Search Results

Your Feedback There are multiple ways for you to feedback to staff members about your experience around the University. We want you to know that they are always being monitored and we make actions regularly. Here are the ways that you can have your say: Student Council - Speak to your Student Representatives and provide them with written feedback. Staff Student Feedback Meetings (SSFM's) - Contact your course leader for information on when the next meeting will be. Student Representatives - In addition to at Student Council and SSFM meetings, Student Representatives can also independently raise a concern or question to the relevant staff member. Students' Union Suggestion Form - You can find this here . Students' Union Suggestions Box - This is an anonymous box with paper slips located in the Students' Union. Speak directly to the Students Union - email us or drop into the Student Union Office during office hours to speak to your Student Union President about any questions, concerns or suggestions relating to any area of your University experience. Course Surveys - These questionnaires are produced to give you the opportunity to evaluate your course and specific units within it. You may comment anonymously on various aspects of your unit delivery, e.g. content, structure, presentation, workload, and provision of resources. Induction Survey - During your first year you will be invited to complete a short survey about your induction process, from interview and enrolment to IT and Students' Union information. National Student Survey (NSS) - provided during your final year of study. This is your opportunity to have an impact and to reflect on your overall satisfaction of the college services, and your program. Graduate Outcomes Survey - Replacing the DLHE (Destination of Leavers in Higher Education) this will be a survey sent out to you 15 months after graduating. Your voice matters, speak up and help to craft your experience.

Freshers 2023 We want to make sure you have the best start to Arts University Plymouth and we want to help you all settle in. Our Student Ambassadors will be on-hand to help you move into Host accommodation, The Old Dairy and Frobisher House, and will be at all of our events to answer any questions you might have and help you meet people from all areas of the AUP community. We want to be as inclusive as possible so we've planned events to suit everybody, from tours of the city to bar nights in the Students' Union, as well as events for LGBTQ+ students, mature students, international students and more. All of our events are ticketed, so that you can grab your space at any of our Freshers activities and won't have to worry about missing out. We've planned everything from free events on campus to free trips in the city, to help you get to know your new home! BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

Online Communities The Students' Union Team have been working hard to create and develop online communities for you to keep in touch during the lockdown periods and hybrid learning of 2020/21. Please feel free to browse the groups below and join via Facebook. If you have any suggestions for what groups you'd like to see, do let us know!

Get in Touch Where to find us: Arts University Plymouth Students' Union, Arts University Plymouth, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AT studentsunion@aup.ac.uk 01752 203443 Name Email Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting! Opening Hours Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm Friday: 9am - 4:30pm Saturday and Sunday: Closed Times vary based on events and holidays.

Running Running Groups in Plymouth Run Together resource for Group Runs - Click Here. Run Plymouth Running Clubs - Click Here. Running Routes in Plymouth Komoot 'The Best 20 runs Around Plymouth' - Read Here. Run Together Routes in Plymouth - Click Here. Plot a Route resource. Find the perfect route for you based on distance, terrain and ascent - Click Here. Fun Runs and Races in Plymouth Click on the links below to find out more about the organisations and their events: Let's do This - Click Here. Run Plymouth - Click Here.

Badminton Plymouth Life Centre Badminton CLub To find out about the Badminton court hire and training sessions available at Plymouth Life Centre, click here. No Strings attached Club This is a non-league organisation with groups that meet at Plymouth Life Centre, Plymstock School, Torpoint and more. The Plymouth Life Centre group meet from 6-8 on Fridays. For more information about all of the groups, click here . Sports In Mind Sports Mind is a free, weekly badminton session hosted at Plymouth Life Centre from 1:30 - 2:30 on Mondays. Open to all levels of players and equipment is provided. For more information, or to sign up, click here .

Student Union Food Bank For those of you who are experiencing financial hardship the Student Union Food Bank is stocked full with food, toiletries and period products for those of you who may need it. To access the Student Union Food Bank or request a parcel, please email studentsunion@aup.ac.uk . This way we can ensure there will be someone in the SU Office to allow you access, and also to ensure there are sufficient items for you. If you would like to donate to the Student Union Food Bank, please email us and drop your donations to the Student Union Office or Tavistock Place Reception, or use the Donation Point in the University Library or nearby in The Old Dairy Reception. If you are a current student finishing your studies at AUP - you can also donate your remaining student card credit to our food bank! Just fill out this form . Please note that we are not able to accept items that need to be refrigerated or frozen, or fresh items that will perish quickly. "I found out about the food bank during a meeting and it's so lovely to have this support available, and a big thank you to the SU team for making me less ashamed to ask for help." Anonymous Student Representative

Baseball The Plymouth Mariners The Plymouth Mariners are an over 18s, mixed baseball team. To find out more, click here .

