Voted in by students, elected Executive Officers from the Students’ Union sit on committees throughout the University, from the Board of Governors, Equality and Diversity and Attendance and Monitoring, as well as forming multi-agency working groups with Greater Manchester Police and the City Council, and having regular meetings with the President and Vice-Chancellor.
The Executive Officers of the Students’ Union act as the primary liaisons between the University and the Union. Read more about what that means in practice and how the Students’ Union makes sure students have their say by taking a look at the work of this year's Executive Officers.
Academic Reps are students who are appointed as your representatives to champion your interests, promote your views and act as a mouthpiece between you and the University course and academic life decision-makers. The Students’ Union supports the recruitment, training and ongoing development of these students.
As an institution underpinned by democracy, reps form a large part of the University’s commitment to improving the student experience; so that every student at the University has representation where they need it. Reps endeavour to ensure that no matter what your course, or your gender, sexuality or ethnicity, your views are represented adequately.
Associations are groups of students that advocate for different sections of the student body and campaign for their interests. They are autonomous, which means that they choose their own internal structure and activities, fully supported by the Students’ Union.
Associations ensure that each demographic of students has a meaningful and effective way to make, and be consulted on, decisions that are made at the Students’ Union. They will work closely with the Exec Officers and the Students’ Union to further the interests of each group.
The Research and Insight team was created to better understand student experiences at The University of Manchester. Student feedback allows us to identify ways the Students’ Union can improve student experiences. We gather these insights through interactive surveys, focus groups, social media polls, and other innovative methods.
Any current student can sign up to participate in this research.
Union Assembly brings together a diverse group of students to deliberate and vote on what the Students’ Union’s policies should be.
Ideas and policy proposals are submitted through SUggestions. Any item that is received will be reviewed to decide what the next step will be.
Any current student can attend the Union Assembly. Union Assemblies take place a minimum of three times a year.
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