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UNION
/ˈjuːnjən,ˈjuːnjɪən/ a society or association formed by people with a common interest or purpose
de ts’ Union. The way a tra Arts SU is your Studen a as we rs, is how union represents worke
You’re a part of Arts SU - for free - as soon as you enrol at any of UAL’s six colleges. That means: •
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We support your career as an emerging artist, with opportunities to show and sell your work, pick up industry advice and partner with worldleading institutions. You can join any of our clubs, societies and sports teams, or take part in our Arts Active programme. We hire students! Find a job you love with Arts SU, from graphic design to bartending.
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Come to us for free, confidential advice on housing, or academic issues. You run this! You elect your full time and part time student representatives, and together we campaign to make change happen within your course, college, across UAL and beyond.
PS - We also run two non-profit cafés - one at CSM and Blueprint at High Holborn - as well as the Darkroom Bar at LCC.
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REPRESENTATION /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented
Dylan Wilson Education Officer >> @education.artssu education@su.arts.ac.uk Having graduated from BA Animation at LCC, I will also be the link representative between the college and students this year! I’m pushing for change not just in the curriculum of UAL but also for a change in how it’s delivered. This will also impact the welfare of staff and students Eleanor West as we tackle how education looks Activities Officer like, in the midst of Covid-19. >> @activities.artssu
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Sports Clubs and Societies play a vital role in building communities at UAL. This year I’ll be working on making our student groups more affordable and accessible to everyone! Last year I started to lobby UAL to make their campuses step free for disabled students, help me continue this work! We’ve got a long way to go to make arts education accessible for all.
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Pinky Latt Welfare Officer >> @welfare.artssu welfare@su.arts.ac.uk Hi, I’m Pinky, back for a second year as your Welfare Officer! I graduated from the Drama Centre (currently at CSM), and am your official link officer for CSM and LCF. I’ll be lobbying this year again to improve international students’ experience and protect EU students, and make sure UAL procedures (like Extenuating Circumstances and Appeals) are fair in the midst of Covid recovery!
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Yasmeen Thantrey Campaigns Officer >> @campaigns.artssu campaigns@su.arts.ac.uk Hi, I’m Yasmeen, your new Campaigns Officer! Representation is at the heart of what I do, and I want to ensure that UAL increase visibility for marginalised communities within the university; from committing to their AntiRacism strategy to continuing to decolonise the arts. UAL must become a safe space for all students, and this means working with you guys to create an environment where students with different backgrounds and identities can feel represented, respected and valued. 05
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LOCATION /lə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ a particular place or position
Arts SU is on hand to support you, wherever you’re studying. Each UAL College has its own link representative from the Sabbatical Officer team, a part time College Officer that is elected in Term 1 and an online social community.
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Your representative: Eleanor West, your Activities Officer. Join your community: ChelseaArts
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Your representatives: Eleanor West, your Activities Officer. Yasmeen Thantrey, your Campaigns Officer. Join your community: CamberwellArts
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Your representative: Yasmeen Thantrey, your Campaigns Officer.
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Pinky Latt, your Welfare Officer.
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Your representative: Pinky Latt, your Welfare Officer.
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Oxford Circus
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Wimbledon
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COMMUNITY /kəˈmjuːnɪti/ the condition of sharing or having certain attitudes and interests in common There’s a place for you at Arts SU, however you identify. Your Officers are passionate about defending your rights, making sure that no-one at UAL is discriminated against, oppressed or treated unequally because of who they are.
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Join us to campaign for change, meet like-minded people, and get involved with projects that celebrate your community. We elect part-time officers to represent the above groups as well as the separate UAL Colleges, so look out for these elections in Term 1! 11
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ACTIVITY /akˈtɪvɪti/ a recreational pursuit or pastime
SOCIETIES Over 1,500 students are members of Arts SU societies - there’s more than 30 to choose from! Liberation
Culture
i.e. LGBTQIA+ Society, ArtsFems, Disabled Intersectional Voices (DIVA), ACS…
i.e. Chinese Society, Indian Society, Latinx Collective…
Whether you’re feeling slightly Community is the glue that keeps us homesick or just want to engage all together. Our liberation societies with your cultural roots, we have are spaces where you can act freely, a huge range of cultural societies openly and safely. A place to discuss waiting with open arms to scoop you shared experiences and collaborate up. Get to know people who share on a range of projects. similar practices to you and go all in with huge events that share your 12
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collective identity!
