Winchester Student Union is the Students' Union for the University of Winchester.
The union was formed in the 1960s and has been known as both King Alfred's College Students' Union and King Alfred's Student Union ("KASU"). The not for profit organisation, which is funded by a University grant and commercial services revenues became known as Winchester Student Union in June 2004, and continues as the main representational body for all students of the parent institution - now The University of Winchester (formerly - King Alfred's College and University College Winchester). (The University gained full University title in summer 2005 and taught degree awarding powers shortly afterwards.
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