Canterbury Newsletter

Dear Student

It's time for out latest newsletter and if you can't wait until the next one then you can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and SnapChat too. Just search for 'christchurchsu'.

We're on your campus!

We've been bringing Union on Tour to Canterbury, Broadstairs, and Medway campuses this term and you will have seen us giving away freebies and getting your feedback. Keep an eye out for us and say hello to your Students' Union.

Do you want to go to NUS Conference?

We're looking for students to attend the NUS National Conference on 19th-21st April in Brighton. Want to represent Christ Church? Find out more.

Want to be a BNOC?

What's a BNOC I hear you say? BIG NAME ON CAMPUS! Nominations are now open for the student elections, woooooo!!

Put your name forward for one of 22 places on Union Council, representing all groups within your student population from Disabled Students Officer and Environmental Officer to Mature Students Officer and LGBT+ Officer.

Or maybe represent the whole student body and nominate yourself to be a Sabbatical Officer? A full-time, paid role where you champion student causes and create awareness about stuff that matters to Christ Church students.

Nominations are open until 25 Feb at ccsu.co.uk/elections.

Canterbury Varsity - what's the score?

We're in the midst of our annual sporting Varsity against University of Kent and on day 3 Kent have taken the lead. There's still plenty to play for and lots of matches to see so head to CanterburyVarsity.com for the latest scores. We also have Varsity t-shirts on sale for just £6 so show your support.

LGBT+ Month

We're into the second half of LGBT History Month so check out a few of the events below or read more here.

Monday 22nd Feb - Global Queers Film & Discussion - 6:30pm Old Sessions House, Canterbury.
Saturday 27th Feb - LGBT+ Society Variety Show - 7pm Anselm Studios, Canterbury.

Events at The Lounge

The Lounge isn't just a great place for food and drink but there are also plenty of weekly events too. Here's a couple to take your fancy and keep an eye on their Facebook page for more events.

Final Whistle Wednesdays - We celebrate the weeks’ sport including fixture results and Team of the Week.

Society Fridays - Come and have your socials in The Lounge every Friday - don’t forget you can use your Society discount card for money off food and soft drinks.

CCSU Cricket bowl out opposition for zero!

The CCSU Cricket Team made regional, national and international news this week when they bowled out the opposition for a record zero runs! News soon spread nationally with the BBC also reporting on the story and featuring it on the front page of their Sports section. And news even made it to The Times of India and New Zealand's biggest news website! Read more about it.

Have you taken the Student Survey?

This is your chance to tell the Uni about your experience at Canterbury Christ Church University. The results will help the University decide what changes need to be made to improve the student experience both in general and for your course.

And if that is not reason enough to fill in the survey everyone who completes it gets £5 print credit andentry into a free prize draw – there are twenty prizes of £50 and an iPad to be won! Take part now.

Who should perform at Summer Ball 2016?

The Summer Ball is taking place on Friday 3rd June 2016 on the North Holmes Road Campus in Canterbury and tickets are now on sale. We're asking people who they want to see at the event so let us know on our Facebook page.