Hi there - we're UWTSD Students' Union - but you can call us the SU for short. We're a registered charity where every student at UWTSD is one of our members once they've enrolled.
Your time at university is more than just lectures - and we're a team of staff and student-elected officers committed to helping you make the most of it.
Let's run through the benefits of your Students' Union membership, deep dive into our different departments, and give an overview of membership.
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Make the most of your time as a student with us. Hi there we're UWTSD Students' Union.
And you're more than a student - you're one of our members.
We're the people in purple on a mission to help you make the most of your time as a student.
Whoever you are, whatever you do, you'll find your place at UWTSD. Let's run through what we do.
Voice - we are a proudly student-led charity. We are not a part of the University.
You can be a part of our network of student representatives who help us gather student thoughts and opinions and ensure they get heard.
We also run the Student Elections at UWTSD which you can nominate and vote in - helping to pick the people who represent you.
And leading us are your Union Presidents they are student-elected and work full-time to direct our work, hold us accountable and represent you to the union the university and beyond.
Advice - as a member, you can use our advice service - it's free, independent, and confidential.
We want to empower you to make the right decisions for you.
Opportunities - your student experience is so much more than just lectures and we're committed to helping you make the most of it.
You can embrace your passions by joining or starting a student-led club or society.
Bring your A-game by joining one of our competitive sports teams with professional training from UWTSD's Academy of Sport.
You can take your student experience to the next level by taking part in one of our Give It A Go events
It's jam-packed with awesome experiences hand-picked by us at prices you won't find anywhere else.
After all that, you can brush up your skills and get career-ready with free workshops and training from Skills Week.
Venues - we also run your on-campus venues. There's Y Llofft and Y Clwb in Carmarthen and The Hive, Old bar and Xtension in Lampeter.
They're great places to chill out, catch up with friends, and party the night away.
With us, you'll be making friends, making awesome memories, and making a difference in your community in no time.
Once enrolled at the university you're automatically one of our members.
Whether this is your first year or last, you study full-time or part-time, living on-campus or off, have a little free time or a lot - we've got something for you.
Head to our website to learn more or drop us an email (union@uwtsd.ac.uk) or message (Instagram: @uwtsdunion).
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Opportunities
Your time as a student is more than just lectures, and our Student Opportunities team is committed to helping you make the most of it - so join us, escape the classroom and get stuck in! As a member, you can get involved in lots of different activities including joining or starting groups around a common interest or passion, attending our events, and developing your skills and knowledge to help you in finding a career.
As a member, you can...
- Join or start student-led clubs and societies
- Take part in competitive sports (BUCS)
- Attend our events, including our official Welcome and;ReFreshers events
- Take your student experience to the next level with Give It A Go
- Get career-ready with free workshops and training with Skills Week
Voice
We are proudly student-led and it’s our mission to make sure that the thoughts and ideas of our members get heard by those who need to hear them, and as a member, you can get involved in different roles and activities to help us do this.
As a member, you can...
- You can nominate and vote in our Student Elections
- Join our network of student representatives and officers
- Get involved with your Presidents' projects, talk to them, and even become one yourself
- See what we’ve been up to at our open-to-all Annual General Meeting and other councils
- Submit and vote on ideas to improve student life via our Big Ideas platform
Advice Service
Sometimes, we all need help - as a member, you can use our advice service. It’s free, independent, and confidential. We want to empower you to make the decisions that are right for you.
As a member, you can get support with...
- Extenuating Circumstances and Interruption of Studies
- Grades and Academic Appeals
- Raising Concerns & Complaints
- Referencing & Academic Misconduct
- Fitness to Practise, Non-Academic Misconduct & Support for Study
Student Venues
As a member, you can come to our bars, clubs, and venues. We have Y Llofft and Y Clwb in Carmarthen and Old Bar and Xtension in Lampeter. Our student spaces and venues are great places to chill out, catch up with friends, play a few games, watch some TV, and party the night away.
UWTSD Students' Union is a charity here to help UWTSD students make the most of their time at university through advice, representation, and opportunities and events.
UWTSD Students' Union is a brand name of Trinity Saint David Students' Union • © Trinity Saint David Students' Union. All Rights Reserved.
Registered Charity in England & Wales: 1157951
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UWTSD Students' Union is affiliated with the National Union of Students (NUS), NUS Charity, and British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). Learn more on our affiliations webpage.
