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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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Campaigns and Info
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.
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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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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!
Gaming Society
Society
The Gaming Society is here to cater for all things video games at the university; whether that's competitive games or more casual play, retro or the latest titles, there's something for you at UPGS!
Here are some of the great things we offer!
- Weekly Gaming Socials
- Regular Social Events
- Vast Equipment and Game Library
- Focused, Member-Run Gaming Communities
Your membership will allow access to all our socials, events and extensive games and equipment library at every weekly social, including Nintendo Switch and PlayStation VR!
The Gaming Society is free to join, with weekly socials on Tuesday & Thursday from 7 pm until 10 pm, in rooms upstairs in the Student Union. You can use our entire equipment and games library every week, but if you don't see anything you fancy, feel free to bring your own console, PC, laptop, and games along!
Whether you're able to join our in-person socials or not, join our discord server to get involved in our online socials that take place from time to time! All members are welcome to join, past and present, it's a great place to chill, chat and catch up on some gaming!
If you have any questions, please reach out to us on our Discord (link below), Instagram, or via email.
Here's the link to join our Discord: https://discord.gg/vdym4JBAmA
Full Membership 24/25
Full Annual Membership until 1 August 2025
Expires on 1 August 2025
Contact Us
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Call: 023 9284 3628
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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.