Portsmouth SU

The Students’ Union is an independent charity that exists to advance your education at the University of Portsmouth through a range of exciting services and activities. Our mission is to have a positive impact with every Portsmouth student: Students are heard, students are empowered, students thrive.

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At UPSU's Advice Service, we offer confidential, impartial and non-judgemental support on a range of academic and university issues that may affect your experience. Our team of trained advisers are on hand all year round to offer help where it's needed. The independent service works closely with the University of Portsmouth to resolve issues and ensure students are treated fairly.

UPSU are here to represent every student at the University of Portsmouth. We have many ways you can express your student voice, including: our Course Rep system, Have Your Say, Student Council, StART, Hot Topic, Annual Survey, Focus Groups, and more! Click on the tabs to learn more about each platform regarding Representation! You can also see a summary of our research by clicking on the UPSU Research & Data page.

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Welcome to UPSU

Latest News

Stay up to date with the latest news and thoughts from the UPSU team!

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The ongoing conflict in Gaza & Israel - Support for students and statement from the Union [October 2024 Update]

We understand the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israel, and the broader region is having a profound impact on many individuals within our student community.

Thu 10 Oct, 2024 4 mins read

Campus Chat with Blessing Okafor

We want to chat with you!

Wed 9 Oct, 2024 1 min read

October updates from your Officers

Discover more about Dan's Soulful Celebrations event for Black History Month and Blessing's new block teaching schedule for postgraduates!

Thu 3 Oct, 2024 1 min read

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Upcoming Events

Handpicked events on our event schedule that you won't want to miss

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Soulful Celebration – A Black History Month Event

Oct

Thu 24 Oct, 17:00

The Union Building

Vintage Vera

Nov

Mon 11 Nov, 10:00

Common Room - Union Building

£12.00 (External Site)

Winter Ball

Nov

Fri 29 Nov, 19:00

Students' Union Building

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Your Elected Officers 2023/24

The Union has a vision of creating a positive impact with every Portsmouth student during their time at University and the Officers are here to make changes to ensure that can happen. If you ever need to contact the Officers collectively, you can do so by emailing electedofficers@upsu.net or, if you want to contact a specific officer, click on their photo.

Democracy and Campaigns Officer

Anwar Jawula

Learning Experience Officer

Blessing Okafor

Academic Representation Officer

Marija Solic

Development Officer

Dan Ummu-Salamah

Welfare Officer

Connor Sutherland

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Hot Topic!

Want to give feedback on current topics that impact you but don't have much time. Hot Topic is the quick way to input your views in less than 5 minutes.

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Find a Student Group

Looking for students with shared hobbies and interests? Check out our wide variety of groups, societies and sports teams!

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Call: 023 9284 3628
Email: hello@upsu.net
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The University of Portsmouth Students’ Union has a vision of creating a positive impact with every Portsmouth student during their time at University.