Freshers 2020 Many of you might be wondering how Freshers will work this year with the restrictions that Coronavirus puts in place. We want you to have the most authentic Freshers experience possible whilst also keeping you safe, so we will be running all of our usual events in person but there are limited capacities and each will be ticketed to ensure your safety, all events will be booked through Eventbrite . We want to make sure you have the best start to Plymouth College of Art and we want to help you all settle in. Our Student Union Ambassadors will be on hand to help you move into Host halls 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 PCA community. We want to be as inclusive as possible so we're planning events to suit everybody, from casual Coffee and Cake events to fun Drink and Draw events. You can find the full details of all events below, along with the links to book them. See you soon! City Tour September 13, 4:30-6:30 Get to know the city with our fun tour of Plymouth. We'll leave from outside PCA and your tour guides will point out all the useful shops and landmarks like the Theatre Royal Plymouth, Smeaton's Tower and Tinside Lido. The tour ends on the Barbican where we'll get fish and chips (traditional, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free). Book This Event City Tour September 21, 4:30-6:30 Get to know the city with our fun tour of Plymouth. We'll leave from outside PCA and your tour guides will point out all the useful shops and landmarks like the Theatre Royal Plymouth, Smeaton's Tower and Tinside Lido. The tour ends on the Barbican where we'll get fish and chips (traditional, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free). Book This Event City Tour September 28, 4:30-6:30 Get to know the city with our fun tour of Plymouth. We'll leave from outside PCA and your tour guides will point out all the useful shops and landmarks like the Theatre Royal Plymouth, Smeaton's Tower and Tinside Lido. The tour ends on the Barbican where we'll get fish and chips (traditional, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free). Book This Event The Box Visit October 2, 1:30 onwards Our neighbours at The Box are back and open again after their amazing renovation so we're taking you on a tour to see what they have in store for you! Book This Event City Tour October 5, 4:30-6:30 Get to know the city with our fun tour of Plymouth. We'll leave from outside PCA and your tour guides will point out all the useful shops and landmarks like the Theatre Royal Plymouth, Smeaton's Tower and Tinside Lido. The tour ends on the Barbican where we'll get fish and chips (traditional, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free). Book This Event The Box Visit October 6, 1:30 onwards Our neighbours at The Box are back and open again after their amazing renovation so we're taking you on a tour to see what they have in store for you! Book This Event Coffee and Cake Morning October 7, 10-12 Join us in the Students' Union (Tavistock Place) for some coffee and cake - perfect for those who want to socialise and get to know other students in a more chilled out and relaxed environment. Coffee, tea and cake will be provided! Book This Event Coffee and Cake Afternoon October 7, 1-3 Join us in the Students' Union (Tavistock Place) for some coffee and cake - perfect for those who want to socialise and get to know other students in a more chilled out and relaxed environment. Coffee, tea and cake will be provided! Book This Event Plant Sale w/ Nook Houseplants October 8, 12:30-4 Need some new plants to brighten up your room, or just need to replace the ones you forgot to water? Find the Nook Houseplants stall in the Students' Union (Tavistock Place) to satisfy all your plant needs! Book This Event Drink and Draw: Plant Pot Painting October 8, 5:30-9 Bevs, friends and drawing - what more could you ask for? Join us for a chilled evening of drawing, drinking and socialising in the Students' Union (Tavistock Place) - we'll have some plant pots to decorate too, for those of you who dropped into the plant sale earlier in the day. Book This Event Aquarium Trip October 11, 2-5 Join us as we visit the National Marine Aquarium ! We'll meet you outside at 1:45pm and you can explore at your leisure until 5pm, then you're free to head home or enjoy your Sunday evening at the amazing pubs and bars at the Barbican. Tickets are £20 per person, which includes admission to the Aquarium. This event will be ticketed and has a limited number due to the requirements of the Aquarium. You will need a face mask to be allowed entry - if you do not have one, let us know beforehand and we can bring a disposable face mask for you. Book This Event Tie-Dye Lunch October 14, 11:30-1:30 Join us for a fun event where you can make your own tie-dyed items whilst socialising in the Students' Union (Tavistock Place)! Book This Event Tie-Dye Lunch October 14, 2-4 Join us for a fun event where you can make your own tie-dyed items whilst socialising in the Students' Union (Tavistock Place)! Book This Event Drink and Draw October 14, 5-9 Bevs, friends and drawing - what more could you ask for? Join us for a chilled evening of drawing, drinking and socialising in the Students' Union (Tavistock Place). Book This Event Blind Date with a Book October 15, 12-5 Come along to the Students' Union and buy an affordable book, with a twist - the books will be wrapped so that you can't judge it by the cover but will have a small description so you can figure out if it's of interest to you! Books will be £1-3. Book This Event SU Merch Flash Sale October 16, 12-5 Join us in the Students' Union to browse all of the SU merch! We'll have merch items from just £1 and even a merch bundle so you can get everything for less! Book This Event Movie and Pizza Night October 20, 5:30-9 Join us for our movie night in the Students' Union - free entry and free pizza! We'll be posting a poll for you to vote on which film you'd like to see on the night! Book This Event Quiz Night October 22, 6-9 Join us for a fun quiz night in the Students' Union, with drinks available from the SU Bar. We will also be live streaming for those who feel more comfortable playing along at home. Book This Event LGBTQ+ Bar Night October 23, 5:30-9 Our LGBTQ+ Representative, Harry McCallum, is hosting an LGBTQ+ Bar Night for all of our new students to meet current members of our LGBTQ+ Society. Book This Event

