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GU Board Elections and Referendum – Results Confirmed: 18 Nov 2009; The GU President and Returning Officer has confirmed the Graduate Union Board for 2009-10, as elected last week. The referendum passed with "Yes" exceeding the quota on first preferences alone.
Board elections and referendum - vote now!: 09 Nov 2009; On-line voting for the 2009-10 Graduate Union Board Elections and Referendum has now begun. Vote now!
Board elections and referendum - vote now!!: 09 Nov 2009; On-line voting for the 2009-10 Graduate Union Board Elections and Referendum has now begun. Vote now!
Swine flu update: 05 Nov 2009; Students are reminded that, while the number of new swine flu cases reported has remained relatively constant with no more than a handful of cases a week in most colleges, it is very important that they remain vigilant, following the guidelines available online relating to washing hands, using and disposing of tissues and staying in their room if they experience flu-like symptoms. more...
GU Board Elections - Hustings: 03 Nov 2009; Voting in the 2009-10 GU Board elections will take place next week - more details to follow shortly. Hustings for all candidates will take place this Friday in the GU at 5.30pm. Come along and ask questions then!
GU Ski Trip: 01 Nov 2009; Don't miss the deadline to sign up for our fantastic ski trip to Avoriaz, France. Places are available until 20th November 2009; book now!
C U Stands Up: 01 Nov 2009; The Graduate Union is pleased to recommend the latest initiative to come out of CUSU - a whole week where you are challenged to take action for equality, stand up for what you believe in, and make it happen! *Cambridge University Stands Up: 30 Oct-8 Nov* Cambridge University Stands Up combines music, comedy art, academia and activism to focus on issues of diversity, equality and anti-oppression. ********* SIGN THE PETITION calling for diversity and equality across the University at http://www.cusu.cam.ac.uk/campaigns/standsup/petition/ ********* ATTEND EVENTS 1. Love Music Hate Racism, featuring the Paddingtons. Saturday 7th November, 8pm, Cambridge Union, £5 (Get your tickets at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/63277) 2. CU Stands Up Comedy Night. Monday 2 November, 8.30 for 9pm, Trinity Hall College, £5 (Get your tickets at http://www.cuamnesty.org.uk/cambridge-stands-up-tickets) 3. Rendezvous: Love is a Human Right. Tuesday 3rd November, 10pm -2am, Revolution 4. CUSU Liberation and Equality Training. Wednesday 4th November, 5pm, CUSU 5. Gypsy Boy. Wednesday 4th November, 8pm, Trinity College 6. BME Staff Network Presents Trevor R. Hall CBE. Thursday 5th November, 5.30pm, Corpus Christie College 7. SUAD – Stand Up and Dance. Thursday 5th November, 10pm-2am, Revolution 8. Action through Art. Friday 6th November, 11am-1.30pm, The Shop, 18 Jesus Lane 9. Race and Religion. Friday 6th November, from 7 to 8:30pm, Trinity Hall College 10. Free Training Day; The FLIPP Project is looking for student volunteers. Saturday 7th November, CUSU 11. CU PakSoc Charity Nashta (Breakfast) with Comedian Saad Haroon. Sunday 8th November, 10.30am, Grad Union Check out http://www.cusu.cam.ac.uk/campaigns/standsup/ for more information and join us at http://www.facebook.com/event.phpeid=195371770358&ref=mf. ********* GET TICKETS FOR: **Love Music Hate Racism** featuring the Paddingtons. Saturday 7th November, 8pm at the Cambridge Union. Tickets at £5 are available at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/63277 **CU Stands Up Comedy Night** with CU Amnesty International. Monday 2 November, 8.30 for 9pm, Trinity Hall Bar Tickets are £5 and are available at http://www.cuamnesty.org.uk/cambridge-stands-up-tickets
GU Prayer Room Time Changes: 29 Oct 2009; The GU Prayer Room times have changed! The times will be as follows: 13:00-14:00 15:30-16:30 All faiths are welcome - please send any suggestions to the GU Executive Assistant (enquiries@gradunion.cam.ac.uk).
Council Tax exemption (update): 15 Oct 2009; Exemption for Graduate Students beyond their 3rd year of PhD studies has become an issue this summer. We are currently working with the University and a number of high level officials to reach a resolution on this matter. Website information may be slightly out-dated due to the ongoing nature of these discussions but further clarification will be added as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, any student with problems should request a letter of support from the Board of Graduate Studies who will also have the very latest information. Share your experiences with other students through our forum. LATEST: The issue was raised the issue at the City Council meeting on Thursday 22nd October. We are waiting for full confirmation but it looks like 4th year students WILL be exempt, with appeals beyond 4 years being made on a case by case basis (if intermitted, had lab problems etc.)
