University of Kent Students' Union
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The University of Kent Students' Union, also known as Kent Union, is the student representative body for students at the University of Kent, England.
Based around a combination of Junior College Committees and a central set of elected officers the SU has an influence at all levels of the University.
At one time (ca. 1974) nationally notorious for its extreme left-wing politics, the Union has changed significantly in recent years. Its campaigning has led to the construction of a Union Buildings complex (previously conspicuous by its absence), sundry campus safety measures and the promotion of student opinions of academic quality.
In 1998 a substantial construction programme was completed that included a successful multi-purpose shop, the popular "The Venue" nightclub and "The Lighthouse" bistro. Prior to that the Union had a shop 500 yards from its office building (Mandela Building), and all entertainments were either held in Junior Common Rooms (JCRs) or in Dining Halls.
