London Freshers Guide

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Welcome Guide

2018

WELCOME LONDON STUDENTS

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Whether you’re new to Higher Education or you’re joining us from another institution, your Anglia Ruskin student experience starts now!

It’s important to us that you feel welcomed, supported and represented during the hectic first few weeks and all throughout your studies.

That’s why we’ll be right by your side for the whole journey.

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This guide includes everything you need to know about your Students’ Union; from dates for your diary and handy tips no student can go without, to an introduction to your Vice President (ARU London).

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What is ARU Students’ Union?

Who runs ARU Students’ Union?

Congratulations – now you’ve joined Anglia Ruskin University you’re officially a member of ARU Students’ Union. We’re a charity run by students for students, independent from the university and here to represent your voice.

You do! Every year ARU London students get the chance to stand for this position or just vote for the student who will become Vice President (ARU London) and work two days a week alongside their studies to lead the Union and represent students for the academic year.

We’re made up of 20,000 students working together to make ambitions reality and make your university experience the best it can be.

Your Vice President (ARU London) is Oluwadamilare Ojewande, it’s his job to take the student voice to the university – and that includes yours!

Your membership lasts for as long as you study at ARU. Make sure you don’t miss out on all we have to offer.

Get all the need-to-know info online and via our social media channels. www.angliastudent.com/london

Olu battled it out in the March elections for his chance to be Vice President (ARU London) this year. He’s here to support and represent you, campaign for positive change and help you get involved with all our amazing opportunities.

Facebook: ARU Students’ Union (London) You can come and find us in the Students’ Union Office, Office A, Ground Floor Common Room, Monday – Friday, 10am–4:30pm.

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Vice President (ARU London): OLUWADAMILARE OJEWANDE

Meet Olu Welcome to ARU London; the best university in the world. I want to congratulate each and every one of you, as you have definitely made the right decision to study here.

I look forward to speaking to you soon and wish you the best of luck.

Key manifesto pledges:

“I will promote a strong sense of togetherness on the campus through social activities.”

I will promote the rights and welfare of students across all the campuses and above all, be approachable at all times.

I will explore creating a special pot of money for students experiencing financial hardship.”

@VP_Olu Oluwadamilare Ojewande o.ojewande@angliastudent.com

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Representation As well as your Vice President (ARU London), each year you will have the opportunity to stand to be, or vote for, the Course Rep for your course.

Reps are students, elected by their peers, who work to champion the views and interests of the students on their course. They provide an essential link between you, the Students’ Union and the university.

Course Rep Elections take place in October so, if you think you could represent the voice of students on your course, you should think about standing, you will be fully trained and supported every step of the way.

We’re dedicated to improving your everyday student experience and our Reps play a huge part in making that happen.

Head online to find out more.

“Representing students is an honour as it’s extremely satisfying helping those in need. It helps you to improve your leadership and communication skills and, believe it or not, improves your debating skills.”

Umran Bashir, Course Rep 2017-18

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Advice We’re here to offer you free, confidential and impartial advice when you need it.

If you have any academic or welfare concerns, or just don’t know who to talk to, our Adviser is here to advise, support and represent you.

We’re independent from the university and committed to offering non-judgemental support.

Our Advice Service is open three days a week, TuesdaysThursdays in Office B, Ground Floor Common Room, 12pm - 4:30pm.

To book an appointment come and see us in Office A, Ground Floor Common Room, or visit our website to find out more.

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“My overall experience of the Students’ Union Advice Team was really excellent from start to finish. I immediately felt calmed and reassured from what was a very, very stressful situation.”

Tom, Postgraduate Student

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Join our Facebook group to chat with us and other students and hear about any upcoming opportunities!

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Liberation and Project Groups We strongly believe that whilst you’re studying it’s really important you are able to form your own social groups, to support one another or organise projects. This is why we have launched, for the first time ever, Liberation Networks & Project Groups

events that other students can get involved with. All you need to do is get at least two other students on board, write up a plan and apply for some money. Simple. This fund is available for Course Reps, Liberation Networks, or absolutely any student currently studying with us! www.angliastudent.com/london/projects

Liberation Networks Liberation Networks are student-led groups allowing you to seek support, respect and opportunities.

These are spaces to share the latest issues relevant to minority groups and a place to make contacts and develop friendships. The networks will also provide students with the opportunity to run events and campaigns on the ARU London campus through applying for money through our Project Groups fund.

We will be supporting LGBT+, Women’s, Black & Ethic Minority, International and Disabled Students’ Networks. Head to our website to find out more or to become a Network leader. www.angliastudent.com/london/networks Project Groups The purpose of our Project Groups is to provide some financial support for students to organise projects or

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Ways to feedback Throughout your time with us at ARU London there will be things you want to feedback about – both good and bad for us to work on with you. We welcome any and all feedback through email/social media/face-to-face but there are plenty of other ways you can let us know your thoughts.

• Your Course Reps/Vice President

These students are your link to the university and should be your first port of call for any course-based/campus feedback. They will then raise this on your behalf at meetings with ARU Students’ Union and university staff and keep you updated with any developments.

• Question Time

Once a semester you will have the opportunity to take part in a question & answer session with the ARU London Principal, you can raise concerns, suggest ideas or just sit back and listen.

• Question of the Month

Every month we will be asking you one question to give us your opinion on, we totally understand that students can get bombarded with surveys so hopefully this will help!

SU Points SU Points - can you reach 100 points by the end of the year?

Earn points through attending events, checking your emails and engaging with your SU throughout the year – why? Because you will be making the most of your university experience, developing yourself and your skills, and most importantly, earning prizes.

Here are some examples of how you can start earning points today: Bronze Level (15 points) Silver Level (50 points) Gold Level (100 points)

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Log into our website and update your profile Join our Facebook group Vote in the Course Rep election

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Run to be a Course Rep Attend a Question Time

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Run in the Executive Election Become a Network Leader

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Answer our question of the month

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Student email Did you know it is your responsibility to check your email every week? So make sure you develop this habit.

Be professional, don’t miss out, and stay connected.

Keep in touch and make sure you’re part of the ARU London community.

How to add your student emails onto your iPhone: 1

Go to Settings and choose the option Accounts & Passwords, then Add Account, then Microsoft Exchange.

10 Username - This is your Full Username,

e.g. xyz123@student.anglia.ac.uk

11 Next, select which items you wish to

synchronise with your Student Email account.

12 Click Save.

13 You will now see your account will have been saved to

your Accounts and Passwords area.

2 You will then be asked how you would like to set up your

email account.

3 Press Configure Manually.

4 Email – Add your Anglia Ruskin Student Email address.

This is in the form firstname.lastname@student.anglia. ac.uk. For example: fred.bloggs@student.anglia.ac.uk

5 Password – Use your standard Anglia Ruskin password 6 Description - This can be anything you like but we suggest

‘Student Email’

7 On the next screen enter the following information.

8 Server - m.outlook.com 9 Domain - Leave blank.

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Pop in and say ‘hi’ at the Students’ Union Office, Office A, Ground Floor Common Room

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