The Goldsmiths Students' Union (GSU) is the union of student representatives from the
Goldsmiths University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London, formerly Goldsmiths College, University of London, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The Goldsmiths' Technical and Recreative Institute by ...
, a
British
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higher education
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institution in
New Cross, London. It is a registered charity independent of the university which advocates for students in academic, social, and welfare dimensions. The GSU is also responsible for organizing social events, workshops, and lobbying for improvement to campus facilities.
Structure
Elected positions
Elected officers run the GSU. Elections typically occur in the spring when students vote for their representatives. Officer positions include four full-time
remunerated, and fourteen part-time positions. The elections are independently verified by a returning officer from the
National Union of Students of the United Kingdom.
Annual report
Each year the GSU publishes its Annual Impact Report which outlines the organization's work, campaigns, and achievements. The document is designed in-house, presented to the college management board, then made available to students.
See also
*
''The Leopard'' newspaper
* ''Smiths Magazine''
* Wired radio
References
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External links
Goldsmiths Students' Union official websiteGoldsmiths, University of London External Site
Goldsmiths, University of London
Students' unions in London
Race-related controversies in the United Kingdom