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They say laughter is the best medicine, and we're inclined to agree based on these facts
A Coventry-based entrepreneur is investing £1.3 million to create a major entertainment
complex in the city centre – and regenerate a city landmark.
Moving to university is a big step, It can be easy to let your spending get out of hand.
Saving money doesn’t mean you have to stop doing what you love, it’s about being smarter about how you go about it.
We can all be guilty of getting carried away when it comes to shopping, but it can be easier than you think to save some cash so you can make your money go further.
If you are a full-time student and are living away from home, you could qualify for a council tax discount or exemption, saving £100s!
The Leadership Award is brand new for January 2019 and is CUSU’s way of making sure you get the recognition you deserve, for the hard work you put in.
Students are being targeted with fake Tax Refund Emails in an attempt to get student bank account details. Make sure you don't get caught out.
Kids from the cast of Nativity! The Musical went back to school with a visit to the real-life Coventry primary school made famous by the smash-hit Nativity! film series.
First used as the main location for the original 2009 movie, Holy Family RC Primary School in Keresley has continued to appear in successive installations, becoming well-known to Coventrians as the real-life St Bernadette’s.
In case you didn’t know 19th November is international Men’s Day. Each year the world raises awareness and aims to make a difference to issues men may face including toxic masculinity and mental health.
Entries are open for the Coventry Half Marathon 2019 which will take place as part of an expanded Festival of Running.
Belgrade Theatre casts talented local youngsters in Sleeping Beauty pantomime
Lauren Dunn is the newly appointed Scrapstore development worker at the Crow Recycling Scrapstore in Coventry.
An exciting new play by Geoff Thompson - We'll Live & Die in These Towns - is heading to The Belgrade
Read our review of Horrible Histories - More Best of Barmy Britain, currently showing at The Belgrade Theatre until Saturday 2nd June.
Are you ready to make a good first impression and have your best date ever? We're going to help you with some date ideas just a hop, skip and jump away from your front doorstep.
As Varsity fast approaches, I am delighted to be able to update you on how we did at BUCS National Champs last weekend!
Varsity 2019 is just around the corner…
On Thursday 31st January CUSU hosted its first (and hopefully not last) Open Mic event of the year at The Dark Room, Phoenix.
Can you spot your dog in our gallery from the Furry Face of Fargo.
Hello everyone and welcome to your first sport newsletter for term 2!
Introducing your team captains and team names!
Check out the latest Rep news from your Faculty!
Check out the latest Rep news from your Faculty!
The 36th annual running of the PC Joe O’Brien Memorial Cross Country race took place at Coventry’s Ernesford Grange School in bright sunshine on Saturday morning, 19th May….
Jack Harvey is the new Student Voice Rep Coordinator for EEC.
Check out the latest Rep news from your Faculty!
Check out the latest Rep news from your Faculty!
Food Covolution meets Nicky from Fargo’s recently-expanded 100% vegan café Totally Vegan to talk about how she got started, the thinking behind her new space, and Coventry’s increasing appetite for vegan living.
This week Food Covolution visits Changamiri Coffee House in City Arcade and finds out how owner, Hillary, is improving the lives of small-scale coffee farmers in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe.
The FAH December Reps Newsletter is here!
Check out Rep updates from FBL in this month's newsletter!
East Winds Film Festival opened on Monday night with a star studded red carpet reception and we were boldly introduced to the world of East Asian cinema and what it is truly capable of.
Check out the December HLS Reps Newsletter!
Check out the December edition of the Reps Newsletter!
Food Covolution visited the Belgrade Theatre this week to talk all things Tapas!
Check out news and updates from Reps in your faculty here!
This weekend Coventry were treated to the first gig of 2018 for technopop punk band Republica.
Coming out at university can be difficult, but there's a whole supportive network available for you within the Students' Union and the University.
Thank you to everyone who nominated and has been nominated. Members of SEC met up to discuss who they thought should win this terms GEM Award last week and the decision has been made.