Start Your Own
Hobbies
If none of them take your fancy, drop us an email (societies@su.arts. ac.uk) with your idea and we will help bring it to fruition. We’re always looking for fresh ways to bring UAL students together!
i.e. Film Files, Drama, Book Club, Rupture Radio, Green Roof… If you want to pick up a new hobby or continue with a long-term passion of yours, Arts SU has got you covered. There’s no shortage of extra-curricular here. Take a pick or start your own?
Check out the full list of societies online on our website. societiesual
“Film Files was my family and community.” - Angela Essien, Film Files President 2019
Fail “Launching ty has Better Socie n our probably bee to date.” n io is c e d t s be - Etty Flynn, Fail Better Society President 2019
“Connective students from different colleges, courses and cultural backgrounds.” - Pedro Rothstein, Drama Society President 2019 13
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SPORTS CLUBS Participating in sports is a great way to not only keep active, but also meet like-minded students from across all of our colleges and build lifelong communities. Get Competitive
Get Social
i.e. Football, Hockey, Netball…
Our Sports Executive team and club volunteers organise weekly social events, so whether it’s a virtual house party, or an evening playing Table Tennis, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Be part of #TeamArts by joining one of our 20 sports clubs and have the opportunity to compete in matches against other universities as part of the national university sports league, BUCS. From badminton to volleyball, Get Together there’s something for everyone! Collaborate and support student-led Get Active events such as our dance show, and campaigns including This UAL Girl i.e. Dance, Climbing, Boxing… Can and Mental Health in Sports. If competitive sport isn’t your thing, we also have non-competitive clubs who have regular sessions as well as organising events and trips throughout the year. Got an idea for a new club? Drop us a line and we would be happy to support you getting the club up and running! Check out the full list of sports clubs online on our website. 14
“The sense of community I felt within Snow whilst at university is still thriving, making us more of a family than a club.” - Gabriella Grier, Snow club President 2019
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VARSITY “I was struggling to open up to people because of the language gap and my lack of communication skills, so being able to lead a team made me gain much confidence, leadership and responsibility.” - Aina Villares-Vila, Women’s Football Captain 2019
Each year we take on our rivals, Goldsmiths in our Varsity event. Varsity is a one-day celebration of sport where our clubs compete against one another to be crowned the Arts Cup Champions. Whether you’re competing or coming to watch, you’ll enjoy the party atmosphere - food, drinks, face paint, music and more! After our convincing wins in 2018 & 2019, Goldsmiths took our Varsity trophy in 2020, so the next Varsity is one not to be missed – guaranteed to have thrills, spills, tears, and cheers!
MEET OUR ELITE ATHLETES “It introduced me to students from other UAL colleges whom I wouldn’t have had the chance to meet otherwise.”
The Elite Athlete programme is designed to support the very best student athletes in any sporting discipline competing at a national or international level, to help balance an academic and sporting career.
- Rosie Harris, Equestrian President 2019
Madeleine Boyd – Madeleine picked up skeet shooting at the age of 13 and has loved it ever since. Now in her second year at UAL, studying 15
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Graphic and Media Design at LCC, Maddy has competed in the World Championships, the Junior World Cup, and the British Grand Final and currently competes for Great Britain. Paddy Lish – Raring to get back on the mat, Paddy competes in judo whilst just completing his Foundation Performance year at CSM. Winning a silver medal at the London Universities Championship as well as a gold at the Dan Helder International Competition, has given Paddy the perfect platform to continue his success this year. Elizabeth Fuller – Now starting her third year being part of the Elite Athlete Program, Lizzy is a Fine Art student at Chelsea who competes in rowing. Lizzy will be looking to build on her success in 2019 where she won gold in the BUCS rowing regatta, ahead of students from 25 universities. To join the scheme or find out more about it, head to our website.
