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EDINBURGH NAPIER STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION 1

EDINBURGH NAPIER STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION2

ENSA’s main office is located atB34 Merchiston Campus, 10 Colinton Road, EH10 5DT.

Web: napierstudents.comE-mail: [email protected]: @napierstudentsTwitter: @napierstudentsInstagram: @napierstudents

ENSA is a charity registered in Scotland (SC012506).

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Booklet produced by Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association

ContentsIntroduction to ENSA 3

Your Elected Student Presidents 4

President for Societies & Community 5

Co-President for Education & Employability 6

Co-President for Sport & Wellbeing 7

Advice Service 9

Programme Reps 10

ENSA 50 11

Events 12

Freshers - Super September 13

Campaigns 15

Sports Clubs 16

Student Societies 17

The Union Bar 18

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ENSA stands for Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association – and it’s your students’ union. We are a registered charity, which exists to represent and support you as students, and to help you to make the most of your student experience. ENSA HQ is located in Room B34 at Merchiston Campus. This is where you can usually find your elected Student Presidents, 2 of our advisers, and the rest of our staff team, who support our Reps, sports clubs and societies. You can also drop in and pick up some free condoms!

You can get further details about everything mentioned in this booklet at www.napierstudents.com.

Introduction to ENSA

FIND US AT ROOM B34MERCHISTON

CAMPUS

HOURS:Our usual office hours are 9:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

APPOINTMENTS:If you want to make an appointment with any of our advisers, elected officers or staff team, drop in to reception, call 0131 229 8791 or send us an e-mail at [email protected]

Photo: [email protected]

http://www.napierstudents.com


ENSA is led by 3 democratically elected Student Presidents. It is their job to represent the collective interests of Edinburgh Napier students to key decision-makers at the University and within the wider community.

The Student Presidents are paid and work full-time for a term of office lasting 1 year. The students who take on these roles either add a year on after graduation or take a year out of their studies. They are student leaders, working on your behalf to deliver a better university experience, as well as members of ENSA’s Board, providing collective governance of the organisation.

Your ElectedStudent Presidents

STUDENT ELECTIONS

All Edinburgh Napier University students who are active on a Programme of Study will get the opportunity to stand for election for any of the Student President posts. Student Elections are held annually in the Spring, and all Edinburgh Napier students are entitled and encouraged to vote. Look out for more info early in 2022.


Hello, I’m Heloisa and I’m your elected President for Societies and Community. In 2016, I left France to come and study Festival and Event Management at Edinburgh Napier and I graduated from my course last year.

I’m here to make sure that you feel included in the University community and to support the many student societies that you can join.

My priorities for the year are to provide good communication to students, run useful campaigns, promote diversity and inclusion, encourage sustainability and offer you lots of exciting societies to choose from.

RANDOM FACT: I’ve lived in 6 different countries!

FYFEHeloisa

PRESIDENT FOR SOCIETIES & COMMUNITY

[email protected]


Hello, I’m Matthew, your newly elected Co-President for Education & Employability. I am from Nigeria and I studied Master of Business Administration.

I am the primary contact for our Programme Reps (you can read more about them on page 10) and will represent you on matters relating to your academic experience and employability.

Among my priorities are to ensure that you get the required support to develop skills that make you stand out in both the job market and society. Also, to encourage an effective communication system, promote relevant inclusive campaigns and always be available to listen to you.

RANDOM FACT: I look up to Barack Obama as a role model.

AKINPELUCO-PRESIDENT FOR EDUCATION & EMPLOYABILITY

[email protected]


Hello, I’m Emily and I am your elected Co-President for Sport and Wellbeing this year! I have lived in Scotland my whole life and just finished my degree in Psychology.

My role is to make sure that all of our students are supported with their mental and physical wellbeing and also to act as the main point of contact for our numerous sports clubs.

My priorities this year are to create more equal opportunities in sport for our female students and students with a disability, campaign for good mental wellbeing all year round and provide sports clubs with the support they need to thrive over the season ahead!

RANDOM FACT: I have a black belt in Taekwondo!

DIVINECO-PRESIDENT FOR SPORT & WELLBEING

[email protected]


ENSA offers Edinburgh Napier students advice on a wide range of education and welfare rights issues. With offices at all 3 campuses, our team of trained, professional advisers can provide you with up-to-date, practical advice, helping you to make informed choices.

