Get the latest information on housing scams that affect students, along with some tips on how to stay safe.
Thu 10 Oct 2024
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Another academic year is in full swing! But not without welcoming you with a series of free mixers.
Thu 10 Oct 2024
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As All Hallows Eve' approaches and the world makes their plans for a spook-filled week, we're happy to announce the Arts Halloween Hollywood Horror Party!
Wed 09 Oct 2024
Find out more about the roles available and nominate until 25th October, 12pm...
Wed 09 Oct 2024
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In the intricate world of art and design education, where creativity intertwines with challenges, I often found myself treading an uncharted path as a COVID student, with many uncertainties, a lot of isolation and a deep need for connection. It was during these turbulent times that the idea of ‘Designers Dispatch’ began to take shape - a project born out of a desire to create a communal space for shared experiences.
Tue 01 Oct 2024
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Wed 25 Sep 2024
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Your SU is the place to be this September!
Tue 10 Sep 2024
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It's officially results day - welcome to all of our new students! We've got a declassified guide to help you make the most of your time at uni.
Thu 15 Aug 2024
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We condemn the atrocious far right violent riots that have taken place the past week. We do not condone any acts of racism, Islamophobia and Xenophobia. We stand in solidarity with our student community during this time.
Tue 13 Aug 2024
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Following the recent unrest across parts of the UK, Arts Students’ Union is here to support you and we stand against any form of violence or hate crime.
Tue 13 Aug 2024
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As we enter the new academic year, we caught up with each of the 2023 - 2024 Sabbatical Officers to review their year in office.
Thu 11 Jul 2024
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We gathered to celebrate the amazing work of our sports clubs and societies in the stunning OXO Tower!
Wed 03 Jul 2024
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You might be planning for the summer break, but don't get caught out!
Wed 03 Jul 2024
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Thu 27 Jun 2024
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Sabbatical Officers at Arts SU have awarded 19 students from across University of the Arts London (UAL) with degree show funds that focus on sustainability!
Mon 17 Jun 2024
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Explore the world of emo-tech and Arduino with Cécile Barouk!
Wed 12 Jun 2024
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We invited London College of Communication journalism student, Jamie Davies, to visit Affordable Art Fair and asked him for his take…
Wed 12 Jun 2024
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Bringing together UAL students and recent graduates, RENTERS! brings to life the research carried out in Arts SU’s Private Renters Report.
Thu 30 May 2024
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See all the winners at this year's Arts Awards.
Tue 28 May 2024
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Like all major cities, living in London means you might experience crime.
Tue 21 May 2024
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Hear from CCW Officer Lexa about the latest updates to our work on your access to studio and workshop spaces across UAL.
Fri 17 May 2024
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Wed 15 May 2024
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Discover all the incredible people across the UAL community who've been shortlisted for an award at Arts Awards 2024!
Wed 15 May 2024
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With the 20th May deadline coming up, here's all you need to know about The Cass Art Prize 2024!
Wed 15 May 2024
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Arts Students' Union today launches our groundbreaking report of our research into the experiences of students who commute at University of the Arts London.
Mon 29 Apr 2024
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Our Advice team have answered all your questions right here!
Tue 23 Apr 2024
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Hear the latest policy updates from across the higher education sector!
Tue 23 Apr 2024
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Get the tools to create an exhibition from start to finish!
Mon 15 Apr 2024
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New from your CCW Officer Lexa, head over to the Chelsea Annex every Tuesday and Thursday.
Thu 11 Apr 2024
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Hear the latest policy updates and how they impact you.
Mon 08 Apr 2024
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Hear the latest from your CCW Officer Lexa!
Mon 08 Apr 2024
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Ever wanted to plan and lead your own workshop? We're sharing some top tips thanks to Rosemary Jane Cronin!
Fri 05 Apr 2024
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We've got some top tips for your house search!
Wed 27 Mar 2024
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Arts SU will be closed 28th March to 2nd April inclusive. Find out where you can go while our Advice service is closed.
Mon 18 Mar 2024
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Received your Block 1 exam results and aren't sure what to do next? Our Advice team can help.
Mon 18 Mar 2024
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We're running some free workshops this April to tell you all you need to know!
Fri 15 Mar 2024
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Arts Students' Union has submitted a response to the proposed free speech legislation, which is currently being consulted on by Office for Students.
Thu 14 Mar 2024
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Find out who was elected in this year's Elections.
Thu 07 Mar 2024
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The 'Manifesto for our Future' launched at the House of Commons, outlining student demands for the future government.
Wed 06 Mar 2024
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LCC Officer Sophia Nasif sat on the student housing crisis panel in Parliament.
Wed 06 Mar 2024
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Each year we put a set of questions to your candidates running in the Arts SU Elections.
Fri 01 Mar 2024
Here are your candidates standing for your vote in the Arts SU Elections 24/25!
Mon 26 Feb 2024
We teamed up with Cass Art to award Material Bursaries to two artists featured in our LGBTQIA+ History Month exhibition!
