the gist issue 4 2011

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MARCH 2011

News // Summer Ball // Student Choice Awards //

School Reps // Leadership Race //

Useful Money Advice// Christie Cup

The FREE magazinefor all students at

Leeds University Union.

Issue 4 | Volume 6

READY...STEADY... GO... !

Forty-two! That’s how many of you have joined the race to be the next Student Executive. It’s definitely a Union record, and means we’re looking forward to the biggest week of election campaigning campus has ever seen.

The Leadership Race isn’t the only thing getting us excited; though if you saw Marcus at the line-up announcement, you’ll know the Summer Ball is too! The main news is starry-eyed sensation Ellie Goulding has grabbed the top spot, backed by a line-up that will keep everyone happy – check out the full list on page 6 and 7. We can’t wait!

This month we’ve also got the Christie Championships (which we’re hosting!) which is one of the biggest events in the sporting calendar, plus we’re starting our search for next year’s community and school reps.

Finally, this month sees the launch of the first ever Student Choice Awards which is a really great way for you to recognise the academic or rep that has made a difference to your degree. With loads of categories for you to nominate someone in we’ve made sure no one will go unnoticed. Get submitting your nominations today!

PRINT&COPYBUREAUStudent Printing Services

Colour Printing

Digital Copying

Posters

Flyers

Photo Books

Thesis Binding

Canvas Prints

Artwork Mounting

Fax Service

The Print and Copy Bureau is Located in the Roger Stevens Building, ground floor, opposite the Coffee Bar.

Opening hours: 8.30am to 5.00pmMonday to Friday

Located in the ROGER STEVENSBUILDING

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News

New Gear Products Online

The Gear website has been updated with all the latest stock and University merchandise. Visit www.leeds-gear.co.uk to buy online or visit the shop in the Union building (level -1).

St Patrick's Day Party!

Leeds University Union wll play host to St Patrick's Day Celebrations on Thursday 17th March. In the Old Bar and Terrace there will be free giveaways and drinks offers all day. The party continues into Pulse and Mine from 10.00pm.

Rileys Awards

The Rileys Awards are not only recognition of everything that’s great about clubs and societies, they’re also an amazing evening of celebration.With over 300 groups at Leeds University Union, and 14,000 students involved, every year brings new achievements and great success stories.

Nominations are open for this year’s awards, which take place on Friday 6th May. You can

nominate any club or society for any of the ten categories:

• Best New Society• Best Collaboration• GIAG Award• Most Improved• Best Publicity• Best Campaign

• Best Fundraiser• Best Show/ Event• LUU Lifetime Achievement• Riley Award (Best Society)

Submit your nomination online before Sunday 6th March: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/rileysawards.

Hidden Café introducenew food range 'Urban Eat'

Hidden Café have introduced 'Urban Eat' a new range of handcrafted sandwiches, salads, prepared fruits and indulgent snacks. The Urban Eat brand is founded on principals of real quality ingredients, innovative fillings and delicious flavour combinations. Head downstairs to the new extended Hidden Café and try it for yourself. Follow @LeedsUniUnion on twitter for sneaky deals for Hidden Café customers! Deals last month included free cake for the first five tweeters who said 'I love cake'!

Turn your lights off for Earth Hour

At 8.30pm on Saturday 26th March 2011, lights will switch off around the globe for Earth Hour. This year, when the lights go back on, we want you to think about what you can change in your daily life that will benefit the planet.

We’ll be marking Earth Hour 2011 in the Terrace with a party and live music, so come and join in and start thinking about what you can change.

Love your local area? Want to get involved in community campaigns?

If you’ve got the skills to represent students in the area where you live then become a Community Rep and join a team working to make the city of Leeds better. We’re looking to recruit nine enthusiastic students to be part of our exciting Community Rep scheme and commit two hours per week during term time to:

Help us identify and feed back issues affecting students’ lives in your area by attending five Better Leeds forums over the academic year.

Get actively involved in local groups, campaigns and projects.

Attend monthly meetings with the other Community Reps.

Work with us on community campaigns and initiatives promoting key information and positive contribution.

