***UPDATED 10th September 2020***

Liverpool Hope Students' Union wishes all its members well in these difficult times. The SU team are working hard behind the scenes to support you, to ensure a smooth enrolement and welcome week, and are responding to any queries you may have. On this page you will find answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions.

Does the SU offer an advice service?

Yes. Please e-mail our confidential advice at suadvice@hope.ac.uk 

Are the SU promoting any Freshers events this year due to COVID-19?

The only events the SU is promoting this year are the internally organised events. We are not promoting or recommending students purchase any tickets for external events. Check out Hope SU’s social media for our full range of socially distanced and virtual events! 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liverpoolhopesu/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/LiverpoolHopeSU

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolHopeSU/

What do I do if I have a problem with my private landlord ?

Liverpool Student Homes are running a remote service please e mail   lsh@liverpool.ac.uk or call 07970 247 209  and somebody will get back to you

Returning Back to University:

I am in the vulnerable category or am anxious about returning back to University. What support is there for me?

If you are in a vulnerable category or you are particularly anxious about attending University at the start of the new term, you should complete the task that has been sent to your SRM. A member of the Student Development and Wellbeing team will then contact you to discuss your individual circumstances.

Will I be able to move about the campus safely?

All corridors and spaces have been mapped by the estates team and floors will be marked with direction arrows and spacing marks for queuing.

What will the university do if there is a confirmed case on campus?

The University will identify all close contacts of the individual in question and require them to leave campus/remain in their hall of residence for 14 days quarantine or until they can provide evidence of a negative test result.

Will I return to study on campus?

We are going to start the term in a hybrid model of teaching where, for every student, some teaching is online and some is face to face. The University have reorganised every classroom so that the maximum number of students timetabled in that space allows for appropriate social distancing. They have also put hand sanitiser and desk cleaning equipment in every classroom.

Where can I find more information on the University’s health and safety approach to Covid-19?

https://www.hope.ac.uk/gateway/students/startingthenewacademicyear/

Lockdown Challenge

Your Students Union wants to ensure that you are looking after your body and mind in these difficult times. Therefore Ollie our VP Sports and Activities has poduced this Lockdown task booklet 

Please note for some activites you will need to download  https://www.downdogapp.com/ 

This November your SU are supporting Movember to raise awareness of Men's health issues. Please support us by going to our funding page below 

Hope Movember page

Get Up & Get Active Challenge

New stay at home challenge, challenges to be released every week (on a Wednesday morning)

All scores must be submitted by Wednesday evenings via HeJa APP & Instagram tags @vpsportnactivities

Winning team each week AND at the end of the contest will win prizes, SU merchandise, vouchers, kit and contribution to social funds

To Compete:

• Download and use the HeJa APP
• Create account (on behalf of your team or as an individual)
• Join HopeSU Team – code = CF-691741
• Find link and details on INSTAGRAM @vpsportnactivities

*reminder to complete all tasks within your household and always follow the latest government guidelines*

Week 1 #engine – Use strava/GPS apps to track runs and steps

• Most distance covered (individually and collectively as a team)
• Individual most steps done

Week 2 #power – Record and video efforts

• Most press-ups in a minute
• Most squats in a minute

Week 3 #skill – record attempts

• Best tea-bag into mug trick shot
• Most loo-roll kick ups

Week 4  #fitness&glam – Use GPS tracker

• Quicket 5km
• Best 10 year challenges/glow up entries

Week 5 #bigfinish

• Sporty trick shots
• Most sit-ups in a minute
• Best fancy dress
• Longest plank
• Longest handstand

To help keep students active, we have gone digital, by introducing challenges on BUCS Play.

Each challenge is different and invites students to take part and see where they rank among other students across the UK.

HOW THE NOVEMBER CHALLENGES WORK 

Complete as many kilometres, steps or workout minutes they can before 6 December.

Every time  you workout, you will need to upload a screenshot of their exercise to BUCS Play. 

Students who get involved will go into the draw to win:  

Garmin watch

Shreddy workout bundle 

‍Le Col voucher and jerseys

£50 Amazon voucher 

£50 Nike voucher  Sport nutrition bundle

For more info contact Ollie on vpressanda@hope.ac.uk

Nightline Instant Messaging Service now open!

Did you know Liverpool Hope’s SU’s confidential listening and information service is now
open?
Liverpool Hope’s Nightline is a confidential listening and information service ran for students by students. Due to COVID restrictions, the service is now operating an Instant Messaging service and has five main principles:

• Confidentiality
•  Anonymous
• Non- Judgemental
• Non- Advisory
• Non- Directive

You are able to message our volunteers about anything… just hit the message button on our website to start a conversation or check out our opening times!