THE WINNING LOGO

 

 

Congatulations to Vivien Lambert for their winning design! Expect to see it rolled out very soon ready for the next academic year.

 

WE HAVE MOVED!

Hello! So we have moved offices for a month while the University do some building work... We are now in Room C131 temporarily. Our reception can be found in the Quad at the main University reception. Thank you!

 

STUDENT AWARDS PHOTOS 2013

http://tinyurl.com/qaytwjb

 

STUDENT AWARDS WINNERS

To see the full list of winners from the MDX & MUSU Student Awards please follow the link :)

http://www.musu.mdx.ac.uk/articles/109

 

ELECTION RESULTS IN FULL

Detailed election results available here : https://www.musuelections.com/results/ click each round to see how the vote unfolded.  Multiple candidate elections not included at this time.”

 

MUSU MARCHES AGAINST PRIVATISATION

 

MUSU marches against privatisation locally

 

 

On Saturday, 23rd of March, there is a march against privatisation of public services in Barnet. Many residents and students in Barnet think that this is ideologically driven and will not improve service delivery standards. Our students' union, being the only HE university students' union is Barnet, is strongly opposed to this onslaught of privatisation. Until now, the pavements we walk on and many other similar services are run by public authority, not for profit. The moment it comes under a business firm for profit, it is highly probable that it will cut corners and give a bad service to people living in this borough, which includes thousands of our students as well. A recent example was a programme called 'Your choice Barnet', which ran for profit. It cut wages of workers and compromised with the service of disabled people in the borough. Therefore, I would encourage students to join the march.

 

We are gathering at Finchley Central tube station at 11am and then marching to Friern Barnet Community Library.

 

Here is a link for further details. http://barnetalliance.org/2013/03/11/barnet-spring-support-so-far/

In unity,

Shreya Paudel

MUSU President

 

STATEMENT ON ALFIE MEADOWS

 

 "I am delighted to know that Alfie Meadows, one of our alumni, has been cleared of violent disorder in the retrial on March 8. Alfie represents not only Middlesex students but students from all Higher Education sector, who felt betrayed by the Conservative - Liberal Democrat government as their fees were tripled. It was an unprecedented rise in fees, a deliberate attempt to marketise education, ignoring the public benefit it provides in wider society. I am proud to say that I study at a university where Alfie studied and campaigned rightly against fees rise and cuts. I wish him my best wishes to follow on the course of justice against the brutal treatment he received."

 

For further information please see this link:       
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2013/mar/08/student-tuition-fees-cleared-disorder

 

Shreya Paudel, Middlesex University Students' Union President

 

IMPACT WEEK VIDEO

 

 

 

NO PLATFORM RESULTS

 

Over the last 48 hours students of Middlesex University have been voting on whether or not to introduce a ‘No Platform’ policy to prohibit hate speakers from using the students’ union as a platform to incite hatred.

The result is that a majority of 73% voted in favour as part of a record breaking Referendum Turnout of 818.

MUSU president Shreya Paudel said "I am delighted that students have joined me in voting to support having a no platform policy, this will allow us to balance freedom of speech with freedom from harm. I am absolutely clear that MUSU stands against, Racism, Fascism, Islamaphobia, Anti-Semitism, Homophobia and incitement to sexual violence.

By passing this vote today students have given me and my team a clear mandate to act and we will ensure that in the future MUSU remains a safe space for every student, free from prejudice and fear.

This is a historic day for the student union and I would like to thank every single student who took the time to vote."

Next Steps:

The Students’ Union Trustee board will now carry out the actions asked for by the referendum, we will convene a first meeting of the no platform task force and will publish a list of organisations we will not allow a platform in the coming weeks.

 

DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE POLICY HERE

 

 

PROUD TO SUPPORT NO PLATFORM

 

 

COMMENT:

 

 

"The student movement has a proud history of calling for 'No Platform for fascists' and I urge every Middlesex student to adopt this policy. It is particularly important for Black communities who have been the victims of fascist violence for decades. Let us all remember that the fascist British National Party stands for a policy of an 'all white Britain' - something that could only be achieved through violence against Black people. We must keep our campuses fascist-free."

Aaron Kiely, NUS Black Students' Officer & NUS Anti-Racism Anti-Fascism Co-Convenor

 

PROUD TO SUPPORT NO PLATFORM

 

 

COMMENTS:

“Political debate on campus is important. The ability to discuss different perspectives, to learn from the views of others and critically analyse beliefs, ideologies and theories is part and parcel of what university life is about. But it should never come at the expense of every single student, no matter their background, feeling safe and secure on campus.

It would be all too easy for the issue of No Platform to be reduced to simplistic arguments of freedom of speech or giving a platform to abhorrent views so that they can be argued down or exposed as ignorant and unfounded. These arguments are easy to make when you are not part of the minority groups that racists or fascists seek to attack. But when ‘freedom of speech’ is used to protect those that fundamentally question the right of some of our classmates to exist on campus then we have to take action.

No Platform is about recognising that our campuses should be safe for all students; black, disabled, LGBT . A “yes” vote in this referendum represents a clear signal that Middlesex students don’t want to hear racist and fascist views on their doorstep. I hope you can take that step in making sure Middlesex remains a safe place for students of all backgrounds.”

Liam Burns - President of the National Union of Students

 

STANDING UP TO HATE SPEECH

Please click the HERE to read the No Platform Statement.

 

 

DEMOCRACY

Democracy for Dinosaurs from Charlotte Tobin on Vimeo.

 

ONE STUDENT. ONE VOICE.

 

 

Recordings of how MUSU Welfare & Academic has helped students below:

 

 

 

NEW CONSTITUTION READY

The new constitution is ready for you to view and decide upon in the upcoming referendum.

 

You can download it here.

 

FRESHERS FAIR VIDEO 2012-13

 

WE HAVE A NEW TWITTER ACCOUNT

If you were a follower of the old account, please redirect your followness to the new one:

 

 

 

NUS EXTRA CARD 2012/13 LAUNCHES

Monday 11th June saw the launch of the all-new 12 month NUS extra card, valid from the date of purchase @ £12. In 2 weeks since launch almost 3,000 cards have already been sold! With a wide selection of discounts available for everything from Dominoes to National Express you'd be mad to miss out!
GET YOURS NOW

 

ENDSLEIGH INSURANCE FANTIME FRIDAY

Give the thumbs up to a prize EVERY Friday – you could win the latest in gadgets and technology, and even bundles of cash!
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Domino's Pizza and MUSU Offers!

Exam time can be stressful! Why not relax and let Domino's do all the cooking? Hendon Domino’s is open until midnight every day and until 1AM on Friday and Saturday. To help you relax during exams we are offering you a free garlic bread or potato wedges with any order you place until 31st June*(Terms and conditions apply). Just give us a call, quote MU student and let us do the rest (020) 8202 4722.