Check out news and updates from Reps in your faculty here!
Come join our new project SoundLab-Cov where you'll work with a team of professional musicians to develop your own music making skills.
The introduction of dozens of new accessibility-themed emojis has been welcomed by disability rights campaigners.
Your feedback improves your experience!
Hello, it’s Millie again, bringing your tenth and FINAL BUCS update of the term. Where has the time gone people?!
We only had 5 matches to play this week, and all of them played at home were huge wins. This means however that there is not a huge deal to update you on!
Check out news and updates from Reps in your faculty here!
Iconic, historic and still standing proud. Just some of the ways to describe Coventry Cathedral. The building represents a lot of what the city stands for and inspires local unity and togetherness.
Find out how the Disabled Students Community, Wellbeing and Mental Health Community, and CU Coventry are supporting Time to Talk Day....
Students are being targeted with fake Tax Refund Emails in an attempt to get student bank account details. Make sure you don't get caught out
Check out news and updates from Reps in your faculty here!
Aged 16 - 24 and interested in a work experience placement at BBC Music’s Biggest Weekend? Come along to FarGo Village Coventry on 19th April for your chance to find out more.
Find out what happened at the NUS Trans Conference 2019 ...
In tune with calls to study fewer dead white males, university announces new module focused on ‘hyper-contemporary’ International Dylan Thomas prize
See Coventry University's Disabled Student Policy Here
Check out this awesome blog by one of your Senior Research Reps
Food Covolution talks to landlady Charlotte and head chef Paul about the trials and triumphs of becoming the first completely gluten-free restaurant in the region.
Find out how we're celebrating LGBT+ History Month ...
Find out how we're helping to celebrate Chinese New Year
Click here to find out who has won this year's School Rep elections.
Gay codebreaker Alan Turing has been named the greatest icon of the 20th century.
Rankings could be affected by failure to tackle ethnic disparities under new initiative
Take a look at what your community achieved for Disability History Month....
We’re proud to present the second student Reps newsletter. This edition focuses on the recent Spring elections and the details of next year's Rep applications. As always we’ve included Rep news, the Rep of the Month and useful information about Reps at Coventry University.
Another fantastic article from Food Covolution. What’s really mind-blowing about Not Just Jams is that so much of what goes into the preserves is so hyper-local: grown or foraged
Last week this Disabled Students Community Met With Cllr Christine Thomas who is aiming to make Taxi's In Coventry Safer ...
Shake up your nights out with the ultimate bar crawl. Visit all of Coventry's favourite bars and pubs using this guide. Never look back on those boring, standard nights out again with your new, tailor made crawl experience!
Hello everyone and welcome to your SIXTH weekly sport newsletter. Can you believe we’re six weeks into term?!
Millie Mac is back and here again to report on all of our successes and losses from the week. This week we saw over 30 fixtures played for BUCS league and cup rounds. A fairly even week with 17 games at home and the rest playing away. I have to say this was one of the most exciting Wednesday’s of sport I’ve watched this year. So many close results and so much hard work across the board.
We’re proud to present the second student Reps newsletter. This edition focuses on the recent Spring elections and the details of next year's Rep applications. As always we’ve included Rep news, the Rep of the Month and useful information about Reps at Coventry University.
Explore the numerous galleries in the Herbert, all showing a different aspect of Coventry’s culture and history.
We had the BBC Asian Network come in and do a radio workshop with the Phoenix Radio team.
Students with children or dependent adults may be eligible for addtional funding....
See the Sexual Assault Policy for Coventry University
Discover the priorities of NUS for LGBT+ Students this year...
Here at CUSU we are all about democracy, which is why Elections are so important to us. Find out who your student leaders are!
We’re proud to present the second student Reps newsletter. This edition focuses on the recent Spring elections and the details of next year's Rep applications. As always we’ve included Rep news, the Rep of the Month and useful information about Reps at Coventry University.
CUSU Awards Nominations Are Now Open!
