[4] The Union has a turnover of more than £2.6 million a year, with the University providing a so-called 'block grant'[5] in excess of £815,000 to help the running of the organisation.

[7] This site was previously home to another bar, Stumble Inn, which was closed in 2015 following flooding and converted into storage for the Union's societies.

[citation needed] There are also weekly market days on Tuesday, where a variety of items are sold including fresh fruit, vegetables, books, and a range of oriental goods.

[12] Judges from the media industry said of the magazine, it is "gritty, witty, relevant and coherent, packaged with good design and strong front covers.

[16] The outlet now has a team of directors, camera operators and editors who specialise in the production of live-event broadcasts, news updates, game shows and short documentaries, all of which are published on YouTube.

[17] The Union has a (RAG) unit which raises money for charity and acts as a mechanism for recording fundraising activities by Sports Clubs and Societies.

Fundraising events are held throughout the year, which include an annual pantomime, cake sales, music gigs, bar crawls, and rag raids.