Bridging Opportunities

Sat 30 Nov 2024
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Where to buy your Academic dress and uni merchandise

Tue 12 Nov 2024
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Decolonisation Working Group

Thu 07 Nov 2024
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Tue 29 Oct 2024
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Women's Officer By-Elections Result

Women's Officer By-Elections Result

Fri 25 Oct 2024
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Reception opening times: 10am-4pm

Mon 07 Oct 2024
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Update on the Sabbatical Officer Team

Wed 17 Jul 2024
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SU Student Led Teaching Awards winners announced

Student Led Teaching Awards 2024

See who the winners are from this year's Student Led Teaching Awards

Fri 14 Jun 2024
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By-Elections Results SU Leadership By-Elections

Leadership By-Elections Result

See who will be the next Welfare & Community Officer of your SU

Thu 09 May 2024
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Withdrawal of Candidate - Chike Pilgrim

Chike Pilgrim has withdrawn from the by-election for Welfare & Community Officer

Fri 03 May 2024

Withdrawal of Candidate - Hao-yang Huang

Hao-yang Huang has withdrawn from the by-election for Welfare & Community Officer

Fri 03 May 2024
SU Student Led Teaching Awards shortlist announced

Student-Led Teaching Awards 2024: Shortlist

We’re proud to release our shortlist for the 2024 Student-Led Teaching Awards!

Thu 18 Apr 2024
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Leadership Elections Results

See who will be the next leaders of your SU

Thu 29 Feb 2024
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Withdrawal of Candidate - Rose Moffat

Rose Moffat has withdrawn from the election for President (PG)

Tue 27 Feb 2024

Withdrawal of Candidate - Jacob Walsh

Jacob Walsh has withdrawn from the election for Welfare and Community Officer

Mon 26 Feb 2024

Withdrawal of Candidate - Chad Toerien

Chad Toerien has withdrawn from the election for President (PG)

Fri 23 Feb 2024
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Leadership Elections: Voting now open!

Fri 23 Feb 2024
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A day in the life: Welfare & Community Officer

Mon 19 Feb 2024
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A day in the life: Undergraduate President

Wed 14 Feb 2024
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Benefits of being a sabbatical officer

Benefits of being a Sabbatical Officer

Wed 14 Feb 2024
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Leadership Elections: How do they work?

Fri 09 Feb 2024
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Frequently asked questions about the SU

Wed 31 Jan 2024
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Disorientation Guide. Staying well, breaking out of the university bubble and finding community in C

Check out the Disorientation Guide!

Tue 23 Jan 2024
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PG cost of living and Institutional Support Survey

PG Cost of Living & Institutional Support Survey

Wed 17 Jan 2024
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Some reflections on the male gaze.

No, I am not a sight, I am a presence. I am a presence that is seen on occasion but, most of the time, is felt. And the person who feels it the most is me. So, I hope this mindset will help me ignore the surveyor even when he continues to survey. I can give up on trying to expand my field of vision to include myself.

Fri 08 Dec 2023

Attraction to the emotionally stunted man: constructing a fantasy.

Fantasies are not apolitical. Whilst not all aspects of fantasies are translated into real-life relationships, fantasies are an important facet of our understanding and expectations of romance. We all deserve healthy emotional romance, and so we must be self-aware in the way we fantasize.

Fri 08 Dec 2023
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Reflecting on Student Activism and DRAG

‘Students carry on organising because they care: because the cause is important, because they understand that feminist and anti-racist work is justice work and therefore a necessity’ (Lola Olufemi, SU Women’s Officer 2017-18, 2019:p232)

Tue 12 Sep 2023
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Marking & Assessment Boycott Update

Fri 18 Aug 2023
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A Year In Review!

Fri 14 Jul 2023

Unable to sit an exam?

Tue 30 May 2023
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SU Student-Led Teaching Awards. Winners announced

SLTA: Winners announced!

Tue 16 May 2023
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Easter By-Elections

Everything you need to know about the Easter By-Election

Get to know the roles, why voting is important and breaking down self identification.

Thu 11 May 2023

Withdrawal of Candidate - Georgie Warner

Georgie Warner has withdrawn from the election for Women's Officer

Wed 10 May 2023
SU Easter By-Elections. Meet the Candidates.

Easter By-Elections: Meet the Candidates!