We have an exciting opportunity taking place at CU Scarborough Campus where we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and vibrant individual to develop volunteering opportunities.
See Coventry University's guidance for pregancy, maternity and adoption for staff and students.
Fero our TV Manager went to the national NUS Student Media Summit and she wrote up her experiences.
The new legislation, approved in the House of Lords and now only awaiting the formality of Royal Assent, will see offenders face up to two years in jail.
We’re proud to present the second student Reps newsletter. This edition focuses on the recent Spring elections and the details of next year's Rep applications. As always we’ve included Rep news, the Rep of the Month and useful information about Reps at Coventry University.
Mark Evans, the Associate Head of Student Experience for the FAH faculty answers questions about the short & long-term goals for the faculty, and discusses the drop off in University applications for Performing Arts degrees.
Discover how CUSU is planning to help commuter students...
Experts offer their advice on exam preparation – from different studying methods to dealing with mid-paper panic!
NOW OPEN IN COVENTRY
A retro themed 18 hole mini golf course, served up with outrageous cocktails and delicious street food. Are you looking for a new kind of fun? Something you can get a bit active as well as having a few beverages? This is the place for you. Teezer's is the newest addition to Coventry's array of night life fun.
Disabled teachers, lecturers and students have come together to call for sweeping changes to disability equality laws, and to highlight the barriers they face across the education sector.
Are you a student at Coventry University who is studying and passionate about web design and development? We have a range of projects available for you to work at CUSU that can fit around your studies.
This week we visited the Belgrade Theatre to see a rather unusual retelling of a classic fairytale!
We’re proud to present the first student Reps newsletter. This edition focuses on our recent feedback week survey and features an update on Rep numbers in your faculty. As always we’ve included Rep news, the Rep of the Month and useful information about Reps at Coventry University.
Find out what i've been up to over the month of October.
Make sure to find out when your favorite team is playing or when it's your time to showcase your sporting talent
Discover the policies and forms relevant to Students with Responsibilities
Universities say they are taking steps to promote BAME staff and address the attainment gap, but is progress far too slow?
Officials say funding is biggest investment in tackling practice and helping vulnerable girls
Were you one of the Sugar Babes biggest fans back in the day? Well you're in luck, because this December Mutya Buena herself will be visiting The Yard located in Coventry's city centre for a night to remember. With lots of special guest appearances this is one even you do not want to be missing!
Hear about how Student Media's Assistant News Manager enjoyed this year's Black History Month!
Find out what we did with your feedback on catering at CU Scarborough!
We’re proud to present the first student Reps newsletter. This edition focuses on our recent feedback week survey and features an update on Rep numbers in your faculty. As always we’ve included Rep news, the Rep of the Month and useful information about Reps at Coventry University.
After coming out of hospital, Morris believed her sporting career was at an end but a chat with former rowing team-mate turned Nordic skier Scott Meenagh helped her find a new challenge.
Book your next journey with the only app based private hire company licensed in Coventry with £3 off your first journey. Utilising the latest in taxi dispatch technology, the eCars app allows you a quick and easy mobile booking experience to book your Car with professional, licensed, and insured drivers.
Millie Max explains what she has been up to this year and everything Varsity, Top 10 and more!
“One of the greatest gifts you can give, is your time”
We asked student volunteer Zosia to tell us a little about her amazing and unique volunteering through the Citizens Advice Witness Service
Grab your Supporters Pack now! Limited tickets available.
Experts offer their advice on exam preparation – from different studying methods to dealing with mid-paper panic
Discover the key areas identified by NUS policies to better the lives of women students and towards freedom from oppression...
Kasbah, Kasbah, oh our beloved Kasbah. Once known as Colly we can all appreciate the ever growing changes blessed upon us. If you haven't heard already, Kasbah saw one of their biggest over hauls this summer, re-vamping all of their dance rooms one way or another and I think it's safe to say...we aren't disappointed.
Find out what our TV Manager, Niall got up to during Welcome Festival this year!