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ARTS ACTIVE Arts Active is a wellbeing social program offering casual, noncompetitive activities designed for all students - from complete beginners to experienced players to try something new, de-stress and, most importantly, have a good time. Each session is run by one of our student staff, who are always happy to help. We aim to be increasingly student-led and so we are always looking for students to submit ideas for events and activities! Get in touch at: artsactive@su.arts.ac.uk arts.activities
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DEVELOPMENT /dɪˈvɛləpm(ə)nt/ a specified state of growth or advancement
Through our partnerships, you can: • Apply to creatively facilitate a workshop, deliver a performance or curate an installation as part of a Gallery and Museum Late • Participate in exhibitions in respected professional London galleries • Receive bursaries, materials grants and industry advice • Sell your work online and at art fairs and markets • Engage in practice-based experiential workshops with industry and sector specific professionals, gaining deeper creative skills and relevant connections 18
Taking advantage of these creative opportunities gives you: • A chance to go behind-thescenes at a diverse range of world-class and emerging creative and cultural organisations • Practical experience of planning and realising your ideas and vision, including project and budget management • Hands on relationship and team building skills, including peer networking, meeting new people and engaging with the public • Paid work directly related to your creative practice and expertise
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XHIBIT Showcasing the best emerging creatives from UAL, Xhibit is the longest running open call exhibition opportunity for UAL students. It is your chance to get your work noticed by an expert panel of creative industry professionals as well as gain vital exhibition exposure. • • •
MADE IN ARTS LONDON Curated every year by a panel of industry experts, Made in Arts London collections introduce fresh, relevant and exclusive UAL talent to the UK’s art and design market. • •
Open to all current students Apply from any discipline and at any level • No themes or constraints
If selected for inclusion, you’ll: • Have the opportunity to attend a professional development programme • Receive bespoke advice from industry experts • Present your work in a professional central London art space
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Your chance to be represented for two years Join a vibrant, creative community of artists and designers Gain experience selling your work – and an income – alongside your degree Benefit from a professional development programme Take part in events and exhibitions across UAL and beyond Open to all current UAL students All applications receive constructive feedback from a panel of industry professionals
madeinartslondon.com info@madeinartslondon.com
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ADVICE /ədˈvʌɪs/ guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action
Academic issues? Housing problems? Feeling stuck?
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Arts SU Advice Service can help!
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Online self-help service Call, email, drop in or book an appointment We’re confidential - your college won’t know you’ve spoken to us We’re impartial - that means we don’t take the university’s side And we’re free
COMPANION SCHEME Our companion scheme aims to pair you up with another UAL student so you can interact via video or just converse over email. Connect with other like-minded people in this modern pen pal programme. You can sign up on our website!
arts.su.com/advice Looking somewhere to live? Try our Facebook group: UAL/Arts SU Housing Group Official
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HISTORY
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/ˈhɪst(ə)ri/ the whole series of past events connected with a particular person or thing The Students’ Union at UAL has been here for a while now and we have achieved some great things along the way. Here are just a few examples of what we’ve been up to over the years:
1997 Xhibit is founded by then-students of the London Institute, Kit Hammonds and Angela Robinson. Established as a way to showcase the work of students from all colleges, the programme continues to thrive every year with the support of the Students’ Union to this day.
2014 After the SU publishes its research into international student scholarship, the university commits to provide ten scholarships worth £25,000 each for international students from low and lower-middle income countries.
2017 UAL implements online unconscious bias training for all staff after continuous pressure from the SU to eliminate hidden bias and discrimination.
2020 In response to Covid-19 the Advice team launches a Companion Scheme for students, while the current Sabbatical Officers work closely with UAL’s Senior Management and Governors to ensure that decisions being made in response to the crisis do not unfairly impact students.
2011 Made in Arts London is founded by then-students Kate Rintoul and Robyn Minogue with the assistance of the Students’ Union. Alongside Xhibit, the programme provides students with a platform to showcase their creativity, and continues to thrive under the SU’s commitment to provide students with professional development opportunities.
2015 Following initiatives by the SU to raise awareness and provide support for trans students, such as Trans Awareness Week, the university agrees to implement gender neutral toilets on all UAL sites.
2019 Following the SU’s publication of a Cost of Study report the previous year, the university agrees to a number of demands made as part of the Union’s Cut the Cost of Study campaign, allocating £250,000 a year for a materials grant and hardship funds.
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