Fri 05 May 2023
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SU Student-Led Teaching Awards: Shortlist Announced

Student-Led Teaching Awards: Shortlist Announced

Fri 24 Mar 2023
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Lent Election Results 2023

Mon 13 Mar 2023
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Withdrawal of Candidate - Manav Divecha

Manav Divecha has withdrawn from the election for Access, Education & Participation Officer (UG)

Mon 27 Feb 2023
SU Lent Elections. Meet the Candidates.

Lent Elections: Meet the Candidates!

Fri 24 Feb 2023
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Tips For Completing Your Lent Election Nomination

The Lent Elections nomination process may seem daunting, but it is actually pretty simple! Follow these quick steps to help you complete it.

Thu 16 Feb 2023
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Lent Elections: Nominations are open!

Mon 13 Feb 2023
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A day in the life with Daisy. Daisy, Welfare & Community officer.

A day in the life with Daisy

Tue 07 Feb 2023
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Kefeshe Bernard Stepping Down As BME Officer

Kefeshe Bernard Stepping Down As BME Officer

Tue 17 Jan 2023
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Cambridge SU Statement on the NUS Antisemitism Report.

Statement on the NUS Antisemitism Report

Fri 13 Jan 2023
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What to expect at Refreshers Fair

Less than one week to go until this year's Refreshers Fair, here is what you can expect...

Mon 09 Jan 2023
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20 Years of Access at Cambridge

Mon 19 Dec 2022
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Michaelmas Term Wins

Michaelmas Term Wins

Fri 02 Dec 2022
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Winter Holiday Activities Guide

Check out the range of activities and events which are happening throughout the winter break in Cambridge.

Wed 30 Nov 2022
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Access-a-Ball Update

What is Access-a-Ball? Why does it exist? Who has signed up? These are all answered in this blog post!

Tue 22 Nov 2022
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Let's Talk About Disciplinary Procedures (OSCCA)

Tue 22 Nov 2022
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Michaelmas Elections: The Results

Find out who's been elected in this year's Michaelmas Elections.

Fri 18 Nov 2022
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An Update From Neve: Our Educational Priorities

Our Educational Priorities

This blog post chats about my aims for educational practice in the University, focusing on inclusivity and diversifying assessment!

Thu 17 Nov 2022
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A day in the life with Kefeshe. Kefeshe, BME Officer.

Day in the life with Kefeshe

Wed 09 Nov 2022
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Response to Varsity coverage of transphobia

CN: Transphobia

Fri 28 Oct 2022
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Reading Week: where are we at?

Wed 26 Oct 2022
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Student Council. "Who in their right minds would join the student union?": Response. By Fergus Kirma

“Who in their right minds would join the Student Union?”: Response

A recent comment piece in this Varsity heaped criticism on the Student Union (SU), centring on the contention that SU Council is unfit for purpose. I believe I’m in a suitable position to challenge these claims.

Wed 19 Oct 2022
An update from Amelia. Postgraduate Funding.

An update on postgraduate funding

Wed 19 Oct 2022
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Guidance on Study Skills

Tue 18 Oct 2022
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Guidance on saving money. SU Student Advice Service.

Guidance on saving money

Tue 18 Oct 2022
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Come along to Welfare Forums!

All students are welcome to come and discuss issues relating to student welfare in the University and Colleges.

Fri 14 Oct 2022
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Black Joy is History

Fri 14 Oct 2022
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Having issues accessing lecture recordings?

Some Faculties and Departments have made the decision to stop recording lectures, which may be having an impact on some disabled students’ ability to access lectures.

Fri 14 Oct 2022

Sign up to be a Mentor

Applications to be a mentor on the 2023 Shadowing Scheme are open! We're looking for current undergrads to volunteer as mentors on the UK's largest student-led residential access scheme.

Thu 13 Oct 2022
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A h-U-ge Win For Students

The U-bus will finally extend to Homerton and Girton colleges.

Thu 13 Oct 2022
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SU Priority. Cost of living campaign.

Our Cost of Living Campaign has Launched!

Fri 07 Oct 2022
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Stipend Increase Update

A lot of you have been in touch with me or other members of the Cambridge SU sabbatical team with concerns about the cost of living crisis and how this will affect you

Mon 26 Sep 2022
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Cambridge SU. This year's SU wins.

This year's SU wins!

