Campaigns News

Red Box Project

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:49:39 Z

Working to provide free sanitary items for young people in our local schools.

Random Acts of Kindness

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:10:12 Z

We encourage you to show each other appreciation in the form of little things and gestures

LGBT Plus Handbook

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:27:47 Z

This guide will provide our staff with the info they need to do their roles to the best of their ability.

Go Green and Volunteering Week

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:36:37 Z

Go Green and Volunteering Week Timetables

BUCS-A-THON

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:42:45 Z

BUCS Wednesdays is back but bigger than ever

Mental Health Matters

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:15:06 Z

Tips on how to maintain your mental health

Drug Harm Reduction: Take Control

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:19:46 Z

Information on reducing harm when taking drugs

Unmask the soul: Connect

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:03:42 Z

Our BAME students officer Janine is hosting a competition to help you get creative during the University festive break.

Student Sex Work

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:06:35 Z

Support for student sex workers.

Ramadan 2020

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:13:08 Z

reflections, tips and advice for students

Internation Students Day

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:17:33 Z

The International Students' Officer campaigned for better pastoral and practical sport for International students.

Healthy Body Health Mind

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:19:32 Z

Raising awareness that students take part in to form a positive culture around sport.

FearLEICS Womxn

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:23:22 Z

Celebration Womxn involved in any physical activity

Career Support

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:25:47 Z

A variety of live Q&A sessions.

Alcohol Awareness

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:43:17 Z

We’re hosting a few events to remind everyone to drink responsibly, how to get home safely, busting some common myths.

Body Positivity

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:45:40 Z

The movement empowers people to love themselves and their bodies the way they are and dismantles the damaging societal narratives pushed upon us

Additional Costs

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:47:35 Z

As you'll know, COVID-19 has exposed many issues for students and we want to make sure that you are listened to.

World Mental Health Day 2020

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:52:36 Z

This year's World Mental Health Day comes during uncertain times which have put a strain on all of us.

Where do my Tuituion Fees go?

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:54:58 Z

We have worked with the university to provide greater transparency over where your fees go.

Tuition Fees Results

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:56:43 Z

Results of 'Refunds and Compensation' survey.

Students Against Redundancies

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:54 Z

Elected student representatives overwhelmingly voted in favour of the motion to oppose any planned redundancies and/or disinvestments

Stronger Together

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:21:11 Z

Creating a safe space for you to build and form new friendships, whilst empowering you to reach out and seek support if you need it

Stand Against Islamophobia

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:25:05 Z

We are delighted to launch ‘Stand Against Islamophobia’ this month

Rethink Sustainability

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:27:02 Z

The core aim of this work is to bring you transparency, information and resources on the full narrative of sustainability.

Leicester Pride 2020

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:29:35 Z

Who said you can't celebrate Pride from home?

International Womxn's Week

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:30:59 Z

International Womxn’s Week is a time to celebrate anyone, past and present, who identifies as a woman in society.

Me Too on Campus

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:34:11 Z

We are a group of activists and survivors working alongside the Students' Union and University welfare department to create a fully inclusive, safe and supportive environment

Blended Learning Benchmark

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:36:26 Z

This document highlights what is expected of students, staff, and schools regarding Blended Learning.

Transgender & Non-Binary Inclusion in Sport

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:38:13 Z

The Students’ Union is currently working on a Transgender and Non-binary inclusion in sports policy

We are Black History

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:41:36 Z

Events for Black History Month

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:44:39 Z

This week is to recognise, destigmatise and raise awareness for mental health with the theme of loneliness.

LGBTQ+ Safe Post Collection

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:46:41 Z

Supplying a location on campus where individuals can order LGBT+ related items without anxieties

Hear to Hear - Use your Voice

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:54:06 Z

Leics Decolonise

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:00:57 Z

LeicsDecolonise is a student-led campaign dedicated to lobbying our University to divest from companies complicit in the climate crisis & oppression

UCU Strike Action 2022/23

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:03:21 Z

Information about the UCU Strike Action

Parasports Week 2023

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:07:20 Z

Events organised for Parasports week.

De-Stress

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:10:10 Z

Information on how to De-stress during Exam periods

Cost of Living

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:18:47 Z

Students everywhere are facing a cost of living crisis and although, as a Students' Union, we can’t solve it, we can mitigate it.

Improving the Student Experience

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:08:23 Z

The aim of this campign is to ensure that the resources of the Students’ Union and university provide the best experience for students as possible.

Building a Sports Community

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:10:02 Z

These projects aim to enhance the overall student experience by improving community engagement, facility access, and inclusivity in sports and recreational activities.

Belonging as a DL Student

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:13:30 Z

Coming to university can be a nerve-racking experience for any student, but for Distance-Learning students, the start of university may sometimes feel particularly isolating, or like you are not able to get as involved.

Tackling Sexual Violence

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:15:02 Z

This campaign aims to contribute to changing the culture by tackling problems in current support and processes at the university.

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:10:26 Z

Where we remember all of those who have lost their lives to transphobic violence and discrimination.

Trans Day Of visibility

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:21:37 Z

Transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people have always uplifted and empowered our own

Distance Learning Day 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:20:02 +0100

To build an on-campus day for distance learning students and enable them to be welcomed to campus to meet academic and support staff, and their peers.

Pay the Placement

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:57:14 +0100

If you're a healthcare student, you already know what placements really cost - the early mornings, the travel, the uniforms, the exhaustion. And all of that on top of tuition fees, with zero pay for the hours you put in. That's exactly what the Pay the Placement campaign is fighting to change.