408 Events
just for you
- 408
Events - 3K
Student Sign-ups
This term we've run 408 events and training sessions across all our campuses. Let's run through some of the highlights.
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45 Welcome Events
Here's to you making Welcome 2022! We've had an absolute blast meeting you over our 45 Welcome events across our campuses - from big nights out and bouncing freshers fairs to chill meet-ups and socials.
91 Give it a Go Events
We have delivered 91 free and low-cost events as part of Give It A Go. This includes taster sessions, with fencing lessons, water sports, trips around Wales, theme park visits and so much more, we’ve had an action-packed year
Free Bicentenary Events
Anja, Amber, and Sim, our student intern team, delivered 21 free events to celebrate the UWTSD Bicentenary - from friendly competitions in quizzes, and exploring the ancient remains of castles, to dancing the night away at the Bicentennial Balls – they truly marked the special occasion.
£7,600 secured in unclaimed bursaries
our Advice Team helped students secure bursaries, scholarships, fee discounts and compensation worth a total of £7,600
767 Students Supported
Our Advice Service has been able to support students across 448 cases and enquiries in Term 1 (that’s 93% more than last year) and a further 319 cases and enquiries in Term 2 (that’s 69% more than last year).
Clubs & Societies
- 29
Clubs & Societies - 420
student memberships
This year, 420 students joined one or more of our 29 student-led clubs or societies.
220% increase in the number of retained student groups
The Opportunities Team have been coordinating a 2-year overhaul of the department, starting with the new centralised committee elections and content, which students can get support from.
Moving to a new centralised system meant that groups were able to elect 94.5% more committee members than last year and we saw a 220% increase in the number of retained student groups. Giving students an even bigger opportunity to try new things and create connections
Biggest Turnout
To The Elections
Autumn Elections
- 5,087
Votes Cast - 871
Voter Turnout
Spring Elections
- 8,368
Votes Cast - 1141
Voter Turnout
By-Elections
- 419
Votes Cast - 419
Voter Turnout
Our students showed up in hundreds to our elections breaking the records for the biggest turnouts in the Students’ Union Autumn, Spring and By-Election history.
Black History Month
Rhobyn, our Black Students Part-time Officer for Lampeter Campus, led an inspirational Black History Month panel discussion with Emily-Rose Kumi, a well-being advisor for our London campus, and Javorne Campbell, a 2nd-year student at Lampeter Campus.
A time for change: action, not words - that's the theme of this year's Black History Month. Our panellists celebrated Black heritage and talked about lived experiences, current issues, well-being, and decolonisation.
Improving Students' Employability
298 Birmingham and London students took part in our two Skills Weeks. This week-long programme of daily workshops, training, and guest speaker sessions aims to develop skills that aid students’ future employment.
Y Clwb Refurbishment
Early this year, we were thrilled to introduce you to Y Clwb, Carmarthen's brand-new on-campus club. Over the summer, our team rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in renovating your Carmarthen club - making it better than ever, and now we're ready to reveal it to you in all its glory.
It was more than just a lick of paint - although there are massive murals on the walls. There was a new bar, a massive dance floor, improved lighting, a disco ball, neon lighting, living walls, and loads of funky seating and furniture. There have been drinks, there's been music, and there have been loads of great nights out.
We are supporting students through the Cost of Living crisis. Together with the University, we are working hard to support students as the costs of living increase - from food and travel to rent and utilities.
We've created our Cost of Living hub to help you find support and stay informed of developments. We cover ways to access funding, where to find advice, and other ways we're supporting and representing students.
From £1 meal deals to agreeing to rent freezes, to funding for students.
Students Support Sanctuary
We launched UWTSD Students Support Sanctuary group </strong>to raise awareness of the barriers faced by refugees and asylum seekers in the community, and to support the University’s bid for University of Sanctuary status. The group has volunteers at our Swansea and Lampeter Campuses, has visited a refugee drop-in in Swansea, and conducted an awareness-raising pop-up at Lampeter.
35 Paid Internships
We launched 35 paid internships across the Union, INSPIRE, and Civic Mission projects. There were loads of roles across all our campuses. From project work to design and communications, to sustainability and beyond. Some internships had a £1,000 tax-free bursary, and others paid £11 per hour. They were a great way for you to gain experience and earn money while you study.
Jobs For Students
In November we launched our Jobs for Students webpage. A resource dedicated to helping students find part-time work and paid opportunities.
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Student Inductions
We delivered 105 inductions with over 1,792 students taking part in our interactive presentation. Our fun inductions are one of the key ways we tell students about what we do and how we can help them.