Fri 15 Jul 2022
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Our Response to Recent Student Deaths

Content Note: This article contains discussion of suicide and student deaths

Mon 11 Jul 2022
AEP (PG) Results Announcement!

Results of the AEP (PG) Officer By-Election

Find out who your Access Education & Participation Officer (PG) for 2022-23 will be!

Thu 30 Jun 2022
An update from Anna. Access-A-Ball Scheme

An update from your Disabled Students' Officer: Access-A-Ball

May Balls have often been considered to be an integral part of the Cambridge student experience, yet they are not accessible to all.

Wed 15 Jun 2022
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Exam Support

Were you unable to sit an exam due to sudden illness or other unexpected circumstances? Despite all the planning and preparation that goes into exams, there are some circumstances you might not be prepared for.

Tue 14 Jun 2022
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SLTAs Winners Announced!

Wed 11 May 2022
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Take part in the Intermission Survey

Wed 04 May 2022
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We are moving!

Cambridge SU is moving!

Wed 30 Mar 2022

NSS Boycott: University commits to SU demands

Mon 21 Mar 2022
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SLTAs Shortlist Announced

Mon 14 Mar 2022
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Why is Reclaim the Night Important?

Fri 11 Mar 2022
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Reading Week Referendum: Results

Thu 03 Mar 2022
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Statement on the Student Occupation

As a sabbatical officer team opposed to the marketisation of higher education, we stand with the occupiers’ demands. While we have had no involvement in the occupation, we will try our best to ensure that the welfare and safety needs of the students are met within the occupation by monitoring the situation and intervening where we can.

Thu 24 Feb 2022

Day in the Life of the BME Officer

Fri 11 Feb 2022
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Day in the Life of the Welfare and Community Officer

Fri 11 Feb 2022
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Day in the Life of the Disabled Students' Officer

Fri 11 Feb 2022
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Day in the Life of a President (PG)

Thu 10 Feb 2022
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Day in the Life of a President (UG)

Tue 08 Feb 2022
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Day in the Life of an AEP (UG)

Tue 08 Feb 2022
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Day in the Life of an AEP (PG)

Mon 07 Feb 2022
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Congratulations Heidi Chen your new women's officer

Your New Women's Officer

Congratulations to Heidi Chen, who has been elected as Cambridge SU's next Women's Officer.

Thu 03 Feb 2022

Could you be the next Women's Officer?

Nominations are now open to be the next Women's Officer

Tue 11 Jan 2022
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Cambridge SU Winter Closure

Cambridge SU Winter closure

Cambridge SU will be closed from Saturday 23rd December until Monday 1st January.

Thu 23 Dec 2021
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Refreshers Fair 2022

Wed 22 Dec 2021
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Solidarity with Seun Twins and Durham SU

We stand in solidarity with Seun Twins and Durham SU in the face of reprehensible attacks and abuse from national newspapers.

Thu 09 Dec 2021
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UCU Strikes

UCU Strikes

See more info about UCU strikes, how to get involved and how the SU is supporting students.

Tue 30 Nov 2021
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Nominate for the SLTAs

Nominations are open until 11th February for the Student-Led Teaching Awards

Thu 25 Nov 2021
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Michaelmas 2021 Academic Rep Elections Results

The results are in!

Fri 19 Nov 2021
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Improving Doctoral Supervison

Improving doctoral supervision here at the University has been a longstanding goal of postgraduate sabbatical officers at Cambridge SU, and its predecessor institution, the Cambridge Graduate Union.

Wed 17 Nov 2021
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An update on Strikes

Fri 12 Nov 2021
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Voting is open in the Michaelmas Elections!

Fri 12 Nov 2021
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Meet your AEP Officer (PG), Amelia!

Mon 01 Nov 2021
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Meet your Disabled Students' Officer, Anna!

Fri 22 Oct 2021
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Statement on anti-Asian hate and violence

Following the attack on Mr Zhang Yuan Zhao last month, several of our societies, in partnership with the SU’s BME Officer, have come together to put out a statement condemning this horrific violent attack and call for action and solidarity.

Tue 19 Oct 2021
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Meet your President (PG), Anjum!

I’ve recently stepped into my role as the new Postgraduate President of the SU after finishing an MPhil in English at Murray Edwards College. Alongside Zak Coleman, my Undergraduate counterpart, I lead the sabbatical officer team, attend University committees where I represent the interests of students, and work on campaigns that improve the student experience.

