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our award winning dusa
Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA), better known as ‘the Union’, is one of the most successful students’ unions in the country. Located at the heart of the city campus, it is rated the number one student union in the UK for nightlife as voted for by students in the Which? University poll 2012. The Times Higher Student Experience Survey 2012 also rated DUSA as the best student union in Scotland and 3rd best in the UK.
The Students’ Association exists to promote and represent the interests of the student body at the University. The Association aims to provide the highest level of social, recreational, advice and support services to all members, irrespective of age, gender, background or beliefs. All profits revert back into enriching the student experience in Dundee.
As well as being a stylish, contemporary bar and nightclub, the Union also plays a vital role in providing help and support for students by students and hosts a variety of student societies for all tastes.
As a student-led organisation DUSA responds rapidly to the particular needs of their membership, whilst openly welcoming and encouraging their contribution to the workings of the Association.
www.dusa.co.uk
services The Union is the perfect place to find everything you might need between lectures. The Premier Shop is a large convenience store (managed by the Students’ Association) which sells everything from groceries and magazines to stationery and lab coats. The i-Wall has 10 computers linked to the University network enabling you to browse or check emails while waiting for friends and the Pool Hall contains 18 pool tables and the latest in video games and quiz machines.
The Union has become renowned for its fantastic food which includes Yum Yum on Level 4, offering a fast food takeaway service covering everything from breakfast to late night party snacks as well as the hugely popular all-you-can-eat buffets during the week. Air Bar provides table service with fine coffee and Liar Bar serves fast lunch buffets during the day. Proving that your money goes a bit further in Dundee, our shops and bars were ranked Top in the UK for value for money by the Student Experience Survey 2011/12.
The University also hosts a Citizens Advice Bureau in DUSA, where you can access consumer, legal, benefit and debt advice.
get involved
Students are encouraged to get involved on a number of levels and thereby have a chance to influence decisions made by the University or DUSA. Whether you choose to run for election or just participate by voting in student elections, everyone has the opportunity to have their say. There are eight levels of representation that all students are encouraged to get involved with: DUSA Executive Committee, Student Representative Council (SRC), School President, Class Representatives, Sports Union Executive Committee, Flat Representatives (in University accommodation), Society Council and Independent Court Member.
Representing your peers at university level gives you the opportunity to learn how a large university operates and develop personal networks and employability skills.
student media
If you fancy a career in media or just want to do something a bit different, why not get involved with Discover Radio, DUSA’s own internet radio station, DUSA TV, Scotland’s leading student television channel, or The Magdalen, the University’s student magazine? Visit the websites below to find out more:
www.youtube.com/dusatv,
www.discoverradio.org
societies
DUSA supports over 80 societies including: Alpha lota (Society and Fraternity), Architecture Society (ADAS), ART Society, Bands Society, Debating Society, Development and Research Expeditions (DARE), English Lit and Film Society, International Students Society, Law Society, Lip Theatre Company, Mooting Society, Music Society, Operatic Society, People and Planet Society, Photography Society, Poker Society, Roleplaying Society, Scottish Country Dancing Society, Yoga Society, Young Entrepreneur Society plus numerous political and religious societies.
nightlife
With a capacity of 1100, MONO is the nightclub at the heart of the Union, and also stages a variety of themed events including the legendary Halloween and St Patrick’s Day parties.
On the music front, recently hosted bands and DJs include Pendulum, Tinchy Stryder, Modestep, Lisa Lashes, Pete Tong, Maxi Jazz, Sister Bliss (Faithless), Example (live) Groove Armada. Radio 1 DJs such as Vernon Kay, Trevor Nelson, Zane Lowe and Edith Bowman make regular guest appearances. The Union also offers Floor 5, an alternative clubbing venue for those into drum & bass, indie and guitar rock sounds, as well as two more bars - the Liar Bar and Air Bar. The bars also serve fine coffee and fast takeaway food throughout the day and offer a range of entertainment at night, from karaoke and open mic to big screen sport.
www.dusa.co.uk
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