More than a thousand people, many of them students, have signed a petition calling for UEA to provide the SU with more money. Uea(su) could go bust in a matter of months if the University does not step in. This would mean students’ money from society and club subs accounts would be forfeited to creditors,…
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SU rejected Army’s request to distribute recruitment leaflets
Management minutes have confirmed Uea(su) rejected the British Army’s request to distribute recruitment leaflets in Union House earlier this year. The minutes state the SU management committee agreed “unanimously” to deny the request. It is a move UEA Conservatives have condemned. A spokesman for the group said: “The Students’ Union should recognise that a career…
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Pimp My Barrow was set to return before pandemic struck
Uea(su) had been discussing proposals to bring back Pimp My Barrow (PMB) for months before the coronavirus pandemic meant their plans could not go ahead. Minutes released by Uea(su) show the SU had agreed in principle to a reimagined PMB in a new venue outside Nelson Court. PMB was originally run by students, but Uea(su)…
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SU ‘cash crisis’: societies may have funds stripped unless UEA helps
Uea(su) is facing a “cash crisis” that could see it run out of money within a matter of months. Without the University’s financial aid the SU may be forced to use societies’ and clubs’ subs account money in an attempt to prevent insolvency. Management minutes released by the SU show officials said by not using…
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Dancing and dog walking for mental health event on campus
Uea(su) and Student Services (STS) will hold a day of events and drop in sessions at the Exhibition Space in the Hive on March 5 to promote positive mental wellbeing. There will be a whole range of activities, from dog walks to a free tap dance class. The Vice Chancellor and STS staff will also…
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SU-turn: Union Council reverses controversial beef ban
Uea(su) Union Council has voted to reverse a controversial ban on selling beef in SU outlets.The beef ban was in place for less than a month. Following a debate at Union Council last night that lasted approximately half an hour, 52% of councillors voted in favour of reversing the ban, with 36% voting against doing so,…
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Union Council to debate motion to reverse beef ban
Union Council will tonight debate a motion to reverse a controversial beef ban passed at the previous meeting. The motion aims to “reinstate beef products, but to also help change the culture at UEA by bridging the price gap between beef products and their respective substitutes.” Jack Annand and Matty Yandle, of Cocktail Society and Pasta Society,…
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Norwich Refugee Week begins with events in city and university
A week of events promoting further understanding of refugees has begun in Norwich with events on campus and in the city. Norwich Refugee Week is aiming to bring communities across Norfolk together from Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rdJune. This nationwide programme of events consists of schools, cafes, community groups and arts centres hosting cultural, educational and…
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Uea(su) have ruined PMB
What a complete and utter shambles. After much speculation, uea(su) have released a statement confirming the cancellation of Pimp My Barrow (PMB). The announcement was made with a complete lack of transparency, no student consultation, and no apology. Pimp My Barrow has been an annual institution at UEA since students Thomas Tapper and Paul Wheeler…
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