James Morris's Colleagues at University of York Students'? Union
James Morris's Contact Details
Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
University of York Students'? Union
James Morris's Company Details
The University of York Students' Union (YUSU) is the representative body for the 22,000+ students at the University of York. Just over 50 years old and growing rapidly, YUSU provides a wide range of charitable and trading services and activities designed to improve students' lives and support students to make the most of their time at York. Our organisation incorporates a charity and a subsidiary trading arm. The organisation as whole runs the following services:220+ student societies, one of the widest range of student interest groups per capita of any students' union in the country. This incorporates some of the most active and award-winning student media in the UK.A growing volunteering program linking students to volunteering opportunities across the world; building their skills, networks and experiences while supporting wider society.A fundraising programme helping students to raise and give (RAG), providing important donations to local and national charities.60+ British University and Colleges (BUCs) teams competing across the UK. With our league placing improving for three successive years we are now firmly in the top forty teams.A wide programme of intra-mural College sport including the annual College Varsity with York colleges competing against Durham colleges.Europe's largest annual inter-University sport competition ‘Roses' with York playing 150 sports against Lancaster each year.A student advocacy and well-being service providing professional, independent information and advice to approximately 700 students each year that have academic or welfare concerns. A student voice service recruiting, training and developing a network of volunteer representatives.A large scale events programme on and off campus for students including live music, funfairs, cultural celebrations, comedy, formal dinners, awards ceremonies and much more.6 venues providing food, drink and a safe, fun environment for students to socialise in.