invited to attend a Pilot Audit so they can feed into, and be involved in, the audit process. The Pilot Audit will take place 11.30am Tuesday 19th February in the Electrical Engineering Building.

For more details and to sign up, please email accessaudit@leeds.ac.uk, call Gemma on 01254 273367, or textphone on 0113 3432616. You can also contact them if you cannot attend, but would still like to be involved.




The University of Leeds has commissioned Capita Symonds to audit its campus and buildings to identify ways of improving access for people with disabilities. For the audit, they are looking for your comments on the accessibility of the buildings you use. For more info please email accessaudit@leeds.ac.uk or call Gemma at Capita Symonds on 01254 273367. You can also contact them by textphone on 0113 3432616. To send your comments, download a feedback form now.


Want to be the next Student Executive? What to work in your Union? Contract Checking, 'What's on' Listings, and much more!


Pick up the new issue of The Gist today from the Union building or download the pdf here!


Come along to the Re-Activate Fair taking place today in the Riley Smith Hall from 10.00am. If you are not already involved in a club or society, come along and check out all that's on offer. If you are already a member of a club or society, see what else you can try out. You do not have to sign up straight away; you could just try one of the taster sessions to see if you like it.


However, don't worry if you can't make the fair because 'It's easy' to join a club or society and you can do so at anytime throughout the year.





From Monday 28th to Sunday 3rd February, Leeds University Union will NOT be selling any cigarettes in any of its shops and bars. Watch the short film explaining the reasons behind this ban and tell us what you think...


The new issue of 'The Gist' (Issue 9) is out today. Read all about the Union's ban on the sale of cigarettes, the Proper Pasty competition winner, Healthy Week, free prescriptions for students, and much more!

Also, get the full listings of what's going on in LUU over the next fortnight.

Pick up your copy from the Union building today or download it now!


The Proper Pasty Company team has been working round the clock to get the new unit (formally the Orange phone shop) ready for opening. They are now set up and will be opening at 11.00am today! They look forward to welcoming all students and staff over coming weeks to sample their goods.


From Tuesday 15th January, Proper Pasty Company will be open from 8.30am until 3.30pm.


From February, working in partnership with Proper Pasty, we will be the first students' union to be serving their Halal lamb and Halal chicken pasties.






Welcome back to Leeds University Union and the start of the new term. We would like to wish all our members good luck in exams. We are here to make student life easier for you so, during this stressful time, don't forget we are here to provide any help, advice or support should you need it.


Happy New Year from Leeds University Union. The Union building is now open.


The Union building will close for Christmas from 5.00pm Friday 21st December and reopen in the New Year at 9.00am Tuesday 2nd January 2008


The NUS is putting together a submission to the TUC's Commission on Vulnerable Employment (http://www.vulnerableworkers.org.uk/) and are looking for your stories about being treated badly as a student worker.


They especially looking for students who have had issues with getting paid, problems with late notice of shift work, bullying or harassment or difficulty changing hours to fit around study and other commitments. Horror stories welcomed! Click this link below to share your story.


Union Books, in the Union building, are having a 10% OFF EVERYTHING for one week only. This great offer will start on Monday 3rd December.

Come along and see the range of Christmas books and gifts available.




The members of the Student Executive will be in the Information Point, in the Union building TODAY, to listen to your concerns and suggestions.


The 'Working Whilst Learning' event is taking place Wednesday 28th November, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at The Careers Centre. If you are a student who works whilst studying for a degree, then this evening event is the perfect opportunity for you.


Light snacks and drinks will be provided, so come along and find out more about why working whilst learning can be good for you!








Find out what has been happening in your union and what's coming up in the run up to Christmas...the latest issue of 'The Gist', Issue 8, is now available for you to pick up from the Union building. You can also download a pdf copy from the website.


Now's you chance to put forward a motion for change to the National Union of Students! You have the opportunity to influence and suggest our National policy and campaigns for the year 2008/9 so make the most of it! All motions will be discussed by Union Council and have to be received by 10.00am, Monday 26th November and should be emailed to elections@luu.leeds.ac.uk.


If you would like to know more about putting a motion to NUS, download the 'Motion Guidance' document available to download.


Susan Nash is working with the University on a project, looking into what support students get around personal development, and offer you an opportunity to be involved. The project will look into developing an online facility to help students show what they have learnt at uni that relates to employment, and take advantage of the opportunities on offer at Leeds.



