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University of Wolverhampton
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 The University of Wolverhampton was created in 1992 from Wolverhampton Polytechnic. The main campus is at Wulfruna Street in Wolverhampton itself (in the West Midlands) Though there are three other campuses of the university too based across the West Midlands and Shropshire. FacilitiesWolverhampton is a very well equipped University specialising in some very wide and varied courses. In addition to have the oldest undergraduate War Studies course in Britain , Wolverhampton also has a very well equipped Glass and ceramics department. This variation goes to show that Wolverhampton is very much a University that is looking to the 'future' in the courses that it offers. While traditional courses are offered, Wolverhampton has one of the best psychology departments in the country, Wolverhampton focuses on the needs of the local demographic. LibrariesEach of the campuses has its own library, the biggest being the Harrison Learning Centre at City Campus. It is four floors high with a computer suite on the top floor. There are private study rooms for when you need a quiet space and group rooms for preparing group assignments. IT and ComputingSportsWelfareHealthcareShopsRestaurantsBanksTransportThere is a free inter-campus bus service running between all campuses. City campus is also a very short walk from Wolverhampton train, bus and Metro stations. Careers serviceThe universities in house job centre 'The Workplace' can see to all your employment needs whilst at the university. They will help you find part time or vacation work if needed. Religious facilities
SocialBars, Pubs and clubsThe SU has 3 bars open all nights its an immense night in there both Wednesday and Friday with £1 drinks and open till 3am you cant really go wrong there! The nightlife is pretty good. there is a wide variation of bars and clubs for different tastes, and the civic hall has some brilliant acts on. There is also the more mainstream bars and clubs, and of course, the Union. EventsClubs and societiesAccommodationAccommodation policyFacilitiesResidencesResidences are offered on all Campuses and are all University owned with the exception of Fiveways Hall in City Campus. Different price ranges are available. Private sectorStudent's UnionThe University of Wolverhampton Students' Union is 82 years old and a very well established force within the University. Whereas other Students' Unions are reactive to changes within their institution, UWSU's close relationship with the University enables the Union to have a say at every oint of the decision making process. The Student Representation system within the University is co-owned by the Student's Union and the University, with the Students' Union training reps with a very generous grant from the University. Training is usually delivered by the Academic Affairs Officer (position soon to become known as Vice President Academic) in conjunction with other Sabbatical officers. The Students' Union offers personal development through its' 'sharpen up your skills' programme. Other CV enhancing activities include the opportunity to write for CryWolf, the soon-to-be-rebranded student paper. Students can take part in, or form societies and are given many recreational and competitive sporting opportunities through the Athletics Union. The University of Wolverhampton Students' Union is known to have a very tempestuous relationship with NUS. The Student Representative Council (the ruling body of the Students' Union) recently voted to madate a full report in the benefit of UWSU's continuing affiliation to the National Union of Students. If the final report is not to the Student Representative Council's liking there will almost certainly be a referendum in March/April 2007. The Students' Union also offers impartial advice and support through its' Advice and Support Centre. The impartiality of this service ensures that Students' are not given bad advice, unlike many services that will favour students regardless of whether they are right or wrong. The current executive of the University of Wolverhampton Students' Union is: President - Matt Russell Academic Affairs Officer - Karl Stinger Welfare Officer - Jenna Beasley Student Development Officer - Dan Squire Walsall and Sports Officer - Aaron Hamilton Telford and Business Development Officer - Kira Stancliffe City Campus Officer - Sarah Keddie (non-sabbatical) Liberation Officer - Vonnie Grant Media Officer - Sarah-Jane Coyles PricesWednesday - Buy one get one free Friday - £1 drinks Saturday - £1.25 Drinks All other times drinks are cheaper than the SU's main rivals EnvironmentGenerally good. New students should be warned not to visit Legends, Sugar or walk via alleyways - especially Molineux alley - after dark. Walsall campus has a fantastic friendly environment, while Telford, Compton and Burton are quiet campuses where very little ever happens. ArchitectureLocal areaThe locals are nice and (usually) polite, although racial tensions are sometimes (rarely) evident. It is strongly recommended that the local 'culture' is sampled, namely going to a Wolves home game. The supporters are some of the most passionate in the country, and although the football may not blow you away, the atmosphere will. Wolves is not the prettiest place in the world to live, try coming in via train and you will see what I mean. But, the city has had a large student population for many years and a lot of the shops, bars etc. do have student nights and/or offer a student discount. Large parts of the University have been re-built in recent years and the main campus building is brand new. Teaching qualityThe University is not one of the best in the league tables, that is a fact. However, that should not put you off too much, Wolverhampton is one of the quickest growing and improving Universities in the country. Subjects such as Psychology broke into the top 10 recently, and that is part of a wider growing trend. Applying to WolverhamptonThinking of applying to Wolverhampton? Why not read some Personal Statements which were used for applying here? Other Wolverhampton ArticlesWhy not read these other Wolverhampton Articles? Links | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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