Our Students Union becomes part of the Sheffield Student Union

CSU – SU Twinning

On 11 February, after a series of discussions, our Students Union (CSU) became part of the Sheffield Student Union (SU) in the SU Council meeting, where the motion for the twinning of the two Unions was voted. CSU Officer, Vasilis Kikalos, travelled to Sheffield to represent CSU in this meeting. The motion was passed by total majority and CSU is currently working on implementing in detail the spectrum of changes this will bring to the unions’ Constitutions.

The initiative for the twinning started by this year’s SU and CSU teams in order to integrate the two bodies in the exemplar of the University of Sheffield and the International Faculty integration. This is a very important development as our students will have steady representation in Sheffield while it will also strengthen the cultural and social relationships between students in both campuses (Thessaloniki and Sheffield). The two Unions are already working on joint initiatives, with the SU being keen to involve the CSU and its students in upcoming events.

In a few months, with the completion of the procedural process, the students of both campuses will be considered one body by Sheffield Students’ Union and the CSU will act as a part of the Union.

“This kind of integration is challenging and complex, especially considering the size and scale of Sheffield Students’ Union and of its operations. We also believe that it's a very uncommon integration at a British, or even European level. But, we have a common vision and a bigger picture that guides us and undoubtedly, when the integration will mature enough, the benefits will be great for our students and the Sheffield community.” said Vasilis Kikalos while CSU President Theodora Theodoridou commented “I am really happy to see this unique merge taking place. I believe there is so much space for common initiatives and activities. Students at the International Faculty will come closer to students studying at Sheffield and will surely benefit from this integration.”

Undoubtedly, the twinning of the two Unions is a very important development for the role of our Union, its strength and the relations of our students with the fellow-students studying at Sheffield, UK.