The Students’ Union is run by students for students – that means we’re completely dedicated to representing students at Staffs and helping provide what they want from their student experience. That covers everything from advice and support, great venues and events to representation, sports clubs, activities and even a dedicated student media service.
We’re constantly striving to ensure the best possible experience for all students at Staffs and free membership of the Students’ Union is automatic on enrolling at Staffordshire University. That means our students get to have their say in what we do and how we do it.
Staffordshire University Students’ Union is a democratic organisation, working entirely for the benefit of students.
The Students' Union sponsors and supports a diverse range of student-run groups. These include both competitive and recreational sports groups, special interest groups, academic societies and some that we are unable to categorise! You can find out contact details and any info the groups have posted by following the links below.
The Student Advice Centre (SAC) offers confidential and impartial advice on a variety of issues, such as: student finance, academic affairs, student housing, debt management etc. In addition, there are a number of online self help materials which you can access from the Advice Guide.Find out more...
Academic Reps can raise issues when something is wrong or tell the University what works for you and your student experience. If you need advice regarding your course then contact your Academic Rep.Find out more...
Money Doctors is part of the Students’ Union Student Advice Centre. It is free, independent, impartial and confidential. Click on the logo to see how we can help you keep your finances healthy and make your money achieve what you want it to.Find out more...
You can feel safe in the knowledge that the University has a Cop Shop with a friendly campus police officer who is around to answer any questions. You can speak to him about anything from the security of your property, your personal safety or to report a crime.Find out more...
LRV is the Stoke Campus nightclub and holds our regular clubnights such as the ever popular Gobble on a Wednesday night and Super Friday. LRV is the Union’s largest venue with 1300 capacity.Find out more...
Legends and The Lounge are the Union's Beaconside campus venues. The Lounge is a recently refurbished, stylish bar serving great food and coffee as well as the traditional bar refreshments seven days a week. Legends is the Stafford Campus's nightclub and holds our weekly clubnight Mukky Duck as well as regular live music performances. Find out more...
The Ember Lounge is Staffordshire University Students' Union second Stoke Venue. Winner of Best Late Night Venue Midlands and Wales and a Best Bar None award, the Ember Lounge offers something for everybody. Whether it's an early morning espresso to get you ready for the day, a great value lunch or a night of cocktails and entertainment, we aim to deliver. Find out more...
The Squeeze Box has a delicious menu for both breakfast and lunch. For those wanting something healthy, yet tasty, Squeeze Box caters for all with options big and small. There is also a wide variety of hot drinks, with Fairtrade products being used where possible. Find out more...
Verve is Stoke’s newest venue offering students a funky place to relax and enjoy a tasty burger and the creamiest milkshakes. Open all day, students can pop in for food and drink, listen to some music, catch up on the latest magazines and just take a break from the world outside. Find out more...
The Students’ Union is a student-led organisation, and in that spirit endeavours to hire students and harness their skills where possible.
The latest video updates from the officer team about their work on behalf of the students at staffordshire University
The Shopping Cart will tell you what products you have purchased.
An order form must be used to order goods or services from external suppliers.
Shop around and get three quotes for the goods you wish to purchase - always check whether VAT and Postage & Packing are included in the price that you are quoted.
Ensure you have enough money in your account - you can check how much is in there by contacting your key staff member. If you don't, you can get members to pay for their products online.
When you've found the best supplier, please download and complete an order form before placing or confirming an order.
Please ensure that you include:
Please note that invoices raised without the use of an official order form will not be paid.
Once the form is complete, please e-mail it to your key staff member.If the form is not filled in with all the details above then it will be returned to you and not processed until it is fully filled in, as our Finance Office will not process any incomplete forms.
Once authorised, your order form will be emailed back to you within five working days complete with an official purchase order number (which will look like POR12345). You then should place your order with the chosen supplier, during which you will need to provide them with the order number (often it may be easiest to just email the form complete with the order number to the supplier).
Please note - we do not place any orders with suppliers on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that you provide the supplier with all the details needed to complete your order, including the order number which should be quoted on any invoice.
If there are any changes to the order once it has been authorised you must inform your key staff member immediately.
When the goods arrive you will be contacted - please collect them ASAP. If parcels are left for longer than a week without prior warning, they may be returned to the supplier.
When you collect the order, please check that it is as you ordered it - if there are any problems with them inform a member of staff immediately so that payment can be halted until the problem is rectified. parcels that are left here over a week may be returned to the supplier.
If you are happy with the quality/condition of the goods then payment will be processed via the Union’s Finance department when they receive an invoice with the purchase order number quoted on it. If you receive a copy of the invoice as part of the delivery then please ensure that it is forwarded to your key staff member immediately.