Mon 11 Oct 2021
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Get Your Free Freshers' Fair Ticket Today

Tickets are available now for the 2021 Freshers Fair, which takes place on October 5th and 6th on Parker's Piece.

Mon 20 Sep 2021
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Your Freshers' Fair is coming soon!

Thu 09 Sep 2021
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SU Statement on Afghanistan

Wed 01 Sep 2021
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Update on plans for Michaelmas 2021

Update On Plans For Michaelmas 2021

This morning, the University provided continuing students and offer-holders an update on plans for Michaelmas Term 2021.

Fri 30 Jul 2021

Cambridge SU Annual Wins: Postgraduate Wins

This year was only the first year postgraduates and undergraduates have been represented by a combined union, Cambridge SU, but we’ve already managed to achieve some amazing wins.

Thu 15 Jul 2021
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Cambridge SU Annual Wins: The Student Voice

The pandemic has had a profound impact upon the lives of Cambridge students, but this hasn’t put a stop to the wins we’ve achieved via students mobilising for change.

Thu 08 Jul 2021
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Cambridge SU Annual Wins: Undergrad Wins

Despite our intense focus on the ongoing impact of the pandemic on students, Cambridge SU has managed to achieve some immense victories for undergraduates this year.

Tue 06 Jul 2021

SU Win: £1 million for COVID-19 doctoral funding extensions!

We are delighted that after months of campaigning for increased financial support for postgraduates, the University has now launched a new PGR COVID-19 Assistance Scheme (PGR CAS) to provide a total of £1 million extension funding for final-year doctoral students in financial hardship.

Fri 02 Jul 2021

Cambridge SU's Annual Wins: Dealing with the Pandemic

COVID-19 has unfortunately been a defining feature of this academic year, but together with students, we changed University policy to work in the interests of students.

Thu 01 Jul 2021
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Reading week progress update

We are delighted to announce that Cambridge University has established a working group to look into the practicalities of implementing a reading week for Michaelmas and Lent Terms.

Wed 09 Jun 2021
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BEST Night Out: Support for Event Organisers

Cambridge SU believes that every student has a right to be safe, supported and empowered to have the BEST night out possible. We've put together a series of recommendations with expanded tips for organisers.

Tue 08 Jun 2021
This months's SU Wins. May.

SU Wins: May

What have we all been up to in May? Here’s a little update on some of our successes over the last month!

Tue 08 Jun 2021
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Cambridge SU demand £2.1 million for funding extensions

Cambridge SU’s Postgraduate Officers, Aastha Dahal and Siyang Wei, have called for the University to urgently provide £2.1 million for a scheme to grant funding extensions for doctoral students whose work has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wed 26 May 2021
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Statement on ongoing violence in Palestine

Cambridge SU joins the Arab Society, Palestine Solidarity Society, and other student groups in condemning the recent escalation of violence in Occupied Palestine and Gaza.

Wed 19 May 2021
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Student-Led Teaching Awards: Winners announced!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at this years virtual awards ceremony of Cambridge SU’s Student-Led Teaching Awards!

Thu 13 May 2021
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Welfare & Community Officer Update

Hello everyone, I hope the beginning of term has been going well despite the terrible weather! While a lot has been happening, I’ve been terrible at updating you all on what I’ve been up to, so here’s a roundup of all my updates from the past few months.

Fri 07 May 2021
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SU Wins: April

Your Sabbatical Officers have been busy working on lots of different projects this past month, here's a look at some of Cambridge SU's wins during April...

Tue 04 May 2021
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SU Campaign Elections. Winners Announced

Campaign Elections Lent 2021: Meet your Winners

Well done to all the candidates who ran in the elections and a huge congratulations to our winners.

Wed 28 Apr 2021
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Student Grievance Project

We are conducting a survey to understand students' experiences when they have or have had a complaint or grievance with a provision of the University. Find out more about what the project entails in this article.

Tue 27 Apr 2021
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Preventing Prevent Toolkit

Preventing Prevent Toolkit

The Preventing Prevent Toolkit is a set of resources designed to both educate students on why we should oppose Prevent, and to offer concrete ways in which students can oppose the policy. For the educational side, you’ll be able to find a briefing on major developments in the legislation, criticisms and its local history in Cambridge.

