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Wrexham Glyndwr Students’ Union is run by a team of 12 elected student officers. Every student automatically becomes a member of the union upon enrolling and has the right to vote and stand in student elections if they wish to. They are also granted access to all of the services provided by the SU.
The objective of the SU is to advance the education of students by:
Promoting the interests of students and acting as a channel between students and the university’s management. The SU executive team (through the UNITU platform) and volunteer course reps gather feedback from students and work with university management and course leaders to implement improvements students want to see.
The second is by promoting students’ welfare by providing free, confidential, and unbiased advice and guidance services. The Advice Centre offers support on a range of issues, from accommodation and financial issues to mental health and wellbeing. The team run several campaigns each year, highlighting important student issues. Previous campaigns have covered Period Poverty, Black Lives Matter, and Mental Health awareness.
The third is by providing social and recreational activities that supplement students’ education with personal development. The SU team currently oversees 27 sports clubs and societies which are open to all. The SU team also organise a number of social events, which are usually held in the SU bar, Glyn’s. These events include quiz nights, karaoke nights and themed parties.
Clubs and societies
Wrexham Glyndwr’s Students’ Union currently oversees 27 sports clubs and societies. Sports clubs fall under the banner of TeamGlyndwr, and include Men’s Football, Men’s and Women’s Futsal, Men’s and Women’s Hockey, Netball, and Men’s and Women’s Badminton. There are two types of sports clubs offered at Glyndwr – competitive squads, who compete in BUCS leagues and the annual Varsity events against the University of Chester, and non-competitive clubs where students can play simply for the fun of it.
Societies include Christian Union, Criminology, Dinosaur, Dungeons & Dragons, Equestrian, Health & Wellbeing, Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, LGBT+, Metal, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Pokemon, Psychology, Re-enactment, Science, Sports, Coaching & Performance, Green Glyndwr, and Youth and Community. All societies are friendly and welcoming to new members from any study level.
Should students not see a sports club or society that appeals to them and would like to set up their own, the Students’ Union will support students with the resources they need to do so.
City life
Wrexham is the largest town in North East Wales, home to around 130,000 people. It has a bustling town centre with a large shopping complex full of big-name high street brands and also several busy markets where students can pick up a bargain. The town also has a thriving nightlife with numerous bars, restaurants, and clubs in which to socialise.
Sports fans can join Hollywood superstar Ryan Reynolds in cheering on local football team Wrexham A.F.C, whose stadium is handily just down the road from the university’s main campus.
Wrexham is located close to some of the best natural wonders and points of interest in Wales. Nearby is the breath-taking Pontcysyllte Aqueduct which those who are brave enough can walk across. The beautiful town of Llangollen – famous across the world for its Eisteddfod music festival – is also nearby. The spectacular mountain ranges of Snowdonia are about a one-hour drive away, providing opportunities for climbing, hiking, biking, white water rafting, and even more daredevil pursuits.
Wrexham is also conveniently located near some of the biggest cities in the UK – Liverpool and Manchester – which are perfect for students looking to have a good time!