If you’re interested in being a Union Community Rep, visit the Volunteering & Community section on our website.

We’re looking for trustees

We’re looking for two student trustees to join our Board of Trustees and help oversee and guide our future growth.

We’re looking for students with a range of skills and would encourage anyone with experience of business development, good governance or financial sustainability to apply. We’d also like to hear from you if you have political awareness and knowledge of varied student needs.

If you can think strategically, challenge and support others, and work at the highest level we want to hear from you. The normal commitment is two years and during your appointment you will benefit from training and development so you’re guaranteed to leave with great experience and additional learning. Visit the Governance & Trustees page on the About LUU section of our website for more details.

Old Union Books Space: Tell us what you'd like to see here...

We're asking students what they would like to see in this vast space that used to be the Union books bookshop opposite Hidden Cafe (pictured below). The space is open for you to take a look. To have your say and make suggestions fill out the 'Your Comments' form on our home page www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk


YASMIN

First recognised for her abilities on the decks, Yasmin’s singing career began when she featured on the single Runaway by Devlin. Its success led to her being signed by the Ministry of Sound where she’s already released On My Own, while the upcoming Finish Line shows what she’s capable of.

CASPA

He might be a well-established face on the Dubstep scene, but Caspa knows how to put together the freshest of sets. His repertoire of remixes covers everyone from Miike Snow to Swedish House Mafia, with a solid supply of self produced tracks to boot.

SPECIAL GUESTS

There are still more acts to announce for the 2011 Summer Ball line up*. Follow the #leedssummerball hash tag on twitter to keep up to date with all the latest news, updates and further line up announcements.

Pictured L-R: Ellie Goulding, Darwin Deez, Caspa & Yasmin

The biggest student event of its kind is getting near! Friday 3rd June will see 8,000 party-goers gathering at Lotherton Hall in

Leeds for the biggest student ball in the country.

Two huge arenas will play host to some of the biggest names in pop*, indie and dance music, while photographers, a free funfair, and food stalls complete the red-carpet festival feel. Tickets are now on sale priced at £42. Get yours from leedsummerball.com, CATS in the Union building, or LMUSU Met Bar.

*Line up subject to change and is correct at

time of going to print.

ELLIE GOULDING

She was the top breakthrough act on the BBC Sound of 2010 poll, and Critics’ Choice at last year’s BRIT awards. With hits as recognisable as they are captivating, Ellie Goulding is the perfect name to fill the Summer Ball top spot.

DARWIN DEEZ

Catchy indie-pop hit Radar Detector gave Darwin Deez plenty of airplay, while singles like Bad Day have shown these New Yorkers have the substance to match up their style.

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Nominations are now open for The Student Choice Awards, giving you the chance to recognise the people who’ve had the

biggest impact on your studies at Leeds.

Do you want to thank your personal tutor for support in a time of need, celebrate the academic who delivers lectures like no one else, or reward the school rep who has made your voice heard?

We want to capture effort in every area of the University. That’s why we’ve included awards to recognise postgraduate student teachers, unsung heroes and research postgraduate supervisors alongside excellent tutors and teachers.

There will be a total of fourteen awards split between I Love My Personal Tutor, School Rep Award or Award for Good Teaching. Nominations are open now and close on Friday 1st April, so submit

yours today. Visit: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/studentchoice.

I LOVE MY PERSONAL TUTOR

Individual caseFor the personal tutor that did all they could to help you through a particular issue.

Being the best An award for the personal tutor that has always been fantastic and helpful; a good all-rounder!

Developing the future The personal tutor that has helped you build your skills or find employment.

TEACHING AWARDS

Feedback Champion The lecturer that provides you with outstanding feedback that really makes a difference.

Innovator The academic that uses new methods or technology to deliver something that stands out from the crowd.

Postgraduate Student Teacher The postgraduate lab assistant, seminar tutor or lecturer that has really stood out.

Inspirational teacher The person that has made you share their passion for the subject.

