The Union

AU and Societies membership system goes live

Written by Tom Worman Friday, 03 September 2010 13:04

We've just made things simpler! For all of you who want to join a club or society before term starts or even when you come back at 3am having been out with some of the coolest committee members from our activities we've released a new payment system for you to use.

Unlike last year the Athletic Union has individual prices for each of the clubs, this includes your insurance and mostly covers fees for running the activities such as facility hire and equipment purchases. New this year is societies can be joined online using the same system and our societies start at just £3.40 to join - providing something for everyone.

What do you need to do? Simple follow these easy steps and you'll be a member in no time:

1. Click the big image below, select your sports club or society (more societies added soon) to add it to your shopping cart
2. Continue adding further clubs and societies if you wish, and when you're done go to the shopping cart and click checkout
3. Either login with your previous registration details or sign up there and then.
4. Make your payment by credit or debit card
5. You're done!

Once you're done you should recieve an e-mail from webmaster@upsu.net with your reciept. Keep this as it shows you've paid. Now sit back and relax.

Our shiney new system allows committee members to login daily and download a list of your e-mail address and phone numbers so they can let you know how to get further involved. If you don't hear anything drop them an e-mail, all contact details are on the website, and failing that pop in and see the sports or societies officer who will help you reach them.

BBC Hunt: Are you Britain's HOTTEST couple?

Written by Tom Worman Wednesday, 11 August 2010 20:19

The hunt is on, according to the BBC, for Britains HOTTEST couple and the hunt is hitting Portsmouth.

» Are you proud to say you’re the best looking couple you know?
» Do you both turn heads wherever you go?
» Think you could give Posh’n’Becks a run for their money?

If so, BBC Three needs you! They are looking for gorgeous couples to take part in a brand new series. If you've got the perfect glam yet competitive personalities who think you've got what it takes to win a very special prize then get in touch now!

For more info or to apply email hotcouples@bbc.co.uk or call 0208 576 1889

The BBC are also considering visiting Portsmouth on their hunt during Freshers Week so watch out for the official BBC talent scouts at some of our official events to be announced soon at www.upsu.net/events

Society wins National Award for fundraising

Written by Tom Worman Monday, 09 August 2010 12:08

Our Amnesty International at the University of Portsmouth (AIUP) society has recently won an award for best fundraising event by Amnesty International UK.

AIUP ran two very successful jAmnesty events during the year which helped raise £744.92 for Amnesty International.

Amnesty International campaign against human rights abuses around the world and the money raised will be going to help out those suffering from and fighting against human rights abuses.

The Best Fundraising Event is only one of four awards given by AIUK to student fundraisers and is a fantastic achievement for the society who have only formed in this past year and adds to their recent success at the Activites Awards Dinner where they won Best New Activity.

For more information about AIUP or to find out how to get involved, you can contact them at amnestyint@upsu.net

New NUS Extra card now available

Written by Tom Worman Thursday, 05 August 2010 14:07

UPSU is proud to announce the release of the 2010-2011 NUS Extra Card.

NUS Extra is the definitive student discount and lifestyle card, brought to you by the National Union of Students. For just £11 you can access exclusive discounts, the very best competitions and fantastic upgrades, all designed to make student life more exciting, more memorable and more rewarding. We’ve got discounts on your day-to-day essentials and some great savings of life’s little luxuries too. All of our discounts are exclusive to NUS Extra card holders and you can save £££’s all year round both in store and online with Amazon, Odeon Cinemas, Virgin Media, Ticketmaster, Game, Warehouse, Miss Selfridge, Superdrug and many more.

NUS Extra is valid between 05 August 2010 and 31 August 2011, so there’s loads of time to save cash with your card.

Once you've ordered your card, you can come and collect it from the Students' Union shop - but don't be too eager the system will automatically e-mail you to tell you when it's ready!

Order your card now at www.upsu.net/register

How much will you save? Challenge the NUS savings calculator

More job opportunities at UPSU in our Student Activities department

Written by Tom Worman Wednesday, 04 August 2010 12:17

Portsmouth Students’ Union has a vision of creating a positive impact with every Portsmouth student during their time at University.

As a charity led by our values and guided by our students, we do this by providing wide-ranging services and learner support to the 20,000 students of the University of Portsmouth.

The Union is based in the centre of Portsmouth and turns over £1.5M per annum, employing approximately 60 staff.

As part of UPSU's strategy we are looking to expand the quality of the activities and services we offer to our students.

To support this we are creating 2 new positions; a Student Activities Manager to manage the Student Activities Department and Centre as well as a new Student Media Coordinator to help aid the development of all student media outlets.

To find out more visit upsu.net/jobs or further information contact Daniel Palmer, Chief Executive on daniel.palmer@upsu.net or 023 9284 3666.