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The University of London Union (commonly referred to as ULU, pron. 'yoo-loo') was the university-wide students' union for the University of London. It was the largest students' union in Europe, with over 120,000 students as the focus of its activities, with its students also all members of individual University of London colleges' student unions of which ULU is the umbrella organisation.〔(ULU Students Union Governance )〕 The University of London Union provided a range of services on an intercollegiate basis, including cultural, recreational and sporting activities. Its seven-floor building in Malet Street, Central London included bars, restaurants, shops, banks, swimming pool and a live music venue.〔(Queen Mary, University of London Students' Union )〕 In July 2014 the University of London Union was abolished by its parent institution, the University of London.〔http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/SIR/ENDS15/0001139315_SIR_20130731_E.PDF〕 ==History== ULU was founded in 1921, originally as the University of London Union Society, and moved into its main building on Malet Street, near Senate House, in 1957. It represented students to the University and beyond, whilst also providing support and resources to the students' unions of individual colleges. On 3 May 2013, the University of London announced that the union would cease to exist.〔(University of London Union Press Release )〕 This move was condemned by some students and campaign groups, who are now running a campaign to keep the building in student hands.〔()〕 Other students however have welcomed the move, this is in part due to fears that the Union is undemocratic as it received a very low election turnout of just 2%. This is against the backdrop of other Unions which receive in excess of 50% turnout.〔http://www.thecommentator.com/article/3451/the_harsh_reality_of_the_university_london_union〕〔https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/big-elections-2014/national-league-table〕 Upon the University of London Union's abolition, its former building and website was rebranded as the 'Student Central', and is now operated by the former staff of ULU employed by the University of London.〔http://www.student-central.co.uk/news/article/6013/Welcome-to-your-new-Student-Central/〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「University of London Union」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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