SCHOOL REP

UNDERGRADUATE RECRUITMENT

"It's a great opportunity to push for positive change in your School and Faculty..." Georgina Orso | Earth & Environment School Rep

School Reps are a new venture this year, bringing representation into schools across campus. Despite their relatively recent introduction, they’ve already secured plenty of success. Over 130 achievements (and counting) were recorded last semester, and that total continues to grow as we move through the year.

Become a School RepAs we near the end of semester two, it’s time for us to begin recruiting for next years undergraduate School Reps. If you want to ensure students have their say within the University then you should apply.

As a school rep you’ll attend Student Staff Forums, School Learning and Teaching Committees and Faculty

Level Meetings, giving you the chance to have input that will make a real impact.

You will receive a wide range of specific and in-depth training from LUU as well as an honorarium of £300.

"Being a School Rep gives you the chance to make changes in your school, it also looks great on your CV."

Hayley Strang Design School Rep

Nominations are open now, download an application from: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/schoolreps

Supervisor like no otherThe best research postgraduate supervisor.

Best TeacherThe individual that is simply amazing.

Unsung HeroThe support staff member that has made a big difference to your time at Leeds.

Awards will also be issued for the best overall school and most-nominated individual.

SCHOOL REP AWARDS

We're looking for nominations that recognise the school reps that have:

Had real impact or delivered successes that have made a real difference.

Worked tirelessly to deliver or build representation in their school.

"This is our chance to say thank you to the tutors, teachers and school reps that make studying at Leeds what it is... "

Elliot Jebreel,

Education Officer

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Who will lead 32,000 students? Your vote

will decide... Shape the future of Leeds University Union by electing six

students to become next year’s Student Executive and lead the 32,000 students at Leeds.

There are 42 candidates in this year’s race, making it the biggest ever. Your vote will decide which six will be employed full time for the next year to listen to what you want – and work to make it happen.

This year we’re doing more than ever to make voting accessible. Not only can you vote online from any computer, there’s also a mobile voting app and we’ll have roaming voting tablets out across campus.

One of the biggest concerns ahead of elections is not knowing who to vote for, but this year we think we’ve got that covered too. We’re using VoteMatch for the first time to make deciding who to support really straight forward – you just need to answer a series of questions and the system will identify which candidates’ views are the closest matched to your own.

The Leadership Race is important because it ensures we're providing effective representation and embracing your needs as we work towards our vision of making sure every student loves their time at Leeds. Take a look at ‘what have they done?’ to see what this year’s Student Exec have achieved so far this year.

HOW TO VOTE

Choose who you’re voting for. View the candidates online, look out for their campaigns, use VoteMatch (www.votematch.org.uk) if you’re unsure who shares your views.

Head to leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/elections between 10.00am, Monday 14th March and 4.00pm Thursday 17th March. Login using your ISS username and password and start voting! We use the single-transferrable vote (STV) so don’t forget to number candidates in order of preference.

Tell your friends! The first 6,000 students to vote will recieve free printer credits!

What have they done?From successful lobbying of First Buses to leading students’ protests against fees, this year’s Student Exec have kept themselves busy. Last month’s mental health campaign boosted walk-in visits to the Student Counselling service by 150%, and there’s loads of consultation just starting that will make sure the University is meeting the needs and expectations of students.

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Stock up on

discount cards

Everyone has the first step to discount heaven already tucked away in their wallet – the humble student card. But how many use it to the max? Ask everywhere you go if you’re not sure if they give student discount – you’ll be surprised how many do!

The NUS Extra card costs just £11 for the year and offers an exclusive range of discounts not available with a regular student card. From Cross Country Trains to Amazon, if you’re a frequent shopper at any of the places supported, you could save in the long term.

A Young Person’s Railcard is only £23.40 when you buy online, and offers 1/3 off rail fares across Britain. While you’re at it, pick up a Bite card for free (bitecard.co.uk) to save 20% at loads of train station food outlets.

Start

budgeting

Without a doubt the biggest thing you can do to help you get a grasp on your finances is budget.

It doesn’t have to be confusing spreadsheets and tedious totting up though. New services like moneydashboard.com connect to your online banking service and ‘tag’ transactions making it easy to spot the black hole in your spending habits.

