UCU strikes - activity and support
UCU Strikes are taking place on campus this week. If you are affected by the strikes, LJMU services have activities in place for you to get involved in if you need further support - please check them out below. If you would like more information about the strikes, please visit our webpage for more information. We are working with LJMU and UCU to make sure that the impact of the strikes are not felt by students as much as possible, but should you have any concerns, please email studentsunion@ljmu.ac.uk.
Student Futures
- An Extending Networks event on 27th September (10.30am-1.30pm, Student Life Building) in which we are working with colleagues from other departments to profile opportunities for experience, networking, and support.
- A Part-Time Jobs Fair on 29th September.
- 25 - 28 Sept – A series of drop-in CV workshops with Careers & Employability Advisers in SLB and Byrom Street in preparation for the Part-Time Jobs Fair on 29 Sept.
You can also register with Unitemps for part-time work opportunities; bookable 1:1 careers appointments in Careers Zones (or on Teams) if students want to strengthen their CV and apply for work in support of study; members of the team have been invited into a range of lectures across the university to introduce Student Futures and Unitemps.
Student Advice and Wellbeing
Student support and well-being will be working on drop-in and appointments with students, whilst also attending inductions (mainly funding team).
Occupational health is working through health clearances for professional programme students.
Accommodation and Student living will on hand to ensure all have settled into halls, please get in touch with them at any time if you have any issues.
You can contact the Student Advice and Wellbeing team on the LJMU website.
Sports
The gym and sports buildings are open throughout any strike action. Gym memberships are £25 for the full year for students, and there are lots of classes you can attend. You can check out the gym timetable and any other important bits of information on the LJMU website.
Library Services
LJMU libraries will have a series of eBook online reading lists for you to utilise, as well as many drop in sessions for you to come along to if you need revision and resources. They also offer leisure reading opportunities at their designated leisure reading spots and will be hosting a series of creative workshops, competitions and games for you to win prizes. Please give them a follow-on social media for any updates, or check out their page on the LJMU website.
To learn more about the library services, head to their page on the LJMU website.