Thu 22 Feb 2024
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Missed the Palentine's fun this year? Our Advice team have rounded up all the deets.
Mon 19 Feb 2024
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Hear from Katwamba Mutale, your LCF Officer, about what he's been up to this term!
Fri 09 Feb 2024
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The latest in policy and higher education news from our Policy team.
Thu 01 Feb 2024
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A summary of the main feedback in our term 1 Student & Dean Forums.
Fri 12 Jan 2024
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In summer 2023, Arts SU reported the findings and recommendations from our research on Conversations With Students. This research explored student opinion around student feedback mechanisms and the course rep system.
Thu 14 Dec 2023
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Your wellbeing should always be a top priority, but this isn’t always easy, especially with the various challenges the holiday period can present. It’s not always sunshine and rainbows and that’s okay!
Tue 12 Dec 2023
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Lexa's latest updates from the last month.
Thu 07 Dec 2023
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The latest policy updates from Arts SU and the sector.
Fri 01 Dec 2023
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In honour of World AIDS Day, Katwamba, LCF Sabbatical Officer from Arts Students' Union, is highlighting and celebrating 10 BIPOC and queer HIV-identifying artists, that have passed and are living.
Fri 01 Dec 2023
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Arts Students' Union's groundbreaking research into the experiences of students at University of the Arts London (UAL) in the private rental sector releases today.
Wed 22 Nov 2023
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Hear from Katwamba Mutale, your LCF Officer, about what he's been up to this term!
Tue 21 Nov 2023
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Deadline season is upon us, but your Advice team are here to help you avoid Academic Misconduct!
Fri 17 Nov 2023
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London in Winter can be cold, dark, and pretty miserable. But your Advice team have some tips on making it through!
Fri 17 Nov 2023
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Hear from your CCW Officer, Lexa, about what she's been up to this October!
Fri 17 Nov 2023
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All the latest Arts SU, UAL, and national policy updates in one handy place!
Fri 17 Nov 2023
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Arts SU Policy Digests are BACK for another year!
Fri 17 Nov 2023
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The winners of the Arts SU By-Elections have just been announced!
Fri 03 Nov 2023
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Go behind the scenes of the Arts SU X CCI symposium: a day exploring the work and ideas of students at the Creative Computing Institute.
Thu 26 Oct 2023
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Our statement on the ongoing Gaza-Israel Conflict.
Thu 12 Oct 2023
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Tue 10 Oct 2023
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Our first 'Conversations with Students' research at Arts Students' Union is complete!
Tue 04 Jul 2023
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We get into the meat of how to do this whole Appeals thing.
Wed 14 Jun 2023
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It's Appeals season, so we've compiled a 101 guide to as an introduction to the topic of Appeals.
Wed 14 Jun 2023
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Find the shortlists and winners of all of this year's awards ceremony!
Wed 31 May 2023
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Find all the latest about industrial action from University and College Union (UCU) members at UAL (updated for September 2023).
Fri 19 May 2023
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Our CSM Officer Minna Ellis has worked with Central Saint Martins to deliver 10 bursaries to CSM students to support sustainable degree show pieces!
Wed 17 May 2023
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Mon 08 May 2023
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Wed 15 Mar 2023
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After an intense week of campaigning, we are excited to finally announce who has won in this year's Spring Elections!
Fri 10 Mar 2023
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Following huge student feedback in our survey, our Cost of Living report is now available.
Wed 15 Feb 2023
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Read about policy news and updates this month.
Thu 03 Nov 2022
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Resources for any student who needs support during BHM and beyond
Thu 27 Oct 2022
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We are deeply disappointed that UAL have invited the Metropolitan Police Service onto our campuses, and we strongly oppose their presence. Read our full statement.
Tue 18 Oct 2022
Over the next few weeks, we'll be taking the time to meet our 2023 Xhibit panel.
Fri 14 Oct 2022
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Great news: thanks to funding from UAL, sports and societies memberships are free!
Thu 29 Sep 2022
UAL, Higher Education, and Politics policy updates from Arts SU for September 2022.
Wed 21 Sep 2022
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This guide is to inform students of services outside of University that they can access. Some are UK-wide and some are specific to London.
Thu 15 Sep 2022
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London is, of course, a huge city, but there are still many wonderful green spaces/ river walks that are easily accessible. You won’t need a car to feel like you’re out of the city!
Thu 15 Sep 2022
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London is famous for its art and music scene. The following guide covers some tips on discounts to access these spaces for lower costs and some options for galleries and museums, cinemas, theatres and live music.
Tue 13 Sep 2022
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As a UAL student you will likely be spending several hours a week travelling and more so if you are a commuter student. It is not advised for students to drive around London for money, practical and climate issues.
Tue 13 Sep 2022
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Below we’ve gathered some of the best student events in London that’ll blow your mind, help you make a friend or two, and leave you with memories that’ll put a smile on your face when you think back to them!
Mon 12 Sep 2022
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In light of the overturning of Roe vs Wade in the United States, we want to make clear that we are strongly against this decision, and will support any student who may be affected by it.
