Aldwych Group
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The Aldwych Group is the group of students' union
s of the members of the Russell Group of Universities
in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1994, as a watchdog in response to the creation of the Russell Group.
It is so called because its was established at a meeting at the London School of Economics and Political Science, which is located on Aldwych
.
The current Chair is Sean Ruston of Warwick Students' Union, who was elected in July 2011.
universities (above), the Aldwych Group is also observed by three other bodies:
Previous Chairs
Students' union
A students' union, student government, student senate, students' association, guild of students or government of student body is a student organization present in many colleges and universities, and has started appearing in some high schools...
s of the members of the Russell Group of Universities
Russell Group
The Russell Group is a collaboration of twenty UK universities that together receive two-thirds of research grant and contract funding in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1994 to represent their interests to the government, parliament and other similar bodies...
in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1994, as a watchdog in response to the creation of the Russell Group.
It is so called because its was established at a meeting at the London School of Economics and Political Science, which is located on Aldwych
Aldwych
Aldwych is a place and road in the City of Westminster in London, England.-Description:Aldwych, the road, is a crescent, connected to the Strand at both ends. At its centre, it meets the Kingsway...
.
The current Chair is Sean Ruston of Warwick Students' Union, who was elected in July 2011.
Members
- University of BirminghamUniversity of Birmingham Guild of StudentsThe University of Birmingham Guild of Students is the officially recognised body which represents around 28,000 students at the University of Birmingham. The Guild functions as a Student Union as per the 1994 Education Act. It is an independent organisation and not legally connected to the...
- University of BristolUniversity of Bristol UnionBURST or Bristol University Radio Station is a student-run radio station, based in the University of Bristol broadcast online from the university's student union building, and occasionally via FM with a Restricted Service Licence. The station also holds an AM licence, and plans to begin...
- University of CambridgeCambridge University Students' UnionCambridge University Students' Union is the university-wide representative body for students at the University of Cambridge, England...
- Cardiff UniversityCardiff University Students' UnionCardiff University Students' Union is the students' union for Cardiff University and the largest in Wales, and, like most other students' unions, aims to promote the interests of its students...
- University of EdinburghEdinburgh University Students' AssociationEdinburgh University Students' Association provides services, representation and welfare support to matriculated students of the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.-Composition:...
- University of GlasgowGlasgow University Students' Representative CouncilGlasgow University Students' Representative Council was founded on 9th March 1886 and recognised as the legal representative body for students of the University of Glasgow by the Universities Act 1889. The SRC is responsible for representing students' interests to the management of the University...
- Imperial College LondonImperial College UnionImperial College Union is the Students' Union of Imperial College London. It is host to many and varied societies, and has student bars situated around Albertopolis...
- King's College London (KCL)King's College London Students' UnionKing's College London Students' Union is one of England's oldest students' union. KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation, being a registered Charity with the Charity Commission, and exists solely to further the interests of its members, the approximately 23,500 students who are at King's...
- University of LeedsLeeds University UnionLeeds University Union is the representative body for the students at the University of Leeds, England. LUU is a charity for over 32,000 students. LUU is led by students, although many of the decisions are made by staff. There are shops, bars and clubs in the Union building...
- University of LiverpoolUniversity of Liverpool Guild of StudentsLiverpool Guild of Students is the student union of the University of Liverpool , though LSU and LGoS are now in partnership....
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)LSE Students' UnionThe London School of Economics Students' Union is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science...
- University of ManchesterUniversity of Manchester Students' UnionThe University of Manchester Students' Union is the representative body of students at the University of Manchester, England, and is the UK's largest students' union...
- Newcastle University
- University of NottinghamUniversity of Nottingham Students' UnionThe University of Nottingham Students' Union is the students' union at the University of Nottingham, England. The Students' Union is housed in the Portland Building on University Park campus a building shared with some non-Student Union activities...
- University of Oxford
- Queen's University BelfastQueen's University Belfast Students' UnionQueen's University Belfast Students' Union is the official representative body for students at Queen's University Belfast. Membership in the Union is automatic and currently totals 24,560, making it the largest single campus Union on the island of Ireland, and one of the largest in the United...
- University of SheffieldUniversity of Sheffield Union of Students-Aims:Its mission is to act in the interests of all our members and has a vision to be the outstanding student-led organisation in the UK. It was also voted best Higher Education Students' Union in the country at the first ever NUS awards ceremony in 2008....
- University of Southampton
- University College London (UCL)University College London UnionUniversity College London Union , founded in 1893, has a credible claim to be England's oldest students' union. It was formed with the following objectives: "the promotion of social intercourse and of the means of recreation, physical and mental, of the students of University College, and the...
- University of WarwickUniversity of Warwick Students' UnionWarwick Students' Union, also known as Warwick SU, is the students' union for the University of Warwick, in Coventry, England.-History:The Students' Union developed in tandem with the University and has existed since 1965...
Observers
Aside from the unions of the Russell GroupRussell Group
The Russell Group is a collaboration of twenty UK universities that together receive two-thirds of research grant and contract funding in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1994 to represent their interests to the government, parliament and other similar bodies...
universities (above), the Aldwych Group is also observed by three other bodies:
- The University of London Union (ULU)University of London UnionThe University of London Union is the university-wide students' union for the University of London...
, due to three of its constituent unions (KCLSU, LSESU and UCL Union) being members - The National Union of Students
- The National Postgraduate CommitteeNational Postgraduate CommitteeThe National Postgraduate Committee of the United Kingdom represents postgraduates at UK universities. Since 2002 it has held charitable status...
, due to the high numbers of graduate students in the Russell Group and their research-intensive focus
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Previous Chairs
- 2010-11: Emilie Tapping, Kings College London
- 2009-10: Emmanuel Akpan-Inwang, London School of Economics and Political Science
- 2008-09: Tobin Webb, Bristol University
- 2007-08: Josh MacAlister, Edinburgh University
- 2006-07: Brian Duggan, University of Warwick
- 2005-06: Kat Stark, University of Warwick
- 2004-05: Wes StreetingWes StreetingWesley "Wes" Paul William Streeting is Chief Executive of the Helena Kennedy Foundation, an educational charity that promotes access to higher education to students from further education colleges through bursaries, mentoring and work placements...
, Cambridge University