At the busy times of year it would be good to have a foolproof budgeting system. Set up a secondary account and transfer a fixed amount into it each week by standing order and it’s much easier to see what you’re spending. Ended up with a surplus at the end of the week? You’ve earned yourself a guilt-free reward!

Spot the deals and vouchers

that make luxuries a little

lighter on your wallet

Studentbeans.com is full of 50% off and 2 for 1 offers on top restaurants, great for birthday meals out that won’t break the bank.

Groupon runs great daily deals that vary from the good to the incredible. Well worth checking out regularly.

The week commencing March 7th is National Student Money Week when we’ll be promoting money-saving all around the Union. There’ll also be professional money advisers from the Advice Centre on-hand to offer information and advice.

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which dates back to 1886.

Come along to support our teams and make sure we win the Christie Trophy! It’s the second oldest Varsity in the country after Oxbridge, and a huge event in the sporting calendars of all three institutions, involving more than 1,500 students battling it out in over 30 different sports.

On Wednesday 30th March, events will be held throughout the day across The Edge and Gryphon Sport Centres, as well as the Weetwood and Lawnswood grounds. There’s a wide range of sports taking place, including football, rugby, fencing, water polo and mountaineering.

Once all fixtures have been played and all points totalled, the winner of this year’s Christie Cup will be announced at the presentation in Stylus. This will be followed by Christie Fruity – tickets are available from CATS in the Union Building and LeedsTickets.com.

Check out the Christie Championships 2011 Facebook page and the Union website for full fixtures details.

The Christie Championships are proudly sponsored by Aldi.

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For this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight event, we want everyone to get loud and proud about Fairtrade and ‘Show off your label’.

This is two whole weeks to tell everyone you know about the difference Fairtrade makes to the lives of farmers who grow the products we enjoy in the UK.

The value of UK Fairtrade sales has grown more than tenfold since 2001, reaching nearly £700 million in 2008 and

Fairtrade now helps more than 7.5 million people – farmers, workers and their families – to have more security and control over their lives.

Here at LUU, we are proud to support Fairtrade by stocking as many products as possible. Fairtrade Fortnight is our chance to show off our passion for Fairtrade, and your chance to discover the range of Fairtrade products we sell and how what you buy can make a difference.

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FairtradeBananas

75p

FairtradeUbuntu Cola

500ml

50p

FairtradeUbuntu Cola

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65p

FairtradeStem Ginger

Cookies/DoubleChoc/Fruit &

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£1.75

FairtradeGroundCoffee

£5.49

FairtradeBonardo

Shiraz

£5.49

FairtradeArgentine

Pinot Grigio

Monday 28th February to Sunday 13th March in Essentials, Union building


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Keep updated, visit www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk, join our Facebook group, and follow ‘leedsuniunion’ on Twitter.

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Show us your Life in a CollageCreate a collage about your cultural background and enjoy being part of one of the most diverse universities in the country with a chance to exhibit your collage afterwards.3.00pm to 5.00pmARC Conference Hall, Union Building, £1

Just. Act. LaunchThe launch of a new student Christian community that will explore social activism as a form of Christian service. 5.00pm to 7.00pmEmmanuel Centre (Chaplaincy)

All Age Music and Dance of the Punjab ClassMusic and Dance of Punjab explores the energetic modern

forms of Bhangra and Gidha together with Boliyan (Punjabi Folk singing).6.00pm to 8.00pmBracken Edge Primary School, Newton Road, Leeds

All Age Sitar and Santoor ClassFancy learning to play an Indian classical instrument?6.00pm to 7.00pmBracken Edge Primary School, Newton Road, Leeds

GIAG Public SpeakingLearn how to deliver great speeches and give amazing presentations.6.00pm to 7.00pmMeeting Room 2, Union Building

GIAG Kickboxing & Krav Maga8.30pm to 10.30pmSports Hall 2, The Edge

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GIAG Tenpin Bowling2.00pm to 5.00pm

Meet at the Parkinson Building steps

AIESEC: 5 Skills Session 52.30pm to 3.30pmMeeting Room 5, Union Building£5 (Free if already paid for previous sessions)

