Meet Students Like You
As Your Union we work hard to be actively inclusive and recognise our students' various backgrounds and identities. We want to help students come together through their shared histories and experiences to connect with people who "get" you, but more than that: we want you to feel connected to our network of communities to organise projects and events that make positive changes for people just like you!
If you're interested in meeting like minded people, have a look at the stories, groups and resources that we've collated below! We've gathered together content for some of the communities we know already exist at Staffs, but we're sure there's more happening that we can connect people to. Let us know what we're missing if you think there's a community we can help come together.
Through the priorities identified by your Elected Officers, the voice of our students, current events and the demographics of our student body, we take action to create change. This work is funnelled through Representative Council, where some of the students involved in the below amplify underrepresented voices.
Disabled Students
Seeing a friend going through a difficult time with their mental health can be tough on you too. It can be difficult to know what to say and do to help. This guide is here to help, with ten top tips on how you can support a friend who may be experiencing distress.
Sometimes, life can throw unexpected and unavoidable things your way that impact your ability to complete your work. That's when Exceptional Circumstances comes in...
For the continued support on improving accessibility for all on campus.
LGBT+ Students
In response to the recent riots nationally and within our locality, our Elected Officer Team provide guidance for any students who may be impacted.
Your safety matters.
This weekend, we attended Stoke-on-Trent Pride with University and Union colleagues in Hanley Park! It was an enlightening and joyous experience for us as international students with our own cultural values, and we wanted to share the experience with you in this blog!
Understand where your Safe Spaces are in Hanley!
International Students
A short message from Vamsi, Computer Games Design student & International Engagement Coordinator, to mark Indian Republic Day.
Christmas Day on campus
Students' Union President, Olayemi, shares a message to mark Nigerian Independence Day!
Black Students
In response to the recent riots nationally and within our locality, our Elected Officer Team provide guidance for any students who may be impacted.
Your safety matters.
How to Become a Community Hate Crime Champion and what it involves
A short message from Full-Time Officer, Len Stuart, to recognise Anti-Slavery Day 2023.
Asian Students
In response to the recent riots nationally and within our locality, our Elected Officer Team provide guidance for any students who may be impacted.
Your safety matters.
How to Become a Community Hate Crime Champion and what it involves
Women Students
In response to the recent riots nationally and within our locality, our Elected Officer Team provide guidance for any students who may be impacted.
Your safety matters.
What you need to know regarding the new module just launched on Blackboard.
Recap of Cop Shop's Violence Against Women and Girls event in partnership with Staffordshire Police
Understand where your Safe Spaces are in Hanley!
Parent & Carer Students
Care Experienced Students
A message from Forensic Investigation student for Care Leavers' Week 2023.
Commuter Students
Staffordshire Police launch the Look Again campaign to raise awareness around road safety
Olayemi is back to keep you up-to-date on the best transport bargains!
Olayemi introduces you to the world of cheaper transport for students!
Plans have been approved for the Transforming Cities programme of works to Station Road in Stoke to create an attractive and welcoming space outside Stoke-on-Trent’s main rail station.
Religious Students
Faran explains what Laylat-al-Qadir is and what its importance is to the Muslim faith.
Iftar bags have been prepared by the Islamic Society and the chaplaincy for those staff and students who are still on campus while needing to break their fast!
In a night of profound significance, Muslims around the world are set to commemorate Shab-e-Miraj, a miraculous journey undertaken by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), marking a pivotal event in Islamic history.
Mature Students