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 .

Lobbying Efforts 2020/21 A statement from Harriet Moore, Student Union President, on lobbying efforts. It is increasingly more obvious that you are all interested to know what is happening behind the scenes, particularly when it comes to lobbying and making sure your voices are heard. This is why I am going to update you on my lobbying efforts and keep you informed on the things that are happening that you might not ordinarily know about. This includes tuition fee refunds, rent reduction and refund, access to campus, mental health and the overall impact that the pandemic has had on students. This page includes Harriet's personal efforts of lobbying as well as local and national initiatives and updates. NUS: #StudentsDeserveBetter Campaign - October 5th, 2020 (Ongoing) It’s worth mentioning, for those of you who may not be aware, that the Students’ Union is a member of the National Union of Students, who do a great deal of work to lobby for students in all areas. The NUS is a confederation of students' unions in the United Kingdom, supporting over 600 SU’s including PCA SU. This means their voice carries a great deal of weight when it comes to lobbying the government and creating change. You can find more information about all of their campaigns here , but it’s especially worth looking into their current #StudentsDeserveBetter campaign which asks governments and universities to recognise the treatment of students during the pandemic. The goals of the campaign are: Uphold students' basic legal rights – students should not be treated differently to other members of the public and scapegoated. We should not be threatened and policed by private security forces. No academic disadvantage for students affected by Covid-19 restrictions – all universities and colleges should adopt “no detriment ” policies where needed, ensuring that no student is unfairly disadvantaged as a result of the pandemic. Rent rebates – students should not be left out of pocket, paying for accommodation they can’t use, especially when they have no clarity on whether they’ll be expected to return to campus. We are calling on governments across the UK to provide compensation for those students affected. Ensure fair treatment during accommodation lockdowns – rent reimbursement for lockdown periods and free internet access, care packages with food, wellbeing materials, and necessities, and targeted educational & mental health support, with facilitation of social activity. Provide an effective strategy for education now and for post-covid recovery – Now: an effective test & trace system in place, a move to online teaching as default and a student support package including immediate financial & wellbeing support. Post-Covid: investment into digital infrastructure and mental health support. Future: a new strategy that delivers lifelong, funded and accessible education for everyone in society. Plymouth Student Rent Strike - December 12th, 2020 (Ongoing) Plymouth Student Rent Strike is an initiative set up by students encouraging those in student accommodation to participate in a rent strike, with the slogan "can't stay, won't pay". This includes those staying in university owned halls of residence, privately owned halls of residence and accommodation let by student accommodation providers or advertised as student housing. Their demands are as follows: 40% rent reduction for students in halls of residence No evictions No penalty early contract release No penalties for rent strikers No zero hours contracts on campus (updated to include opt-in for 0 hours and the option for furlough) Universities to provide decent and affordable accommodation to students; rents capped at no higher than a quarter of the average student maintenance loan! UPSU must stop promoting Clever Student Lets For more information, check out their Facebook page . National Lockdown Response - from January 4th, 2021 As you know, the questions and concerns you raised to me as a result of the shock announcement of a third national lockdown was my highest priority. I want to thank you all for making your voices heard and getting in touch with you and your cohorts feedback. I collated all of your questions and concerns into a Google document, which I then shared with Andrew Brewerton (Principal), the Senior Leadership Team, and key staff such as the Head of HE Registry. I sat down with these staff members to stand up for you all and fought for deadline extensions, for the PCA Bursary to be paid regardless of attendance and much more. As a result, there were two big Student Mailers sent out to students full of important information. The second of these included the Lockdown Questions document that I created and shared with staff, which I also sent out to your Student Representatives so they could answer your questions. Lockdown Questions Document Access to Campus - January 14th, 2021 During this time, I also spoke to Student Union Presidents and Officers across the country who were also specialist arts universities, to see what resources their students could access on campus. This research was to ensure that students at Plymouth College of Art were getting as much, if not more, access than other students across the UK. This research showed PCA were offering students the same access and opportunities as many other universities, and also resulted in work around more accessible library resources. Access to Campus Research Lobbying GuildHE - January 22nd and 27th, 2021 I then teamed up with Lizzy Marshall of Falmouth Students’ Union and many other Student Union Representatives to write directly to the CEO of Guild HE. GuildHE is a British membership organisation representing the heads of higher education institutions, of which Plymouth College of Art is a member. This letter asked for GuildHE to speak up for students, and directly lobby for government change. It asked for consideration of students' mental health, access to facilities and more. You can read this letter and the reply we received, below. I will also be attending a GuildHE Students’ Union meeting on February 16th. Letter to Guild HE | Guild HE Response Plymouth City Council Motion on Notice - January 25th, 2021 Plymouth City Council released a Motion on Notice entitled "Supporting Student Renters and Student Landlords", which supports the aims of the Plymouth Students Rent Strike, as detailed below. Noting that students, like many other people, have suffered profound economic consequences due to the necessity of these public restrictions, the Council will ask the Cabinet member for Education, Skills and Transformation to write to the UK Government, asking relevant departments to work with student landlords, both university-owned and private, to: reduce student rent by forty percent for the rest of the academic year enable students who cannot occupy their accommodation to exit their contracts without penalty reimburse students who have paid in advance and cannot occupy their occupation reimburse lost income for student landlords whose tenants cannot occupy their accommodation consider allowing students who cannot work due to lockdown to claim Universal Credit respond to the Higher Education sector’s request for government financial support for enhanced student hardship funds allowing students to receive direct financial support across the full range of financial hardships caused by the pandemic You can find the full Plymouth City Council Motion on Notice here . Statement on Rent - February 2nd, 2021 Next, my priority became rent; rent reductions, rent refunds, rent rebates, etc. I recognise how many of you are struggling to pay rent for accommodation you cannot even access, and I thank those of you who have come to me directly to discuss this. I have done a substantial amount of research and work in this area now, looking at what different accommodation companies are offering, what Plymouth City Council are saying, and what other Students’ Unions are calling for. Below is our full statement about rent strikes, written by myself (SU President) with support from Nath Stark (Vice-President for Higher Education) and Aaron Lovelock (HE Wellbeing Representative). Plymouth College of Art Students’ Union recognises the hardships students are facing at the moment. Student wellbeing and experience is at the forefront of our minds, and your Student Union President has been working tirelessly with members of staff to raise your concerns and get answers to your questions. We have been working behind the scenes to make your voices heard; we are thankful for all of your feedback and appreciate your patience