UCSU Officers

UCSU is led by 7 elected Student Officers, each chosen by students across all campuses. These Officers  represent your interests and concerns in key university meetings, strategic committees, and decision-making spaces. Whether it's academic policy, student wellbeing, or campus facilities, the officers ensure your voice is heard at every level of the institution.

Student Representation

There are a wide range of voluntary student representation roles available, covering every aspect of student life, from your course to your campus, and event your accommodation. Reps attend meetings and forums to share feedback, raise concerns, and influence change on behalf of their peers. Full training and support are provided to help your make real impact.

Student Ideas

Have an idea to make student life better? Share it with us!

Our Student Ideas platform is your space to suggest changes, projects, or new initiatives, big or small. Every idea submitted goes to your Campus Life Committee, where student reps and officers discuss feedback and decide how to take it forward. It’s your chance to shape what happens on your campus and make sure student voices are heard.

Campus Life Fund

Want to run a project, event, or campaign that benefits the student community? The Campus Life Fund offers financial support to bring your ideas to life. Open to all students, this fund empowers you to create positive experiences and meaningful change on your campus.

How You Can Have Your Say

There are lots of ways to get involved in shaping student life:

• Submit your ideas for change through UCSU — big or small
• Vote on other students’ ideas to show your support
• Elect your student representatives to make change on your behalf
• Talk to your Course Rep or Campus Rep to raise issues or suggestions
• Stand for election as a Part-Time Officer, Full-Time Officer, or Student Trustee
• Take part in campaigns, forums, and feedback sessions

We’re Listening

Our team of elected Officers and reps are here to represent your interests, fight for the changes you care about, and ensure the student voice is at the heart of every decision, both at UCSU and across the University of Cumbria.

So don’t stay quiet. Speak up, get involved, and make your voice count.

Use the links below to learn more about how you can have your say while at UCSU.