GU Shop: Temporary reduction in opening hours: 02 Oct 2009; The Graduate Union Service Point will be closed on Tuesday October 6 and Wednesday October 7 due to Freshers Events. The café and GU Lounge will still be open to students from 9 - 6pm.
GU Cafe Blue - now open!: 21 Sep 2009; GU Cafe Blue - now open! The GU Cafe has just reopened for the autumn term serving delicious coffees, fresh sandwiches, snacks and cakes. Open 9.30am - 3.30pm now, and 9am - 6 pm during Full Term.
Swine Flu: 09 Sep 2009; Whilst cases have declined over the summer, it is reasonable to expect the pandemic to peak later in the year for universities and that the flux of new and returning students this autumn could have a major effect. The University has done much work to prepare for consequences of a major outbreak (see full information).
GU Tapas Night at La Raza!: 17 Aug 2009; After the phenomenal success of the GU summer BBQ we bring you another great event, this time courtesy of La Raza's top chefs! Join us for a night of tapas, cocktails and dancing at La Raza on Tuesday 1st September, 8:00pm. Book online!
Last few tickets for the Big GU Summer BBQ!: 05 Aug 2009; Any remaining tickets for the Summer BBQ will be released next Tuesday (11th August). If you've missed out but are still interested in attending - sign up for the reserve list and we will let you know as soon as tickets become available!
More tickets released for the Big GU Summer BBQ!: 03 Aug 2009; We have been able to extend capacity at Hughes for the BBQ - more tickets have just been released so sign up now before they go!
Graduate Union Summer Barbecue: 23 Jul 2009; The Graduate Union will host the 2009 Summer BBQ on Sunday 16th August, 14:00h at Hughes Hall. Tickets are on sale now (£7), including food and drinks. more...
New President Takes Office: 01 Jul 2009; The GU President for 2009-10, Jennifer Harcourt, officially took office today (1 July) following her election in April/May. We are grateful to the outgoing president, Siza Mtimbiri, for all his hard work over the last year.
MCR subMISSION: Online Ticket Sales Open: 03 Jun 2009; MCR subMISSION, the GU's official End of Year Party, takes place next Tuesday 9th June in Soul Tree. Tickets are now available to buy online for just £5.
GU Election: Raw Results Announced: 01 May 2009; Voting has closed in the GU election and we are pleased to announce the raw results. No candidate will be declared to have won until the deadline for complaints has passed, but full details of the count are available on the election page.
GU Election: Online Voting Open: 27 Apr 2009; Online voting is now open in the GU election. Please refer to the candidates' manifestos, and then log in with Raven at http://vote.gradunion.cam.ac.uk/vote/ to vote.
GU Election: Manifestos Online: 12 Apr 2009; Nominations for the Presidential election and Board by-election have now closed, and the list of candidates has been published. You can read the candidates' manifestos online.
GU Election: Nominations Due 9 Apr: 05 Apr 2009; As the GU will be closed on Good Friday, 10th April, the deadline for the submission of nominations for the Presidential election and Board by-election will now be a day earlier than originally announced: 5pm on Thursday 9th April 2009. If you are interested in standing, please complete your nomination form as soon as possible.
Cafe Closure for Easter: 05 Apr 2009; Our cafe, Cambridge Blue at the GU, will be closed for the Easter Holidays from Monday 6th April. It will re-open for Easter term on Monday 20 April.
New GU Service Point Opening Hours: 22 Mar 2009; The opening times of the GU Service Point have now been extended. The Service Point is open every weekday, Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 5 pm.
GU Election: Nominations Open (10 Mar): 09 Mar 2009; Nominations open on 10th March for the election of the President and the Academic, Welfare, Events and Families Directors, to be held on 27th-30th April. Nominations are due by 5pm on 10th April. See the elections page for full details.
Changes to the GU Shop; Clearance Sale (9-13 Mar): 09 Mar 2009; On 13th March, the GU Shop will become the Service Point: our printing, binding and hire services will remain, but we will no longer sell stationery. Pick up a bargain at the clearance sale from 9th to 13th March! more...
GU Tea Reception and Meet & Greet (4 Feb): 01 Feb 2009; The Graduate Union Board warmly invites all members to join them for a casual Meet & Greet and Tea Reception at 3pm on 4th February. Come along to learn more about our activities and services.
GU Council Meeting (22 Jan): 19 Jan 2009; A GU Council meeting will be held at 7pm on Thursday 22nd January. All members of the GU are welcome. Why not pop in for an update from the Board and to see your newly refurbished Union?
GU Renovation: One More Week: 05 Jan 2009; The renovation of the GU will take one more week than planned: we are sorry for any inconvenience. The GU site, including the shop and cafe, will re-open on 13th January 2009.