as we work through everything that you have brought to us over the past couple of weeks. We are all too aware that many of you who rely on work to cover the costs of your accommodation, cannot work during the pandemic or may have lost your jobs because of it. We are asking that all private landlords: Ensure that students have a rent reduction of 40% for the remainder of the academic year Ensure that students are not penalised if they end contracts early Ensure that students are reimbursed for accommodation they weren’t able to occupy We also recognise that there are many ways that Plymouth College of Art and your Students’ Union ensures it can support you in these difficult times. We want to reassure you that we are continuing to work with and lobby MP’s and Government to create wider policy change, including working with other Students’ Unions and universities, with Plymouth City Council, and through GuildHE, NUS, Ukadia, Universities UK and more. We will be continuing to offer financial support such as the PCA Bursary and the Higher Education Hardship Fund. Your Students’ Union President worked to ensure all students would receive their PCA Bursary regardless of attendance, and has created a Students’ Union Bursary to support you in your academic studies. As always, we will be continuing to provide advice and help for each individual student based on their circumstances and will continue to work on this issue for you all. To see the Plymouth College of Art statement on accommodation, click here . Letter to Luke Pollard - February 2nd, 2021 In addition to this, I wrote a letter to local MP Luke Pollard urging him to lobby the government for policy change to support students experiencing this issue, and to encourage landlords to reduce or refund rent for this academic year. You can see my letter to Luke Pollard below. In addition to this letter, I will be attending the Zoom call Luke Pollard MP is hosting with Emma Hardy MP (Shadow Minister for Further Education and Universities) to speak about the impact the pandemic has had on PCA students' mental, academic and financial wellbeing, and I encourage you to join in with this call. My Letter to Luke Pollard Template Letters - February 2nd, 2021 I have also written two template letters for you to send out, if you wish. The first letter is a template to landlords or accommodation providers to assist you in asking for reduced or refunded rent as a result of the national lockdown, and the second is for you to send to your local MP, urging them to support students in this matter. Template Letter to Landlords | Template Letter to Local MP PCA and UoP Letter to Landlords - February 8th, 2021 Plymouth College of Art joined with University of Plymouth for the second year running to draft a joint letter to the biggest student accommodation providers in the city, asking landlords to offer flexibility to students struggling with rent and utilities, particularly those who are not able to use their student accommodation during the lockdown. You can also send this to your landlord alongside the template letter above. Letter to Landlords Lobbying the NUS - February 14th, 2021 I once again teamed up with Lizzy Marshall of Falmouth Students' Union and many other Student Union Representatives to write directly to the National Union of Students asking them to campaign for national fee reductions or refunds. You can find our letter and its signatories attached, and I will include an update with the response from the NUS when we get one. Letter to NUS | Signatories Luke Pollard's Letter to Gavin Williamson - February 18th, 2021 On February 3rd, Luke Pollard MP held a Zoom discussion with representatives from University of Plymouth, Plymouth College of Art, Plymouth Marjon University, UPSU, PCASU and MarjonSU, as well as the wider student population in the city. Both myself and Steve Trotter, Registrar, attended this meeting. Luke was also joined by Emma Hardy MP, Shadow Minister for Further Education and Universities, who was keen to hear what students from Plymouth have to say – their concerns and their struggles. As a result of the meeting and other letters/ emails that he's received on the topic, Luke has now written to the Education Secretary to raise the issues that you and other students are facing. You can find Luke's letter here .