GIAG Contemporary Dance4.00pm to 5.00pmThe Treehouse, Union Building£3

GIAG Starting to Swing7.00pm to 8.00pmConference Hall, Union Building£2

Jagermeister - Why Not Wednesdays!?9.00pm to 12.30amTerrace, Union Building

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GIAG Vintage Jewellery4.00pm to 6.00pmThe Bowery, Headingley£10

Old Bar QuizWin £507.00pm to 11.30pmOld Bar, Union Building

LSR Cocktail Night9.00pm to 12.30amTerrace, Union Building

Shoop!Free night of motown and funky soul.10.30pm to 3.00amUnion Building

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Ideas DeadlineThe deadline for your ideas! Make sure you get your ideas submitted in time for the next Union Forum.12.00noon

GIAG Bike maintenance workshop With STAR bike project.3.00pm to 5.00pmVelocampus Bike Hub£1

Friday Nights at The Terrace9.00pm to 1.30amTerrace, Union Building

Fruity with Jodie Connor live PA!Jodie shot to fame last year guesting on Roll Deep's No. 1 Good Times; see her live on stage at Fruity tonight!10.30pm to 3.30amUnion Building£4.50 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

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Yoga Workshop - Working with a PartnerAll the fun things you can do with another body.10.00am to 12.00 noonConference Hall, Union Building£6 NUS/ £10

GIAG Introductory Chinese Calligraphy10.15am to 1.15pmMeeting Room 3, Union Building£5

Ice Skating with Mature & Part-Time Students' Soc1.00pm to 4.00pmMillenium Square, Leeds

GIAG Intermediate Chinese Calligraphy1.45pm to 4.30pmMeeting Room 3, Union Building£5

Pent:House Free weekly house and electro night.10.00pm to 1.00amTerrace, Union Building

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GIAG Intro to Woodland Management 2: Tree Planting9.45am to 3.00pmMeet outside the Hyde Park Pub

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National Student Money Week

The Vintage Kilo SalePick and mix from 1,000s of vintage items from the 1960's to 1980's. 10.00am to 5.00pmRiley Smith Hall, Union Building£15 per kilo of clothing

GIAG Men's Football4.00pm to 5.00pmWeetwood Pitch 3G

GIAG Ballet5.00pm to 6.00pmStage@Leeds£4

Global CaféMake friends from all over the world! Free entry, tea and coffee.5.30pm to 7.30pmThe Lounge, Union Building

GIAG Laser Quest6.00pm to 11.00pmMeet at the Terrace, Union Building£15

Fairtrade and Vintage Fashion NightAn evening of ethical fashion, music and nibbles!7.00pm to 10.00pmMine, Union Building

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International Women's DayThe centenary of International Women's Day is here and LUU will be celebrating with a series of events.All dayUnion Building

GIAG Circus Skills5.00pm to 7.00pmRiley Smith Hall, Union Building£3

All Age Music and Dance of the Punjab Class6.00pm to 8.00pmBracken Edge Primary School, Leeds

All Age Sitar and Santoor Class6.00pm to 7.00pmBracken Edge Primary School, Leeds

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Sign Language SessionLearn sign language from signing expert David from the charity coHearentVision.10.00am to 4.00pmUnion Foyer, Union Building

The Leadership Race Question Time!Meet and grill the candidates in the 2011 Leadership Race.12.30pm to 5.00pmRiley Smith Hall, Union Building

Show us your Life in a CollageCreate a collage

Give It A Go Tenpin Bowling Wednesday 2nd March Yoga Workshop Saturday 5th March


about your cultural background and enjoy being part of one of the most diverse universities in the country with a chance to exhibit your collage afterwards. Everybody is welcome.3.00pm to 5.00pmOpposite Hidden Café, Union Building£1

GIAG Korfball5.00pm to 7.00pmSports Hall 1A, The Edge

Mexican Movie Night: CronosSynopsis: In 1535, an alchemist builds an extraordinary mechanism encapsulated into a small golden device. The invention, designed to convey eternal life to its owner, survives its maker until 1997, when it shows up with an antiques dealer.7.00pm to 10.00pmMeeting Room 8, Union Building