Football Football Clubs in Plymouth Use this link to find a team or check out the ones below. Teams that play in Leagues: Plymouth Parkway - find out more here. Find a team resources: Teamstats - Plymouth teams. Englandfootball - find football. Every Player Counts Accesible Football teams/clubs in Plymouth. Find out more here. Football Pitches in Plymouth Find football pitches in Plymouth - here.

Frisbee Disc Golf - Mount Edgcumbe Frisbe golf at Mount Edgcumbe is a 9 hole course which takes you on a walk along the whole of the park. It costs £5.99 per adult and £3.99 per child and takes approximately one and a half hours to play. For more information, click here . Plymouth Ultimate Frisbee Club Plymouth Ultimate was founded by our very own Adam Levi (Senior Learning Technologist). The club typically trains every other Saturday at central park and they also play in competitive tournaments. To learn more, see their website here . Central Park Frisbee Golf Central Park has a range of golf options including a 9 hole frisbee golf course. They offer introductory trips for new players and also sell their own frisbees! For more information and to check out their other golfing options (pitch and putt and foot golf) see their website here .

Anti-Burnout Initiative The Anti-Burnout Initiative is a project led by Student Union President 2023-2025, Beth Evans. The project includes resources, events and various content to help you to be kind to your brain. Dopamine Menu Click the blue square to view a downloadable template for a 'Dopamine Menu'. Book Recommendations Check out my book recommendations for feeling re-motivated and creative. More content coming soon Keep checking back for more exciting updates.

Rugby Plymouth Argaum RFC Find out more here. Plymouth Dolphins Inclusive Rugby club who promote marine conservation. See their website here . Old Plymothian and Mannameadian RFC OPM RFC has a whole range of teams including a walking rugby team. Check them out here. Rugby Pitches in Plymouth Plymouth City Council has a list of local public rugby pitches - click here to view it.

Arts University Plymouth Official Merchandise All sales from merchandise go straight back into our services and support, such as the Student Union Food Bank and Period Poverty Project. You can drop us a message on our social media (Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @artsuniplymsu) or email us at studentsunion@aup.ac.uk to order place an order to collect or browse in the Union Shop located within the Student Union Office. Official 2025/26 Price List Hoodies Light Pink, Light Blue and Forest Green, Sizes S-2XL, £25. Crewneck Sweatshirts Black, Sizes S-2XL, £20. T-Shirts Black, Forest Green and White, Sizes S-2XL, £12. Beanies Customised black beanie with embroidered plant bot illustration, £8. Tote Bags Forest Green, Lavender and Natural Cotton, £6. A3 Full-Colour Illustrative Prints Printed in-house on A3 card, these prints show off the full-colour illustration, £5. Fridge Magnets Sustainable (birch and bamboo) Arts University Plymouth keyrings made using the FabLab facilities on site, £1. Keyrings Sustainable (birch and bamboo) Arts University Plymouth keyrings made using the FabLab facilities on site, £1. Coasters Sustainable (birch and bamboo) Arts University Plymouth keyrings made using the FabLab facilities on site, £1. We aspire for our merchandise to be as local, sustainable and affordable as possible. We have previously used on site facilities such as the Textiles Workshop for screen printing and the FabLab for laser cutting, showing off the Universities in-house resources through our merch offering. Our merchandise is always designed by students and graduates, and has recently been updated through a paid student brief. Our newest merchandise was launched in October 2024, and was designed by BA(Hons) Illustration graduate, Zara McDermott.

