On average, only 11% of students choose to vote in their Student Union elections, and due to the pandemic and remote learning, support for student unions is at its lowest in decades. |
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So what does this mean for your Student Union? |
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With less support from students, unions will struggle to justify the need for their budget to the universities, resulting in less support from the university themselves. | |
We believe that student unions are a worthwhile investment for universities and bring students together in a unique way that can’t be done in a classroom. | |
So, what can we do to help? |
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Branded university merchandise improves the sense of community, as well as making a difference to the perceived quality of the university based on these interactions and merchandise. |
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The more support that is earned for the Student Union, it not only means more respect and budget from the university, but also more students attending SU events and visiting SU spaces. |
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Online campaigns like giveaways and competitions can be a great way to get freshers and future students involved with the union and university, and branded university merchandise is the best way to tackle these kinds of campaigns. |
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Showing students that your union can offer more value to their university experience than simply cheap drinks is key to increasing income and awareness. |
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This doesn’t just apply to students. Why not aim to have a bigger presence within your local community? Your union and students can be a symbol of support among your community and branded merchandise is just one step to get your name out there. |
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Student Unions and Wellbeing |
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We know how important wellbeing is, especially for students living and studying at university. They offer a support system for students away from home. You need to be able to offer a range of wellbeing-focussed products to students, and one of the top choices for universities is a ‘wellbeing’ or ‘welcome box’, filled with goodies for your students to know that you’re there and that you care. You can also include information about all the different services that your Student Union offers. |
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So, what's popular? |
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We’ve put together some of our most popular items for you to offer students (as well as some of our favourites)! If you see something on our website that you love, or if you’ve got an idea that isn’t shown here, get in touch with our expert Sales Team and we can help make your Student Union campaign dreams come to life! |
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College HoodieThe classic university hoodie - branded with your logo on the front for a simple look, or the option to brand on the back for events, graduations and sports teams. Available in endless colour options, and a minimum quantity of 12, we are sure to have the ideal hoodie for your union. |
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5oz Dyed Recycled Cotton ShopperMade from recycled cotton, and available in a wide variety of colours, what's not to love about these shopper bags! Perfect for trips to the library or getting snacks at the local supermarket. |
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Seeded WristbandsA great eco and environmentally-friendly alternative for even wristbands, these Seeded Wristbands have proven extremely popular with universities over the last couple of years, whether it's for freshers week or graduation! |
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Mood Vacuum BottlePopular among universities and unions alike, these bottles are an ideal reusable alternative to single-use plastic bottles. Stainless steel, glossy colours, and powder coat colour options all available to suit your branding and style! |
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Bluetooth Wireless EarbudsAll students love music, so why not remind them of you every time they tune in or jam out? To see more of our personal audio products, we have a dedicated blog right here! |
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Cork Wireless Charging PadMade from plastic alternatives, cork and limestone, with a large branding area, this charging pad is perfect for use in student housing and lectures! This is a product that will no doubt be used time and time again by students. |
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Get in touch to discuss your perfect merchandising solution, or click here to see our case studies and how we've worked with other student unions! |
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