Students' Union
The Students’ Union is at the heart of student life at the University of Greenwich – an essential place to be and a means of interacting with other students and tutors alike.
Whether you organise or attend events or write articles for the magazine, there are endless opportunities for you to get involved with your students’ union.
The different unions
Students at the Greenwich and Avery Hill campuses are represented by the Students’ Union University of Greenwich (SUUG), whilst students at Medway are represented by SUUG and the Universities at Medway Students' Association (UMSA).
The Students’ Union acts as a provider of advice, entertainment and commercial services, as well as activities including its own joint sports clubs and societies.
More about our Students’ Union
SUUG
Check out the new website covering the Greenwich and Avery Hill Campuses.
UMSA
Check out the Universities at Medway Students' Association website.
Membership
Joining the students’ Unionwill be a big help to you while you are studying with us. Membership is free and automatic on registering at the university, unless you opt out. Your university resource card, which carries the Students’ Unionand National Union of Students (NUS) logos, allows you access to a wide range of services and activities, including voting in student elections.
You may wish to purchase an NUS Extra card. This allows you to pick up over 800 student discounts on goods and services, including travel, meals, fitness clubs and visitor attractions. The NUS Extra card also incorporates the international student identity card (ISIC), the international form of student ID. This gives students access to over 35,000 discounts in 116 countries worldwide.
More information on the National Union of Students.
Democracy and duty
The union is democratically run by the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) on behalf of students. It has five sabbatical officers: a president and four vice-presidents, each with a portfolio (education, campaigns and communications, sports and societies, and services). These students have been elected to take a year off from their studies to represent you.
The rest of the SRC membership is made up of elected representatives from each School and volunteers who support student representation across the three campuses. As a member, you can vote for representatives and even stand for election yourself.
What’s on?
In the Students’ Unionbars and cafés you can escape the pressures of study, meet friends and get to know new people. Each bar has its own unique atmosphere and offers regular entertainment, from comedy nights, quizzes and karaoke, to seasonal events and charity fundraisers.
The academic year kicks off with Freshers’ Week to welcome new students and reunite old ones. Events include activity days, themed nights and a Freshers’ Fair, where you can sign up to clubs and societies, and take advantage of offers from local and national companies. The year ends with the Summer Ball, a chance to dress up and dance the night away in grand locations, such as the Painted Hall at Greenwich. Clubs and societies also organise activities for members and other students in union bars and other local venues.
Advice and training
The Students’ Union is a source of help and support, and employs a team of professional student advisers. Advice covers finance, accommodation and academic support, as well as many other aspects of student life.
Be Involved To Evolve (BITE)
Since 1995, the union has provided free transferable skills training to students. BITE courses are delivered by student trainers to help students learn new skills and improve their job prospects. This is designed to give students a boost during academic studies, in their social and personal life and in work after university.
Student website and magazine
The Greenwich telecope is the magazine published by the students’ union. It offers loads of useful information, details of union events, and informative articles on local, national and university issues. Contributions are always welcome.
