How do I become a student rep?
Student Reps play a vital role in making sure your voice and the voices of your classmates are heard where it matters. As a Rep, you’ll gather feedback from students on your course, highlight what’s working well, and raise any issues or ideas for improvement. You’ll work closely with university staff, attend Student Voice meetings, and help shape decisions that directly affect teaching, learning, and the overall student experience.
You don’t need any prior experience, just a passion for helping others and making positive change.
Whether it’s pushing for better assessment feedback, more inclusive teaching, or better communication from your department, you’ll be supported every step of the way by the SU’s Education Team.
BOOK ONTO A TRAINING SESSEION
Sound like something you’d be great at? The first step is to join one of our Student Rep Training sessions. You’ll find out everything you need to know about the role, how to make an impact, and how you’ll be recognised through our Student Rep Recognition Scheme.
👇 Pick a session that works for you and get started:
THE STUDENT REP RECOGNITION SCHEME
Introducing the Student Rep Recognition Scheme 🎉
Being a Student Rep isn’t just about speaking up.
It’s about getting involved and making real change.
To celebrate your efforts, we’ve created the Student Rep Recognition Scheme; a points-based rewards system designed to thank you for everything you do.
From attending meetings to running your own feedback surveys, you’ll earn points for every activity you complete as a Rep. And yep, points mean prizes – including exclusive merch, free pizza, event tickets, and even LinkedIn endorsements to help boost your future career.
Psst... want to get a head start? Join the Student Reps WhatsApp Channel to stay in the loop and start earning points straight away.
ACTIVITIES TO COMPLETE
Activity
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Frequency
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Points
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Returning Rep
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One a year
|
50
|
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Complete rep training
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Once only
|
20
|
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Join Whatsapp channel
|
Once only
|
15
|
|
Attend an SVG
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Three a year
|
100 per session
|
|
Attend an Education Manager drop-in session
|
Two or Three a year
|
50 per session
|
|
FEC
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Three a year
|
50 per session
|
|
Advanced training sessions
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Three a year
|
50 per topic
|
|
Become a DLR
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Once
|
75
|
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Attend an Education event
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Multiple opportunities
|
25
|
|
Write and have an article published
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Multiple opportunities
|
35
|
|
Department meetings or engagement with your department
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Multiple opportunities
|
20
|
|
Running educational activities to support your cohort
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Multiple opportunities
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35 per activity
|
|
Creating and completing surveys
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Multiple opportunities
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35 per survey
|
|
Provide feedback to the Education Team
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Multiple opportunities
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5 per feedback
|
|
Completing a post SVG survey
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Three a year
|
10
|
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Social media: re-posting or sharing Education Team posts
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Multiple opportunities
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10 per share
|
|
Chairing an SVG
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Max of three
|
50 per meeting
|
POINT PRIZE LEVELS
Prize
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Total number of points
|
|
1 entry into the prize draw
|
10
|
| SU Lanyard |
20 |
|
Sticker
|
100
|
|
Pen
|
150
|
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Pin Badge
|
150
|
|
Mugs
|
150
|
|
Drink discount card
|
250
|
|
Guest list entry to Sub Zero (one event)
|
250
|
|
Free Pizza at SU Bar
|
350
|
|
SU Rep Hoody
|
350
|
|
LinkedIn endorsement by the SU Education Team
|
200
|
|
10% of Lakeside Theatre tickets
|
300
|
|
Personal SU Exam Angel Visit
|
400
|
|
Networking lunch with special guests
|
500
|
|
Free ticket to EGT – front row* limited number
|
500
|
* Points can be claimed up to the 31st August 2025 and cannot be rolled over to the following year