ENSA Advice is independent of the University. This means that we can give you the best impartial advice possible when it comes to issues with your course, your tutors or the university administration. The service is also completely confidential, and the team will not share any information without your consent.

WE CAN HELP WITH:

Money management and budgeting

Funding and tuition fees

Benefit entitlement

Accommodation and tenancy issues

Problems on your course

‘Fit to sit’ and Extenuating Circumstances

Academic Appeals

‘Fitness to practice’ (for Health & Social Care)

Discipline and complaints hearings

University rules and regulations

For an appointment call 0131 229 8791 or [email protected]

Try and book an appointment as early as you can - we get really

busy so don’t leave it too late!

Face-to-Face*, Phone or Video appointments

are available

*Covid-19 rules dependent


ENSA provides student representation at programme level through its training and support for Programme Reps. Every year of every programme of study at Edinburgh Napier needs at least one and, depending on the size of your class, usually two or three students to be Reps. These Reps can raise students’ issues and suggestions for improvements with the teaching staff on their programme.

Being a Rep only takes a couple of hours each month and ENSA provides full induction training. If you have the ability to listen to your fellow students, and are not afraid to voice their concerns and aspirations, put your name forward to your Programme Leader! It’s a great chance to develop your skills and boost your CV while winning improvements for your class.

ProgrammeReps ISSUES REPS

CAN RAISE:

• Module content

• Form/frequency of assessments and feedback

• Access to learning materials

• Access to tech support, equipment and software

• Timetabling

• Personal disputes

• Welfare problems

HAVE A SAY ON YOUR EDUCATIONWant to

be a Rep? Tell your Programme Leader!



ENSA runs a student forum called ‘ENSA 50’. If you are interested in actively influencing the conditions under which you, as students, live your lives, you should consider becoming a part of it. We will be looking for volunteers to join early in the term.

ENSA 50 aims to bring together a diverse group of 50 students who represent the full breadth of the student body. It will contain a mix of undergraduates and postgraduates, Programme Reps from each campus, sports and societies office holders, direct college entrants, 1st years, international and EU students.

All of these students will get a chance to join the discussion, bring up issues, have their say on topics that are raised, help to form strategies for campaigns and influence decisions.

ENSA 50 is about students bringing about positive change in student lives. If you want to be part of this and can contribute your ideas, energy and commitment, we’d love to hear from you!

ENSA

50HAVE A SAY ON WIDER STUDENT ISSUES

Interested? Get in [email protected]



ENSA usually hosts a wide range of events for Edinburgh Napier students throughout the year, starting with our Freshers events. We also host live music gigs, club nights, ceilidhs, awards, workshops and training events. Our various sports clubs and student societies usually host social events and fundraisers throughout the year too.

Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, last year looked very different, with us being mostly limited to offering online and virtual events. However, we hope that this term more in-person activities will be possible and the fun times can return, as social distancing restrictions become more relaxed. We’ll keep you up-to-date on our website and social media!


SUPER SEPTEMBER

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What’s better than a Freshers Week? A full month of events, activities and giveaways!Welcome to ENSA’s SUPER SEPTEMBER!

With events happening on all 3 campuses and venues across the city throughout the month, there’s no better way to experience what student life has to offer.

Experience the nightlife of one of the most vibrant cities in the country with events at our Union Bar and nightclub partners. Find new friends and have a laugh at some of the best attractions of our nation’s capital and take in the breath-taking sights of your new hometown with guided tours of this stunning and historic metropolis.

Stay up to date with our ever-evolving programme of events on our website: www.napierstudents.com/freshers

Don’t forget to follow our social media channels for all the latest news and updates: @NapierFreshers


UNISON Lothian Health Branch welcomes you to University and your new career in Healthcare. Studying and training to be any healthcare professional is exciting, but it can also be stressful and challenging. Whilst managing your clinical placements, you will often be providing direct patient care, have essays to worry about as well as supporting yourself through your studies. That’s why it is important not to struggle alone. UNISON is the biggest trade union in the NHS and our local branches and networks are always available to offer support when you need it. Come and visit the UNISON Lothian Health Branch stall at the Sighthill Campus where you can enroll for FREE and receive one of our welcome packs.

