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Rep Skills Session 2026/27

Wednesday 21st Oct 13:00 - Monday 12th Apr 16:00
From £0.00
Neptune Building

If you are a Course or School Rep, these development sessions are for you!

Name: Rep Skills Session 2026/27
Start: 2026-10-21T13:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-04-12T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Neptune Building

Throughout the academic year, we will be running a series of interactive workshops designed to help you build the knowledge, confidence and skills you need to succeed in your role. Each session will last approximately 30 - 45 minutes, followed by an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and receive advice during a dedicated Q&A session.

The sessions will be delivered by The Union's Representation Specialists and their Function Manager, with selected workshops delivered in partnership with the Careers & Employability Centre, depending on the topic.

This year’s programme includes the following sessions and dates:

Chairing, Leading and Taking Minutes - 21/10/2026
Confidence Building - 19/11/2026
Communication Skills - 10/12/2026
Patience & Adaptability - 21/01/2027
Negotiation Skills -15/03/2027
CV Workshop with the Careers & Employability Centre - 12/04/2027

Our aim is to equip you with the skills and confidence to represent your peers effectively, develop valuable transferable skills, and empower you to make the most of your representative role while preparing for future opportunities.

Please have an eye on this page and keep track of each individual session, including its date, location and ticket availability.

If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, please email us at representation@upsu.net

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