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Black History Month

Tue 01 Oct 2024

Netball and Football Trials

For more information on the football and netball trials, click here!

Wed 18 Sep 2024
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Student Choice Awards 2024 Winners

Click here to see the winners of the Student Choice Awards 2024! Congratulations to everyone who was nominated, shortlisted and to those who won!

Tue 28 May 2024
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5 study tips to help make studying easier

We understand that exam and deadline season can be an extremely stressful time for students, so here are 5 study tips to make studying easier for you!

Wed 08 May 2024
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Meet your 2024/25 Officer Team!

Get to know your Sabbatical Officer team for the academic year of 2024/25!

Tue 26 Mar 2024
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Eclipse Update

A little update on Eclipse and our Wednesday club night VIBE!

Thu 15 Feb 2024
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Cheryl finishes her BHM Campaign By Interviewing the Minister for Economy

It has been a month full of inspiration as ,VP Welfare, Cheryl has taken the lead on this year's Black History Month Campaign. From speaking with students to interviewing leaders within the Black Community, we hope students can learn from this month and continue to take up the opportunities presented to them.

Mon 13 Nov 2023
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Talk Money Week - 7 Ways To Make The Most Out Of Your Uni Budget

This week is Talk Money Week which is all about promoting positive conversations about our finances. We've compiled our top tips of how you can make the most out of your budget whilst at University.

Mon 06 Nov 2023
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Unionly with USWSU

We've launched a brand new podcast! Unionly with USWSU is available on Spotify with a range of topics including interviews with officers, advice on university and more!

Tue 24 Oct 2023
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International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating

As you might have seen in our social media, today is the International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating. Academia can sometimes be obscure and difficult to navigate but there are reasons why you want to avoid contract cheating at all costs.

Thu 19 Oct 2023
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Competitions Now Open for Entry

There are currently a range of sport competitions that are open for entry for students to compete in - ranging from snow sports to tennis. For more information or to enter, email su.activities@southwales.ac.uk

Mon 09 Oct 2023
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2022/23 Womens Team

Sun 17 Sep 2023

2022/23 Mens Team

Sun 17 Sep 2023

Clearing: An Unexpected Journey

If you find you find yourself with unexpected results you might feel lost, defeated, or unsure about your future, but let me assure you that it is okay to stumble (and fail) sometimes. In fact, clearing might lead you to a whole new world of unexpected opportunities, just as it did for me!

Mon 07 Aug 2023
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Let's talk about epilepsy! #USWNurSoc

Epilepsy effects over 600,000 people in the UK alone!
Follow the link below to view our recent informative talk courtesy of Epilepsy Action!

Mon 05 Jun 2023

Talking Anaesthetics #USWNurSoc

We were lucky to have the lovely Ria present to us about the different types of anaesthetics, their use and how they actually work!
Follow the link below to access the presentation Ria kindly allowed us to have!

Mon 05 Jun 2023
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Makaton! #USWNurSoc

Want to know more about Makaton? What is it? Why use it? What are the benefits?
Follow the link below to view our talk on Makaton to find out more!

Mon 05 Jun 2023

Menopause and Perimenopause #USWNurSoc

We had the wonderful Helen Bayliss talking all things Menopause and Perimenopause! Follow the link to our recorded session for more information!

Mon 05 Jun 2023

7 Tips To Help Manage Your Anxiety

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and with this year's theme being 'anxiety', we've outlined seven tips to help you manage your anxiety.

Tue 16 May 2023
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Top 5 Things To Do In Pontypridd

Pontypridd isn't just home to USW and with Ponty recently being voted amongst the top eight towns in the UK, there is plenty for you to explore whilst you aren't studying!

Mon 15 May 2023
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Top 5 Things To Do In Newport

Whether you're studying in Newport or fancy a trip to the city, we've rounded up our top 5 things to do!

Sun 07 May 2023
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Top 5 things to do in Cardiff

Whether you are based at The Atrium or just fancy a visit to the city, Cardiff is full of things to do! From the arcades to Bute Park, there's something for everyone - check out our top 5 things to do in the city!

Mon 01 May 2023
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Change Week Day 2: Home Rugby Pitch

Day 2 of Change Week is here and today we are looking at the potential of a Home Rugby Pitch at the Sports Park

Tue 14 Feb 2023
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Change Week 2023 Day 1

Day 1 of Change Week is here and today we are looking at Rat Extermination on Campus

Mon 13 Feb 2023
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Change Week 2023

After a Successful AGM, Change Week is here to put your call-to-action proposals into practice. Want to be involved in making change?

Fri 03 Feb 2023
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Diweddariad Rygbi Dynion Cystadleuol

Atalodd Undeb Myfyrwyr Prisfysgol De Cymru gweithgareddau rygbi dynion o ganlyniad i ymddygiad anerbynniol cronnol. Adroddir yr Undeb Myfyrwyr I’r Brifysgol, ag aeth ymlaen ag ymchwiliad.

Wed 17 Aug 2022
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Sefydliad Teulu- Datganiad UM

Mae’r Sefydliad Teulu a’r Gyfadran o Wyddorau Bywyd ac Addysg (FLSE) wedi cytuno ar gau eu cyrsiau. Bydd y canlyniad yn arwain i’r cwrs peidio parhau yn PDC a fydd y Sefydliad Teulu yn cael ei ailsefydlu fel sefydliad allanol, annibynnol.

Wed 17 Aug 2022
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Microdonau wedi’u Gosod ar Gampws

Mae’r Undeb Myfyrwyr yn fodlon i gyhoeddi lansiad o orsafoedd microdonnau ar gampws! Yn dilyn ymateb cryf I Wythnos newid yr UM ar y pwnc yma ym mis Chwefror, mae Swyddogion llawn amser yr Undeb Myfyrwyr wedi bod yn gweithio’n agos gydag adran Stadau'r Brifysgol i sicrhau gorsafoedd microdonnau ar gampws.

Wed 17 Aug 2022
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More than 300 Christmas gifts donated to RCT Santa Appeal

Students and staff have collected more than 300 gifts to this year’s Santa Appeal, organised by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council.

Contributions to the appeal are made in the form of gift bags that are distributed to children including those that are vulnerable and looked after, to ensure that children who would otherwise receive nothing, have presents to open on Christmas Day.

Tue 17 Dec 2019
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Competitive Men's Rugby Update

The University of South Wales Students’ Union suspended the activities of men’s rugby due to cumulative unacceptable behaviours. The Students’ Union informed the University, who proceeded with an investigation.

Thu 26 Sep 2019
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Family Institute - SU Statement

The Family Institute and Faculty of Life Sciences and Education (FLSE) have agreed the closure of its courses. The outcome will lead to the course not being continued at USW and the Family Institute will be re-established as an external, independent organisation.

Mon 05 Aug 2019
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