đź“‹ The Review identifies areas within our democratic system that require a refresh and outlines key recommendations.
🚨 Voting closes 4pm today (Wed 4th Dec).
🗳️Vote here: elections.st-andrews.ac.uk/e…
🏆Find out more and enter into our prize draw here: yourunion.net/representation…
🚨 The Democracy Review is here! 🚨
The proposed recommendations aim to improve how you get involved and how decisions are made, ensuring that the Union and University truly represent YOU💬🤝
yourunion.net/representation…
The Change Programme has now been running for ten months. As we move from consultation to action, we want to update you on recent changes and our future direction. yourunion.net/news/article/7…
As part of our Change Programme, we’re excited to announce the expansion of our Student Voice Team.
We are currently recruiting a Student Advocacy Coordinator and a Student Activities Coordinator to further support our students and volunteers.
yourunion.net/jobs/
Goodbye RAAC, Club 601 is back!
We had fun on Friday night celebrating the reopening of our beloved venue.
It was amazing to see everyone who made this project possible come together to celebrate! 🥂
St Andrews students most positive in UK - National Student Survey 2024
The Students' Association also received a fantastic response to Question 25 (“How well does the students’ union (association) represent students’ academic interests?) in which we scored 77.5%.
Students at the University of St Andrews are more positive about their education than students at any other mainstream university in the UK, according to the results of the National Student Survey 2024 @nss_ipsos 🎉👏
Read more 👇
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We’re excited to announce that in the StudentCrowd Awards 2024 the University of St Andrews was voted #1 Best University in Scotland, and #1 Best University for Clubs and Societies amongst many other awards!
See a full list by visiting: yourunion.net/.../7090/Stude…
Today was the last day for our Sabbatical Officers for the 2023-24 academic year. We want to thank them for their hard work and dedication over the year and we wish them luck on all their future endeavors.
Graduation and Summer Ball 2024🥂
Don't forget, all of the photographs taken from the night and videos from the 360 photobooth are available in the albums on our page @standrewsunion.
Summer Party - Music by Sergio Prosvirini from Pixabay
Introducing two members of the Change Team. They work alongside the Change Director, liaising with staff and students to gather information to enable us to make the appropriate developments to become the best Union we can be.
Find out more: yourunion.net/about/change/
The Student Mental Health Agreement 2022-24 Update!
Read about the SMHA, it's successes and how we are moving forward at yourunion.net/representation…
Want to know what we've been up to this year?
Our Annual Report summarises some of our accomplishments, major news stories and changes we’ve experienced over the academic year of 2023/ 2024.
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The Students’ Association recently recognised 12 outstanding staff members for their contributions to learning, teaching, and research at the University as part of the 1413 Teaching Awards.
Find out more here: bit.ly/3Ugqvn8@univofstandrews
Your Union, Your Change Survey
This survey will directly feed into the Change Programme to build a Students’ Association that fits your needs and delivers beyond your expectations.
You will also be in with a chance of winning some big prizes!
yourunion.net/survey
Our 2024 Election results were announced on Thursday 28th March.
Congratulations to everyone who won & thank you to everyone who participated and volunteered in this years elections, especially our incredible Elections Team!
Find out more on our website: yourunion.net/about/news/art…
Nominations for the 2024 Elections are now open!
If you're thinking about taking on a leadership position, now is the time to run!
Nominate yourself or Nudge someone to run at: yourunion.net/elections.
Academic Calendar Changes – Big Win
From 2025 we will see changes reflecting what you told us:
- Delayed Start After Winter Break
- Introduction of Independent Learning Week
- Maintaining 11 Weeks of In-Person Teaching
- Exams Post May Bank Holiday
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Our Director of Wellbing and Equality and Director of Education are keen to report on their achievements and progress during the first half of their terms and share their plans for the coming months. See the full reports on our website: yourunion.net