Thu 22 Apr 2021
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Exams and Easter Term Guidance

Exams and Easter Term Guidance

Thu 22 Apr 2021
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Blog Post: NUS Conference Day 3

Thu 08 Apr 2021
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Blogpost: NUS Conference Day 1

Tue 06 Apr 2021
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Reforming the Term: Update

I was absolutely delighted that two weeks ago our All Members’ Meeting passed a motion mandating us to lobby for changes to the Cambridge term, including a reading week and a full welcome/freshers’ week.

Wed 31 Mar 2021
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Cambridge SU Muslim Students Survey

Mon 29 Mar 2021
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Student-Led Teaching Awards: Shortlist announced!

We’re proud to release our shortlist for the 2021 Student-Led Teaching Awards!

Thu 25 Mar 2021
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SU Campaign Elections: Nominations Open!

Nominations are now open in the Cambridge SU Campaign Elections!

Mon 08 Mar 2021
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Democracy Committee Minutes - Lent Elections 2021

Minutes of meetings of the Democracy Committee during the 2021 Lent Elections period.

Mon 08 Mar 2021
This Months SU Wins. February.

SU wins: February

In February the SU has worked on a number of issues from exams mitigation, postgraduate access to divestment. Here are our wins for the month.

Fri 05 Mar 2021
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SU Lent Elections. Meet your winners!

Lent Elections: Meet Your Winners!

Thu 04 Mar 2021
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Student Advice Service Update: February

The Advisors at the Student Advice Service are not only a team of professionals specializing in providing support on academic and personal concerns – they also work on projects and this year our focus has been on developing student resources.

Wed 03 Mar 2021

Withdrawal of Candidate - Liam Webb

Liam Webb has withdrawn from the election for President (PG)

Sun 28 Feb 2021

Lent Elections: Meet the Candidates!

Fri 26 Feb 2021
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Postgraduate Funding Survey

Postgraduate Funding Survey

The SU’s Postgraduate officers are doing a survey about postgraduate students’ funding needs!

Wed 24 Feb 2021
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Calling all Phd Students

We are running a research project focused on understanding the relationships between PhD students and their supervisors within the University of Cambridge.

Wed 24 Feb 2021

Democracy Committee Minutes - 11/02/21

By-Laws Review Timetable, Lent Elections planning, Election Rules

Fri 19 Feb 2021
Exams and Assessment Announcement

Exams and Assessment Announcement

Cambridge University has now announced a package of exam mitigation measures, after publicly stating at the beginning of term that they would not be offering a no detriment policy for students taking exams this year.

Tue 16 Feb 2021
SU Lent Elections. Nominations now open. Who will lead your union?

Lent Elections: Nominations are open!

Mon 15 Feb 2021
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A day in the life with Aastha. Aastha, President (PG)

Day in the Life of the President (PG)

As the Postgrad president, I work on a variety of issues that affect students. I also work in internal organisational aspects of the SU. Most of my work days are slightly varied but here is an example of an average day at work for me.

Mon 15 Feb 2021
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A day in the life with Chloe. Chloe, Women's Officer

Day in the Life of the Women's Officer

Woweee! It’s hard to believe that it has been almost an entire year since I decided to run to be the SU Women’s Officer. I remember how intimidating the role seemed because of the incredible history of the Women’s Campaign and the amazing work of feminist organising at Cambridge. However, I have found that the support provided by the amazing staff at the SU, members of my campaign and the other sabbatical officers have made my working days enjoyable and fulfilling.

Mon 15 Feb 2021
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A day in the life of the AEP (PG) Officer

I’m Siyang, the Postgraduate Access, Education, and Participation Officer - a bit of a mouthful, but I like to think it reflects the exciting variety this job has to offer. As does this peek behind the PG AEP curtain, which has ended up quite long, so without further ado...

Wed 10 Feb 2021
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Shape your SU: We want your feedback

Strategy Update

Let us know what is important to you. We’re in the process making the first ever strategy for Cambridge SU. Tell us what matters to you as a student and help shape your SU!

Mon 08 Feb 2021
A day in the life with Howard. Howard, BME Officer

A day in the life of the BME Officer

My year so far has been quite challenging (as it has been for everyone!) due to the pandemic but I’ve really enjoyed representing BME students and bringing my vision for this role to life. Here’s a brief snapshot of what I might get up to on an average day.

Mon 08 Feb 2021
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A day in the life with Esme. Esme, AEP Officer (UG).

