If you’re still going to be a student next year, and you’re too busy to run for a Full-Time Officer role, we have a range of of part-time, voluntary roles you can put yourself forward for!
Find out more and put yourself forward by 5pm, Thurs, Feb 1 using the buttons below:
Undergraduate Faculty Representative
What are Undergraduate Faculty Representatives and what do they do?
They are students that represent the interests and needs of all the other students in their Faculty.
They are the lead representative for undergraduate students in your Faculty, they work with School Representatives, Course Representatives and other reps in the Students’ Union to improve the overall educational experience of students in your faculty.
You will participate in Faculty-level committees in the University your School and attend other meetings in your Faculty throughout the year. You will also be a member of the Students’ Union Council and the University’s Academic Board.
What impact do they have?
They influence decisions and lead change in the Students’ Union and the University, make sure that the interests of students are considered when decisions are made, as well as participate in campaigns and activities that make student life better. This is a really rewarding role.
Who should apply?
Anyone who wants to make changes to improve student education across their course, are confident and ready to take on a challenge.
Which faculties are recruiting?
The faculties you can run for are AHSS, EPS or MHLS, you must be an undergraduate member of the faculty you are running for.
What support do they receive?
We have a friendly, supportive team of staff who will advise you on the election process and will support you in your role if you are elected.
When do they start?
These voluntary, part-time, unpaid positions run from 1 July, 2024 – 30 June, 2025.
What benefits do they receive?
Faculty Representatives can receive degree plus and gain skills to help you impress future employers.
Undergraduate School Representative
What are Undergraduate School Representatives and what do they do?
They are students that represent the interests of undergraduate students in their School.
They work with Course Representatives and other reps in the Students’ Union to improve the educational experience.
They chair and participate in Student Voice Committees in their School and attend other meetings in the School throughout the year. They will also be a member of the Students’ Union Council and the University’s Academic Board.
What impact do they have?
They will influence decisions and lead change in the Students’ Union and the University, making sure that the interests of students are considered when decisions are made, and participate in campaigns and activities that make student life better.
Which Schools are recruiting?
Every School at Queen’s will have one Undergraduate School Representative.
What kind of people should apply?
People who want to make changes to improve student education in their School, are confident and ready to take on a challenge.
What support do they receive?
We have a dedicated staff team who can advise you on the election process and who can support you in your role if you are elected.
When do they start?
These voluntary, part-time, unpaid positions run from 1 July, 2024 – 30 June, 2025.
What are the benefits?
By being a School Representatives can receive degree plus and gain skills to help you impress future employers.
Student Association Chairperson
What are Student Associations?
Student Associations are replacing our existing Part-Time Student Officer roles. They will provide more opportunities for more students to get involved in campaigning on issues that matter to them and build communities.
Who takes part in Student Associations and how do they differ from Societies?
Student Associations are the formal campaigning and community networks for underrepresented groups within the Students’ Union.
They are student-led groups organised by student-led committees, that have access to Students’ Union funds and are governed by the Rules of the Students’ Union.
What types of Student Associations are there?
The Student Associations are as follows:
- Ethnically Diverse Students’ Association
- Disabled Students’ Association
- Environmental Action Students’ Association
- International Students’ Association
- Irish Language Students’ Association
- LGBT+ Students’ Association
- Mature and Part-Time Students’ Association
- Trans Students’ Association
- Student Parents’ and Carers’ Students’ Association
- Women Students’ Association
Who should join Student Associations?
QSU is looking for students to get involved in building and leading these new student groups. Each Student Association will have an Association Chairperson elected by students from that community, this person should be ready and comfortable leading and starting something new and recognises the importance of collaboration.
What are the benefits?
The Association Chairperson will lead their Association, support a committee of students, be the lead representative of their community within the Students’ Union, be a member of the Students’ Union Council and attend meetings of the Students’ Union Executive Management Committee.
Taking the lead of an Association will help you gain leadership skills, confidence, campaign and politics skills as well as stand out to your employer and you’ll be able to apply to receive degree plus.
When do I start?
These voluntary, unpaid, positions run from 1 July, 2024 – 30 June, 2025.
Nominations are open until Thurs Feb 1, 5pm. Put Yourself Forward Here.