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GIAG Retro Clutch Bag 4.00pm to 6.00pmThe Bowery, Headingley£10

GIAG Musical Theatre5.00pm to 7.00pmThe Treehouse, Union Building£2.50

Mature and Part Time Students' Soc Monthly Event!Join the society to take part in the Old Bar's pub quiz.7.00pm to10.00pmOld Bar, Union Building


GIAG Scandinavian Cinema: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo7.00pm to 10.00pmConference Hall, Union Building£1.50

Laughter Lines Genesis - with Brendon BurnsLaughter Lines Comedy Festival.8.00pm to 10.30pm

Riley Smith Hall, Union Building£8 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.


The Tunnel ClubIndie anthems all night long!10.30pm to 3.00amUnion Building

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GIAG Mug Painting1.00pm to 2.00pmMeeting Room 4, Union Building£2

Barwick, Hacking & Murphy: The Best of BHMLaughter Lines Comedy Festival.5.00pm to 6.15pmMine, Union Building£20.50 Friday/Saturday wristband. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

Totally Tom!Laughter Lines Comedy Festival.6.30pm to 7.45pmMine, Union Building£5.50 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

Paul Foot: Ash in the AtticLaughter Lines Comedy Festival.8.00pm to 9.15pmStylus, Union Building£5.50 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.


Carl Donnelly: Clap Your Hands Say Carl Donnelly!Laughter Lines Comedy Festival.9.30pm to 10.45pmUnion Building£5.50 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

FruityAre you getting enough?!10.30pm to 3.30amUnion Building£4.50 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

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GIAG Trip to Durham8.30am to 6.45pmMeet at the Parkinson Building steps£15

GIAG Sailing9.00am to 5.00pmWest Riding Sailing Club, Wakefield£15

Fruit Tree Grafting WorkshopPot-up and take your grafted tree home at the end of the session!11.00am to 4.30pmBardon Grange£15 for the day

Six Nations Italy V France2.30pm to 5.30pmOld Bar, Union Building

Leeds Tealights & Cambridge FootlightsLaughter Lines

Comedy Festival.4.00pm to 5.15pmMine, Union Building£4.50 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

Six Nations Wales V Ireland5.00pm to 8.00pmOld Bar, Union Building

WitTankLaughter Lines Comedy Festival.5.45pm to 7.00pmMine, Union Building£5.50 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

Laughter Lines BootcampLaughter Lines Comedy Festival.7.15pm to 8.30pmThe Packhorse, Woodhouse Lane£3.50 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

Clever Peter: Blood, Sweat & TearsLaughter Lines Comedy Festival.9.00pm to 10.15pmUnion Building

£5.50 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

Pent:House 10.00pm to 1.00amTerrace, Union Building

A Slightly Dangerous Comedy OccasionLaughter Lines Comedy Festival.10.15pm to 12.00 midnightThe Packhorse, Woodhouse Lane£5.50 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

Skins UV Rave Partywith Nick and Liv from Skins live PA!10.30pm to 4.00am,Union Building£4 advance from CATS and www.leedstickets.com

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Fruit Tree Grafting WorkshopPot-up and take your grafted tree home at the end of the session!11.00am to 4.30pm

Bardon Grange£15 for the day

GIAG Mug Painting2.00pm to 4.00pmMeeting Room 3, Union Building£2

Six Nations England V Scotland3.00pm to 6.00pmOld Bar, Union Building

Laughter Lines Exodus - with Alun CochraneLaughter Lines Comedy Festival.8.00pm to 10.30pmStylus, Union Building£8 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

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Leadership Race Voting Make sure you cast your vote for the next leaders of LUU!10.00am to 4.00pmOnline and around campus. Voting ends on Thursday 17th March

Look out for Kellogg’sKellogg’s will be in the Union building with the Rice Krispies Squares roadshow.

