UAL Freshers Festival Guide 2013
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Your guide to Freshers Festival at University of the Arts London brought to you by your Students' Union (SUARTS).
Transcript of UAL Freshers Festival Guide 2013
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Welcome to UAL/SUARTS Freshers’ Festival 2013 Congratulations on getting a place at the biggest Arts Institution in Europe! Freshers’ Festival is a month long calendar of exciting and creative events and opportunities running throughout September where you can meet other students, get involved with some activities and settle in to life in London, whenever you arrive. Hopefully this booklet will give you a quick intro to what is happening and when, and get you excited about Freshers’ Festival!
There will be events happening at each of the colleges - most of these you will be able to attend even if you are not studying at that college. The best thing to do is to check our Freshers’ page at www.suarts.org/freshers where you will be able to find out what is going on - you may also have course specific events you’ll be invited to by your department which won’t be listed on our online calendar.
When you enrol at UAL you will automatically become a member of UAL’s Students’ Union (SUARTS for short). This booklet should give you an idea of what we can do with you and for you, but visit our website and social media pages to find out more!
Shelly, SUARTS President 2013/14
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Artography
Whether you are brand new to London or have lived here your whole life, there is always something new to discover in this amazing capital city. Check out our interactive map for some inspirational things to do in London! There are tons of cool pictures and places to discover and you can add your
own if you find something great you want to share!
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Moving toLondon before Freshers’ Week?Make sure to come to our college specific networking events and Sports Afternoon in Hyde Park on Wednesday 11th to meet fellow UAL students. Living London Day on 12th Sept is your chance to learn all about living in the capital, with some really useful practical advice workshops. Both of these events are open to everyone.
For more info on all of the above visit www.suarts.org/freshers.
What do I do after Freshers’ Week?Don’t worry – the fun isn’t over! All of our sports and societies have free taster sessions for you to go along to; we will hold some free private views and parties and there are more practical workshops about getting started here in London.
Check out www.suarts.org/freshers for timings and details and try out as much as you can!
WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER | 12PM-6PM
The Freshers’ Fair is a one-stop shop for all your
Freshers’ needs. Join sports clubs and societies, find out
what the University, Students’ Union and London has to
offer and start settling into University life.
Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
Kings Cross Granary Building1 Granary Square,London N1C 4AA
Part of UALFreshers’ Festival
Free MuseumsWhether you love art, design, photography or anything else, there is a museum for you in London and most of them are free! Be sure to look for the smaller museums like the Photographer’s Gallery, the Horniman Museum, the ICA and the Wallace Collection.
Independent CafésYou won’t struggle to find places to eat anywhere in London, but it’s worth looking past the bigger chains and trying some of the smaller independent cafés and restaurants. Try cosycoffeeshops.co.uk for some ideas.
MarketsAfter some tasty food? Give Brixton or Borough markets a go for some fresh food delights. Portabello Road or Spitalfields markets are great for clothes and other unique bits and Columbia
Road hosts an amazing flower market on a Sunday.
ViewsThe geography of London is best appreciated from high up - views from Parliament Hill and Greenwich Observatory give you a good idea for free, but if you have some spare cash head up the London Eye or the Shard for a real bird’s eye view of the capital.
ParksIt might not feel like it wondering along Oxford Street but London has loads of green spaces - more than most cities in the world! Central London has expansive Hyde Park, beautiful Regents’ Park and elegant St James’s Park. Venturing further out you will find Hampstead Heath, Richmond Park and the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew.
Top 5 things to do in London in your first weeks
Freshers’ Festival runs 8th September - 29th September
Sports Day Hyde ParkWednesday 11th Sept / 2pm
Living London DayCSM Kings Cross Thursday 12th Sept / 10am - 4pm
Welcome PartyLCC DarkroomSunday 22nd Sept / 8pm – 2am
Global Event CSM Theatre BarMonday 23rd Sept / 6pm – 10pm
There are loads of parties, networking evenings and other great events happening during Freshers’ Festival. For the full list and more detail on any of the events below, visit www.suarts.org/freshers and have a look at our events calendar.
Important Dates
Fancy Dress Halls PartyLCC DarkroomTuesday 24th Sept / 8pm – 2am
Freshers’ FairCSM Kings CrossWednesday 25th Sept / 12pm - 6pm
Ministry of Sound Freshers’ PartyWednesday 25th Sept10pm - 4am
Hype Exhibition & LateChelsea College of ArtFriday 27th Sept / 6pm – 9pm
Koko Freshers’ Closing PartySunday 29th Sept / 7pm - Midnight
103 GAUNT STREET, LONDON SE1 6DP
NEAREST TUBE: ELEPHANT & CASTLE
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TICKETS £20 / LIMITED TICKET DEALS AVAILABLE
THROUGH WWW.SUARTS.ORG / AVAILABLE ONLINE
OR ON THE DOOR (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON STUDENTS’ UNION
WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER | 10PM-4AM
Friction / B.TraitsToyboy & Robin
Linguistics / Juma / Shark Bait / Forni Lefty & Edwin (Yeah!) / Santero
Where can I buy event Wristbands/ tickets?Head to www.suarts.org/freshers. Wristbands cost £29 and will get you in to both the events (KOKO and Ministry of Sound), or you can buy individual tickets to each event.
