Students' Union
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.
Become an SU course rep
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 becoming an SU course rep
About the Students' Union
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 University of Nottingham 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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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.
Each department has societies that they encourage students to join. The History Society helps build a history department community by hosting and supporting events, being a resource for students and hosting social gatherings.
Within the History Society, there are many opportunities for anyone and everyone to get involved. The society hosts numerous socials including pub quizzes, boat parties, coffee mornings and bar crawls, an annual trip abroad as well as summer and winter balls. The society also has a proud history of charity fundraising and voluntary work; including teaching in local schools, delivering food to the homeless, buying gifts for the local children's hospital and a charity staff V students quiz. The society also offers study rooms dedicated to History students and society sports teams. For just £7 a year, there is so much to gain from being a member.