Come to a focus group on Monday 26th November. Snacks are provided and you don't need any knowledge of the issue. If you are interested contact Susan on 0113 380 1243 or email s.nash@leeds.ac.uk.





On 4th December, NUS will be holding an Extraordinary Conference. It will be one of the most important in our history, with delegates from students' unions across the UK debating and voting on a new core constitution designed to shape NUS for the future.


If you are interested in standing for election to represent the members of LUU at this conference, find out all you need to know and download a nomination pack online. Nominations will close at 12.00noon Monday 19th November.





Motions accepted by Union Council to be put forward for referendum will be available online from Friday 9th November. Make sure you check them out before the Big Debate Meeting on Thursday 15th November.


The University Chaplaincy have asked us to inform students that Meredith's friends and fellow students have arranged a procession that will begin at Leeds University Parkinson steps on Woodhouse Lane at 5.30pm which will pass the Union and proceed to the Tetley Gardens where a vigil will be held for students to lay flowers and sign a book of condolences.


Students affected by this issue can contact the Student Counselling Centre on 0113 343 4107, stucouns@adm.leeds.ac.uk or drop in to the Centre at 19 Clarendon Place. Students can also contact the Union Advice Centre.




The Referendum Union Council Meeting takes place today at 6.00pm in the Riley Smith Hall. At this meeting, which is open to any members who wish to attend, the Union Council will consider all the motions that have been submitted. Any student can speak on any motion or amendment at the meeting but only councillors can vote.

You can download the meeting agenda from our referendum mini-site.


The deadline to submit any amendments to the proposed motions closed at 12.00noon today. Any member who wants to make an amendment now can only do so with the permission of the person who proposed the motion. In such a case the amendment must be presented in writing to the chair of Union Council before the start of the Union Council Meeting which takes place on Monday 5th November.


The deadline for motions for LUU referenda closed at 5.00pm on Thursday 25th October. See the five proposed motions online now!

If you want to submit an amendment to a proposed motion, submit in writing to Union Council via the Democracy Support Office. This can be done using the online form found at www.luuonline.com/referendum/amendmentsform. Make sure you submit your amendments by 12.00noon Thursday 1st November.




Anyone who has written a motion to be considered for the referendum must submit it by 5.00pm today to the Union in order for Union Council to consider whether it will progress.

Motions must be submitted to the Democracy Support Team, located on the Executive Level of the Union building.


Leeds University Union is now open for members to submit referendum motions. This is your chance to make a proposal for the Union to do something different or something new. You can make a real difference. Find out all the information you need to know on our new referendum mini-site.


LUU is appointing a new Returning Officer for this year to make sure Union elections are run fairly and in-line with its rules. It's a voluntary position but will help you develop skills and experience in mediation, research, communication and decision-making. If you are interested email your name, student number and up to 100 words on why you want this role to election@luu.leeds.ac.uk by 4.00pm Monday 22nd October.


Applications will go to Union Council to vote on who will take this responsibility. For more information contact the Democracy Support Office.


The third annual Varsity Day took place on Wednesday 10th October with representative teams of both universities competing in 23 sports.


It was an amazing day with hundreds of spectators coming up to support the teams in the fine weather, culminating in the grand finale Rugby Union match at Headingley Carnegie Stadium where 5,000 eager spectators including a very proud Vice Chancellor looked on as the two teams fought it out.


Find out more about what happened on the day and get the results.


The third annual Varsity Day takes place today with representative teams of both universities compete in 23 sports.

The day will conclude with the Men's Rugby Union fixture - always a closely fought game with each university having won one of the previous contests. This year, thanks to strong working partnerships with Leeds Carnegie RUFC, the standard is expected to be the highest yet, with a number of players representing both universities having won national honours for age-group squads.



A bumper crowd of spectators are expected to cheer on the sides with 2,000 advanced tickets already sold!

Anyone wanting to watch the rugby can still buy a ticket for £3 on the night - turnstiles are open in the south stand from 6.00pm, with the match kicking off at 7.15pm.



Let's get as many people down to support and cheer on the Uni! Friends, course-mates, housemates, everyone is welcome!



Come on LEEDS!




LUU is recruiting volunteers for the SAFE sexual health project. You will get full training and the chance to plan and take part in awareness raising activities.


Leeds University Union's award-winning student radio station, LSRfm.com, launches live today. Check out www.lsrfm.com for more details and to listen live...


