{"id":4823,"date":"2025-08-14T10:37:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T09:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/?p=4823"},"modified":"2025-08-18T12:56:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T11:56:16","slug":"check-out-your-students-union","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/2025\/08\/14\/check-out-your-students-union\/","title":{"rendered":"Check Out Your Students&#8217; Union"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1140\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nKdcaeF1Fvk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An SU is much, much more than a building (we&#8217;re the No.1 SU in the UK after all!), we have to admit ours is pretty great&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a quick scan through this blog to find out more about everything within your new Students\u2019 Union:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><u>Ground Floor<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4826\" data-id=\"4826\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/QUB_010922_3450a-1-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/QUB_010922_3450a-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/QUB_010922_3450a-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/QUB_010922_3450a-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/QUB_010922_3450a-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/QUB_010922_3450a-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">SU Foyer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3436\" data-id=\"3436\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/Union-Shop.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/Union-Shop.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/Union-Shop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/Union-Shop-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Union Shop<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3432\" data-id=\"3432\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/pantry-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/pantry-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/pantry-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/pantry-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/pantry-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/pantry-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Pantry<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4829\" data-id=\"4829\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/IMG_0089-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/IMG_0089-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/IMG_0089-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/IMG_0089-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/IMG_0089-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/IMG_0089-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Swap Shop<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4830\" data-id=\"4830\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/Charlie-Hanlon-LEVELS01-014-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/Charlie-Hanlon-LEVELS01-014-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/Charlie-Hanlon-LEVELS01-014-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/Charlie-Hanlon-LEVELS01-014-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/Charlie-Hanlon-LEVELS01-014-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/06\/Charlie-Hanlon-LEVELS01-014-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Mandela Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On entry to the Union, you&#8217;ll find reception as well as loads of places to relax, study and catch up with coursemates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Union Shop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your one-stop shop on campus. Our Union Shop includes a vegan-friendly barista bar and hot food counter for quick grab-and-go meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the back of the Union Shop you\u2019ll also find Queen\u2019s University branded merchandise such as hoodies and all the stationary items you might need for your studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Swap Shop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/YourUnion\/EatDrinkShop\/SUSwapShop\/#d.en.3274805\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/YourUnion\/EatDrinkShop\/SUSwapShop\/#d.en.3274805\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Swap Shop<\/a> is a new sustainable and cost-effective way of shopping for students. Swap pre-loved clothing and items to refresh your wardrobe or spruce up your digs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Pantry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/costofliving\/ThePantryFreeRefillStation\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/costofliving\/ThePantryFreeRefillStation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Pantry<\/a> is a free refill station for students to stock up on household essentials such as pastas, cereals, herbs, spices and more. All you need to visit is your own containers and your Student ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mandela Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandelahall.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mandelahall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mandela Hall<\/a> is our music and entertainment venue on the ground floor, and hosts club nights (like our official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glistrr.com\/events\/e\/rodeo-vs-ravers-the-official-qub-freshers-club-night-32-327\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.glistrr.com\/events\/e\/rodeo-vs-ravers-the-official-qub-freshers-club-night-32-327\">Freshers&#8217; Club Night!<\/a>), concerts and comedy shows throughout the year. Find out what\u2019s on through their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandelahall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>&nbsp;or via our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qubsu.org\/Events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">events section<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First Floor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1024 \/ 768)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4890\" data-id=\"4890\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 768\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-30-at-08.20.49_d8208dca-1-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-30-at-08.20.49_d8208dca-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-30-at-08.20.49_d8208dca-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-30-at-08.20.49_d8208dca-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-30-at-08.20.49_d8208dca-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-30-at-08.20.49_d8208dca-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Service Area Office<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4894\" data-id=\"4894\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/Queens-SU-202511436-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/Queens-SU-202511436-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/Queens-SU-202511436-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/Queens-SU-202511436-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/Queens-SU-202511436-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/Queens-SU-202511436-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Student Officers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Service Area Office<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know more about any of our programmes, competitions or activities? You can find our teams who run <a href=\"https:\/\/home.q-su.org\/club-socs\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/home.q-su.org\/club-socs\/\">Clubs and Societies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/EnterpriseSU\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/EnterpriseSU\/\">Enterprise<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/studentvoice\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/studentvoice\/\">Voice<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/VolunteerSU\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/VolunteerSU\/\">Volunteering<\/a> in the office at the very top of the social staircase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Student Officers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, Queen\u2019s students are elected to become <a href=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/YourUnion\/MeettheTeam\/StudentOfficers\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/YourUnion\/MeettheTeam\/StudentOfficers\/\">Student Officers<\/a>. The team leads the Students\u2019 Union and is here to help you, represent you, organise campaigns to make the changes you want to see. Your Student Officers are located at the back of Level One. With some social space just outside the office you can chat easily \u2013 or if you prefer, the SU Little Yellow Room and the SU Little Blue Room can be used for more privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Second Floor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1024 \/ 683)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4863\" data-id=\"4863\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/QUB_010922_3410a-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/QUB_010922_3410a-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/QUB_010922_3410a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/QUB_010922_3410a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/QUB_010922_3410a-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/QUB_010922_3410a-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">SU Collaboration Space<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4864\" data-id=\"4864\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/QUB_081222_5245.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/QUB_081222_5245.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/QUB_081222_5245-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/QUB_081222_5245-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Union Bar<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SU Collaboration Space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A collaborative workspace sporting long tables and booths (all with plug sockets) for group projects or small snugs to revise or complete coursework. Or softer seating with sofas and lounge chairs to allow you to catch up with friends or grab a bite to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Union Bar &amp; Wee Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open seven days a week, with a host of free events, take a break from your studies, and stop by the Union Bar and Roof Terrace for tasty food, live music, pool, quizzes, live sport and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Third Floor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(648 \/ 432)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4869\" data-id=\"4869\" data-aspect-ratio=\"648 \/ 432\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2.jpg 648w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Third Floor Space<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4870\" data-id=\"4870\" data-aspect-ratio=\"2560 \/ 1707\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/IMG_1857-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/IMG_1857-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/IMG_1857-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/IMG_1857-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/IMG_1857-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/IMG_1857-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/IMG_1857-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">SU Lounge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4902\" data-id=\"4902\" data-aspect-ratio=\"2048 \/ 1536\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-30-at-15.18.16_a7a34f01.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-30-at-15.18.16_a7a34f01.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-30-at-15.18.16_a7a34f01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-30-at-15.18.16_a7a34f01-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-30-at-15.18.16_a7a34f01-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-30-at-15.18.16_a7a34f01-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">SU CoWork<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SU Advice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the union, we have a team of friendly advisors to provide students with free, <a href=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/AdviceSU\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/AdviceSU\/\">independent, confidential, and non-judgemental advice<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have worries or issues to do with money, funding, accommodation, your education, or your health and well-being they are there to help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can drop by Tuesdays, Wednesdays &amp; Friday from 11:30am &#8211; 2pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sexual Health Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our free SU <a href=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/AdviceSU\/HealthWellbeing\/SexualHealth\/#su-sexual-health-clinic-1875486-2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/q-su.org\/AdviceSU\/HealthWellbeing\/SexualHealth\/#su-sexual-health-clinic-1875486-2\">Sexual Health Clinic<\/a> is also located on Level 3, just next to SU Advice and is available Mondays during term time from 9am \u2013 3pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SU Lounge and Balcony <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access a free kitchen space with microwaves to heat up your lunch while you enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee. 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