Welcome to UPSU
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 by 2021.
Representation at UPSU
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 by 2021.
Advice from UPSU
We hope university will be one of the best experiences of your life! But, we also know it has its ups and downs, and it can be tough. In case you do have any issues, the Union’s Advice Service is here to help.
Union Actioning Body (UAB)
UPSU's UAB is the primary decision making body for all of UPSU's student ideas and democratic decisions. All student ideas which have gone through our ‘Have Your Say’ (link) process will come before UAB for discussion and approval. UAB members will then provide guidance, advice, and support to these campaigns.
Our UAB is made up of our 5 Sabbatical Officers, 5 Student Network Chairs, representatives from the 5 University Faculties, and 2 Union Chairs. A UAB Chair is also elected to ensure that the meeting runs effectively.
The UAB meets fortnightly in term time - View meetings and minutes.
Union Student Network
Our Student Networks will work to enhance diversity on campus, improve student participation, lead and drive student campaigns and provide a crucial student voice in UPSU decision making. The role of Network chair is a voluntary position. For more information, please visit the Networks Page.
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Olly Tolu-Ogunpolu
- Title
- BAME Network Chair
- Role
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Molly Ricketts
- Title
- Gendered Issues Network Chair
- Role
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Izzete Encarnacion
- Title
- Global Students Network Chair
- Role
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Kerry Houghton
- Title
- Part-Time & Distance Learners Network Chair
- Role
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Brenda Jones
- Title
- Postgraduate & Mature Students Network Chair
- Role
Faculty Reps
Faculty Representatives are selected by members of their faculty to ensure that their students' academic interests are represented. Faculty Representatives are also voluntary positions.
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Francesca Crabtree
- Title
- BAL Faculty Rep
- Role
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Zain Mohammed
- Title
- Humanities Faculty Rep
- Role
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Pia Ewens
- Title
- CCI Faculty Rep
- Role
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Vinuri Fernando
- Title
- Science Faculty Rep
- Role
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Jas Kaur
- Title
- SCI Faculty Rep
- Role
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Matthew Harmen
- Title
- Technology Faculty Rep
- Role
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Paul Ajiro
- Title
- Technology Faculty Rep
- Role
Union Chairs
Our Union Chairs also sit on UAB and ensure that student groups and sports teams have their views represented too.
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James Brodey
- Title
- AU Chair
- Role
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Scott Brown
- Title
- Societies Chair
- Role
UAB Chair
The UAB Chair ensures the effective running of UAB meetings and oversees UPSU's Accountability and Scrutiny Committee. This role is a voluntary position.
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Michael Sprake
- Title
- UAB Chair
- Role
Sabbatical Officers
UAB is also supported by the Union's full-time Sabbatical Officers. Each year five Sabbatical Officers are elected by you to make positive changes to student life in Portsmouth. Sabbs are paid to spend a year leading the Union and delivering their manifesto points.
Contact us
- Call: 023 9284 3628
- Email: hello@upsu.net
- Map & Directions
- Opening Hours
Social Accounts
The University of Portsmouth Students’ Union has a vision of creating a positive impact with every Portsmouth student during their time at University.
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