The latest from LUU

Now's the time to make a change!

Put forward your ideas from Monday 13th October in the LUU referendum. You submit the ideas for change, your fellow students vote for or against these and, depending on the results, your ideas could be implemented! Find out more and submit your ideas (motions) online at www.luuonline.com/referendum.

Stand for Course Rep

Make the University work for you! As a Course Rep you can actively improve your experience at university and gain new skills. To find out more email Carys Jones, CDS Representation Coordinator, at c.e.jones@luu.leeds.ac.uk .

Calling all those interested in campaigning...

LUUonline.com have just launched a brand new website to help you! Check out www.luuonline.com/campaigntoolkit/index for all the info, hint, and tips you need for a successful campaign.

LUU picked up the Gold!

On Wednesday 8th October, representatives from LUU travelled to London to receive the Gold SUEI (Students Union Evaluation Initiative) Award, the highest award possible for students' unions! Read the full press release at www.luuonline.com/luuwinsgold.

Varsity 2008

A massive congratulations and thank you to everyone involved in this year's annual sporting competition against Leeds Met Carnegie that took place last week. This year's Varsity saw more events that ever before and it was a fantastic success. The Rugby Union Finale at Headingley Stadium attracted the most spectators ever with a crowd of over 6,100! Look out for the full results and photos coming soon online at www.luuonline.com/varsity.

LUU are looking for Student Trustees!

We're looking for a student trustee to join our Board of Trustees, to oversee and guide our future growth and help us achieve our vision of being the most effective students’ union in the UK. If you can think strategically; can challenge and work at the highest level - we want to hear from you.

Find out more about this unique opportunity by going to www.luuonline.com/trustees or phoning 0113 3801 207 (24hrs) for an information pack.

And Finally...the new Gist is out!

Issue 3 of the Gist was published on Friday and brings you info about: Black History Month; what you thought about Intro; how you can make a change; interview with the creator of The Peanut Press; a full list of events; and more!

Pick up your copy from the Union building or download from www.luuonline.con/thegist.