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.

Student Charter 2025/26 The Student Charter is jointly developed and agreed between the Students' Union and the University, and has been updated for 2025/26. This Charter should be read alongside the Student Code of Conduct , which includes a commitment from students to uphold the spirit of the Student Charter. Arts University Plymouth students will... Take responsibility for understanding course requirements including deadlines, and expected attendance. Keep up to date with academic regulations such as academic misconduct. Attend sessions punctually and regularly with a respectful and professional attitude. Take responsibility for keeping up to date with electronic correspondence including emails. Familiarise ourselves with our financial commitment to our course. Treat fellow students and staff members, from all backgrounds, fairly with consideration and respect. Be environmentally considerate with regards to our studies (printing, electricity consumption, no littering) Be respectful towards University and Students’ Union spaces, equipment and resources. Be mindful of the etiquette needed when using study spaces such as the library Be respectful towards our local community and be environmentally conscious. Engage in opportunities to create positive change and provide honest feedback to aid future university development. Share our knowledge and opinions, participate in the AUP culture of open communication. Demonstrate and promote the University’s embedded values of kindness, fulfilment and authenticity. Arts University Plymouth will... Provide a high-quality learning and teaching experience. Provide safe and accessible learning environments. Ensure access to clear course requirements and marking criteria. Ensure assessment feedback is thorough, timely, constructive and honest. Ensure staff maintain a high level of professionalism. Ensure students are represented on University boards and committees and respond to your feedback appropriately. Actively encourage a culture of inclusivity, equality, respect, sustainability and social responsibility. Maintain a high standard of facilities, and access to industry standard resources. Ensure that students can access high quality support services, including financial support. Help students gain employability skills and prepare for their future, including opportunities in creative sectors and spaces. Actively promote students and their work. Demonstrate and promote the University’s embedded values of kindness, fulfilment and authenticity. Arts University Plymouth Students' Union will… Listen to the student voice and facilitate discussion between students and staff. Represent the student body at relevant boards, committees and working groups. Provide opportunities to undertake positions on the Student Union Executive Committee. Provide support and services for physical, sexual and mental health, free of charge or at discounted rates. Cultivate a vibrant community with varied events and activities in response to student feedback. Signpost students to relevant support, information, and facilities. Encourage involvement with the local community through volunteering and local projects. Make students aware of the promotions, activities, petitions and campaigns of the National Union of Students (NUS). Provide access to paid work opportunities and employment, such as the Student Ambassador role and commissions. Provide social opportunities for students, including the use of a dedicated Students’ Union space. Support students with setting up student-led clubs and societies.

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.

Period Poverty Project Free Period Products from the Students' Union To support the end of period poverty, you can pick up free period products from the Student Union Office and around the campus. In the toilets across campus (and in the Student Union Office), we stock Tampax Compak Regular, Super and Super Plus, Lil-lets Lite, Regular, Super and Super Plus, and Always Ultra Day in Normal (with or without wings) and Long (with wings). From the Student Union Office, you can also access a range of sustainable period products, completely free of charge. These include NORA Midi and Mini Reusable Pads, Lil-Lets Menstrual Cup (size 1) and Modibodi Period Underwear in sizes 6 to 18. "A very exciting update to the Period Poverty Project from me! I've managed to secure over £1,000 of funding from the Department for Education to support our Further Education (Pre-Degree) students." Harriet Moore, Student Union Manager, January 2021 Announcement Post

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!