Join UNISON Now 0800 171 2194 or visit

https://unison-scotland.org/join-us/

UNISON Lothian Health Branch welcomes you to University and your new career in Healthcare. Studying and training to be any healthcare professional is exciting, but it can also be stressful and challenging. Whilst managing your clinical placements, you will often be providing direct patient care, have essays to worry about as well as supporting yourself through your studies. That’s why it is important not to struggle alone. UNISON is the biggest trade union in the NHS and our local branches and networks are always available to offer support when you need it.

Come and visit the UNISON Lothian Health Branch stall at the mini marquee at Sighthill Campus entrance from 6-10 September 2021, where you can enrol for FREE and receive one of our welcome packs.

Join UNISON now 0800 171 2194 or visithttps://unison-scotland.org/join-us


ENSA leads student campaigns within the university, and in the local community, on issues affecting student wellbeing. We also join national campaigns, as part of the National Union of Students (NUS), on issues affecting students across the UK. Campaigns can also be needed when negotiation fails and when the students we represent won’t accept ‘no’ for an answer.

It’s only by caring enough to take a stand on issues that we can, together, create change, win improvements and make a difference. We hope you will get involved with ENSA campaigns this year, even if it is just by liking and sharing our posts on social media to help raise awareness. Get in touch with any of our Presidents to share your own ideas for campaigns!

Past campaigns have covered issues like Climate Change, Blood Donatation, Equality & Diversity, Student Funding, Food Bank Donation, and Mental Health Awareness.


Getting involved with ENSA Sports can be one of the best things you do as a student. Whether you continue to participate in a sport you’ve always loved, or want to try something completely new, joining one of our numerous sports clubs is a great way to get exercise, have fun and meet new people.

Every year our sports clubs get bigger and better, with many clubs representing the University in national leagues and competitions. It’s not all competitive though, and many clubs welcome complete beginners, who just want to join for fun.

Our clubs cover a range of field sports, indoor sports, adventure sports and performance sports. If we don’t provide your sport yet, you could start up a club of your own! Contact [email protected] for info.

Check out all the Sports Clubs at www.napierstudents.com/sports


ENSA Societies are your chance to connect with like-minded people, develop new hobbies, interests and skills, and make really good friends!

ENSA supports students to create and run their own societies, led by an elected student committee. Every society is open to all Edinburgh Napier students.

Our societies offer a wide range of opportunities for students to take a break from the pressures of coursework and studying. With musical, cultural, performing arts, academic and hobby-based societies, there are lots of interests already covered.

However, if you can’t find a society that takes your fancy, you could start your own about almost anything! Contact [email protected] for details.

Check out all the Societies at www.napierstudents.com/socs


UNION BARTHE

ENSA’s official Union Bar is located upstairs at The Three Sisters, Cowgate. It’s a great social space to eat, drink, play games or just hang out.

The Union Bar is open from 4pm daily andplays host to almost every type of event you can think of! There are quizzes, karaoke nights, DJs and special one-off events throughout the year.

To top it all off, The Union Bar offers FREE room hire and FREE karaoke hire tostudents, every Sunday to Thursday. So,if you’re planning a party, fundraiser or just about anything else, we have the space for your event!

You can find us on social media at@yourunionbar and don’t forget to tag us in your photos using #yourunionbar.

WEEKLY QUIZZES & KARAOKE NIGHTS OPEN

FROM4PM

EVERYDAY

Find us upstairs at The Three Sisters, 139 Cowgate, EH1 1JS

0131 662 6801 [email protected]


OPENFROM4PM

EVERYDAY

PINTSFROMJUST

£2.99!

BACK TO SCHOOL CINEMAFrom 7pm on...

13 Sept: Pitch Perfect

20 Sept: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

27 Sept: Bad Neighbours

HALFWAYTO PADDY’SFriday 17 September We’re gearing up for our biggest Paddy’s yet! Come celebrate the halfway mark with us onSeptember 17th!

Live Music / DJs / Guinness Hats / Themed drinks

QUIZNIGHT ISBACK!Tues 21 September Our big weekly quiz night returns. Put your knowledgeto the test and you could win flights to Amsterdam plus accommodation!

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