There are loads of possible changes going on in YOUR community. As a resident, you have a say!


Take part in consultations about takeaways, drinking on the park and what your neighbourhood looks like.








Right now more than 8,000 people in the UK need an organ transplant that could save or improve their life. But each year around 400 people die while waiting for a transplant.

If you want to help someone live after your death, sign up to the register now. Click the link below to find out more. Give the gift of life. Join the NHS Organ Donor Register.




Intro is now underway! Over the last few days the Union building has been filled with people and buzzing with activity. However, we still have loads of things to come. Check out all the events going on over Intro during the day and into the night...


Using the link below, go to the AMSU website(The Association for Managers in Students' Unions)to view a list of Student Unions who are open for business over the summer months.


If you have gone home or are working away for the summer, find out where your local Students' Union is and benefit from some of the great discounts it offers.






Following the March referenda, the Green Zone space, in the Union building, has been allocated as a dedicated space for assemblies and democratic activities.


However, before any developments take place, it is important that through consultation with assembly chairs and general student membership we are able to find out how you think this space should be used





Read the latest LUU news and information for June at the Gist Online. Featuring: Celebrate Week; Union proposals for the implementation of the smoking ban; advice for getting your house deposit back; and much, much more.


LUUonline.com has launched a new section of the website to run alongside the publication of LUU's 'thing about stuff', the Gist.


This new section, the Gist Online, will provide you with the latest Union news and articles about what's going on at LUU.




Read the Gist Online today!


Following three days of voting, the results of the Union Council elections closed at 7.00pm Thursday 10th May. The count took place at 12 noon, in the ARC Lounge, Friday 11th May.


The Union Council By-Elections, to elect who will represent you for the academic year 2007 to 2008, received 65 paper votes and 310 e-votes giving a total of 376 votes cast.


See the results...






UAR elections were available electronically only - 344 votes were cast. The Union Council by-election received 65 paper votes and 310 e-votes giving a total of 376 votes cast. The count is at 12 noon today in the ARC Lounge, upstairs in the Union building.


Today is the final day of the Union Council and Union Academic Representative elections. LUU has been using online voting for the first time at this election. Find out about what the Union Council is and who the candidates are, and for details of the role of Union Academic Reps online. If you would like to be part of LUU's online voting debut make sure you register your vote by 7.00pm today. Voting is also available in traditional paper form in the Union foyer.


Voting for the Union Council By-Elections begins today. Make sure to view the candidate manifestos online and cast your vote.
Voting is open until 7.00pm Thursday 10th May.


Read the candidate manifestos and decide who you want to represent you and campaign on your behalf during the 2007 to 2008 academic year.


Voting opens Tuesday 8th May.


On Thursday 3rd May 2007, the local elections will take place in your area. Currently, it is estimated that 20% of eligible students are not on the electoral register and even fewer actually vote.


Nominations are now closed for the Union Council positions for the 2007 to 2008 academic year. The candidate manifestos will soon be available online.



Voting will open Tuesday 8th May.


Nominations close Tuesday 1st May for the Union Council positions. Make sure to submit your nomination by 5.00pm to the Democracy Support Office.


Voting will open Tuesday 8th May.


Following the huge response to the online survey, in which 3,002 members responded giving us their opinion, the Union Council will decide on Wednesday 23rd May whether the Union should continue selling cigarettes.


LUU is pleased to announce that a Union Council by-election will be held in this final term. Any student who will still be a student next academic year can stand for nomination to Council. By standing for election in one of the vacant positions you will: meet new people; develop important new skills in representation, communication and negotiation; and you will play an important role in shaping the Union, the University and the wider community.





Sign the petition, run by the NUS, to keep the cap on top-up fees and say no to a market in higher education.


After a busy week of voting, ballot stations closed on Thursday 9th March. A grand total of 2,205 votes were counted on Friday afternoon in LUU's Information point. See the referendum, Union Council and NUS Conference results online.


After a busy week of voting in Leeds University Unions Big Ballot Week, ballot stations closed yesterday. A grand total of 2,205 votes were cast! The count is being held in the Info Area (by the LUU reception) and will commence at 2.00pm today. Come along to witness the count and hear the results.