Above and Beyond Awards Annual Awards Ceremony The Above and Beyond Awards were created in 2020 as an annual celebration to reflect on the positives of each academic year, celebrate your amazing achievements and the community that we are so proud to be a part of. The Student Union Manager each year works to gather staff and student nominees, then shortlist these with the help of University's Deputy Vice Chancellor and the Student Union President. Shortlists are then voted upon by all staff and students. Staff can choose to nominate for any of the student categories, which are as below: Student Awards Student Ambassador of the Year Student Representative of the Year Student Union Executive Committee Member of the Year Student-Led Club or Society of the Year Student-Led Project of the Year Award Community Excellence Award Sustainability Excellence Award Inclusion Excellence Award Kindness Award Special Recognition Award Staff and students can nominate for the staff categories, which are as below: Staff Awards Team of the Year Best Technical Support Best Academic Support Professional Services Award Student Champion Award Staff-Led Project of the Year Award Community Excellence Award Sustainability Excellence Award Inclusion Excellence Award Kindness Award Special Recognition Award

Cycling Bike Hire Plymouth Bike Hire: Bike hire that's bookable online with a large range of bike types available to be delivered to you. Time range of the hire can be tailored to you and your needs! From standard mountain and road bikes, to E-trikes, with hire rates starting from £15-20 they will likely have something for you! Find out more here. The Bike Box Café: Run by Plymouth Bike Hire from 10am daily. Last hires to be returned by 6pm. Pedal bikes, electric bikes, tandem, cargo bikes, scooters and more available! And with a traffic free trail onto Dartmoor and a café, what more could you ask for? Rame Riders: Open from 10am daily with last hires back by 6pm. All hires include a helmet. Located at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park so lots of scenic routes. Mountain bikes, trailers, tag-a-longs, tandem and electric options available. Cycle Routes Click here for Plymouth City Council's cycle route resource. Or click here for some ideas of locations. Local Cycling Clubs The Corinthian Cycling Club YOGI Cycling FLAB Social Rides See more on the Plymouth City Council website.

Cricket Plymouth Cricket Club Plymouth Cricket Clubs are affiliated with the following local groups: Devon Women's League West Devon Youth League Devon Cricket League Click here to find out more. Devon Cricket - Find a Club Click here to find a club. LMS Plymouth Last Man Standing is an amatuer cricket league. They play T20 cricket in 2 hour games with 8 players per team. Click here to get involved. Cornwood Cricket Club All ages and abilities welcome. Playing options include 35 over league matches, both T20 format, Super 8’s pairs cricket. Find out more here .

Dance Find a dance class: Use this resource to locate a dance class in Devon - from Ballroom to Rumba - there's something for everyone. Dance classes in Plymouth: Plymouth Dance Academy: Adult classes in Ballet, tap and Hip-Hop Dance Factory Plymouth: Adult classes in the following styles: Lyrical Street Tap Freestyle contempary Modern Theatre Jazz Ballet The Lemon Frog Dance Company: Adult classes in Argentine Tango, Salsa, 1950's Jive and Bachata as well as Party sessions Mad about Swing: Weekly Swing classes in the city centre. Every Tuesday

Physical Health Doctors Surgery, Prescriptions and Pharmacies The first thing we'd recommend you do when moving into a new property in Plymouth is registering with a doctors surgery (or checking you are still in the catchment area if you have moved from another Plymouth address). To check which doctors surgeries you are able to register at, we'd recommend using this NHS tool . As you might be aware, prescriptions are only free until you're 18, however, as a student you might be eligible for free prescriptions via the NHS Low Income Scheme, which you can find out more about here . When it comes to collecting your prescription in Plymouth, there are plenty of places you'd be able to pick it up, but Boots in Drakes Circus is one of the most accessible and close to campus too. Please do also make sure you've had your Meningitis ACWY vaccination before or shortly after coming to Plymouth, and keep up to date with flu vaccinations if you require them. We'd also recommend that you get to know key services available from Derriford Hospital and the Cumberland Centre , as you may need to use these in the event of injury or emergency. If you're concerned about your sexual health , the Students' Union provides free condoms freely available outside the Student Union Office, as well as pregnancy tests. Dentist Practices and Orthodontists Dentist practices are different to doctors, in that they don't require you to be within a catchment area, so we'd recommend signing up at your most convenient practice, whether that be local to your home or close to AUP, it's whatever works best for you. NHS dentist practices in the city may not always be taking on new patients, but you can search for all of the nearby practices (and orthodontists) on this map to find other local ones if your first choice has a waiting list. That being said, don't feel like you've got to suffer in pain - you can still see an emergency dentist even if you're not registered in the city. As for costs, again these might be fully or partially covered for you if you're eligible for a HC2 or HC3 certificate from the NHS. Gyms in Plymouth There are a wide range of gyms in Plymouth, all offering different student discounts and deals, including The Gym, PureGym, Nuffield Health and plenty of independent and specialist gyms too. If you live in the Mutley area, the closest gym to you is likely PureGym on Alexandra Road. If you're living in the city centre, then the closest gym is likely The Gym on Derry's Cross. If you're living closer to Union Street or in Devonport, your closest gym is likely MDL Fitness. Opticians There are plenty of different opticians across the city, including Vision Express, Specsavers, Boots and independent opticians too. Many of these offer regular deals for students that include free eye examinations or half-price prescriptions, so it's worth shopping around when you're due your next eye test. If you're eligible for the NHS Low Income Scheme mentioned before, this may also cover your opticians appointments and any prescriptions you might require.

