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.

Student Groups are a great development opportunity and a great place to find new friends, build a community and have a sense of belonging whilst at University!

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Become a Course Rep

Empowering the student voice

Become part of the Course Rep Community!

Can I become a Course Rep?

Anyone studying at the University of Portsmouth is eligible to be a Course Rep!

If you would like to represent the Student Voice on your Course you can register your interest here.

You can also speak to your Course Leader who will be able to sign you up as a Course Rep.

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What will I gain as a Course Rep?

As a Course Rep you will gain transferable skills, knowledge about how the University works and new friends and connections across your course and others!

At the Union we provide a full training programme for Course Reps, this will give you all the knowledge and skills you need to perform your role.

You'll also be invited to join our Student Leaders training programme where you can gain additional skills to boost your CV.

If you would like more information on this please email representation@upsu.net

What do Course Reps do?

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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.