What’s happening in Freshers’ Festival?Visit www.suarts.org/freshers for all the info you will need about what’s happening all through September and our full calendar.
Where do I go for help?For anything about academic issues contact our advice team at [email protected] and for most other things contact UAL Student Services at [email protected].
Freshers’ FAQ
Can I use the facilities at other colleges?You’re welcome at any UAL site as long as you have a valid UAL ID pass.
What food facilities are there at my college?The SU has cafes at High Holborn, Chelsea, Kings Cross and LCC which offer cheap food and drink. The university has a kitchenette, café or canteen at all sites.
How do I join a club or society?Come to Freshers’ Fair on 25th September where you can meet society and club members, join groups and get freebies. If you don’t sign up to everything you want that day, visit www.suarts.org/groups or come into the SU office at High Holborn to sign up.
Your Sabbatical Officers
Shelly Asquith | @ShellyAsquithPresident | [email protected], I’m Shelly and I will be leading the SU in fighting to improve students’
rights and welfare at UAL, campaigning on issues like housing and access.
I am also committed to giving students more of a voice in the national
battle against cuts to arts and education. I hope you get involved!
Mostafa Rajaai | @SMRajaaiCulture & Diversity Officer | [email protected] everyone! I’m Mostafa, your Culture and Diversity officer for this
academic year. Please get in touch about any welfare related issues you
might have or if you want to have a chat about the Student Union and
what we can do to improve it. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Rosie Black | @RosieBlack2Activities and Volunteering [email protected] I’m Rosie, your new Activities and Volunteering officer. I will be involved
in societies, activities and volunteering at UAL and want to give you the
opportunities that you want from your SU. Please get in touch if there’s
anything I can help you with.
Hannah Roberts | @hanrob_Education Officer | [email protected] all and welcome to UAL! My name is Hannah and I’m your Education
officer for the year. I’m here to give all the students a voice on academic
matters. If there’s anything you want to ask or seek advice on please
don’t hesitate to get in touch!
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At Your College
UAL has six colleges across 16 sites. The
SU has a full time member of staff (our
College Coordinators) for LCC, CSM,
LCF and CCW, as well as elected
student representatives for each (called
Vice Presidents). If you need to get in
touch with the SU about something at
your college, they are who you should
get in touch with.
If you need more help, there is an
online map of all the sites at
http://bit.ly/ualsites
1. Camberwell College of Arts
SU Staff: Morgana Edwards
VP: Georgia Dennison
SU Tip: Make sure you check out
HOUSE café and gallery and get a
loyalty card for fairtrade coffee!
2. Central Saint Martins
College of Art and Design
SU Staff: Jen Ball
VP: Alice Guile
SU Tip: Remember to get cash out at
Kings Cross station before coming up
to college.
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3. Chelsea College of
Art and Design
SU Staff: Morgana Edwards
VP: Georgia Dennison
SU Tip: Tate Britain is on your doorstep,
make sure you use it for free exhibitions
and inspiration!
4. London College of Communication
SU Staff: Amy Cook
VP: Tisha Berker-Lloyd
SU Tip: ‘All work and no play makes
jack a dull boy!’ The Kubrick collection
is kept at LCC.
5.London College of Fashion
SU Staff: Jill Kennedy
VP: Laura Holland
SU Tip: LCF has six specialist sites
spread across London. As a UAL
student you are welcome at all of
them!
6. Wimbledon College of Art
SU Staff: Morgana Edwards
VP: Georgia Dennison
SU Tip: Wimbledon stadium hosts a
massive car boot sale three times a
week – great bargains to be had!
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Useful Apps for London
There are loads of useful apps to help you get around and enjoy yourself in London – below are a few of our favourites. We feature new apps and other helpful things on our blog – follow us at suarts.tumblr.com and keep
up with the latest info!
City MapperThe best way to find your way around town
HailOGet a Black Cab to come to you!
YPlanFind something to do and book from the app
Time Out LondonTips and reviews of shows, restaurants and everything London!
InstagramTake and share photos of what you’re up to - follow us @suarts
SpotifyStream music on the go. With an NUS Extra card, get a subscription for half price!
SnapchatThe newest way to chat; share quick photos with your friends
London CycleFind the location of the Barclays hire bikes
Oyster BalanceView your Oyster card balance and journey history
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For everything Freshers’ related head to:
Official Freshers Page: www.suarts.org/freshers
UAL Freshers Facebook group: http://bit.ly/UALfresh13
suarts.tumblr.comfacebook.com/suartslondon@[email protected]
Address: SUARTS, 1st Floor, 272 High Holborn, London. WC1V 7EY.
Email: get in touch if you have any questions at all [email protected]
Advice: If you have any academic complaints get in touch confidentially at [email protected]
UAL website: www.arts.ac.uk
The Students’ Union is here to help you,both on and offline
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