The government is asking universities to step up their support for care leavers, but they can be hard to reach
On Tuesday 10th July; Rob Eddon, Emma Weir, Sam Lewis and I travelled down to UWE in Bristol to represent Coventry University at the BUCS conference 2018.
We’re proud to present the first student Reps newsletter. This edition focuses on our recent feedback week survey and features an update on Rep numbers in your faculty. As always we’ve included Rep news, the Rep of the Month and useful information about Reps at Coventry University.
CUSU Awards Nominations Are Now Open!
CUSU Awards Nominations Are Now Open!
CUSU Awards Nominations Are Open!
On Monday 4th February we hosted a bake sale for World Cancer Day
It has been something we’ve known for ages, but after the huge success of Student Volunteering Week, it has been confirmed – our student volunteers are totally AWESOME!
We set you a challenge at the start of the week to see if we could get pledges of 1,000 volunteering hours and we reached it in three days, hours pledged in total reached 1963 which is amazing!
Free golf on launch night *5th March* and special only student available Monday to Thursday, 4pm-8pm
Comedy Central Live is heading to Coventry on the 1st Saturday of Every month.
We're bringing some of the best stand-up comedians in the UK to Square One, right in the heart of Coventry city centre.
Find out what all the Varsity excitement is about and how you can get involved in it!
Abu Dhabi will welcome more than 7,000 athletes to compete in 24 sports at the Special Olympics World Games 2019. Special Olympics is a humanitarian sporting event for people of determination (with intellectual disabilities) to promote inclusion.
Find out about Carers Rights Day, 30th November.
JJ’s (formerly Jumpin’ Jaks) has been a bastion of Coventry nightlife for over ten years. Famous for its atmosphere and huge events as well as its customer service, JJ’s packs in the crowds week after week and often reaches capacity. JJ's saw a cool new refurbishment to the outdoor area allowing for club goers to take a breath of fresh air after dancing the night away to some awesome tunes.
Find out what i've been up to so far.
Find out how the Women Students Community got involved with Parliament Week 2018 and made it a huge success!
On Tuesday 3rd July 2018, myself and the 6 other SABBs from CUSU travelled to Birmingham to attend the NUS SU’s Conference 2018.
Reach For The Sky National Care Leavers' Week 24th-31st October 2018
This is the annual report in our statutory accounts explaining what the SU is, what it does and how it is run.
We’re proud to present the first student Reps newsletter. This edition focuses on our recent feedback week survey and features an update on Rep numbers in your faculty. As always we’ve included Rep news, the Rep of the Month and useful information about Reps at Coventry University.
VARSITY WEEKEND 22ND-24TH FEBRUARY.
#THISISCOVENTRY #THISISVARSITY #WEAREBLUE
How running and healthy eating changed Trevor's life.
3 Months of NOW TV for just £5 with this exclusive offer for CUSU members
We have lots of opportunities for students to run in the CUSU elections! Find out more about how to choose here!
Odion Ibadin is a 3rd year law student from Nigeria and for the past few years, she has been one of the University’s most prolific student volunteers.
“It all began in my first year when I saw the variety of volunteering opportunities that were open to me,” said Odion.
Learn about your EEC Faculty Rep Rodolfos as he speaks about his aims for this academic year.
Since July 2017 the Students’ Union has submitted 10 research led reports to QuiLT, Academic Board and Faculty/Campus QuiLT Committees. This is a significant increase in the student led input CUSU has had at University committees.
The new name for NUS Extra, a national student discount platform. It includes over 200 discounts and includes a 1-year free ISIC Card. Get your TOTUM card now, or install the TOTUM app to find out more.
We're excited to announce that we have over 3000 runners taking part in the Festival of Running, and we're still going!
Paul Greening, the Associate Dean of Student Experience for the EEC faculty answers questions about the short & long term goals for EEC, and about any upcoming developments within the faculty!
