University of York Students' Union

University of York Students' Union (YUSU) is the representative body for the students at the University of York, England. It provides representation for all students, is the key provider of entertainment and welfare services, and operates a range of commercial ventures including a cafe bar and events & marketing department. Patrick O'Donnell is the current Union President. At one time entertainer Tom Scott was president after running as Mad Cap'n Tom, entered against his will by friends and dressed as a pirate.

University of York Students' Union
InstitutionUniversity of York
LocationThe Student Centre, James College, York
Established1963
Membersapproximately 20,000 (15,000 full-time equivalent)
AffiliationsNational Union of Students and British Universities Sports Association
Websitewww.yusu.org

YUSU is responsible for representing and campaigning for students to the university, for example over improved facilities such as a 24-hour library.[1]

Services

Events

Most regular late night events are run by College Junior Common Room Committees in the campus bars; however the union provides support to individual college Entertainments reps, through providing training, health and safety advice, and acts as a representative to university Catering and Bar Management, as well as to other venues in York city. The Union runs Late Licence events in The Courtyard on a Saturday night; and organises a variety of cross Campus events including the Freshers and Graduation Balls.

Welfare

The Union provides an individual casework service, as well as running campaigns on specific issues such as sexual health or academic integrity.

Student Action and RAG

The Union runs various "Student Action" projects which aim to provide student development, while giving something back to the local community. One of the major project it runs is an annual 'Kids Camp' which is a residential holiday for Underprivileged children, staffed by volunteers.[2]

York Sport Union

The Union funds and supports a number of sports clubs, which compete with other universities in leagues such as BUCS. It also organizes the annual Roses Tournament which takes place against Lancaster University.

Sabbatical officers

The Union's current sabbatical officer team consists of:

PresidentPatrick O'Donnell
Academic OfficerMatt Johnstone
Student Activities OfficerVacant
Welfare and Community OfficerCarly Precious
York Sport PresidentMaddi Cannell

While resignations are rare, in early 2021, the then Acitvities Officer, Brian Terry, resigned from his post. [3]

References
  1. James, Sophie Ann (30 October 2008). "Support YUSU's campaign for a 24 hour Library". Nouse. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
  2. Ellis-Petersen, Hannah (6 May 2010). "Kids' Camp 'saved'". Nouse. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
  3. King, Matthew (21 January 2021). "Brian Terry, YUSU Activities Officer, to resign". Nouse. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
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