Finding your community will look a little bit different this year, with a great deal of occasions and activities happening online, but those communities are still out there and waiting to welcome you virtually into their group.
Connect with us and meet new people through social networks
If you wish to keep up with whatever going on here in Plymouth then make certain you join the Authorities SU Freshers Facebook Group Starting Plymouth Uni in 2020 where you will see all the most recent updates plus posts from other students reaching out to connect with others on their course, with similar interests or in the same accommodation.
Meet likeminded individuals and offer something back to the community
Offering not only supplies the chance to broaden your skillset, increase your CV and increase employability post-Uni but it likewise immensely advantages your health and wellbeing. The buddies you make, the fun you have, that fantastic feeling you get when you understand that you’re making a positive distinction to somebody else’s life. We hear time and time once again from students how their volunteering has actually massively boosted their student experience and made their time in Plymouth so satisfying.
Your time is precious and that’s why our offering chances are flexible to fit around your research studies.
Browse a complete list of chances online and join our fantastic group of trainee volunteers on the UPSU volunteering site.
Search neighborhoods online
If you’re looking to discover your Uni household, the top place to look is on the SU site. On there you’ll discover details about all the various student groups we have at the University of Plymouth.
With over 50 sports clubs and 100 societies, ranging from Harry Potter Society to Synchronised Swimming Clubthere is bound to be something for practically every interest. These groups are all run by trainees, for the benefit of trainees, and are a terrific method to find, rekindle or continue whatever passion you may have. From their pages, you will likewise have the ability to see details on subscription, products readily available to buy and any approaching events where you can meet with the committee or members to find out more.
Our student groups are all striving to adjust their offer to the Covid-19 environment and ensuring every occasion or activity they run is safe for the individuals. That is why initially you may be satisfying individuals online, but they will likewise start to place on face-to-face activities that meet the current standards when they can.
Start your own neighborhood
If you have an interest or enthusiasm that isn’t covered by one of our existing trainee groups, why not start your own? We are always happy to support in establishing brand-new societies and clubs, and you can learn how to do that on the UPSU site here.
Stand along with other students and make your voice heard
Your trainees’ union is developed and shaped by you, the students and your voice are necessary in defining who we are, what we do and why. Our unbelievable network of democratically chosen (by you!) student representatives, including your Sabbatical Officers, School reps and Course representatives, listen to and promote the opinions and views of the University of Plymouth students, executing genuine change and improving the trainee experience.
Discover more about your agents, their work and how you can get included via our Trainee Voice page here.
Online occasions arranged by your SU
As those events arranged by student groups if you are missing out on going out and satisfying people we’ve organised a host of online occasions which are all totally free to participate in. These are a terrific opportunity to have some fun and fulfill random trainees from all over the University and have a laugh while doing so.
We understand that when you first start at University all the new info you receive can be overwhelming so this year we’ve condensed it all into one web page — your Betters’ Center.
On the Betters’ Hub, you’ll be able to see all the occasions coming up, run by both us (your SU) and the University as well as those being run by students. You’ll also have the ability to find quick links to student groups (clubs and societies), crucial updates, recommendations, info about representation and everything you need to explore your new city.
If you are having trouble linking with a student group or discovering more about what you like then we are here to help! Contact the SU through social networks or emailing and we will constantly enjoy to point you in the right instructions.