Wed 07 Sep 2022
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We're excited to put on some great evening events and of course, the Welcome Fair once again this year!
Thu 18 Aug 2022
To celebrate this year’s graduation shows, we commissioned two student artists to create a celebratory piece of artwork to mark the occasion. Shop the pieces today!
Tue 05 Jul 2022
We are pleased to announce for 2022 that Arts SU have collaborated with The Net Gallery to provide an exclusive 3D virtual scan of the exhibition.
Thu 23 Jun 2022
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Tue 21 Jun 2022
We are pleased to announce that UAL-UCU has agreed to end the Marking and Assessment Boycott after constructive talks with UAL, as announced in a joint statement to staff.
Tue 21 Jun 2022
UCU acknowledges that the current arrangement of Higher Education will have negative consequences for students, and wants to work with students in applying pressure to management to ensure that we can work together to resolve UCU’s dispute as swiftly as possible.
Fri 10 Jun 2022
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A write-up of our student initiated workshop as part of our Art + Tech series programmed by the Arts Programme team. This workshop was a collaboration with UAL's Creative Computing Institute.
Wed 01 Jun 2022
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We've addressed and responded to the government consultation on higher education reforms and hope that our comments to the consultation are taken into consideration.
Mon 16 May 2022
The Xhibit Professional Development Day aims to bring together a collective of industry professionals to discuss their practice, troubleshoot and answer questions from students. Programmed as a response to requests made by Xhibit selected artists - the day utilises the students as a unique focus group to locate subjects, themes and ideas of relevance.
Wed 27 Apr 2022
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Wed 30 Mar 2022
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It’s official – we’ve made it to the end of Term 2, and the sun has come out to celebrate!
Fri 25 Mar 2022
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UAL win the Arts Cup 2022 against Goldsmith's at the #ReturnOfTheGames!
Thu 17 Mar 2022
After a week of campaigning for your votes, we were pleased to announce the winners of this year's Leadership Elections!
Fri 11 Mar 2022
We caught up with Rosie Haynes, a 2020 Central Saint Martins graduate to hear about her experiences of the mentorship with Metro Imaging’s Creative Director Steve Macleod.
Tue 01 Mar 2022
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Arts SU are saddened by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. We recognise that this situation may affect many in our community of students in different ways.
Fri 25 Feb 2022
Arts SU is proud to announce the 2022 selection for Xhibit, our annual open call exhibition!
Fri 25 Feb 2022
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Share your thoughts on your student experience and you could win one of our 5 levels of prizes!
Fri 12 Nov 2021
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As your Students’ Union we wanted to reiterate that student welfare and safety is of the utmost importance to us and we aim to support you to have the best experiences at university, but also to ensure you feel safe and supported if things do go wrong.
Tue 09 Nov 2021
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That's right, on Tuesdays and Fridays, our Blueprint Café is becoming a Bar!
Fri 05 Nov 2021
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Fri 01 Oct 2021
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Through Black History Month and “Looking Forward”, we celebrate the culture, creativity and resilience of our Black students. Click to find out more on how you can get involved in our exhibitions and events as well our all-year-round work and student-led initiatives.
Thu 30 Sep 2021
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"We firmly believe that creative arts education should not only be accessible to the elite class."
Tue 03 Aug 2021
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Our outgoing Campaigns Officer, Yasmeen, shares the highlights of her year in office.
Thu 24 Jun 2021
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Our outgoing Activities Officer, Eleanor, shares the highlights of their year in office.
Thu 24 Jun 2021
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Our outgoing Education Officer, Dylan, shares the highlights of his year in office.
Thu 24 Jun 2021
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Our outgoing Welfare Officer, Pinky, shares the highlights of her year in office.
Thu 24 Jun 2021
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Arts SU stands in solidarity with Palestinian communities and condemns the violence carried out by the state of Israel.
Wed 19 May 2021
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This time of year, we see so many surveys, and we feel you - it is exhausting! BUT, this is one you should not let slide by!
Thu 13 May 2021
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We want to make sure our Muslim students feel supported during this holy month. In this article, you can find some information and resources which we hope will help students participating in Ramadan during this time.
Tue 13 Apr 2021
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If discrimination is #NEVEROK, UAL should demonstrate this instead of hiding behind performative activism and hashtags.
Fri 26 Feb 2021
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Join Arts SU in celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month! We are committed to making sure that your experience at UAL as and LGBTQIA+ person is the best it can be, and to help our allies understand why we do this every year. You can find out more here. Around this year's theme of ‘Body, Mind, Spirit’, throughout February we will offer you a series of talks, workshops, artist showcases, and opportunities to have your voices heard and your work seen and celebrated.
Fri 29 Jan 2021
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This year, we are conducting a review of our democratic processes to find out what you want democracy at Arts SU to look like, and to make it easier for you to get involved with our projects.
Thu 19 Nov 2020
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All UAL students are invited to our Annual Members Meeting on the Monday 30th November, 4-5.30pm. Register your attendance now.
Fri 13 Nov 2020
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