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Make a difference to your course and represent your peers, then this could be a great role for you.

Be the voice of your peers and interact with academics to make positive changes for students now and in the future. Sign up to be a course rep and make a difference.

What is a 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.

Course reps are given full training from the Students’ Union (SU) and are offered ongoing support from their school, other reps and the SU Student Voice team all throughout the year. This includes accreditation opportunities and further skills development.

How do I apply?

Every student who wants to be a course rep can be. We are now operating a system of voluntary sign-ups for the roles and there are no caps on how many reps there are per course. Plus, every single course rep will come from sign-ups via this system, so it’s the same process for all undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research students alike.

Recruitment happens at several key points throughout the year, so depending on your courses’ start date, or if you fancy getting involved mid-way through the year, you will need to sign up at the next available Volunteering Sign-Up slot. These are all listed below for the academic year 2023/24. Once you’re signed-up formally, we will then email all reps a confirmation email and a link to access your training and get started! 

Academic representation overview

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.  

Explore more about the SU

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.

Browse our societies