A day in the Life of the AEP Officer (UG)

I can’t believe that it’s now been a year since I was agonising about whether to run for this role! My plans for exploring the possibilities of this relatively new sabbatical officer position which combines the access and education portfolios have been slightly derailed by the pandemic but I love the endless variety of the job. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the UG AEP’s future, but here’s an insight into what happens behind the (virtual) scenes of my day in this role.

Fri 05 Feb 2021
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This months SU Wins. January.

SU Wins: January

Although this term will look different in many ways, the SU team has been continuing our work to ensure that the student voice is heard at all levels of University decision-making. We wanted to update students on some of the material gains that we have made since the beginning of this calendar year, and remind you that your safety and wellbeing will remain our top priority in the coming weeks.

Fri 05 Feb 2021
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NUS Delegate By-Election - Results

Brittany Bursa was elected as NUS Delegate.

Thu 04 Feb 2021
Student workloads: A new approach

Student Workloads: A New Approach

The truth is the Cambridge Undergraduate education doesn’t work for everyone. Students have long known this, and senior figures in the University have admitted this at various points over the last decade. The evidence given ranges from the exacerbation of students’ loneliness; to students’ inability to explore areas of interest in depth; to students not being able to engage with extracurricular activities due to worries about academic work.

Wed 03 Feb 2021
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A day in the life with Ben. Ben, President (UG).

A day in the life of the President (UG)

As an SU Co-President, I take on a variety of different tasks in my day-to-day from leading the sabb team, to sitting on committees, to working on my own projects. Obviously outside of COVID-19 times you can expect a bit more variety in locations, but for now most of this takes place from my office at home!

Thu 28 Jan 2021
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Student Advice Service Update: January

Lent term started last week under lockdown measures which means the Student Advice Service continues to be extremely busy with students getting in touch with an array of issues as a result of this.

Wed 27 Jan 2021
A day in the life with Alice. Alice, Welfare & Community Officer

A day in the Life of the Welfare & Community Officer

The role of Welfare and Community officer is incredibly varied, so while this may be a day in my life, none of our work days seem to ever be the same! There’s always something new to be working on, new challenges coming up and exciting projects beginning which makes it really interesting, but often quite hard to get into a routine around.

Tue 26 Jan 2021
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Visit Your Virtual Refreshers today!

Check out our Virtual Refreshers for the chance to connect with different groups and gain an opportunity to build new friendships and discover new hobbies.

Mon 18 Jan 2021
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Demanding a No Detriment Policy

Sign our open letter to the University calling for ‘no detriment’ measures produced in collaboration with students for this year’s exams.

Wed 13 Jan 2021
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SU wins: December

The SU closed for the winter vacation period starting from the week of the 21st, but that doesn’t mean we weren’t busy in the days and weeks leading up to it coordinating support for students staying in Cambridge over the winter vacation period

Fri 08 Jan 2021
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National Lockdown: What this means for students

Following the government’s recent announcement of another lockdown, you will have received a bulletin from the University confirming their plans for Lent Term to be conducted remotely.

Thu 07 Jan 2021
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Outcome of Elections appeal

Outcome of an appeal against a ruling on the conduct of the Mathematics (UG) Rep Ballot, held as part of the SU Michaelmas Elections.

Wed 09 Dec 2020

Academic Reps By-Election Michaelmas 2020: Results

Results of the Michaelmas 2020 Academic Rep by-election for unfilled posts are now available.

Fri 04 Dec 2020

An update from your Student Advice Service

With less than a week until the end of Michaelmas term, you might be planning for your return home to spend the winter break with loved ones. While this would usually be an easy and joyful task, for some students, this year planning to return home might pose some questions and uncertainty.

Wed 02 Dec 2020
Covid-19 Update: SU Win on

SU Win on Remote Working for Research Students

After extensive lobbying, the University has decided to give postgraduate research students (PGRs) the option of remote working in Lent Term if they have limited access to in-person University facilities.

Mon 30 Nov 2020

Democracy Committee Minutes - 19/11

Minutes of a meeting of the Democracy Committee held on 19th December 2020

Wed 25 Nov 2020

Ruling on Election for Mathematics (UG) Subject Representative

Ruling of the Democracy Committee on complaints received regarding the Maths (UG) Subject Rep

Tue 24 Nov 2020

Studying MML at Cambridge (a student perspective)

MML is a popular degree, but is quite unique and differs from other subjects in many ways. Here Cate Horn explains what it's really like to study Modern and Medieval Languages at Cambridge.

