Extras

Flash sessions

Flash sessions are 30 minute information sessions, which give you the opportunity to gain a quick introduction to a range of subject areas throughout the day.

Tuesday 19 July in the Common Room 

12.10–12.40: Good interfaith relations on campus  
Kat Luckock, NUS 

12.40–13.10 Student engagement and new technology  
Victoria Passant, NUS 

15.10–15.40 Crash course in postgrads  
Debby McVitty, NUS 

15.40–16.10 An introduction to international student visas  
Bethan Payne, NUS 

16.30–17.00 Being evidence-based  
Lucy Buchanan Parker, NUS 

17.00–17.30 Hot topics in HE  
Alex Bols, NUS    

Wednesday 20 July in Riley Smith Hall 

11.00–11.30 Understanding NUS democracy  
Nick Smith, NUS 

11.30–12.00 Creating an outstanding welcome week for international students  
Joanna Purkis, NUS 

13.30–14.00 Tenancy deposit protection — where are we now?  
Sarah Wayman, NUS 

14.00–14.30 A quick guide to employment support allowance  
David Malcolm, NUS  

14.30–15.00 An introduction to training
Amanda Stanford, NUS 

15.00–15.30 Student finance England 2011/12  
Ian Sinkinson, Student Finance Consultant, Student Loans Company 

15.50–16.20 Why let good times go bad? Responsible retailing  
Madeline Harris-Smith, NUS 

16.20–16.50 Managing clubs and societies’ communications and data  
Nick Scott,Group Spaces    

Exhibition 

Throughout the event, an exhibition will take place in the Lounge.

Wander through the stalls to discover a range of information about NUS, third sector organisations and businesses looking to promote their goods and services to students’ unions.    

You will also be able to find stalls offering one-to-one surgeries and access tailored advice.    

Surgeries 

Endsleigh  

Take the opportunity to gain some expert one-to-one free financial or insurance advice from Endsleigh.

Visit their stand within the exhibition area to book an appointment. Endsleigh was created by the National Union of Students in 1965 to negotiate preferential insurance rates for students.

Endsleigh has since grown to become one of the UK’s leading independent intermediaries.  

Higher education specialists

The Higher Education Unit within NUS has a wealth of specialist knowledge on a range of issues, from improving your representation structures, using NSS and other research to enhance your campaigns to effective ways of engaging postgraduates, and many other areas.

During the conference, various members of the team will be available at their stall in the exhibition area, where you can come and book a slot to receive tailored advice for your specific situation.    

NUS Extra  

NUS Extra is a student discount card which gives your members exclusive discounts for over 70 brands.

Every card sold makes money for your students’ union. Take the opportunity to have a one-to-one chat with a member of the NUS Extra team about how to maximise the benefits to your union through selling NUS Extra cards to your members.    

Research Room Wednesday 20 July, Treehouse 

With limited resources and finite capacity, students’ unions have to ensure that decisions made are the right ones, so being evidence-led has never been more important.

The Research Room, supported by NUS staff, is a drop-in space where you can access a variety of different data sources that will inform better decision-making in our organisations.

Drawing on data that covers all aspects of students’ union activity, we’ll be on hand to support you in understanding the context, applying the detail and changing how you approach the collection and use of research in your organisation.