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Please note that the Bonded Bar will be closed from, Monday 21 May 2012 due to refurbishment.
Apologies to all but we all look forward to a new and exciting bar opening in September.
(The venue is still available for functions - please contact Linda Huxtable 0191 5153811 for details)

Please note that the Bonded Bar and Shop will be closed on Spring Bank Holiday Monday 7 May 2012.
Have a great Bank Holiday.

We are looking for exceptional individuals, with specialist knowledge and expertise in the financial and legal sectors, to join our Board of Trustees.
This is an exciting time for the Students’ Union and, if you think you can make a positive contribution, we’d love to hear from you.
Full details including the Recruitment Pack can be found by clicking the advert above and the ‘External (Lay) Trustee Vacancies’ page will be displayed.
Closing date is 5pm, Tuesday 15 May 2012

Do you think you can make a difference??
Interested in the Students’ Union and being part of it??
Then this could be the job for you…...
Nominations open on Friday 11 May 2012 for the vacant sabbatical and non sabbatical positions.
Click on the advert above (green bar) to find out all the details.
Alternatively, call and see Marian, the Assistant Returning Officer for details who is based in the Students’ Union in Edinburgh Building.

Looking for a job to earn some extra cash whilst studying here at Sunderland?  Then check this out….....
We are looking for student staff to work as a member of the team of bar staff or shop staff working in North Shore or The Bonded commencing September 2012.
Interviews scheduled for week commencing 21 May 2012
Vacancy details and application form can be found by clicking on the red bar (Student Staff vacancies) above or simply call in the Students’ Union in Edinburgh Building or Wearbank House or Careers and Employability in The Gateway for an Application Pack.
Closing date…

Many students are returning to the city after the Christmas holidays and are bringing belongings such as sat navs, laptops, phones and cameras back with them.

These items are extremely attractive to criminals and officers are advising students to do everything they can to protect them.

Neighbourhood Inspector John Connolly said: “Items like mobile phones, laptops and digital cameras are exactly the type of items that thieves are looking to get their hands on. They can be picked up and taken in seconds - especially if they are left out on show.

“I’d urge everyone to help us stop opportunist…

If you are coming to Sunderland University this September and play a big
band instrument, then why not like our Facebook page (Sunderland University Big Band) for information about joining the band or take a look at our twitter page (Sunderland Jazz)

Keep upto date with everything that is happening in CONNECT by visiting our Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/ussuconnect. Here you can interact with other Connect members and view some of the many photos taken on trips and events. We also have a Facebook ‘Like’ page which will give you daily status updates so you know exactly what is happening http://www.facebook.com/USSUCONNECT

If you have any ideas for Connect send an email to su.contact-officer@sunderland.ac.uk and have your say to what you want to see and do! We are busy organising events, trips and fun activities for everyone to come and enjoy.