Your Students’ Union (SU) is at the heart of student life.
They are an independent, student-led organisation that represents your needs, protects your rights and, when it comes to making important decisions that affect you, makes sure your voice is heard. And as a ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ student, you’re already a valued and celebrated member of the SU.
From its home in the Portland Building, the SU works hard to make sure your university experience is the best it can be, from the day you arrive to the day you graduate. They’re here to make sure that you can experience a huge range of social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities, make changes by standing up for what you believe in, and find support when you need a helping hand.
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Become an SU course rep
Become a course rep and get your voice heard. If you want to make a positive difference on your course and represent your peers, then this could be a great role for you.
Course reps are a vital part of the student voice. Through gathering feedback from your peers, sitting in key meetings and by lobbying or campaigning for positive change, you can make a real difference to the academic experience of those on your course.
Find out more about being a course rep
Being a Student Rep in the Arts
Being a Student Rep is a great way to make a difference, meet new people, gain different perspectives, and develop valuable skills. To support you in your role, the Faculty of Arts offers a series of development sessions throughout the year, as well as opportunities for rewards and recognition. We celebrate the achievements of our Student Reps through initiatives such as our annual Arts Rep Awards ceremony.
Make a positive impact
‘If you want to improve your own university experience, and if you have the ideas, confidence and courage, you should be out there and become a rep’
Build friendships and connections
‘It's a really good way of making friends...I got to talk to loads of different people on my course’
Gain new perspectives
‘It's been really worthwhile to get other people's perspectives’
Develop skills
‘I've definitely gained communication skills... a newfound confidence when speaking to people...teamwork skills’
Societies: get involved, have fun
You can join any of the SU’s diverse and vibrant societies. With over 200 societies and other student-run groups and services you can pursue your current passion or hobby, find a society or organisation specific to your degree… or try something new? You might even want to start your own society.
Music societies
The two Music societies help build a community by hosting and supporting events, being a resource for students and hosting social gatherings.
Mussoc
We are the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s biggest music society. We are primarily a course and career based society, which means we work with the department to provide workshops as well as other events that help with careers within music.
Alongside this we also have several ensembles, ranging from a 50+ piece symphonic orchestra to SATB choirs and jazz orchestras. You don't have to be a music student to join our society!
Blowsoc
Blowsoc offers conducting and playing opportunities for woodwind, brass and percussion players. We have 9 ensembles which are mostly unauditioned apart from our wind orchestra and Moonlighters Big Band; so anyone can join us whether you have a diploma or picked up a flute last week!
Faculty of Arts Society
- a welcoming community for all students across the Faculty of Arts to connect, socialise and make the most of university life. They organise a range of academic, careers and social events throughout the year, helping students socialise, develop skills and engage with opportunities across the faculty.
Networks
Our networks offer support in a friendly, safe space helping you find where you belong!