Lancaster University Students' Union
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| Motto | Always Putting Students First |
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| Institution | University of Lancaster |
| Location | Bowland College West Wing,Lancaster |
| Established | 1 January 1967 |
| Members | c. 12,279 |
| Affiliations | National Union of Students |
| Website | LUSU |
The Lancaster University Students' Union (better known in Lancaster by its acronym, LUSU) is the representative body for the students at Lancaster University in the UK as well as those at the University’s partner institutions. LUSU is a registered educational charity which has an appointed Board of Trustees to oversee key decision making that relates to the future of the Union. The trustees have a responsibility to ensure that LUSU makes sound financial decisions, works within the law and works for the benefit for its members. Rhiannon Llystyn Jones is the current Union President.
LUSU is run by over 150 student officers, made up of Full Time Officers, JCR Officers and Cross Campus officers.
The Union is led by a team of six Full Time Executive Officers (FTOs): President, Vice President Union Development, Vice President Education, Vice President Activities, Vice President Campaigns & Communications and Vice President Welfare & Community. These are either students who have just graduated or are taking a year out from their studies. These students are elected during Lent term, with a two-week period of campaigning and three days of voting. The Union's current FTO team consists of:
Each of the eight Undergraduate Colleges has a JCR Executive. The roles within these vary but they all have a president, at least one vice president, welfare officers, social secretaries, communications officers and sports representatives.
These ten officers are elected to represent students on a range of university issues; Charity, Welfare, Democracy, Media & Communications, Education, Socials, International, LGBTQ*, Environmental & Ethics and Activities.
LUSU Living is Lancaster University’s accommodation service available to students of Lancaster University and The University of Cumbria on behalf of LUSU.
LUSU provides students with support related to academic, accommodation and finance issues. This is through drop-in sessions with advisors, available on weekdays.
Working in partnership with the University careers service, the LUSU Jobshop keeps a database of jobs available both on and off-campus and provides help for students looking for part or full-time employment. This is managed by a system called TARGETconnect.
The Union owns a shop on campus as well as an online store. Central is an on campus supermarket situated between Grizedale College and Pendle College. The LUSU online store sells Lancaster University clothing and gifts.
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