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Are you passionate about making a difference and building strong connections within your academic community? Becoming a Student Rep at the University of Sussex is a fantastic opportunity to ensure your voice and the voices of your peers are heard.

What is a Student Rep?

Manasi explains what the Student Rep scheme is: 

Student Reps are your voice on academic related issues. They act as the link between the student body and course conveners to make sure that you are receiving an education that works for you. Student Reps cover all issues that affect your academic experience. 

We have over 400 reps across campus who work on making change for you. Reps have made sure that your assessment deadlines are not overwhelming, helped decolonise your curriculum, and improved accessibility and study spaces in buildings across campus. 

What are the benefits of being a rep?

Student Rep Bipsan tells us what he’s learnt in his role: 

There are loads of benefits of volunteering your time to the Student Rep Scheme including:

1. Having the ear of the University so you can positively influence policies and enhance the academic and social environment for all students.
2. The scheme offers a training programme that develops valuable skills like leadership and communication, boosting your employability.
3. Paid opportunities, including the option to stand for election as a committee rep. Find out more about the different rep roles here.
4. Multiple socials throughout the year to connect and network with your fellow students helping make the University better.

How to apply

Heard enough and want to apply? You no longer have to be elected to be a student rep. To apply, simply sign up using this form or find out more on the USSU website.

Got a question? Reach out to studentreps@sussexstudent.com.

Get even more involved with the Students' Union

Alongside recruiting new Student Reps, the Students' Union will also be electing a number of roles in October, from Senior Course Reps and Committee Reps to Part-time Officers. If you’re interested in nominating yourself for a position, you can find out more in this recent Student Hub article.