Six Nations Games being shown in the Old Bar Skins UV Rave Party Saturday 12th March Give It A Go Trip to Durham Saturday 12th MarchLaughter Lines Exodus with Alun Cochrane Sunday 13th March


fundraising team? 4.00pm to 5.30pmConference Hall, Union Building,50p


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Look out for Kellogg’sKellogg’s will be in the Union building with the Rice Krispies Squares roadshow.10.00am to 4.00pmUnion Building

GIAG Beginners' Salsa 5.00pm to 6.00pmThe Treehouse, Union Building



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GIAG MedAid Africa Fund raising discussion5.00pm to 6.00pmAirport Lounge, Worsley Building

Jagermeister - Why Not Wednesdays!?9.00pm to 12.30amThe Terrace, Union Building

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Deadline for School Rep ApplicationsSubmit your completed application form to the Campaigns & Democracy Support Office, first floor of the Union building.

St Patrick's Day Party!Irish or not it's a day to celebrate!11.00am to 12.00 midnightOld Bar and Terrace, Union Building

GIAG Kazakh SocietyMeet new people, discover the culture of the central Asian

region and try out some delicious food.6.00pm to 7.30pmConference Hall, Union Building, £2

Old Bar QuizWin £507.00pm to 11.30pmOld Bar

LSR Cocktail Night9.00pm to 12.30amTerrace Bar, Union Building

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GIAG Indian Head Massage5.00pm to 6.00pmConference Hall, Union Building£3

The Leadership Race Results LIVE!Find out who will be your next Student Executive LIVE in the Terrace.5.00pm to 9.00pmTerrace, Union Building

Mixed Martial Arts5.30pm to 7.30pmThe Edge, Studio 2

Friday Nights at The Terrace

9.00pm to1.30amThe Terrace, Union Building

FruityAre you getting enough?!10.30pm to 3.30amUnion Building

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GIAG Trip to Blackpool8.30am to 6.30pmMeet at the Parkinson Building steps£15

GIAG Visit the Bronte's home10.00am to 3.00pmMeet at the Parkinson Building steps£8 plus entry into the museum (£5)

Six Nations Scotland v Italy2.30pm to 5.30pmOld Bar, Union Building

Six Nations Ireland v England5.00pm to 8.00pmOld Bar, Union Building

Mehfil 2011Showcasing the best talent from across the North.7.00pm to 12.00

midnightRefectory, £TBC

Six Nations France v Wales7.45pm to 11.45pmOld Bar, Union Building

Central BeatzDrum n bass and dubstep.10.00pm to 4.00amUnion Building

Pent:House 10.00pm to 1.00amTerrace Bar, Union Building

The Wendy HouseLeeds' friendliest alternative party.10.00pm to 3.00amUnion Building£5.25 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

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GIAG Grow Your OwnCome and have a look at the allotment. We will do some digging then cook some veg on a fire. There’ll be tea, cake, willow weaving and advice on growing veg.

12.00 noon to 5.00pmMeet at the Parkinson Building steps

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Climate Week This year alone, Leeds University Campus will release almost 70,000 tonnes of CO2. Added to this are the lifestyles of over 30,000 students from 130 countries, with over 7,000 members of staff. Climate Week 2011 is an opportunity to learn about our impact on the environment; as individuals, a campus, city wide, nationally and globally. LUU will play host to a range of events and activities, from bicycle powered film showings to lunch time debates and Give It A Go sessions to ethical food cookery classes. The week aims to show that change is possible and necessary if we wish to continue to live and work in a world that is sustainable, and to pass on something worth having to those who follow.

Until Saturday 26th March

Better Union ForumThe forum that discusses your ideas for making the Union better for students.5.30pm to 8.00pmConference Room, Union Building


GIAG Men's Basketball8.00pm to 10.00pmSports hall 1B, The Edge £3

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GIAG Speed CampaignsSee how fast you can turn an idea into a human rights campaign!5.00pm to 6.00pmMichael Sadler Building LG19£1

Better Leeds ForumThe forum that discusses your ideas for

making Leeds better for students.5.30pm to 8.00pmBrudenell Social Club



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GIAG How to create better photos!3.00pm to 5.00pmMeet at Helpdesk, Union Building

Jagermeister - Why Not Wednesdays!?9.00pm to 12.30amThe Terrace, Union Building

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Ideas DeadlineThe deadline for your ideas! Make sure you get your ideas submitted in time for

