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Vote in the referendum

Now more than ever it’s vitally important that we hear your voice, take your chance to have your say on our constitution in the referendum this week.

Lockdown 3.0 - An update from your Presidents Team

We would like to thank you all for your patience over the past few days. We, the Presidents Team, have been busy speaking to students, gathering information from those leading petitions understanding the concerns and issues students are facing in this challenging time.

The Benefits of Taking a Break From Alcohol

This last year has been a challenging one, to say the least. Many of us have felt stressed and anxious which may have affected our drinking habits. Dry January is the UK’s one-month alcohol-free challenge brought to you by Alcohol Change UK, a charity who are driven by a vision of a world with no serious alcohol harm. Their goal is to change the way people view drinking, making it a conscious choice rather than a default.

Trying Veganism this Veganuary

Going vegan is the fastest growing food trend. According to The Vegan Society, there are now over 600,000 vegans in the UK, which has quadrupled since 2014. This could be down to the many great benefits going vegan has such as avoiding animal exploitation, improving health and benefiting the environmnet.

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What's on

Veganuary Competition: 12th January midnight - 31st January 11:59pm

Global Café: An Introduction to British Culture: 21st January 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Online Blackboard Webinar; An informal session designed to help you settle into your new cultural environment. The session will give you the chance to explore common traits in British thinking and behaviours and give you an opportunity to ask questions about British culture.

Lets' Get Quizzical: 21st January 7pm - 8pm; Zoom

Greener Futures drop in: 25th January 3pm - 4:30pm; Microsoft Teams; Find out more about Greener Futures, the sustainability competition for sports clubs and societies

Glenside and the Hollies Exam Brunch: 26th January 10am - 2pm; Glenside SU

Welcome for new International and European students: 26th January 2pm - 3pm; Online Blackboard Webinar; A welcome from the Global Student Support team. This session will cover advice and information on how you can make the most of your time in the UK, as well as practical information such as registering with a doctor or opening a bank account.

Money Matters: 27th January 2pm - 3pm; Online Blackboard Webinar; This session will tell you all you need to know about what costs to expect while you study, tips for working in the UK and opening a bank account. The Student Money Service will help you develop or improve financial skills, knowledge and confidence.