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Sheffield University Student Union
From The Student RoomTSR Wiki > University > Choosing a University > University Guides > Sheffield > Student Union Assuming you get to Sheffield University then this is where the social scene is most likely to start, before you gain the confidence of knowing where you are to explore the city.
LEVEL ONEBar OneEvery Sheffield student knows of this venue, accessible either by going through the side entrance on Glossop Road, or by going through the main doors on the Western Bank side and going down two levels. Cheap cheap drinks every night of the week; 8 pool tables at 50p a time, and loads of TV screens for your sporting events, and coverage of student favourites such as The Simpson's. On a nice day, the outside gardens and sunshine deck make a great place for BBQs and the likes. Bar One FoodFast food outlet within Bar One, cheap food, and quite possibly the biggest portion of fries for 79p you'll ever encounter.
LEVEL TWOFusion & FoundryHome of Ent's nights Climax (LGBT Friday Monthly); Population (Mondays weekly); Tuesday Club (Weekly), Juice (AU Pop - Wednesday Weekly), Fuzz Club & Bleach (Messy Metal and Dirty Indie, Thursday Weekly), Space (Fridays weekly) Pop Tarts (Saturdays Weekly, 60s thru to Today). Capacity of the two rooms together, 1200. WeeklyPopulation - Mondays. Has fantastic drinks offers (Pound a pint, pound a shot, vodka + mixer £1) But competes with Embrace and Leadmill in town so sometimes struggles. Has some celeb appearances from time to time too. Defo a good union night out. Tuesday Club - usually on a Tuesday, though makes occasional appearances on Saturday nights! Drum & Bass in one room, hip hop in the other. Several resident DJs and guests as well... I've most enjoyed DJ yoda, shlomo & pendulum. Juice - Wednesdays. A cheesy disco night, mostly chart stuff but with fusion being used for britpop. Especially popular with the sports teams. A messy night, very popular & plenty of drinks offers. Fuzz Club/ Bleach - Thursdays - Indie disco in foundry, metal & other stuff in fusion. At least 2 live bands in every week. Sometimes rather good live bands. Has hosted The Kooks & The Automatic last year and more recently The pigeon detectives, good shoes & the wombats. SPACE - Fridays. Not in Fusion and Foundry but in the Octagon, usually has cocktail offers on, one of the cheaper places to go on a Friday as town gets expensive. Plays all sorts of music and different genres. New for 07 but pretty popular. Pop Tarts - Saturday night retro party. 80s & 90s music in foundry, 60s & 70s in fusion. Cheap drinks offers & good for a laugh. OccasionalUrban Gorilla (every so often)- A reputable line up of DJs & MCs. Usually fairly expensive but great if its your kind of thing. Climax (monthly) - LGBT night - Juice but gayer A bit more relaxed though, plenty of straight people do still go. Has interesting themes sometimes, and occasionally free massages in the 'pink powder room' (fusion) Cuba Libre (monthly) - dance stuff. Don't know much about it. Fuzztival (yearly) - Day long fuzz club festival. Will only be in its 3rd year next time. several bands through the day, food served in the fusion too. This years lineup included hot puppies, Victorian English gentleman's club, hot club de Paris & 65 days of static. Also a venue for bands. This year had the long blondes & ash in foundry, and brakes & captain in fusion. Plenty more as part of other events. The SU AuditoriumMany lectures happen in here during the day, delivered to first year students due to the size of the groups being taught. But in the evenings the Film Unit have it a couple of nights a week all year, and with a capacity of 400; they host movies delayed by about 8 weeks, at £1.80 for a single ticket, or indeed for a years pass £30. Interval Cafe BarRelaxed and refined, the Interval is the laid back sister of Bar One. Its leading bar design is unique amongst Student Unions as is its service. From hot breakfast sandwiches to pasta, wraps and speciality vegetarian and vegan dishes, the Interval provides food right into the evening. You can accompany your continental cuisine with continental beverages too - the Interval has a selection of international beers and wine. LEVEL THREEThe main level from the entrance off Western Bank. Box OfficeDoes what it says on the tin, a vital place for your ents tickets, also issues tickets for Sheffield International Venues & Theatres (Hallam FM Arena, EIS Sheffield, Crucible, Sheffield City Hall, Lycyem, IceSheffield and Ponds Forge ISC). Student Advice Centre / Sheffield Students Information CentreSSiD - Information point, for all your forms, detail changes, and in the event of any general local information needed. Advice Centre - Free, professional advice service on everything from employment, housing, money issues, student visas etc. Endsleigh InsuranceSheffield University Union Branch STA TravelNatwest BankSheffield University Branch
The StudioAll your Sheffield University hoodies, T-Shirts, Sweaters, and goodies, as well as the cheapest ink cartridges around, and photo developing.
Union ShopStudent essentials including stationary, magazines, and food/drink Coffee RevolutionFairtrade coffee available here, quite expensive though. New LeafCustom make your own salads. Offers a selction of freshly made smoothies and jacket spuds. The SourceNetwork enabled computer suites, and local information point. Lower floor of the 24 Hour Revision Centre during Exam Periods. Also houses Give It a Go, the termly programme of one-off activities to try things out. The Copy ShopThey'll do anything if you give them the artwork, large banners, posters, business cards... The Sandwich ShopFood/drink on the go, snacks generally. LaunderetteMainly used by 2nd / 3rd years bringing their stuff down, as all 1st year accommodation has some form of laundering facilities on site. Some Sabbatical Officers' Offices on this level also. More Vending Machines LEVEL FOURThe GalleryThe upper level of The 24 hr Revision Centre during Exam Periods, has more Network enabled computers, coffee / soft drink machines, and plenty of desks as well as comfy couches. Meeting RoomsMore Sabbatical Officers' Offices Loxley Food CourtSally's Coffee Lounge University owned food venues, but very nice if you want to sit down, read a news paper and eat/drink for a bit.
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