Surveys
01|03 SRC RAG Week 15-19 March 2010
Raise and Give Week (15-19 March 2010) is fun-packed week that raises awareness of various charitable causes and encourages students to give to charity.
RAG Week 2010 Charities
This year, the SRC will be supporting a variety of different charities. These are listed below:
Macmillan Cancer Support
Action Aid
The Prostate Cancer Charity
Childreach
Deafblind Scotland
More Information
SRC RAG Week 2010 Events Programme
SRC RAG Week 2010 on Facebook
SRC on Facebook
SRC on Twitter
SRC on Scribd
SRC on Flickr
SRC on YouTube
01|03 SRC One Dress | One Month
In November we saw the lads grow Mo’s and now it’s the laydees’ turn to do their bit for cherridee!
This year as part of RAG week the SRC are setting everyone a challenge to get up every day in for the month of March and put on exactly the same dress. We will be raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support on justgiving.com
You can choose any dress you like choose a dress you own or use it as an excuse to go one last shopping trip before you start. There are loads of options to accessorise and the real challenge is how to make the dress look different every day!
How to Get Involved
1 Send your name and email address to vp-support@src.gla.ac.uk
2 Choose your dress!
3 Invite your friends to donate via the SRC One Dress | One Month JustGiving page at http://www.justgiving.com/onedressonemonth
Every penny counts and all money raised will be donated to MacMillan Cancer Support
Information and Inspiration
For more information about SRC One Dress | One Month, please email vp-support@src.gla.ac.uk.
The Uniform Project
MSNBC Article
Dress for a Month
SRC One Dress | One Month on Facebook
SRC Events – One Dress | One Month
18|01 The National Student Survey
What does Glasgow mean to you?
If you are in your final year, the National Student Survey wants to hear from you about your experiences of teaching and learning at Glasgow University.
It takes just 10 minutes and you could win a variety of different cash prizes just for filling it in.
More information
18|02 Rector’s Surgery
Charles Kennedy will once again be holding a Rector’s Surgery on Thursday 25th February from 12.30-1.30pm in the SRC Advice Centre.
Each surgery is a great opportunity for students to share with the Rector any concerns they may have.
Charles can then take these issues to the University, or on a national level, acting as your representative.
All are welcome to attend the surgeries.
More information
17|02 SRC Spring Elections Manifestos
The SRC Spring Elections will be taking place on Wednesday 3rd March and Thursday 4th March 2010.
Nominations for all positions have now closed and candidates’ manifestos are available to view online now via the links below.
SRC Spring Elections 2010: Useful Links
- Manifestos and SRC Spring Elections Info
- Candidates List : Download PDF
- SRC Spring Elections Facebook Event
Find the SRC online at:
Heckling Meeting
5.30pm | Tuesday 2nd March | Williams Room | First Floor | John McIntyre Building
Vote Online
Wednesday 3rd March & Thursday 4th March | http://www.glasgowstudent.net
17|02 Student Rep Training
Student reps can now sign up for training sessions to be held on the following dates:
Wednesday 17th February, 10am-12.30pm
Wednesday 17th February, 5.30pm-8pm
Thursday 18th February, 10am-12.30pm
Thursday 18th February, 2pm-4.30pm
Monday 22nd of February 10am-12.30pm
Tuesday 2nd of March 12pm – 2.30pm
Wednesday 3rd of March 2pm – 4.30pm
(All sessions last 2.5 hours and are held in the Williams Room)
Useful Information
- Student Rep Online Sign-Up
- Glasgow University Student Rep. Info Page
- Student Rep. Handbook
- Glasgow University Student Rep. Resources.
Sessions last for a minimum of 2.5 hours and students must attend the full duration.
Further sessions will be made available over the coming weeks.
Want to become a student rep?
For more information about how to become a student rep, contact your Course Leader or Departmental Secretary who should be able to help you further.
Alternatively, you can also email studentrep@src.gla.ac.uk.
14|02 SRC Benefits Week (15-19 February)
From 15th – 19th February, the SRC in partnership with the University are holding a number of events to help you claim any benefits you are entitled to.
- Are you a lone parent?
- Do you have children and both you and your partner are full-time students?
- Are you a mature student (55+) with no entitlement to a student loan because of your age?
- Do you receive any element of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)?
- Do you receive Disabled Students Allowance (because of deafness)?
If you are in one or more of the above groups, you may be eligible for some/other benefits while studying at Glasgow University.
Take advantage of advice on benefits entitlement at one of the above events.
Benefits Health Check
Tuesday 16th February – Thursday 18th February
SRC Advice Centre, Ground Floor, John McIntyre Building
To book an appointment, please call 0141 339 8541 or go to SRC Reception, 1st Floor John McIntyre Building. Appointments are available from 10am-4pm, Tuesday-Thursday.
Later Years Accommodation Forum
11-3pm, Tuesday 16th February
First Floor, Fraser Building
Find out more about council tax and making sure you get your exemption form completed. There will also be advice on housing benefits.
Benefits Workshop
12-2pm, Friday 19th February
Williams Room, First Floor, John McIntyre Building
To sign up, please email enquiries@src.gla.ac.uk
If you already receive benefits, or have been for a benefits health check, this workshop will give you information and hints on managing and monitoring your benefits to get the most from your money.
14|02 Subcity Radio 15th Birthday Party
Subcity Radio 15th Birthday Party
Saturday 6th March
The Arches
£6 limited adv, £7/£8 door
2230-0300
On Saturday 6th March, Subcity Radio will be celebrating 15 years of passionately geeky low-budget broadcasting with a birthday bash at The Arches, featuring some of the best Subcity talent, past and present.
Raising the stakes from their recent infamous parties at 150 capacity Research Club and other small sweatbox venues across the city, the team are returning to The Arches for the first time in 4 years. With 15 acts across 2 stages, it’s the biggest party they’ve thrown in years.
Featuring: Dema (LuckyMe/RKGB), R-P-Z, Symbiosis, Argonaut Sounds, Shaun fae Solar, NASA vs The Beat Route, Slave To The Rhythm, Music Always Comes First (live), Party Party, Thirty Two, Theez Boyz R Athletes, Charmicarmicat, Visual AIDS, Sweets (Thunder Disco), Spacewood.
Tickets & Event Information
Tickets : £6 limited adv, £7/£8 door
Time: 2230-0300
Limited £6 advance tickets on sale from:
The Arches Box Office
Tickets Scotland
Rub a Dub
Fopp (Byres Road)
Glasgow Uni SRC map(no booking fee)
More Information
Event Page on Subcity.org
Full 15th Birthday Press Pack (pdf)
Facebook Event
Photos on flickr
Subcity Events Page
12|02 SRC Spring Elections : Candidates List
Nominations for the SRC Spring Elections 2010 have now closed.
SRC Spring Elections 2010 : Candidates List
SRC Spring Elections 2010: Useful Links
09/02 SRC Language Cafe
As part of the SRC’s Conversational English programme, students are invited to come along to the SRC Language Café!
If you’re an International Student looking for help with your English, a Language Student looking for extra practice or just a native speaker wanting to learn more about other cultures, we’re here to help.
The Language Café meets regularly throughout the year and gives you the chance to be paired-up with other students and get the help you’re looking for.
Check out the contact details below if you’re interested in attending the next Language Café or for more information about how to get involved.
Meeting Information
Location: Williams Room, John McIntyre Building
Dates: Wednesday 10th February
Time: 2.30-4.30pm
More Information
Language Cafe on Facebook
Email f.mckenzie@src.gla.ac.uk