Winter will soon be turning to Spring. Yet sadly, longer, darker nights are still the perfect conditions for opportunist criminals to target you and your home. This is particularly the case if you are renting residential homes out in the community that are not covered by campus security. But all is not lost! We have teamed up with West Midlands police to bring you 5 simple steps to make sure you are doing all you can to avoid becoming a victim of theft during the changing of the seasons.
Your Officers for 2025/26 were elected this time last year and have been busy working towards the goals they set out in their Manifestos. It’s the final time to see how they’ve got on before our 2026/27 Officers take over!
February is LGBT+ History Month, an annual time to learn and reflect on the history of the LGBTQIA+ community. Here at YourSU, the LGBTQIA+ Student Community is hosting different events and activities this week where you can learn more about the community, and celebrate the impact that LGBTQIA+ individuals have had on society.
The University has excluded some students due to outstanding tuition fee debts. If this has happened to you, here’s what it means, and what you can do about it.
Our Community Engagement Leads (CELs) meet once every month to update each other on what they’ve been getting up to. Read more about their progress from January below!
Since first being celebrated in the UK in 2005, LGBT+ History Month has been commemorated through themes, which often explore parts of society, culture, or history that might be relevant to the groups assciated with the month. These themes are decided by activists within the LGBT Community, with this years theme focusing on Science and Innovation.
Your Students' Union is excited to announce that the Advice Service has officially achieved Advice Quality Standard (AQS) accreditation for casework - students.
Our Awards are back but this year we've decided to do things differently!
Your Students' Union Officer played a key role in supporting the city of Coventry being awarded Purple Flag status - a major international accreditation recognising the city as a safe destination after dark
Students’ Union We Want Microwaves Campaign: Positive Update.
A reminder about how to help keep people safe from harm who use substances, specifically cocaine.
Much like other commemorative months, DHM has, since its creation in 2010, been celebrated through themes, which often explore parts of society, culture, or history that might be relevant to the group associated with the commemorative month – and is decided by activists within the community relevant to the commemorative month.
In the UK, Disability History Month (DHM) starts on the 24th of November and ends on the 20th of December. During this period, people are encouraged to celebrate the achievements of disabled people whilst also recognising and reflecting on the challenges they may still face. This article explores what DHM is, why it's important to celebrate it, and how you can join the Students' Union in getting involved with DHM this year.
We have had the first Community Executive of the year and are really excited to have lots of updates from the Student Communities. Find out below what our communities have been up to.
Activities Officer Layna Forbes addresses recent misinformation linking Tylenol (Paracetamol) use during pregnancy and vaccines to autism. This article reassures students that scientific evidence does not support these claims, explains what autism is, and emphasises understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. It also highlights trusted resources such as the NHS and the National Autistic Society, alongside university and SU support services for students seeking guidance or wellbeing support.
We’re saying goodbye to several societies this year — unless you step in.
Your Officers were elected earlier this year and have been busy working towards the goals they set out in their Manifestos. Now it’s time to see how they’re getting on!
Your Students’ Union is dedicated to improving your time at University and supporting student success. 2025 was a busy year as we continued to implement our strategic plan and work towards this mission.
The University is hosting a number of postgraduate events between Tuesday 17 February to Thursday 19 February as part of it's Fast-Track your Future – Postgraduate Progression Event.