St Patrick's Day Party! Thursday 17th March Give It A Go How to Create Better Photos Wednesday 22nd MarchGive It A Go Men's Basketball Monday 21st MarchGive It A Go Trip to Blackpool Saturday 19th March


Better University ForumThe forum that discusses your ideas for making the University better for students.5.30pm to 8.00pmCouncil Chambers, Parkinson Building

GIAG Leeds Debating Union6.00pm to 8.00pmBaines Wing

Psyched about young adultsPsychiatrist Steve Wright will be giving a talk on Psychiatry and working with young adults, and early intervention.6.00pm to 7.30pmBaines Wing SR 1.14

Laugh It Up with Tom Deacon and Chris RamseyLaugh it up fuzzball...7.00pm to 11.00pmUnion Building£6.50 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

Old Bar Quiz7.00pm to 11.00pmOld Bar, Union Building


Top GunPure power pop ballads!10.30pm to 3.00amUnion Building

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GIAG Weekend Trip to Edinburgh8.30am (Friday) to 10.00pm (Sunday)Meet at the Parkinson Building steps£70

School Rep Interviews9.00am to 5.00pmMeeting Room 8, Union Building

GIAG Taekwondo5.30pm to 7.30pmSports Hall 2, The Edge

Fenech-Soler, Alpines and James YuillPerfect electro pop!7.00pm to 11.00pmUnion Building£9.50 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.


Fruity presents...Onesie Fruity! Pull on those onesies with pride!10.30pm to 3.30amUnion Building£4.50 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

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GIAG Women's Football2.00pm to 4.00pmGryphon Sports Centre

Earth HourAt 8.30pm on 26th March, lights will switch off all over the world for Earth Hour. In 2010, millions of people from 128 different countries came together at the same time to show what humanity can achieve, that change is possible. Join LUU this year for an Earth Hour Carnival and switch off event.

Pent:House 10.00pm to 1.00amTerrace, Union Building

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GIAG Meet the Parents in ScarboroughStudent Parents Society would like to invite all families for an excursion to the seaside town of Scarborough.9.00am to 6.00pmMeet at the Parkinson Building steps£23

GIAG Try Windsurfing12.00 noon to 5.00pmMeet at the Parkinson Building steps£10

Tickled PigA student stand-up comedy competition with the chance to win £100 and a gig in front of industry professionals.7.30pm to 11.00pmUnion Building£5 on the door

Leeds Tealights Sketch Comedy Show Brand New Sketch Comedy Show.

8.00pm to 11.00pmLibrary Pub, Woodhouse Lane

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GIAG Bridge the gap: Mecca Bingo Trip!1.00pm to 2.00pmMecca Bingo Mayfair (Opposite Leeds Bus Station)£5


Massacre On BroadwayBrought To You by Rock Nation Events.7.00pm to 11.00pmUnion Building£3.25 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

Leeds Tealights Sketch Comedy Show Brand New Sketch

Comedy Show.8.00pm to 11.00pmLibrary Pub, Woodhouse Lane

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GIAG Indian Head Massage5.00pm to 6.00pmMeeting Room 2, Union Building£3



Leeds Tealights Sketch Comedy Show Brand New Sketch Comedy Show.8.00pm to 11.00pmLibrary Pub, Woodhouse Lane

Parov Stelar and support DJs9.00pm to 2.00amUnion Building£16.50 adv. Available from www.leedstickets.com or Cats, in the Union building.

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The Christie Championships and After PartyLeeds hosts the Battle of the North.12.00 noon to11.00pmWeetwood, Gryphon, North Pavilion, and The Edge

GIAG Philosophy Soc's 'How to argue'4.00pm to 5.00pmMeeting Room 3, Union Building


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GIAG Card Making Session2.00pm to 3.00pmMeeting Room 4, Union Building£2



Shoop!Free night of motown and funky soul.10.30pm to 3.00amUnion Building

Give It A Go Taekwondo Friday 25th MarchGive It A Go Women's Football Saturday 26th March Give It A Go Indian Head Massage Tuesday 29th MarchChristie Championships and After Party Wednesday 30th March

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