Cheaper pints at the Union

Consortium membership introduces tiered pricing and greater variety of drinks

by Mohammad Majlisi
on 2 October 2024

in Issue 1851

Imperial College Union has joined the NUS Services Ltd (NUSSL) Consortium over the summer.

Joining the consortium means that the Union can purchase items at a cheaper price, and pass on the savings to students. The Union has now introduced three-tiered pricing. The number of no/low alcohol products has now doubled, as well as a new selection of draught beers and menu items on offer.

As part of joining the purchasing consortium, ICU will also be joining the NUS’s sustainability charter, which scores suppliers and identifies good practices. They will also have access to more local suppliers, which will help in reducing the carbon footprint of Union venues.

NUSSL operates under the National Union of Students (NUS) banner, but its membership is separate to joining the NUS itself. Imperial College Union is still independent from and unaffiliated with the NUS.

The Union will also join Best Bar None, an accreditation scheme used to audit safety procedures and policies.

How you can join

Students can benefit from the new price tiers right now by downloading the Imperial College Venues app. Instructions are below:

Download the app.
Lucky you! All students have already got an account. So all you have to do is make sure you choose ‘forget password’ and use your long email (make sure you do this bit right!)
Wait 5 mins and check your email.
Create your password and you’re in! 
Log in, scan your QR code at the bar, and get saving!

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