Voting for the Referendum, Union Council Elections and NUS Conference Elections opened Monday 5th March and will close at 7pm, Thursday 8th March. Download the podcasts and listen to the referendum motions being discussed during Monday?s Big Debate Meeting; read the Union Council and NUS Conference Election candidates manifestos; see the locations of the ballot stations around campus, and make sure to cast your vote!


Voting for the Referendum, Union Council Elections and NUS Conference Elections is now open. Download the podcasts and listen to the referendum motions being discussed during Monday’s Big Debate Meeting; read the Union Council and NUS Conference Election candidates manifestos; see the locations of the ballot stations around campus, and cast your vote!


Voting for the Union Council Elections and the NUS Conference Elections will open at the same time as the Referendum voting, immediately after the Referendum Big Debate Meeting, taking place at 2pm in the Riley Smith Hall. You can read the candidate manifestos online and decide who you want to vote for. Voting will be open for three days, closing on Thursday 9th March. Find all the information online about the elections including how and where to vote.


Nomination for the Union Council Elections and NUS Conference Elections are now closed. You can read the candidate manifestos online and decide who you want to vote for. Voting will be open at the same time as the Referendum voting (Monday 5th March to Thursday 9th March).




Nomination for the Union Council Elections and NUS Conference Elections are now closed. You will find information online about the elections including rules for candidates campaigning and where you can vote. Voting will be open at the same time as the Referendum voting (Monday 5th March to Thursday 9th March).


Nominations close today for the Union Council Elections and the NUS Conference Elections. Nomination forms are available online and from the Democracy Support Office (DST) and must be submitted by 5pm back to the DST office. Voting for both of these elections will be open at the same time as the Referendum voting (Monday 5th to Thursday 9th March).


Nominations are now open for the Union Council Elections and the NUS Conference Elections. Nomination forms are available online and from the Democracy Support Office and must be submitted by 5pm Tuesday 27th February. Voting for both of these elections will be open at the same time as the Referendum voting (Monday 5th to Thursday 9th March).


Following Union Council considering all motions submitted for the next LUU referendum a request has been made for a secure petition. A petition will be available at the Unions reception between 9.00am & 5.30pm and will close at 2.00pm on February 22nd. If the petition receives 330 student members signatures then the motion will be added to the referendum agenda. To read the motion in full and decide whether you would like to sign it visit the reception or click this link


Union Council met on Wednesday 14th February and debated long into the night the 10 motions that had been submitted for the referendum. Full details of the final list of motions for the next referendum will be available from Monday 26th February so watch this space for more details! In the mean time don’t forget that from Tuesday 20th February nomination packs will be available for the Union Council and NUS Conference elections.


Come along to this open meeting where the Union Council will consider all the motions that have been submitted. The meeting takes place at 6pm tonight in the ARC Conference Hall. Any member is welcome to attend to ask questions, make amendments and get involved in the debate.


The deadline for motions has now passed. 10 motions have been submitted. Please read the proposed motions and then come to the Union Council Meeting (which is open to all members) to propose amendments, ask questions about motions and try to influence the referendum. The meeting will be held at 6.00pm on Wednesday 14th February in the ARC Conference Hall.


If you are interested in either the chance to become a member of the new Union Council team to lead the Union forward OR you would like to attend NUS national conference and debate national policy for students, nominations open on February 20th. Nomination forms for both elections will be available online or from the Democracy Support Office (first floor of the Union next to the Exec office).


Any members who would like to stand for election to the 2007/8 Student Executive Team must submit their nominations by 5pm today.


Time is running out for any members who would like to stand for election to the 2007/8 Student Executive Team.

Nomination packs are available online or from the Democracy Support Office. Nomination forms must be completed and submitted by 5.00pm on Thursday 8th February.




Time is running out for any members who would like to stand for election to the 2007/8 Student Executive Team.

Nomination packs are available online or from the Democracy Support Office. Nomination forms must be completed and submitted by 5.00pm on Thursday 8th February.




As we prepare for LUU's second referendum starting with formal notice on Wednesday 7th February, check out some of the feedback comments we received from the first referendum that took place in November 2006.


After the success of LUU's first ever bi-annual referendum LUU is now preparing for the 2nd referendum. Formal notice of the referendum will be given on February 7th when motion submission forms will be available online and from the Democracy Support Office. Read the first update and find out all you need to know about the referendum.


After thousands of students took to the streets of London to protest against top up fees last year, the student representatives of the University of Leeds have called for an audience with their University and the higher education Minister Bill Rammell MP to discuss the worrying state of higher education.


