Are you eager to build your skills and experiences? Are you passionate about representing your peer’s academic interests and having the power to create change at Roehampton? Become a Subject Area Representative and create the change YOU want to see through our Student Academic Representation System. 

What is Academic Representation & Why Does it Matter? 

As your Students' Union, we understand the importance of the quality of your education. Our Academic Representation System -which includes our Subject Area Reps, School Reps and our Vice-President Education- is here to provide you with the tools to influence the change you want to see at Roehampton. 

The main purpose of the RSU is to act as your representative channel and support you in having the best student experience during your time at Roehampton. Academic Representation is important, because YOUR feedback directly shapes your student experience, by telling the RSU what changes you want to see on campus. We then work with the University to create these improvements. 

Become a Subject Area Representative Today! 

The Subject Area Representative role is a fantastic opportunity to build your transferrable skills and experiences, and to create change on campus! Below is a few examples of the skills, experiences, and knowledge you can develop within this role: 

• Leadership and teamwork skills 

• Communication skills (verbal and written) 

• Planning, organisation and time management skills 

• Experience in a Representative Role within the Higher Education Sector 

• Knowledge of representation systems within the Higher Education sector 

• Knowledge of governance and policies, especially within the Higher Education Sector. 

Responsibilities of the role include: 

• Actively engage students on a weekly basis to gather feedback.  

• Actively encourage students to use digital rep to submit feedback.  

• Represent students’ academic interest and views on a wide range of university matters.  

• Attend and contribute at Student Senate, School Student Voice Forum, RSU Education Forum and other relevant Committees.   

• Promote and encourage student participation of surveys, like Module Evaluation Surveys and National Students Survey (NSS).  

How to apply:

You can apply for a Subject Area Representative role through the Students’ Union website here: RSU Subject Area Representative Vacancy 

The deadline to apply is Sunday 10th of November at 23:59. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis by the RSU. 

If you have any questions, or need any further information on Academic Representation, or the Subject Area Representative role, please do not hesitate to contact us at studentvoice@roehampton.ac.uk