Student Union Team We are your Union team! Made up of the Student Union Manager, Student Union President, Student Union Executive Committee, and Student Ambassadors all here to give you the best possible student experience. To contact any staff listed on this page, please email studentsunion@aup.ac.uk . Please note at present our only full-time staff members are the Student Union Manager and Student Union President, others are volunteers or on casual contracts. Harriet Moore Student Union Manager (She/Her) Harriet manages the Student Union finances, staffing, events and more. She takes your feedback (often through the Student Union President) and uses it to create things just for you. BA (Hons) Photography Graduate 2020 Jasper Hutchings Student Union President and Student Governor (He/Him) Jasper is your Student Union President and they are here to make your voices heard! He runs Student Council meetings, supports student-led clubs and societies, and ensures your feedback goes to all the right places. BA (Hons) Illustration Graduate 2025 Student Ambassadors Line-managed by the Student Union Manager Our Student Ambassadors support you from when you move in and during Freshers to events and regular bar nights throughout the year. This is a flexible paid role for any current AUP student studying on Extended BA, Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses. Interested? We generally hire at the end of each academic year ahead of the autumn term, but do email if you think you'd be good for the job! Student Union Executive Committee 2025/26 The Student Union Executive Committee is a voluntary team of students, elected by the student body, to represent the student voice. They meet at least twice each term as a group, and monthly with key members of the University's staff team, to work on areas of student feedback and points from their manifestos. Please note: They are in post until October 2026, unless graduating at the end of the 2025/26 academic year. Dorron Britz (He/Him) Vice-President of Higher Education (HE) and Student Governor Eduard Shepherd (He/Him) Marketing and Enterprise Lead Lola Hamilton (She/Her) Wellbeing Representative (FE) Helen Claret (She/Her) Wellbeing Representative (HE) Annie Kalambay (She/Her) Disability Representative (HE) Lar King (She/They) Disability Representative (FE) Evan Wiffill (They/Them) Events and Societies Lead Ellen McPetrie (They/Them) Vice-President for Further Education (FE) Josh Martyn (They/Them) LGBTQ+ Representative (FE)

Sexual Health Support - Internal and External Free Condoms and Oral Dams The Students' Union provides a range of condoms and oral dams, available for free from outside the Student Union Office at Tavistock Place. If you are looking for a specific item that you can't find, please feel free to pop in and ask! There are also a number of local schemes that offer free condoms, which you can find out more about here . Free Pregnancy Tests The Students' Union has free pregnancy tests available for those who may need them. These can be collected from the Student Union Office. You are welcome to email us ahead of popping in, or book a timeslot via our QR codes, to ensure someone will be around for you to access these. STI and HIV Testing Derriford Hospital is the main Sexual Health in Plymouth (SHiP) hub. They offer STI testing and treatment, HIV care, routine and emergency contraception, and abortion services. The G.U.M. (Genito-Urinary Medicine) clinic is an NHS run clinic for all aspects of sexual health. Find out more here . The Zone's sexual health service can offer help with condoms and lube, emergency contraception, contraception options and advice, pregnancy testing, chlamydia testing, sexual health advice, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and referrals to other services. Find out more here .

Sports in Plymouth We've put together this easy guide to some of the most popular sports in the city, so you can find the ones that suit you! If you know of any others that we haven't mentioned here, please get in touch with us at studentsunion@aup.ac.uk and we'll add it to this guide. Badminton Find Out More Baseball Find Out More Basketball Find Out More Cricket Find Out More Cycling Find Out More Dance Find Out More Fitness Find Out More Football Find Out More Frisbee Find out More Netball Find Out More Rugby Find Out More Running Find Out More Skateboarding, Scootering and Rollerskating Find Out More Snowsports Find Out More Swimming Find Out More Tennis Find Out More Looking for the Clubs and Societies of Arts University Plymouth? Click here .

