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The University of Derby Students' Union is here to defend and extend the rights of the University of Derby's |
The University of Derby Students' Union is here to defend and extend the rights of the University of Derby's students by proactively creating and maximising opportunities. |
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== An Introduction == |
== An Introduction == |
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| Motto | "Defending and extending the rights of our students by proactively creating and maximising opportunities" |
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| Location | , 52°56′20″N 1°29′47″W / 52.938824°N 1.49648°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | http://www.udsu.co.uk |
The University of Derby Students' Union is here to defend and extend the rights of the University of Derby's students by proactively creating and maximising opportunities.
An Introduction
The University of Derby Students' Union (UDSU) is not part of the University of Derby and it is this independence that is key to our role. We are both student led and student focused and as such we are passionate about ensuring that our members (the students) time at University is the best it could possibly be. Like any union we are here to represent our members, offer advice and support, and to offer unique opportunities. Our mission is "to defend and extend the rights of our students by proactively creating and maximising opportunities." And this is not just something we say it is integral to everything we do.
What do our members get out of it?
When students enrol on their course they automatically become a member of your Students' Union, which means they get access to all our facilities. These include 'The Source' a fantastic, nationally recognised support service. They will have the use of our sports facilities including our fitness suite 'Fizeek'; the opportunity to join any of our many clubs or societies; and spend your evenings in our new student bar which has put on some great events including 'We Are Scientists', 'Scouting for Girls' and 'Fightstar'. In addition to this we will make sure the opportunity to input into their learning experience via the Students' Union led Programme Rep scheme. We will run campaigns that address national questions as well as local concerns. We will fight on a range of issues and with a diverse group of students. Put bluntly we will do whatever we can to represent our members and their needs, provide them with the reliable support and advice and make sure they always have an amazing time here at Derby.
How is it run?
Day to day there are five full-time Executive Officers of the Students' Union, which have been empowered to run your Students' Union on behalf of you the students. Our Students' Union is a dynamic example of democracy in action. It is your opportunity to debate issues which will have a direct impact on your time at university. Here you have a chance to shape your own experience, give direction to your Students' Union and voice your opinion.
The Facilities
The UDSU has many facilities available to its members including:
The Academy bar
The Academy is a modern £0.5million bar which was designed and named by students
The Source
The Source is our independent advice centre
Fizeek
The UDSU has its very own fitness suite located at the Kedleston Road site.