As an employer, I’ve skimmed hundreds of CVs, and what often makes me stop and read a bit closer is the “volunteering” section. People who volunteer share several positive personality traits without even realising it. The problem is, lots of people volunteer but not everyone thinks it’s worth mentioning on their CV.
Buy one get one free *every day*! Just use PIZZA241 at the checkout.
Today over 30 students came along to our informal coffee morning that celebrated the arrival of international students coming to study in Coventry.
Keep an eye out for these new recycle points around campus! Click here to find out more about what Sodexo are doing.
Cllr Kamran Caan, Cabinet Member for Public Health & Sport, joins hundreds of runners in the GoRun 5k Fun Run 2019.
Because you’re a student, when you move into your property you will be exempt from paying Council tax, something that will save you hundreds.
Allegories on race and racism | Camara Jones | TEDxEmory
Are You In Need Of Some Professional Housing Advice?
Engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a type of bioshock bandage that helps wounds to heal by delivering small electrical pulses generated by body movement.
Blessing Akhigbe is a Masters student studying Information Technology and she has recently been helping out at the Coventry food bank.
Today over 30 students came along to our informal coffee morning that celebrated the arrival of international students coming to study in Coventry.
Beth reveals how seeking help about her mental health problems transformed her university experience.
Top tips by the BBC on how to keep motivated and activated, even on the coldest of days.
Cleaning and housework, those are two words most people hate to hear but living away from home means taking responsibility for the dreaded task of housework. We’ve put together a basic guide on cleaning tips and managing housework.
Roger Medwell, of Festival of Running sponsor Medwell Hyde, has been made an MBE for his services to the community.
Volunteering while at university could put you ahead of the game after graduation
Robert Wright looks at the engineering and technology skills shortage facing Bombardier, the maintainer of Crossrail's Elizabeth line trains, at its Old Oak Common rail depot
Find out about your new Sustainability Community Officer!
Bethan Ellis is a third year Sociology and Criminology student and also part of the Student Volunteering Team.
Can your department help enhance TARUC students' time at Cov Uni?
In 2019 the Coventry Half Marathon returns as part of a week long Festival of Running
This celebration of sport kicks off with the Children's Mile and Toddler Dash on Sunday 17 March and finishes a week later on Sunday 24 March with the Coventry Half Marathon and inaugural GoRun 5k.
We are currently in need of students to help inform research on how best to safeguard students from religion-related hate crime! Click to find out how you could help make a difference.
Coventry is a great place to live. It is really easy to get around, has a good, simple bus system and many of the areas popular with students are in walking distance of Uni.
Such an inspiring story from the BBC about Deborah James. Deborah is currently battling stage 4 cancer but has decided to tackle one of her biggest fears and participate in a Triathlon. Click on the link to read her inspiring story and tune into her Podcast 'You, Me and the Big C'.
Our Student Wardens have been working very closely with the University Campus Officer to make sure students know how to keep safe! One of our Wardens is here today to share some useful tips so keep reading to find out more...
We have just 12 years left to reduce emissions and achieve the Paris Agreement’s highest ambition of limiting warming to 1.5°C. We have been warned, repeatedly, of the high stakes of our present climate gamble. If we continue on our current course, radical solutions are going to be needed sooner rather than later.
Sarah Yusuf is a postgraduate student doing a Master of Science degree in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery.
She is an international student and her reason for volunteering came about from her desire to serve the community in the city she is studying, and we are very fortunate indeed, that she came to Coventry!
It’s my pleasure to welcome you on behalf of Coventry University Students’ Union (CUSU) to Coventry University.
On this page you'll find a series of mental wellbeing podcasts or audio guides you can listen to in your own time, in private, to help you through times when your mood is low or you're feeling anxious.
Each audio guide gives you simple, commonsense advice on what you can do to boost your mood. You can try the mood self-assessment quiz to help you decide which audio guides could help you the most.
Landlords are required by law to protect your deposit in a deposit protection scheme. Make sure your deposit is being secured correctly and legally.
