Hello and Welcome to UTas and to the Tasmania University Union in 2010!

I am Clare, your TUU state president for 2010, if you have any questions or comments, or just feel like having a good natter, please don't hesitate to contact me, the student representatives are here to represent your needs, so we really need to hear from you!

The TUU is the oldest consecutively running student union in Australia, having been in operation since 1899.  It is a student representative body that supports you through Your Uni Life, providing social opportunities, advocacy, financial support, housing, representation, advice and information.  The TUU owns and operates most of the food outlets on UTas campuses across the state including the Refectory, Lazenbys, Degrees Cafe, Info cafe and the UniBars in Hobart and Launceston.  We also run a housing scheme in Hobart, which leases out rooms around the Sandy Bay and Hobart UTas campuses.  The TUU advocacy service can provide you with financial support, and information and representation in the event that you run into a bit of trouble with the University, and the Contact Centres on each UTas campus will provide you with much needed information to help you orientate yourself to your new campus.

The TUU is perhaps best known however for the vibrant events run through the Activities Council on each campus.  Keep an eye out for the huge number of concerts, rallies, breakfasts, workshops, forums and many more that will be held on your campus this year.  Uni Life isn't all about study, it's also a great opportunity for you to make lifelong friendships, join interesting clubs and societies and have a damn good time!

Our main objectives are to support and promote the well-being of students in their academic, cultural and recreational activities at UTAS.  The TUU is here to make sure you get the most out of 'Your Uni Life', so make sure you get involved and make 2010 a great year!

Looking forward to seeing you around campus,

Clare Rutherford

State President

President@tuu.utas.edu.au