Student Council

Run by students, for students

Your SU is run by students, for students. To make sure every voice is heard, we have three Sub-Councils and one Student Council. These groups bring together elected reps from across the University to discuss ideas, raise concerns, and make decisions that shape what the SU does.

Why get involved?

These councils only work if students share what matters to them. Whether it’s a small change on your course or a big idea for the whole University, there’s a place for your voice.

Here’s how it works

Share your feedback with the right rep

For sport or societies, speak to a Club or Society Committee Member. For academic issues, talk to your Course Rep. For inclusion or wellbeing, speak to a Welfare Rep.

Your rep takes it to a Sub-Council

Your rep will then take the matter to their sub-council and raise it on your behalf, for the rest of the reps to discuss the appropriate actions

Big decisions go to Student Council

If it needs University-wide action or SU policy change, it moves up to Student Council the highest student-led decision-making body.

Structure

Student Council

Student Council is the top decision-making body of the SU. It brings together representatives from all areas to debate, vote, and set the overall direction of UoGSU. It always has the final say.

Full-Time Officers

Education & Community, Activities & Opportunities, and Welfare & Diversity Officers.

Course Reps

3 reps each from BCSS, ACE, and EHS schools.

Clubs & Societies

4 Society Reps and 4 Club Reps representing student groups.

Welfare Reps

9 Welfare Reps representing different communities and inclusion areas.

Why it matters: This is where big decisions are made and SU campaigns are shaped.

Activities & Opportunities Council

This council focuses on everything to do with student life outside the classroom – from sports to societies and beyond.

Club Committee Members

Representing all UoG sports clubs.

Society Committee Members

Representing all student societies across the University.

Chaired by: The Activities & Opportunities Officer

Education & Community Council

This council looks at your academic experience and how UoG connects with the wider community. Course Reps bring student feedback here to be discussed and acted on.

BCSS Reps

All Course Reps from Business, Computing & Social Sciences.

ACE Reps

All Course Reps from Arts, Culture & Environment.

EHS Reps

All Course Reps from Education, Health & Science.

Chaired by: The Education & Community Officer

Welfare & Diversity Council

This council champions inclusion and wellbeing. It’s made up of Welfare Reps who represent underrepresented groups and make sure every student has a voice.