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May 2008

“No Holloway it happened here!”

The University of Strathclyde Students’ Association was wrongly named by sources across the media as the venue where security staff injured a member of the band The Holloways’.

The University of Strathclyde Students’ Association (USSA) refutes claims made by several sources that Holloways' bassist/vocalist Bryn Fowler broke his hand in an altercation with security staff after their gig at The Union, 90 John Street on Monday 12th May.

The Tour Manager for The Holloways’ Tre Stead has confirmed that the incident actually occurred at The Garage nightclub where the band had gone after the gig. She added:

“We had a fantastic time at The Union, the staff at Strathclyde are absolutely lovely…We are very sorry for any inconvenience this has caused them.”

The claims made by www.nme.com, www.thesun.co.uk, www.virginradio.co.uk and The Sun newspaper have frustrated all involved at USSA. Lawrence West, Vice President Operational & Commercial Services notes that:

“Incidents of this nature are thankfully incredibly rare in The Union and much of this success can be attributed to the strong rapport that our stewarding team develops with customers.”

As experts in the field of stewarding music events Alan Morton, Managing Director of Upfront Security is equally disappointed with the turn of events:

“The Union is a premier music venue; the crowd were great on Monday night, as was the gig.  This miscommunication from the bands’ press spokesperson about where this incident happened is deeply disappointing.”

April 2008

Opportunity for Course Reps

Sparqs (Student Participation in Quality Scotland) is currently recruiting 14 individuals to train newly elected Course Representatives across Scotland's colleges and universities next year.

To be eligible for one of these positions you must currently be a Course Representative and will be a student next year. The hourly rate of pay will be £8 and you will be paid a daily rate of £50 for attending the residential induction in September.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th April. Interviews for the positions will take place across Scotland with the Glasgow interview taking place on Friday 16th of May.

Futher information can be found on the Sparqs website

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Clubs & Societies' Alton Towers Trip

Clubs and Societies are running a trip to Alton Towers during the mid semester break on Monday 14th April. More information on the trip and how to buy tickets (£35 each for travel and entry to the park) is available by clicking here.

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Ministry of Sound Club Anthems

Friday 4th April, 10:30pm, Tickets £5

Strathclyde Students' Union goes Balearic ballistic with the arrival of Ministry of Sound's Club Anthems tour featuring MoS DJs, DJ Mark D and more.

This is an externally promoted gig so get your tickets well in advance from the Union reception, Tickets Scotland or www.ticketweb.co.uk.

It's the night that kicks of the Easter hols so you've got no excuses!

March 2008

Have You Got It SUST?

Have you got it?

Not get the expected exam results? Struggling with your essays and reports? Presentations not all they are cracked up to be? Looking to become a leader? Is the stress getting too much for you? Or are your teamwork skills lacking?

Well the Union’s Training Team can solve all your woes with two brand new training programmes!

Final available sessions run on the 25th - 27th of March. For more details on the training sessions and times click here.

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Open Mic Night Launches

The Union's very own Open Mic night has started very successfully but if you've not been you've missed quite a treat. There have been some very talented musicians and singers up on the small but famous Barony Bar stage.

If you haven't stepped up to the mic what are you waiting for? 

It all kicks off at 8pm every Thursday. Even if you're not there to play then come along and enjoy the atmosphere. If you're interested in playing then just pitch up and speak to the bar manager. For more information on Open Mic Night then contact Lawrence West, Vice President Operational & Commercial Services.

February 2008

Executive Election Results

• President - Neil Campbell
• Deputy President - Nicole McCaffery
• VP Operational & Commercial Services - Philip Wilson
• VP Student Development - Benedict Docherty
• VP Support & Campaigns - Martin Law
• Sports President - Campbell Steel
• Academic Affairs Officer - Iain Delworth
• Convenor of Clubs & Societies - Claire-Marie Loudon
• Equal Opportunities Officer - David McDonald
• Jordanhill Officer - Leigh-Anne Fyfe
• Student Media & Marketing Officer - Craig McAulay 

Scrapped: The Graduate Endowment!

Major success for Scottish students in Edinburgh on Thursday 28th of February as the Scottish Government voted in favour of abolishing the Graduate Endowment.

To read more about what has happened try these links:

BBC News

Scottish Government

Well done to Strathclyde Students' Association Academic Affairs Officer Philip Whyte and President Gurjit Singh who have been deeply involved in lobbying ministers about the bill.

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