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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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Course Representatives

Course Representatives (CRs) act as the bridge between students and academics. They seek students' opinions on aspects of their course and use this feedback to make positive changes to the student experience.

Being a CR incorporates the following things:

Gathering student feedback
Representing students in University and Union meetings and contribute to meaningful discussions
Reporting back to students on any responses/actions to their feedback
Acting as an impartial representative by impartially representing the views of their cohort and not just own opinions
Completing and/or attend essential training (e.g. Course Rep Conferences)
Making use of StART and Have Your Say platforms, where students can submit feedback

CRs learn transferable skills such as: organising and leading meetings, leading drop-in sessions and attending training sessions

Course Representatives are valued by both the University and the union. Throughout the year, CRs will have the opportunity to attend different socials and be recognised in their efforts by being nominated for awards (i.e. Student Awards and the Portsmouth Award).

Have you been selected as a course rep for the 2025/26 Academic Year? Click on the button below to register

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Student Union Awards

The Student Union Awards recognise the effort CRs put into their work by creating a special nomination called: Course Rep of the Year

The Portsmouth Award

The Portsmouth Award is an online programme designed to help you reflect on skills you develop through extracurricular activities - this includes the hours of being a CR

StART

UPSU’s primary mode of collecting Academic Feedback, to keep the Union, as well as the University, informed about any current academic issues or successes. This is an important tool for CRs.

School Rep

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If you would like more information or want to have a chat with us about the role, email us on representation@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.