Welcome to Reading University

Students’ Union

www.rusu.co.uk

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Reading University Students’ Union (RUSU) is an independent, democratic student led organisation. It is headed up by five student officers who are elected from our students on an annual basis

RUSU is the centre of

student life on campus

We exist to campaign, represent

and support you during your time

here

Through our newspaper, radio station,

website, email newsletter and face-to-face

contact, we keep everyone informed about

what’s happening

RUSU is a not-for-profit organisation and all the money spent in the Students’ Union goes back to the students

We run bars, shops and some of the best entertainment in the country as well

as supporting a massive range of sports clubs, societies and volunteer groups

African Caribbean, Agriculture, Aiesec, Amnesty, Anime, Archaeology, Asian, Audio Visual, Belly Dancing, Bible Studies,

Biological Studies, Botanika, Buddhist Meditation, Business, Chess & Go, Chinese, Circus Skills,

Cocktail, Conservation, Conservatives, Cyprus, Debating, Drama, Duke of Edinburgh, Egyptian, Electronic Music, English, Erasmus, Fashion, Fine Art, Food, French, Games & Role Play, Geography, German, Gospel Choir, Hellenic, Hip Hop, History, History of Art, Indie, Japanese, Jewish, Labour, Law, Lego, Lib Dems, Lock Picking, Malaysian & Singaporian, Maths, Monopoly, Motorbike, Music, Muslim, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Photography, Pipe Band, Poker, Polish, Politics, Psychology, Reading LAN, Real Ale & Cider, Real Estate

(Land Management), Rock, Roller Coaster Appreciation, Saudi, Sci Fi, Social Links, Spanish

& Latin American, St John Ambulance, Student Bands & Live Music, Student TV (RU:ON), Travel,

UNICEF, Video Games, Welsh, Wine Appreciation, Writing, Zoology

Aikido, Airsoft, American Football, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball (men’s), Basketball (women’s), Boat, Boxing, Breakdance, Canoe, Capoeira, Caving, Cheerleading, Clay Pigeon, Cricket, Cycling, Dance, Fencing, Football (mens), Football

(women’s), Frisbee, Golf, Hockey (mens), Hockey (women’s), Hockey

(mixed), Inline Hockey, Jitsu, Judo, Karate, Kickboxing, Korfball, Kung Fu, Lacrosse, Mountain Bike, Mountaineering,

Netball, Pistol & Rifle, Polo, Pool & Snooker, Power Kiting, Riding, Rugby (men’s), Rugby (women’s), Sailing, Snowsports, Squash, Sub Aqua, Surf, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tap, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball

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RUSU runs over one hundred sports clubs and societies, all offering different experiencesWe are sure that there will be one that suits you. But if there isn’t, then we can give you guidance on how to set one up yourself!

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Afro-Caribbean Society

RUDS (Reading University Drama Society)

The Hub is the focal point

for student volunteering,

representation, liberation

and advice

AdviceOur team of Student Advisors offer

confidential advice, information and

support to the student

community in many

areas, such as finance,

accommodation, immigration, housing,

academic matters and

personal finance.

Representation and Liberation GroupsRUSU supports groups to

liberate and represent

Postgraduate, Mature,

Black, Asian, Gay, International, Minority

and Ethnic students

through social events and

campaigning.

VolunteeringAt Reading we are recognised as one of the leading players on the national stage for providing and supporting volunteer opportunities. Both a vibrant campus community and strong relationships with the local community mean the Students’ Union is in a unique position to organise a huge range of opportunities from a one off

session to ongoing involvements.

We are extremely proud of our ground-breaking Modular Accreditation for Students in Volunteering scheme. Run in partnership with the University, this scheme gives volunteers

a formal accreditation on their degree transcripts.

StARs and Education RepsStudent Academic

Representatives (StARs)

are the first line of student

representation within the

University. Any student can

volunteer to become a StAR.

Most courses have at least

one representative who is

responsible for ensuring

students views are

heard by the relevant

Department or School.

Education Reps are also

fellow students and

there are generally

two Reps for each

faculty. Their role is to

ensure that feedback

and concerns from the

StARs is communicated

effectively and

powerfully at a faculty

level.

The Hub is the focal point

for student volunteering,

representation, liberation

and advice

AdviceOur team of Student Advisors offer

confidential advice, information and

support to the student

community in many

areas, such as finance,

accommodation, immigration, housing,

academic matters and

personal finance.

Representation and Liberation GroupsRUSU supports groups to

liberate and represent

Postgraduate, Mature,

Black, Asian, Gay, International, Minority

and Ethnic students

through social events and

campaigning.

Student VoiceRUSU provides student representation on a wide range of issues and champions the student voice within the University and wider community. The sabbatical officers support students in representing themselves and making positive changes to their student experiences.

CampaigningCampaigning is the most visible way that RUSU represents students. We ensure that the students are heard and represented by campaigning on a range of issues including welfare, education, liberation, ethical and community issues.

3sixtyReading’s premiere venue, with the best in sound

and lighting effects.

3sixty hosts all our major events, including concerts, themed

nights and the legendary Wednesday Extra Time Night.

The venue has been awarded the Best Bar None Award which

monitors Corporate Social Responsibility in licensed premises.

MondayPub Games Night

TuesdayComedy Night

WednesdayExtra Time Thursday

Quiz & Karaoke

The Students’ Union has some of the best venues and entertainment in Reading!

Mojo’s Bar Mojo’s bar is open six days a week and offers a great range of evening entertainments including comedy nights, quiz and karaoke and regular live band nights

Café MondialThis is the ideal place to

meet friends and relax over

a coffee or surf the internet

while enjoying a cold beer and

a freshly-made baguette

R U Being ServedThe Union’s very own general store provides a great range of food items and stationery at really reasonable prices. Reading University crested goods such as sweatshirts are also available here

In addition, our shopping mall hosts the campus bookshop, fancy dress store, cereal bar, oriental food outlet and hairdresser

ThursdayQuiz & Karaoke

FridayFriday Nite Live

SaturdayCandy Club

Reading University Students’ Union

PO Box 230

Whiteknights

Reading

RG6 6AZ

t 0118 378 4110

f 0118 378 4115

w www.rusu.co.uk

e enquiries@rusu.co.uk

sms 07624 808 288