 Hi and welcome to SOAS Student Union. I'm here to tell you a little more about who we are at the SOAS SU and what we do for you. SOAS Students Union is a student-led charity independent from Sars University of London, which is here to support you during your time here. We're all about providing you with services, opportunities and support that will make your time here the best it can be. At your Students Union, we're a space for you to get together with old friends and develop new ones, whether in the bar where you can get a cheap drink or in the JCR at one of our events, but with so much more than just a space. We support students by ensuring your voice is heard through elected representatives, including the co-presidents all the way to department and course reps who represent you at course level. As a democratic organisation, there are also opportunities for students to set out what matters most to them and then the SU will work alongside students to achieve these goals. When things are not going right, personally or academically, and you want to talk to someone confidentially about what to do, you can contact our team for help. We have a professional and experienced case worker to help you. We also support over 100 societies and teams, which also our students can join. There is something for everyone, from social justice and activism, religious and cultural and even a range of sports teams. Yes, you also run the enough is enough project, which aims to eliminate sexual and gender-based violence. Every student will be invited to attend a mandatory consent and active bystander workshop between the first two weeks of term. Make sure to check your timetable and attend your session. Whatever you're here for, your SU has you covered. We know that your university experience is about so much more than what you learn in the classroom and that's why we're here. The student union is made up of elected officers like us and the full-time staff who support the behind-the-scene work that make everything happen. So don't be afraid to come and say hello and get involved in all the SU has to offer. You can find the SU officers, shop, bar and common room here in the SOAS main building or you can get more information online at soasunion.org