So I signed up to the Female Strength Training course way back in January alongside Hannah Niblock, Student Officer Education, as one of our New Year’s resolutions that we all make to be healthier. I should perhaps rewind ever so slightly. I started my job as a Student Officer in…
Month: February 2016
Become a Diversity Ambassador!
At Queen’s Students’ Union we’re known for providing exciting opportunities for our students, such as InnovateHer, Inspiring Leaders, and Homework Clubs. This year we’re delighted to introduce a new scheme in Semester 2 – The Diversity Ambassadors Programme! But what is Diversity Ambassadors, and what can it achieve? Queen’s University…
Air Your Dirty Laundry…
So this week has been our QUB Sexy Time week, just in case you hadn’t noticed! So far we have had workshops on different types of sexuality, pleasure and consent. We have also had our ‘Condom Fairies’ out in force as well as a hilarious Take Me Out hosted by…
Bogs for All – Gender Neutral Toilets Across Campus
Last year Student Council passed a motion to look into the feasibility of introducing Gender Neutral Toilets in the Students’ Union, and when I started in this role in July this was one of my top priorities. I was determined that we’d bring about the necessary changes in our Union…
Guest Blog – Vicky Potts from Ivea Labs gives us her top 5 Dragons’ Den Moments
Thinking about entering QUB Dragons’ Den this semester? Vicky Potts one of last year’s finalists gives us her top 5 Dragons’ Den moments. 1) Pitching in an authentic Dragons’ Den on camera – a terrifying but exhilarating experience. 2) Learning how to answer the “So What?”question – everyone has an…