Sun 22 Nov 2020
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Tips for Applying for a ‘Weird’ Cambridge Subject

Cambridge has such a wide range of courses which you can choose to apply for, amongst which are some pretty confusing titles. What is Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic? Is Education just a teaching training course? Although I can’t speak on behalf of everyone studying one of the smaller, more niche courses which Cambridge has to offer, I do remember feeling pretty puzzled by the prospect of applying for a course which doesn’t map nicely onto the pre-university curriculum.

Sun 22 Nov 2020
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But What is an Education Degree?

Whenever I tell people that I’m studying Education at Cambridge I’m met with the ever-infuriating response ‘so you’re training to be a teacher then?’ No, I say with a sigh – in fact a lot of people on this course find themselves giving a similar response on almost daily basis.

Sun 22 Nov 2020
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Studying History at Cambridge

Although History is offered at the vast majority of UK universities, the course content and structure differ greatly. Studying History at Cambridge involves an exceptional degree of freedom to explore students’ personal interests within history; regular opportunities to talk to leading academics about these chosen topics; and a variety of different teaching and examination methods. I’ve listed a few factors which make the Cambridge course unique, and why I enjoy studying it!

Sun 22 Nov 2020
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Writing a Personal Statement for ASNC

The question of how to write an ASNC personal statement is one we get a lot in the department, so let me clear it up once and for all: don't. No really, I'm serious. Just don't.

Sun 22 Nov 2020
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What to Consider When Choosing a Degree Subject

Any quick Google search will tell you that choosing your degree subject is a super important decision. Whilst that isn’t necessarily wrong, it’s also not the be-all and end-all that it can sometimes feel like.

Sun 22 Nov 2020
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Correction to Errors in Maths (UG) Electoral Roll

Statement from the Democracy Committee on changes made to voting eligibility for the Mathematics (UG) Subject Rep.

Mon 16 Nov 2020
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Democracy Committee Minutes - 02/11

Minutes of a meeting of the Democracy Committee held on 2nd November 2020 covering Michaelmas Elections and review of the By-Laws.

Mon 09 Nov 2020
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COVID-19 Update

Tue 03 Nov 2020

Michaelmas Elections: Nominations now open!

Mon 02 Nov 2020
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SU Wins: October

Your SU has been working every day to make the University better and safer to study and live in for all students, and we're really pleased to be able to present you with some of our wins for students over the past month.

Fri 30 Oct 2020
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Student Advice Service Update

Michaelmas term is now underway and it has been a busy start for us at the Student Advice Service.

Wed 28 Oct 2020

SU to campaign for opt-in system for face-to-face teaching

The democratic SU body has mandated the SU to campaign for an opt-in system for in-person teaching, with all education available online.

Tue 27 Oct 2020
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How (and how not) to choose a college

Picking a college from 31 strange names can be daunting if you don’t know where to start. What should you look for in a college? How are the colleges different? Which college is best for you? We’ll try to answer all of these questions here!

Sat 24 Oct 2020
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The SU and the path to Divestment

Wed 21 Oct 2020
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Why we need a transition to online teaching

Mon 19 Oct 2020
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Sign Our Face-to-Face Teaching Pledge

We have released a pledge for students to ask for all non-essential in-person teaching to be moved online.

Thu 15 Oct 2020
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Womcam Byelections

Mon 12 Oct 2020
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Welcome to CURnR

Mon 05 Oct 2020

Cadenza Auditions 2020

The time has come! If you’re a current student at Cambridge and want to be part of the university’s premier a cappella group, auditions are now open. See below for details, and feel free to email us or drop a Facebook message to @CadenzaCambridge if you have any questions.

Mon 05 Oct 2020
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Demand Safe Cambridge Campaign Update

Mon 05 Oct 2020
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Register Your Interest For Michaelmas 2020!

Sat 03 Oct 2020
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Statement on Divestment

Thu 01 Oct 2020
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Meet the Shakesoc Committee at the Virtual Freshers' Fair!

Our first event of the year is up! Discover the Shakespeare Society and its committee members at the 2020 Virtual Freshers' Fair.