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.

Swimming Indoor Swimming Pools in Plymouth Plymouth Life Centre Plymouth Life Centre is home to an Olympic sized indoor pool, diving pool and toddler pool. Click here to find out more, and to find out more about the diving facilities, click here/ Plympton Swimming Pool and Gym Click here to learn more. Wild Swimming in Plymouth When wild swimming make sure you are aware of the rules of the location and you have checked the tide and weather warnings. Swim responsibly. Click here for some wild swim spots in Devon and Cornwall. Outdoor Swimming Pools in Plymouth Mount Wise Outdoor Swimming Pool - Seasonal Swimming. Click here to find out more. The Tinside Lido is an outdoor, sea water swimming pool available for seasonal swimming. Click here to find out more.

Work For Us We are committed to working with as many students as possible to support you during your studies. Student Commissions We often commission students for various Student Union projects. For example, the Students' Union commissioned illustrations from Zara McDermott for new merchandise and branding for 2024-2029. Student Ambassadors Our Student Ambassadors support students throughout their time at Arts University Plymouth; from your first week and beyond. They will be on-hand at Freshers events to answer any questions you might have and help you meet people from all areas of the AUP community. Throughout the year, they work at bar nights, events and much more. Voluntary Roles As a student at Arts University Plymouth, there are plenty of other ways to get involved, such as the voluntary, student-elected roles within the Student Union Executive Committee, as a Student Representative or even as a Club or Society Leader. If you are interested in any of these voluntary positions and would like to know more, please email the Student Union President.

HELLO! WE ARE ARTS UNIVERSITY PLYMOUTH STUDENTS' UNION Meet The Team What's On Find Clubs and Societies Get In Touch Your Student Union is here to support you throughout your studies. The Student Union Team is here to ensure you have the best experience possible during your time at Arts University Plymouth! We help to ensure proper representation for all students at the institution, put on activities and events, and support you during your time here. Our diverse team is made up of students and graduates, elected by you to make your voices heard. Our team is made up of a full-time student-elected Student Union President, a full-time Student Union Manager and a team of voluntary, elected students who make up the Student Union Executive Committee. Email us studentsunion@aup.ac.uk Call us 01752 203443 Follow us Find us PL4 8AT

Tennis (and Table Tennis) in Plymouth Tennis in Plymouth Public Tennis Courts - click here. Tennis for Free initiative - click here. Table Tennis in Plymouth Plymouth and District Table Tennis in Plymouth. In association with Sport in Mind - click here. Joola Plymouth Table Tennis Club - click here. Plymouth Life Centre. 55 mins per session. They also have low pressure 'turn up and play' sessions once a week. Click here to find out more.

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 .

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 .