Cambridge Pride
2019 sees the first ever Cambridge Pride taking place in Cambridge and we are thrilled to be involved in this exciting event.
Students take part in Cambridge Pride
2019 sees the first ever Cambridge Pride taking place in Cambridge and we are thrilled to be involved in this exciting event. Organised primarily by the Pink Festival, who have been running pride based activities over the years across Cambridge, the growth of the event has relied on further involvement from charities such as The Kite Trust and other sponsors. Alongside the University of Cambridge, we have donated to support the event.
Representing postgrads better: Our proposals for a new union
This year, CUSU and the GU started a working group with the single aim of improving postgraduate representation.
University of Cambridge, London Marathon Stars
It’s time to cheer for Cambridge University London Marathon Stars! This Sunday April 28, 2019 our cohort members from Executive MBA will be holding true to our school tagline of ‘See where it takes you'.
Easter Opening Times in April and May
The Students' Unions' Building reception and shop will be open at the following times in Easter period:
Workshops for Students
The Graduate Union will be working with University Counselling Service to provide a number of useful workshops in Easter Term, sign up quick
Registry and other support services move to New Museum Site
The Registry and other student facing departments move to the New Museum Site
GU Women's Officer, blog on International Women's Day
In line with International Women’s Day 2019 theme, ‘Balance for Better’ we present to you a high level view of gender balance across each of Cambridge graduate department.
Engagement: want do you think of Cambridge?
The Vice-President, Mrittunjoy is going out and meeting students about their time in Cambridge, see what he has been talking about, and where you can feedback on what the Union should be doing.
Standing up for our University (Staff)
GU Vice President, Mrittunjoy Guha Majumdar, speaks on the importance of supporting our staff.
Improving the relationship with your supervisor
To book a place, please email: counsellingreception@admin.ac.uk
Nominations open!
Join the Graduate Union & help make a difference to the graduate experience at Cambridge! We are looking for a full-time Vice-President, as well as volunteers to fill 9 other elected posts
Graduate Union Elections
The Vice-President role (full-time paid position) and nine part-time (voluntary) officer roles are up for elections. Nominations open 15th Oct and close on the 23rd. Voting opens 30th Oct and closes on 2nd Nov.
Graduate Rights
We are excited to launch our new campaign 'Graduate Rights: Changing the Culture of Ph.D. Supervisions' aimed at establishing accountable and responsible Ph.D. supervisions at the University.
Graduate Mental Health Campaign
The Graduate Union is proud to announce that we will be continuing the works of previous Officers, and launching our new Graduate Mental Health campaign.
PGCE Pancake Party
Come along and meet other PGCE students, get some free tasty treats whilst finding out more about what the Graduate Union does for you. Sunday 16th September from 3pm to 7pm, at 17 Mill Lane
GU goes to Brighton
The Graduate Union will be visiting Brighton on the 19 May 2018 ! We will be leaving @8.30 am from Queen's Road coach stop, near its junction with Silver Street. We will be leaving Brighton at 6 pm and (traffic permitting) return to Cambridge by 9 pm. **Please note, bank transfers will need to be made by 9 am on Monday 14 May 2018.
Easter Term Workshops
The Graduate Union will be hosting three professionally run workshops in Easter Term
Lent term election results
The Graduate Union President from July 2018 will be Sofia Ropek Hewson, and Christine Pungong will be the GU/CUSU Welfare and Rights Officer.
Provisional Election Result: GU President
Note from the Graduate Union on the recent election and the result
External Trustee Recruitment (Extended)
We are now inviting applications for trustees: 2 x External Trustees (who must not have been a student or Sabbatical/Executive Officer at the University of Cambridge for two years prior to the date of appointment, though being a Cambridge graduate is not a prerequisite) 1 x Alumni Trustee (who must have graduated at least a year before the appointment date - likely June 2018)
Counselling Service workshops (lent term)
During Lent Term, the University Counselling Service is providing a series of workshops for students, held in the Graduate Union building (17 Mill Lane). Managing the Relationship with your Supervisor Workshop (24/01) Time Management (29/01) Become Your Own Coach Workshop
Three Minute Thesis 2018
Applications are now open for the University of Cambridge Three Minute Thesis Competition 2018!
Winter Holiday Activity Guide 2017
The GU|CUSU Winter Holiday Activity Guide for 2017/2018 is now live!