You’ve just become a member of the number one students' union in the country. We’re here to help you make the most of your time at UWL and leave with more than just a degree.
We are your route to some amazing clubs and societies, a thriving and vibrant community and some of the best people you will ever meet. We are looking forward to welcoming back our returning students and meeting all the new faces on campus!
Below you can hear a bit more about what you can look forward and some more juicy info of how you can get involved with us...
UWLSU runs an independent, confidential and free advice service. We are here to support you through your time at UWL with any issues you may have. Check out the support page for more info on what we do!
You can contact the Advice Team by either emailing uwl.su@uwl.ac.uk or calling 02082312276 with your query, or you can come in to our SMR Campus and head to the UWLSU desk for further information. Once you have been allocated an advisor, they will aim to contact you within 2 working days via your preferred method of contact.
Between lectures you need a space to relax and unwind. Not only do we have spaces to relax, but we also serve delicious food and drink at both!
Get your caffeine fix from our expert student baristas at Coffee Union, alongside some freshly baked pastries, sandwiches and sweet treats or try our hot breakfast and lunch take away options, perfect between lectures.
Fancy more of a chilled vibe? Head to the SU Bar where we serve up some tasty food from burgers to pizzas and why not grab yourself a tasty mocktail, cocktail or a cheeky pint whilst you’re here too. Whether you want to work, play, catch up with friends or attend one of our evening quizzes or open mic nights, we are here for you!
We are dedicated to creating unforgettable extra-curricular activities outside of the lecture room.
There are loads of ways that you can get involved and the most popular of these are student groups, also known as clubs and societies. Joining a club or society allows you to do something you love, meet some like-minded people and make lifelong friends. Academic Societies will also help you gain some really valuable work experience, giving you the extra edge when you graduate. Have a look at all our clubs and societies here.
Opportunities
Want to de-stress and find some time for you?
We all know the importance of keeping fit, being healthy and taking care of our mental health and wellbeing! We also know the challenges of finding the right class or session that fits what you need and when you want it!
Mind Yourself & Get Involved is our physical activity & wellbeing programme that provides you with the right session at a time that suits you! The sessions are free and all you have to do is sign up and Get Involved.
Moves+ is our brand-new physical activity and rewards tracking app. You move and we’ll reward you for it! It’s that simple.
Moves+
Are you creative? Do you want your work published on our digital channels? We have the job for you!
Join our SU content creators’ team where you get the chance to showcase your skills. We’re looking for students to create engaging and fun content for our social media and website.
You can also cover our events such as Varsity and Freshers or create engaging content for our campaigns such as Mental Health Awareness week, This Girl Can and Black Excellence month!
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We work with your lecturers to deliver bespoke activity that is directly related to your course or future career.
As well as giving you the opportunity to access career enhancing activities as part of your timetable, we also can provide spaces for you to socialise, hold team building activities and develop a community with the people you study with. Got an idea for a course-based activity? Get in touch! We want to make sure that the activities we deliver are always driven by our students.
Our office in Reading is on the 9th floor of Fountain House and is staffed by George, our Performance and Insight Analyst, and Zander, our Partnership Manager.
Zander works with your academic team to deliver activities that work around your busy schedule. Whether it’s pre-placement socials where you can chat with a registered nurse or 3rd year students to find out what you can expect from your first time in practice, or group social to let off some steam after a hectic week – we want to make sure you have an excellent student experience all round. Please come and say hello! We can’t wait to meet you.
The UWL Sport & Fitness Centre is open exclusively to UWL staff, students, alumni and residents that live within the local area. Membership of the UWL Sport and Fitness Centre includes free access to a range of fitness classes which cater to every level of skill and ability.
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