Your Student Voice Reps

London Student Voice Reps are paid students who represent their entire school academically at high-level meetings and committees between the University and the Students' Union.

It is a student leadership role designed to help students develop professionally while ensuring the student voice is heard.

Students in a meeting around a table, wearing lanyards

Student Voice Reps play a vital role in improving the academic experience for all. They have the responsibility to:

  • BRIDGE THE GAP between Course Reps and staff, identifying trends and issues that affect the entire school.
  • ADVOCATE for student concerns, feedback, and opportunities.
  • SHAPE THE SCHOOL'S VISION for strong academic representation with your Programme Manager, London President, and Course Reps.
  • EXPAND INSIGHT into the school and wider university services, support, and departments to inform students of opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

  • Building relationships with Course Reps and ensuring they are trained, feel supported, and escalate any appropriate issues.
  • Attend regular meetings with different stakeholders at Your SU and University to represent and advocate for students.
  • Working with Programme Managers on relevant student communication about any updates happening in their school.

 Student Voice Rep Applications – Now Open!

Applications are now open for Student Voice Representative positions for selected courses at the University of Sunderland in London.

Student Voice Representatives play an important role in improving the academic experience. They listen to students, collect feedback about their courses, and represent students’ views to University staff and the Students’ Union.

We are currently recruiting representatives for:

  1. MBA and International Business Management
  2. Project Management and Engineering Management
  3. Nursing and Public Health

Key responsibilities

  • Gather feedback from students about their course.
  • Represent students’ views at relevant meetings.
  • Communicate updates and outcomes to students.
  • Work with University staff and the Students’ Union to improve the student experience.
  • Encourage students to share their ideas, concerns and suggestions.

Successful Student Voice Representatives will receive training and support throughout the role. A £450 stipend is available, subject to successful completion of the role’s responsibilities.

This is a valuable opportunity to develop your communication, leadership and representation skills while making a positive difference to your course and the wider London Campus community.

How to apply

Download the Student Voice Rep Application Form

Complete the attached application form and email it to londonsu@sunderland.ac.uk.