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First Union Council meeting opens

The first Union Council meeting of the academic year will take place on Tuesday 4th November at 6PM, in room 341/341 of the Huxley Building.

The Union Council consists of most of Imperial’s elected student representatives, assembled to set the set the policy of Imperial College Union. It provides oversight of the Union’s activities and keeps it accountable.

All Imperial students are welcome to attend and propose papers for discussion.

Feature image: Huxley Building. Thomas Angus for Imperial College London

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