Sat 12 Sep 2020

Thrilling Varsity Match sees victory for M2 & M3 but narrow overall defeat

The Captains report on the 2020 Varsity match, the closest in nearly a decade. After CUBaC's historic 2019 win, we had been training harder than ever to achieve that winning feeling agian.

Fri 11 Sep 2020
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Coronavirus Update

Suffering is not a Competitive Sport.

There is pain and grief, kindness, hope, and relief ahead. There will be no medals at the end.

We are still teaching and training whilst following WHO and Government guidelines for COVID-19/Coronavirus. Please contact your Instructor to find out more.

Not a member yet? Instructor Karim Daoud will answer your questions on how to start your training with us.

Email: karim@fwcinstructors.com
Phone: 07957 261 417

Be up-hearted. Stay safe.

Fri 11 Sep 2020

Come to Crete if you dare – and even if you don’t

Following another successful training camp in Crete this Summer, Carmine Pariante was tasked with writing about his experience – you can spot him in the photo listening intently. Rather than a day-by-day, blow-by-blow account, he has decided to throw down the gauntlet to everyone else…

Fri 11 Sep 2020

Once Upon A Time in Yongchun

It is late November and a group of Instructors and Students gather once more in an airport to travel back to China for a week of soaking up the culture and training. Led by Chief Instructor Dennis Ngo our destination is Yongchun in Fujian Province – a visit to Mr Su Ying Han of the Yongchun Yi Yun Society. Mr Su and his family have trained in the White Crane System of Kung Fu since Mr Su was a young man over 60 years ago. But their traditions go back further than that. Amongst the group tra

Fri 11 Sep 2020

40th Anniversary Celebration

On Saturday 16th September 2017 the whole Club came together at the Watford Colosseum for the Club’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. There was much to see – how far we have come since the Club was founded in 1977.

Fri 11 Sep 2020

FWC Competition 2018 – the photos

Enjoy a selection of the 2018 competition photos.

The competition was well-run by the host Club, (FWC London South) under the leadership of Instructor Richard Wagstaff. As always the competitors were friendly but committed.

All these photos were taken by Club Members Ben Hallifax and Claire O’Keefe. Many thanks to them for the high standard of images.

Fri 11 Sep 2020

FWC Cambridge Mug Challenge

Welcome back to the FWC Cambridge Mug Challenge. It’s challenging and it involves mugs. There seem to be a lot of scientists in this update, but such is the nature of the FWC Cambridge Club. Instructor Karim Daoud has been goading his students into ever more efforts both in their training and in using some ingenuity to meet these challenges

Fri 11 Sep 2020
Keeping Tabs with CULNC

New CULNC Podcast !

CULNC have just launched their own podcast, on Spotify and Apple podcasts - Keeping Tabs with CULNC. Give it a listen for funny and relaxed conversations, about university life, sport, netball, women's sport and so much more !! Some topics include veganism, yoga, mental health, sibling rivalry and international netball.

Wed 09 Sep 2020
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CUHC Promo Video

For all you freshers AND current students looking to get involved in hockey at Cambridge!

If you're not sure about University hockey, ask around your college to see if there is a team for more social hockey.

Fri 04 Sep 2020

Demand Safe Cambridge Campaign

Today Cambridge SU is launching our #DemandSafeCambridge campaign.

Thu 03 Sep 2020

Response to Post-U-Turn Uni Statement

Your Cambridge SU sabbatical officers respond to the University's statement on the government U-Turn on A-Level results.

Tue 18 Aug 2020
Statement on A Level Results Day

Statement on A Level Results Day

We are deeply concerned that the students who have been unjustifiably downgraded so as to miss their offers by a large margin are not being fairly considered.

Fri 14 Aug 2020

An important message from your sabbatical officers

It’s now been almost a month since we took over as your students’ union officers and we decided it was time for an update.

Fri 07 Aug 2020
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Cambridge SU Freshers’ Fair: Update

Fri 10 Jul 2020
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Goodbye from Cambridge University Students' Union

With your new students’ union, Cambridge SU having launched, the time has come to say goodbye to CUSU.

Fri 10 Jul 2020

Operational Update

Fri 10 Jul 2020

Online Teaching Statement

Thu 09 Jul 2020
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CUSU Statement on Antiracism:

Statement on Antiracism: Black Lives Matter

CN: anti-black violence, death, police violence

Wed 03 Jun 2020