As Disability History Month comes to a close, we’ve compiled five simple, actionable ways you can be an effective ally and be inclusive of disabled friends, students, and colleagues – even after the month is over.
At Greenwich Students’ Union (GSU), we are proud to introduce the eight Liberation Chairs for this academic year. Elected by you, these roles are vital in ensuring that every student feels represented, valued, and supported during their time at the University of Greenwich.
Reclaiming Narratives - our Black History Month podcast series where we explore and amplify under represented stories, voices and experience within the black community.
The recently elected Labour Government have announced their first budget, as well as increases to tuition fees and maintenance loans.
What are the most important changes and how will they affect students?
Reclaiming Narratives - our Black History Month podcast series where we explore and amplify under represented stories, voices and experience within the black community.
Avery Connect is our new buddy scheme aimed at Avery Hill students. It gives you the opportunity to meet new people, make friends and explore a variety of GSU activities and events.
Hear from the GSU Officer team 2024/25
Say hello to Ameen, Amrutha, Sodiq and Aminul - your 2024/25 GSU Officer Team
As the 2023/24 academic year starts to close and we look ahead to the next one, we've been reflecting on 2022/23 and the progress made on our strategic goals in our GSU Plan 2026. See how we're doing and helping you Become Your Best.
Read on to see where there are multi-faith prayer rooms available on campus.
We have dedicated baby changing and breastfeeding facilities for parents across all three University of Greenwich campuses.
As we approach the end of Pride month, and London Pride this weekend, we want to take a moment to reflect on what this month means to you, students at Greenwich!
Read this article to find out GSU President, Anuj's wins of the year.
Read this article to find out GSU Officer, Laziz's wins of the year.
Read this article to find out GSU Officer, Aminul's wins of the year.
Read this article to find out GSU Officer, Sodiq's wins of the year.
Read this article to explore the history of Pride Month!
On Tuesday 9th April, your School Network Officers sat down with Directors from across Student and Academic services to discuss the issues impacting students the most.
On 23 February, GSU Officers Anuj and Aminul met with Kelly Tolhurst, the MP for Rochester and Strood.
Find out who has won in the GSU Elections for the GSU Officer positions for 2024/25.
Student Assembly, the highest decision-making body at Greenwich Students’ Union (GSU), met in December 2023 for its second meeting of the academic year.
In 2023, the University of Greenwich was awarded Gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), both overall and for student experience.
What is academic misconduct and how can you avoid it? Is using AI software misconduct? Read on to find out more about the university's policies.
Read our update about Jabed, your GSU President, and a couple of changes for the rest of the academic year.
We have created a hub of information about the University and College Union (UCU) strikes taking place.
In July, your 2023/24 Officer Team attended an All Party Parliamentary Group in Westminster to advocate for your concerns surrounding rental rights and housing for students in Greenwich and beyond. Read this article by GSU President Anuj about his reflection on this experience.
At this time of year you might be preparing to move out of rented accommodation for the summer. This is a brief guide to getting your deposit back.
Nobody should be held back by their period, but the reality is different. Read on to find out the facts and what GSU is doing to combat period poverty for students at the University of Greenwich.
The university are officially launching Report +Support, a platform where students, staff and visitors to the university can disclose how they have been affected by different forms of harassment, including bullying, discrimination, hate crime, and/or sexual misconduct.
Being the first generation in your family to attend higher education adds a layer of complexity to your university experience. Read on to hear about Emma's experience and where you may be able to find additional support.
Unfortunately, sometimes things go wrong when you're a student. Find out about the complaints process and where to go for more info.
You may have heard of the Greenwich Inclusion Plan (GIP) – but do you know if you might be entitled to one and what this might mean for you and your studies? Read on to find out more about the support the University of Greenwich can offer through a Greenwich Inclusion Plan.
Find out how your Personal Tutor can support you, and how you can make the most of their support and advice.
Hear from Tam, our Network Chair, about murdered teenager Brianna Ghey.
As we celebrate the rich history of the LGBTQ+ community, this blog also throws light on various channels of support available to students from all walks of life
If you’re new to the University of Greenwich and don’t have a bank card, don’t fear! You can still get food, drink and merchandise in all our shops and venues by getting a digital money card straight to your phone!
Read this short piece by LGBTQ+ chair Tam Page, talking about the significance behind celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month
Early opening hours of Lower Deck to help students grab hot drinks whilst waiting for the Medway bus
Find out more about our work as part of national scheme called the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
We are piloting free community breakfast for our students on two days a week on campus. This is available across the three campuses.
The world can be a difficult place for a disabled person. Public spaces aren’t always designed keeping us in mind, and sometimes we feel as though we need to prove that we do, in fact, have a disability.
This year's biggest priority is Employability & Graduate Prospects! Read the full article and learn more about how as your Students’ Union, we can now work to represent your interests in the best and most effective way.
The Pantry will no longer be stocked from the week of the 5th Dec. Thanks to everyone who used the service, we hope it was helpful. We will continue to support you with Free Community Breakfasts
Emma (they/them) works at the Engagement and Opportunities team supporting Societies at the Students’ Union in Greenwich, and was diagnosed with ADHD in their second year of University. For Disability History Month, they sharing my experiences of transitioning from Higher Education to the Workplace as a neurodivergent person.
The Greenwich Students' Union Advice team are hosting four sessions in December to help you to navigate the Extenuating Circumstances claim process
On the 30th November 2022, Greenwich Students’ Union (GSU) had our second Student Assembly of the 2022/23 academic year. Find out what was discussed, and what we're working on as a result.
