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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Society Spotlight - Esports Society

Founded in 2018, the University of Portsmouth Esports Society is a leading UK student gaming community, celebrated for national wins and team spirit. Read on to discover what it’s like to be part of the Esports Society!

Wed 23 Apr, 2025 5 mins read

Earth Day 2025

Why does renewable energy matter and what can students actually do about it? This Earth Day, we explore the theme: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, and the movement towards using renewable energy.

Tue 22 Apr, 2025 3 mins read

Nominees for the 2025 Union Awards...

Meet the nominees for the 2025 Union Awards! Join us on Wednesday 7th May for the event where the winners will be announced!

Thu 17 Apr, 2025 2 mins read

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Upcoming Events

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

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Official Freshers Packs - Loading....... 👀

Apr

Wed 16 Apr, 15:07

Various

£5.00 (External Site)

Switch Up - Triple Threat Takeover!

Apr

Wed 30 Apr, 19:00

Go Rogue - Palmerston Road - Southsea

£0.00

AGEAS Insurance Workshop

May

Wed 7 May, 09:00

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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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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.