An interesting clip from the BBC about the first British all Asian Girls' Cricket Team. Starting in a school in Bradford 4 years ago with barely any cricketing experience between them. They took to the sport like naturals and started to win a lot of competitions and tournaments they were entering. It helped the girls to overcome problems they faced in school such as self-esteem.
Just another example of how sport really does improve lives!
Boris Johnson, the UK foreign secretary, has proposed building a bridge across the English Channel to connect England and France, to complement the rail tunnel that opened in 1994. Leaving aside the political and financial challenge of such a project, would it even be feasible to build such a long structure over the open sea and one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world?
The 19th - 25th November is National Road Safety Week and it's a great opportunity for us all to take a moment and think about out own road safety practices.
Congratulations to Zosia who will be representing the Volunteering Community this year!
It was the annual Volunteering Fair on Wednesday 31 October 2018, which formed part of the University’s Get Involved Week.
CUSU employees get involved with Deaf Awareness Week by fingerspelling their names in British Sign Language
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing.
It’s so important to make sure you keep your accommodation secure, it’s something to think about when you’re home as well as when you’re out!
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has revealed plans to deploy drones for a variety of operations across the city, raising some concerns over privacy and safety.
Find out more about your new Safety Officer!
We all have our own reasons for wanting to volunteer our time to help others and if there is an excellent example of how much volunteers are needed, then we don’t have to look much further than our student ranks at Coventry University.
Take a look at who came out on top at this years Sports Ball
As a tenant, you have certain rights and responsibilities. The majority of students will have ‘Assured Shorthold Tenancies’ which allow you certain legal rights but other rights and responsibilities may be added to your contract after discussion with the landlord.
To help raise the money for the Homeless we will be sleeping rough for one night.
Find out more about what Coventry's Deputy Vice Chancellor, Ian Dunn has to say about Graduate Wellbeing.
Take a look at who will form next years Sabbatical team!
We’re here to help you keep your home safe and secure as well as letting you know how you can get more involved with our services and what Coventry itself can offer you.
Bloodhound SSC, the British effort to build a 1000 mph supersonic car, is set to be wound up, with administrators failing to find a buyer to secure the project’s future.
Keep your eyes peeled for pop-up sports around campus
Are you in need of some professional housing advice?
Take a look at who won this terms GEM Award...
We have recently updated our Complaints and Disciplinary Regulations at CUSU, through our Board of Trustees. The aim of introducing these new regulations was to make the process for complaints and disciplinary both fairer and in line with university procedures. We have also introduced a new ‘Membership Code of Conduct’ which is intended to ensure that all members of CUSU have the best possible experience whilst they are studying at Coventry University.
How do you think CUSU will look in 10 years?
We have recently updated our Complaints and Disciplinary Regulations at CUSU, through our Board of Trustees. The aim of introducing these new regulations was to make the process for complaints and disciplinary both fairer and in line with university procedures. We have also introduced a new ‘Membership Code of Conduct’ which is intended to ensure that all members of CUSU have the best possible experience whilst they are studying at Coventry University.
Your suggestions for how CUSU Committees can be improved
We have recently updated our Complaints and Disciplinary Regulations at CUSU, through our Board of Trustees. The aim of introducing these new regulations was to make the process for complaints and disciplinary both fairer and in line with university procedures. We have also introduced a new ‘Membership Code of Conduct’ which is intended to ensure that all members of CUSU have the best possible experience whilst they are studying at Coventry University.
See who you'll be drawn against when the World Cup kicks off on June 14th.
Take a look at who came out on top at the CU Coventry Student Awards
Take a look and see who came out on top in the Sport Relief challenges!
Facebook's new algorithm is making it harder for you to see updates from our pages. Here's how you can change that!
Here are the term 2 nominees for the Gem Award
Draw for the CUSU World Cup Sweepstake will take place on 23/03/18
CUSU will be celebrating and raising funds on Friday 23rd March in MR2.