| Institution | University of York |
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| Location | The Student Centre, James College, York |
| Established | c.1961 |
| Members | c.13000 |
| Affiliations | National Union of Students and British Universities Sports Association |
| Website | YUSU |
University of York Students' Union (YUSU) is the representative body for the students at the University of York, England. It provides representation for all students, is the key provider of entertainment and welfare services, and operates a range of commercial ventures including a cafe bar, shop and events & marketing department. Tim Ellis is the current Union President for 2011-2012.[1]
YUSU is responsible for representing and campaigning for students to the university, for example over improved facilities such as a 24-hour library.[2]
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Most regular late night events are run by College Junior Common Room Committees in the campus bars; however the union provides support to individual college Entertainments reps, through providing training, health and safety advice, and acts as a representative to university Catering and Bar Management, as well as to other venues in York city. The Union runs Late License events in The Courtyard on a Saturday night; and organises a variety of cross Campus events including the Freshers and Graduation Balls.
The Union provides an individual casework service, as well as running campaigns on specific issues such as sexual health or academic integrity. It also provides a free late night minibus services called "The Magic Bus".[3]
The Union runs various "Student Action" projects which aim to provide student development, while giving something back to the local community. One of the major project it runs is an annual 'Kids Camp' which is a residential holiday for Underprivileged children, staffed by volunteers.[4]
The Union funds and supports a number of sports clubs, which compete with other universities in leagues such as BUCS. It also organizes the annual Roses Tournament which takes place against Lancaster University.
The Union's current sabbatical officer team consists of[1]
| President | Tim Ellis |
| Welfare officer | Robert Hughes |
| Academic affairs officer | Graeme Osborn |
| Student activities officer | James Croydon |
| York Sport president | Sam Asfahani |
Robert Hughes
Born in London, Hughes grew up in the Thornton Heath district of the London Borough of Croydon. He graduated in 2011 with a BA in English.
Whilst a student at the University of York, Hughes became involved in numerous welfare and equality-focused student committees,[5] achieving election in 2009 as Vice-Chair of James College JCRC with responsibility for welfare. In January 2010 Hughes, as Vice-Chair (Welfare), spoke out against a controversial "Bad Taste" party planned by James College JCRC.[6] Hughes has also served as a National Union of Students LGBT Delegate, representing the University of York.
In 2011, Hughes successfully sought election to the sabbatical position of YUSU Welfare Officer,[7] defeating incumbent Laura Borisovaite with a communication-based campaign focusing on sexual and mental health.[5][8] Hughes began his one year term in this position in July 2011 and continues to hold the post, representing a student body of almost 13,500.[9]
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