5 A UnIVERSITY TO BE PROUD OF
Graduates boosting business
Students’ Union (SU)
The University is the leading provider of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) in the West Midlands and one of the highest ranked in the UK. KTP is a government-subsidised programme which places recently qualified graduates within businesses to work on strategic projects to help boost performance and profitability. KTPs are strategically important to the regional economy, and on average the benefits to business from a single KTP project include an increase of over £220,000 in annual profits before tax, the creation of three genuine new jobs and an increase in the skills of existing staff.
The Students’ Union is the representative body for all students enrolled at the University of Wolverhampton. The SU is run by an elected Executive Committee of students who, as your officers, are in post to support you during your time at University and to help you get the most out of your studies.
Outstanding teacher training Ofsted inspectors have praised the standard of our primary and secondary school teacher training, rating the University‘s provision as ‘Grade 1: Outstanding’. Inspectors found key strengths, amongst many others, were the high employment rates at the end of the course, the recruitment of well qualified staff who are expert trainers, and the internal and external assessment of the trainee’s teaching.
The Students’ Union has just become an independent charity and has a newly designed Union building on City Campus. This stylish and contemporary social space has been created with students in mind and new facilities include: • a luxurious coffee lounge with comfy seating and Fairtrade tea/coffee • a smart, hi-tech Activities Centre with PC access, free wireless access and the cheapest printing on campus! • a new, state-of-the-art student training and meeting room • an events and activities room for student clubs and societies. As a postgraduate student, you can be sure that the Students’ Union has your best interests at heart. There is a dedicated Postgraduate Students’ Officer on the Executive Committee to support and represent you during your studies. If you have an issue that’s affecting you, the Postgraduate Students’ Officer will help you to resolve it. There are lots of other opportunities for you to get involved. You can: • get specialist advice on housing, finance, academic and international student issues through a friendly advisor in our Advice and Support Centre • sign up to any of the wide range of societies that are run by students – or set up your own • get involved in an Athletic Union sports club and benefit from membership to a whole range of recreational and competitive sports • enhance your professional development by working towards our volunteering certificate within the University and the wider community • campaign with us for the changes you want to see. Read more about us at: www.wolvesunion.org.uk You can contact the Postgraduate Students’ Officer at: postgraduateofficer@wolvesunion.org
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