Awards and Achievements This page details the awards and achievements of the Students' Union, as well as our Student-Led Clubs and Societies. If you are looking for information about the Above and Beyond Awards, please click here . National Student Survey 2024 Students have rated Arts University Plymouth above the national benchmark in all seven categories of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024. This year, across the NSS 2024, Arts University Plymouth was the highest-scoring arts university in the UK in six of the seven NSS categories: ‘Teaching on my course’, ‘Learning opportunities’, ‘Assessment and feedback’, ‘Organisation and management’, ‘Learning resources’ and ‘Student voice’ , when compared against the UK’s seven other well-respected arts universities (Arts University Bournemouth, Falmouth University, Leeds Arts University, Norwich University of the Arts, Ravensbourne University, University for the Creative Arts, and University of the Arts London). This is an even better result than last year, when Arts University Plymouth was the highest-scoring arts university in the UK in five of the seven NSS categories. Arts University Plymouth has the highest-rated Students’ Union in the NSS 2024 of any specialist arts university in the UK and in Plymouth, based on the NSS question “How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?”. Overall, Arts University Plymouth was the top-ranking arts university in the UK for 20 of the 27 questions that students were asked in the NSS 2024, improved from last year when Arts University Plymouth was the top-ranking arts university in the UK for 17 of the 27 questions. Second Place Students' Union (South West England) At the 2024 WhatUni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA's), Arts University Plymouth Students' Union was voted the second best Students' Union in the South West of England. National Student Survey 2023 Students have rated Arts University Plymouth above the national benchmark in all categories of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023. This year, across the NSS 2023, Arts University Plymouth was the highest scoring arts university in the UK in five of the seven NSS categories: “teaching on my course”, “learning opportunities”, “assessment and feedback”, “learning resources” and “student voice” , when compared against the UK’s seven other well-respected arts universities (Arts University Bournemouth, Falmouth University, Leeds Arts University, Norwich University of the Arts, Ravensbourne University, University for the Creative Arts, and University of the Arts London). Think Student Awards 2021 - Winner of the "Best Campaign Supporting Student Wellbeing" Award. Plymouth College of Art Students’ Union (PCA:SU) won Best Campaign Supporting Student Wellbeing at the 2021 Think Student Awards , beating leading international universities to be selected as the winner by the Student Pulse panel of 40,000 students. The Think Student Awards are the only awards of their kind, judged by the students themselves and measuring real impact. Judges said: “The students loved how Plymouth College of Art went above and beyond to support their students during the pandemic, providing tangible help and access to essential items.” Find out more about the awards and why PCA SU won here . Pictured: Harriet Moore (left), Student Union President 2020-2022, and Paige Nolan (right), former Student Union Manager. The National Societies & Volunteering Awards 2021 - Longlist for "The Collaboration Award" The Photographic Society made it to the longlist of The Collaboration Award after being nominated by the Students’ Union for their Photography Symposium with local artist Robert Darch and local company The South West Collective. At the time, the society is led by second year BA (Hons) Photography students Harry McCallum, Mia Hollywood, Jaymee Lewis and Dan Dayment who didn’t let the pandemic get in the way of their activities, instead organising an amazing online event that was open to everyone and was the most successful society event of this academic year in terms of both number of attendees and positive feedback post.

Basketball Basketball England - Find a Club Click here to find a club with Basketball England. Unity Through Sport Unity Through Sport host weekly basketball sessions at Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing. Mixed basketball - every Saturday from 11am-12pm, £2.50 per session. Womens only - every Saturday from 12-1pm, £2.50 per session. Over 35's only - every Friday from 7-8pm, £3.00 per session For more information about their clubs and teams, click here . Central Park Pirates The Central Park Pirates are an amatuer basketball team who play in local leagues. Click here to find out more. Wheelchair Basketball Fusion Basketball hosts wheelchair basketball at YMCA Plymouth. The 16+ sessions run from 12:30-1pm on Sundays. To find out more, click here . Local Basketball Courts Plymouth Life Center has bookable courts. To see their website, click here . There are also a number of public courts to play at for example, Central Park, Tothill Park and North down Basketball Park.

Skateboarding, Scootering and Rollerskating Skateparks in Plymouth Prime Delux Prime is Plymouth's only Indoor Skatepark. They have general sessions, skate tuition, over 40's nights and girls and non-binary nights! Cick here to visit their website and learn more. Central Park Skatepark This is an outdoor skatepark, lit with floodlights when it's dark out. It's located at Central Par so there are WC facilites available as well as a cafe nearby. Click here to see the park and learn more. Skateparks in Cornwall Saltmill Outdoor Skatepark - Click Here. Skatepark Locator Use this resource to find skateparks near you. Rollerskating SK8House Roller Disco - click here. Plymouth Roller Disco & Learn 2 Skate Facebook - click here.

Snowsports Plymouth Snowsports Centre With Ski, Snowboard, Tubing and Tobogganing - there's something for everyone at Plymouth Snowsports Centre. Click here to visit their website and find out more.