COVID-19
Even though it is the summertime, the SU Building is still open.
Here's what to expect when you visit:
SU Elmwood Building
- We're operating a one way system - you'll enter the building through the foyer/main staircases and leave using the fire exit stairs
- There will be signage in place with 2 metre floor markings and restricted entry for certain areas. Please ensure you take note of these whenever entering the building. They also may change as we learn more about crowd flow, reopen spaces, and abide by any changing government guidelines
- Only 1 person is allowed in the lift at one time
- Due to the restrictions on office capacity, we have had to make the decision to repurpose Clubroom 1 and Meeting Room 2 for Student Officers and Staff
- All spaces will be cleaned every morning and particularly busy spaces will be cleaned throughout the day
- Cleaning kits are available in all areas for before and after use
SU Staff Teams
If you’d like to chat face to face with staff from the Clubs & Societies, Enterprise SU, Student Voice or Volunteer SU Teams, you will need to make an appointment. You can find out more about how the individual teams will be working in the departments' FAQ sections.
The SU Shop, SU Elmwood
The Shop is currently closed for walk ins, however we can open by request for Queen’s branded clothing, accessories and stationery purchases, during Monday-Friday.
The Speakeasy, Lisburn Road
The Speakeasy is still currently closed, and is due to open early Autumn 2021.
SU Elmwood Building FAQs:
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What will the Union's capacity be?
We are currently open but with a reduced capacity, current numbers are as follows:
- Entrance: 3
- Foyer: 3 (including entrance to SU Shop)
- ATM Area: 5
- Lounge: 10–15
- Lounge Balcony: 2
- Clubroom 1: 2 (available from 5.30pm)
- Clubroom 2: 2
- Clubroom 3: 4
- Clubroom 4: 6
- Clubroom 5: 8–10
- Anne Maguire Room: 2
- Can I still go to the Union to hang out/study/rest?
The SU Building is open, so if you fancy a change of scenery there are spaces available from 8.30am-6pm, Monday-Friday.
- Call in to or email SU Reception to confirm availability
- Scan the QR code displayed in each room/area for our track and trace records
- Clean your space before and after use with the kits provided in each room
The Shop is currently closed for walk ins, however we can open by request for Queen’s branded clothing, accessories and stationery purchases, during Monday-Friday.
- Can I join Clubs & Societies?
Yes you can!Our fantastic Clubs & Societies are still active and would love to hear from any new members. Given the restrictions currently in place, in-person and sporting activity is suspended, but you can still connect online.You can join any Club or Society, or just learn more about them here, or if you haven't yet found your perfect Club or Society you can always give our Hook Up Quiz a whirl.
- Is the Union still hiring student staff?
Due to the ongoing changes the building now has a reduced capacity so there are fewer shifts than normal. So although we will are hiring some staff its in smaller numbers than what we normally do. Any vacancies will be advertised on our jobs page
- Will the Sexual Health Clinic still be running?
Unfortunately due to the ongoing restrictions the Sexual Health clinic will not running this semester
Common Youth offer free, confidential sexual health advice to young people under 25. Contact them to arrange a telephone consultation at 028 9032 8866, where they can further advise you.
There are limited free home test kits available at www.sh24.org.uk – if you would like these to be delivered to the Students’ Union, email Bethany, your Student Officer Welfare, on su.welfare@qub.ac.uk in confidence to arrange.
If you have symptoms of an STI or a positive home test, contact the GUM service in the Royal on 028 9615 2111 (8.15am-10.15am Mon-Fri) to arrange a telephone consultation.
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How is the Union representing me on the ongoing issues related to Coronavirus?
We are actively involved in planning and delivering Queen’s University’s response to Coronavirus, including assessment, teaching, student support and the return to campus.Our Student Officers are members of many of the key University working groups planning and responding to all these issues and our Officers talk daily with Senior Staff of the University in order to represent students’ needs and wants, and ensure the actions taken are in the best interests of students.If you have any specific queries that you want us to bring forward, please let us know.You can find out more on how you can still get Advice and Support from the Union and also, how you can get involved in what the Union has to offer this year in the each of the other department's FAQs
Staff Teams' FAQs
Advice SU - Student Voice - Clubs & Societies - Volunteer SU - Enterprise SU
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