In November 2006, we asked students to rate their landlord. Over 2000 responded and from this we have compiled a list of good landlords and noted the ones that students would not recommend. LUU Student Advice Centre have added to the list to show which landlords rarely cause concern. This list is based on the experiences of your fellow students and is worth considering when choosing a property to rent from. Check it out now!


LUU would like to thank you for your contribution to the Union in 2006. It has been a year which has seen an increase in student participation, with celebrated and noted achievements from individuals and groups across campus.


We hope 2007 is as successful for you as 2006 has been and look forward to another good year at LUU.


Following the outcome of the recent referendum, LUU will continue to build positive relationships between groups and individuals on campus. Policy passed by the referendum in no way changes Jewish students right to support the state of Israel or debate the issue.


Following a week of frenzied activity, referendum voting closed on Thursday 30th November. The results were counted on Friday afternoon in The Terrace where members and staff anxiously awaited the results!


Following a week of frenzied activity, the final stage of the referendum process took place today, and the Results are in.


The votes have been pouring in and campaigning around campus has been vigorous. Today is the final day that members can cast a vote with all ballot stations due to close down at 5.00pm today.


Unfortunately the Great Fees Debate that was due to be taking place tonight in the University's Great Hall at 7:30pm have been cancelled.


Today at 7pm in the University's Great Hall, students will be presented with the opportunity to question the Vice Chancellor and the higher education Minister Bill Rammell MP to discuss the worrying state of higher education.




The Great Fees Debate takes place on Wednesday 29th November 2006. Make sure you get your voice heard by submitting any questions you want to ask the Minister for Higher Education and the Vice Chancellor.


Come along to the great Fees Debate and have the opportunity to question those that make policy for our University on a local and national level!




Read the referenda motions available for petition. The petitions will be held at reception for any member to sign.


Following the Union Council meeting yesterday, if you wish to request a secure petition, make sure to make your request by 2pm today. A request for a secure petition must be made to a member of staff in the Democracy Support Team.


For the next stage of the referendum, the Union Council will meet to consider all the motions that have been submitted. This meeting takes place TODAY and is open to any members who wish to attend.


For the next stage of the referendum, the Union Council will meet to consider all the motions that have been submitted. This meeting takes place TODAY and is open to any members who wish to attend.


Today is the deadline for referendum motions to be submitted to Union Council.


Here is the formal notice of LUU's 1st referendum to members. Full information on the referendum and its key stages are now available. Each stage of the referendum will be promoted throughout the process to ensure you are fully informed every step of the way enabling you to have your say!


By Election voting has been taking place all week. The results have now been counted and verified. Find out who has been elected to represent LUU members!


The Union Council voting is now open. Make sure you cast your vote by Thursday 26th October.


Make your opinion count and cast your vote today. Read more to find out how, where and why you should vote.


Voting opens at 10am on Monday. Find out more about Union Council, read the candidate manifestos and make your opinion count by casting your vote!


The voting opens for the Union Council By-Elections on Monday 23rd October.

Read the manifestos for each candidate and remember to submit your vote.


Varsity 2006 took place on Wednesday 11th October with two of the biggest University sporting rivals taking part in a clash of the titans.


Two of the biggest University sporting rivals will clash in a Varsity battle of the titans today.


Today is your last chance to put forward your nomination if you wish to stand for election. Nominations for Union Council close today at 5pm!





The Union Council Nominations opened at 10am, Monday 2nd October.


Read more to find out about the Union Council, what positions are available and to download the nomination pack.


The Union will be running the Union Council By-election in October to fill the eight vacant Union Council positions.

Read more to find out about the Union Council, what positions are available and when the voting takes place.


Following the ‘The Review’, we listened to what our members said they wanted from the Union building and over the summer have been working to improve the look and feel, develop the services and offer more for your membership.

With the addition of two new shops, refurbishments to five of our existing areas we are certain students returning after the summer will be impressed by the changes to the Union and the new students will find everything they need to make the most out of their time at University.






A new version of LUUonline.com is launched on the 21st of August. We are still moving content over from the old site as well as developing new pages. There is more to come over the next few weeks and months: such as user log-in and forums. So watch this space. Over the first few days of the launch please be patient if there is some content missing it will be uploaded asap, in the meantime if you need to know anything or you have a question use the 'contact us' or 'feedback' page and we will help with your query.