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.

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YOUR VOICE MATTERS

Representation & Insights

Find out how your voice is heard, represented and used to make university better for students.

The UPSU is committed to representing every student at the University of Portsmouth. We have dedicated groups and bodies working across the Union and University to make sure your voice is heard and your experience is represented.

From elected officers and Student Council to Course Reps and School Reps, there are lots of ways to have your say and get involved.

Representation

Have your say and help shape student life at Portsmouth.

Your student representatives work together to support you, raise issues and make positive changes across UPSU and the University of Portsmouth.

You can also use StART 🗒️ to let the Union and University know about academic issues or successes, or use Have Your Say 🗣️ to start a petition and create positive change for students.

👤 Elected Officers Your elected student leaders. → 🏛️ Student Council Students helping shape Union decisions. → 📢 Course Reps Your voice within your course. → 📢 School Reps Representing students across your school. → 📍 Find My Rep Find the representative for you. → 🗒️ StART Share academic issues or successes. → 🗣️ Have Your Say Start a petition and make a difference. → 📊 Annual Members Review See what your Union has been doing. →

How does it all fit together?

See how student representation works across UPSU.

Diagram showing the representation structure at UPSU

Insights

Your feedback helps us understand what students need.

Our Insights Team carries out research to collect student feedback and understand how students engage with the Union.

This research helps UPSU understand what's working, what needs improving and where students need more support.

Find out more about the different ways we collect student feedback below.

🔥 Hot Topic See what students are talking about. → 🎧 Focus Groups Share your thoughts and experiences. → 📬 Annual Survey Have your say on your student experience. → 📈 National Student Survey Share your experience of university. →

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Your voice can make a difference.

Whether you want to speak up, get involved or simply understand how your Union represents you, there are lots of ways to have your say.

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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.