Scrutiny Panel is there to make sure that elected GSU Officers do what they promised and act in the interests of Greenwich students. Panelists are randomly drawn from volunteers who are GSU Representatives (Programme Reps, Society and sports committee members, Liberation Chairs) to scrutinise the work of elected Officers five times a year
At GSU we understand that some students may drink or take drugs during their time at university or have had experiences with drugs and alcohol before attending university. We want to support you to be safe and healthy while you are studying and beyond.
We successfully elected 200 Academic Representatives with over 350 students nominating for positions and 800 students voting! Thank you to everyone who voted or put themselves forward. But what's next?
Here at the University of Greenwich Students’ Union, supporting your mental health is a top priority. On World Mental Health Day 2022, this is a reminder to check in on yourself and reach out if you would like support.
My name is Anuj Baral, I am an elected student officer at Greenwich Students’ Union. We exist to empower students to become their best. I am leading sustainability at Greenwich Students’ Union this academic year. As we all know, COP27 is taking place this week, and I'd want to write a piece about how our university and students' union are working towards a more sustainable life.
Global Greenwich has partnered with Access Education to bring our International Postgraduate students a series of Professional Development workshops along with an Intensive day course.
As students, we can all understand the fight against the rise in the cost of living. At Greenwich Students’ Union, we are researching the effect of increasing the cost of living with an aim to find a solution for you.
Find out more about how you can represent Greenwich students nationally by taking part in our Elections this term.
Find out the Extenuating Circumstances procedure
Whilst many find the idea of moving away exciting, for some it can be a big worry.
Discover those who have achieved their GSCV, Colours, Blues, and won an award at the Activities Awards 2022.
Find out what happened when Students of Colour met the Vice-Chancellor.
Greenwich Students' Union is proud to announce a new plan to take us to 2026. Read on to find out how and what we're going to deliver for our members.
We are aware that the University is now sending their Withdrawal from University letters. We've put together guidance to help you with this.
This Christmas isn’t just about presents and good food, it’s about the environment too!
Trigger Warning: Assault, Harassment, Violence, Sexual Violence, Sexual Assault and Night Safety
Students met across all three campuses for Global Greenwich's lunchtime event.
Students worked together to discuss topics that affect students. Find out what was resolved.
Greenwich Students' Union has launched its latest venue - the Candy Shack at Avery Hill in The Dome. Find out more here.
Global Greenwich is here to support all of our students arriving to the United Kingdom for study.
Trigger Warning: Themes of Domestic Violence, Gendered Violence and Murder.
GSU Officers invite you to a candlelit vigil at Avery Hill campus.
As of August, Greenwich Students' Union takes on responsibility for students' union partnerships at the Medway campus.
Congratulations are in order, you've secure a place at Greenwich and that means you'll get the benefits of being part of Greenwich Students' Union. But what to do first? We've got some tips for new students.
GSU President Aatika Ayoub comments on the recent results of the 2021 National Student Survey. This comes after the announcement of where Greenwich Students' Union has placed.
Discover who has been given a Life Membership at Greenwich Students' Union this year.
Your GSU Officers for the 2020/21 academic year share their final report.
Worried about how your exams and assessments have gone? Here's some information about what happens next.
The Government has announced a four week delay to the next phase of unlocking, the new date will be July 19th.
Understand how Greenwich Students' Union is operating in the current lockdown restrictions.
A 2016 report from The Times revealed that almost 50,000 students were found to have used an assignment writing service between 2013-2016.
Exams and assessment season is coming up! Get prepared and understand what plagiarism is.
The Wellbeing and Retention Project, led by the GSU in conjunction with the University of Greenwich, was a Silver Award winner at the annual Heist Awards. This project contacted over 19,000 students to check in on their wellbeing.
Discover who won the first every virtual Varsity tournament between Team Greenwich and Team LSBU!
There have been multiple events in the news recently that the GSU Officer team wish to respond to. This statement touches on the subject of race and violence against women.
We have an update on competitive sport from British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS), and about memberships for this year.
We’ve put together our perfect recipe with ingredients you can find at the Village Shop.
Due to the current lockdown the services provided for you to get your University degree may have been affected. This article will point you towards advice and support on rent reductions and tuition fee refunds.
Starting university can be stressful and packing can be even worse! But don’t worry we have you covered!
It's Green Christmas and we've put together a helpful guide to Christmas decorations that are sustainable.
The GSU Officers put out a statement on their intentions to decolonise the University of Greenwich.
Your elected GSU Officers for 2019/20 highlight their key achievements over the last academic year.
Here is a joint statement from the University of Greenwich and the Greenwich Students' Union with endorsement from the STAART team, in response to the hate speech that the University of Greenwich pride logo received over the weekend on social media.
Find out what Greenwich Students' Union is!
One of the best ways to make the most of your time at University is to get involved in a sports club or society. You'll make new friends, create long-term bonds, and gain opportunities and useful knowledge. Here’s how & why you should participate:
Moving straight from school or college to uni can be a big change! Life at University isn’t quite like blockbuster movies, but here are our top films to watch with your friends to get you in the mood.
As your new life begins at Greenwich, we want to tell you about our favourite little hotspots that you and your university friends can enjoy.
The University of Greenwich has put out guidance on how to stay safe due to a recent rise in crime in the local area in collaboration with the Met police..