Student Opportunities

A selection of ideas for events that students’ unions could run that don’t involve alcohol. Download: Alcohol-free Event Ideas

For many students, sport is an important part of college and university life. Yet, many lesbian, gay, bi and trans students feel excluded or uncomfortable participating in sport because of factors including the culture, structure, and physical environment in which sport takes place. This briefing was produced as part of a session at Union Development […]

This briefing covers what is legally permitted by students’ unions in relation to political activity. It specifically references clubs, societies, and student media. Download: Guidance on political activity of students unions 2

Aims of the session This session aims to raise awareness of the importance of planning ahead and dividing up responsibilities when running a social event. Learning objectives By the end of this session participants will be able to: Identify the purposes of social events List things that can go wrong with social events Explain the […]

Aims of the session This exercise is aimed at clubs and society treasurers. It should encourage them to think about their responsibilities, recognise the penalties imposed on clubs or societies which spend over their allocated budget and enable them to practice saying no. Learning objectives By the end of this session participants will be able […]

Aims of the session This should be a popular session with clubs and societies officers. You may wish to offer it several times a year. This session aims to get officers thinking about their relationship with their members.  In particular, it looks at how increased involvement and responsibility encourages people to stay active. Learning objectives […]

Aims of the session This session aims to outline the various rules, systems and procedures that the union sets down for clubs and societies. Learning objectives By the end of this session participants will be able to: State the importance of rules and procedures Describe the key procedures relevant to their particular club or society […]

Aims of the session This is the suggested first session of the clubs and societies officer training programme. It aims to put things into context through encouraging participants to share views and allowing you to understand a little better those you will be training. Learning objectives By the end of this session participants will be […]

This briefing explains how to develop the processes involved in organising and running successful, engaging and democratic elections for clubs and societies. Download: Bringing your club and society elections to life

Find out more about what Give it a Go actually is, and why it is beneficial to develop a programme in your Students’ Union. This briefing identifies how to design Give it a Go, how to develop an existing programme, and tips for overcoming common problems. Download: Give it a Go