STUDENTS' UNION UPDATES
Hi, it’s us again!
We hope you’re settling back into uni life. We wanted to share a few quick updates about what’s going on here at the SU.
Community Circles are back!
This initiative support students with shared lived experience in building community and finding their people at Norwich Arts.
This year we will work on delivering community circle events for seven groups: Trans and Non Binary, Pride, Women's, Disabled, Mature, BAME and International.
The first events are casual coffee and cake meet ups taking place across the next two weeks - please grab a free ticket on the SU Website to let us know your allergies so that we
have enough cake!
Norwich University of the Arts
Why do we celebrate BHM?
Black History Month is important because it gives us an opportunity to recognise, celebrate and learn about the history, achievements and experiences of Black people. It creates space to share stories that have often been overlooked or not fully represented in education and wider society. For many Black people, it is also a time to celebrate our culture, heritage and identity, while reflecting on the contributions Black communities have made and continue to make. It allows younger generations to learn about the people and events that have shaped our history and encourages important conversations around representation, equality and belonging.
(Amber and Alushe, ACS Presidents)
Come along to our Black Students Social today at 5pm in the Bank Plain Canteen. There will also be a talk and Q&A from Danny Keen, who will speak about the Windrush generation and the impact on British culture. Danny is a local artist and former chair of Norfolk Black History Month. Black Students Social
Make sure you are following @NUASUACS to keep up to date with our Afro-Carribean Society’s BHM plans!
By-elections -
The SU will be holding By-Elections this month to fill several vacant positions:
- Year 0 Students’ Officer
- Undergraduate Students’ Officer
- Postgraduate Students’ Officer
- International Students’ Officer
- BAME Students’ Officer
- Disabled Students’ Officer
Nominations are now open and will close on Friday the 16th of October at 5:00pm.
If you're interested in standing for a role and would like to find out more, you can email us to book a chat. Please contact studentsunion@norwichuni.ac.uk to arrange this.
If you would like to nominate yourself now, you can do so by clicking on this link - https://www.norwichsu.co.uk/user_groups/my_nominations
Voting for these By-Elections opens on Thursday the 29th of October. Keep an eye on our social media channels and website to meet the candidates and find out how to vote.
REP Training -
Student Rep elections took place last week, and a huge congratulations to everyone who was elected!
The SU will be delivering three training sessions, and all new Student Reps are encouraged to book onto one. These sessions will help you understand your role, how to confidently represent student voices, and how to work effectively with staff. You'll also learn how to share feedback, raise issues, and make a positive impact on the student experience.
If you have recently been elected, please look out for an email from us and use the link provided to book onto one of our training sessions.
Little Acts of Joy Events -
- Halloween Walking Tour of Norwich - 22/10/26 - 17:45 - 20:00 - Little Acts of Joy - Halloween Norwich Walking Tour
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Halloween Big Prize Bingo (Halloween Costumes Encouraged) - 29/10/26 - 18:00 - 20:00 - Little Acts of Joy - Halloween Big Prize Bingo (Costumes Encouraged)
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Bottomless Pizza Student Deal Launch Event - 05/11/26 - 14:00 - 16:00 - Little Acts of Joy - Bottomless Pizza, Student Launch Event
Mature Student Lunch -
Don’t forget to join us for Janet’s Mature Student Lunch in the SU Loft, every Tuesday from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
No ticket needed, just turn up!
Bring your own lunch.
