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Could you be our next Student Trustee?

A Student Trustee is a representative who serves on the Trustee Board. A Student Trustee specifically represents the student perspective. They act as the liaison between the students and the board, advocating for the needs and interests of their fellow students. This is your opportunity to be part of representing the voice of fellow students, this is an import

Meet your student officers

Your Student Officers are elected every year to represent you, the students of Ulster. They work to champion the issues that matter to our members and work to ensure the student experience is as rewarding as possible.

Our Impact Report 2024-5

Hello! What a year it has been! Not just for the Officer Team and UUSU but for all our students. Our Impact Report is a snapshot of our achievements as a student movement over this academic year!

Inspirational Award: Transformative Educational Approaches

Learning & Teaching Awards Winners 2025

Congratulations to those recognised at the recent UUSU Learning & Teaching Awards! It was a fantastic evening at the Ebrington Hotel, Derry~Londonderry celebrating our outstanding staff and academic reps supporting the student journey at UU.

Teddy Bear Hospital

Child Health Society held their second Teddy Bear Hospital recently at the Waterside shared village in Derry/Londonderry. The student society partnered up with the Altnagelvin parents group and Western Health and Social trust. The day was a massive success with two groups of children arriving with their 'sick' teddy bears to help them get better at the hospital.

SU Awards 2025

The 2025 SU Awards were held recently to recognise & celebrate those students who contribute so much of their time, energy and expertise to improving the student experience. Congratulations to all the winners! Ticket sales for SU Awards raised £245 towards Women in Aid!

Upcoming Events

UUBCU Preterm: 29th August 5pm - 31st August 3pm; White Park Bay Youth Hostel; A weekend filled with fun and time to spend getting to know other freshers and also members of the Christian Union!

Welcome to UUSU. Mon-Fri of Welcome Week: 15th September 11am - 19th September 1pm; UUSU Social Space; Visit your UUSU social space before the Semester kicks off. Monday to Friday during Welcome Week.

UUCU Welcome Week- Campus Tour: 15th September 2pm - 3pm; Coleraine University; Come join us for our campus tour!

UUCU Welcome Week- Dessert Night: 15th September 7pm - 10pm; Collab Lab; Come join for our first main night of welcome week!

CEARTA: National Protest for the Irish Language and the Gaeltacht: 20th September 11am - 6pm; Parnell Square to Leinster House; Funding; Education; Language Rights; Gaeltacht Housing

Your Student Officers

The Union’s seven elected student officers are supported by 30 staff across its Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown and Magee campuses.

Need help? Contact one of our elected officers on their profile pages.

Get involved

We are here to represent, support and connect you. We provide a first class experience through our engagement with our membership, so get involved.

VOLUNTEERING

Learn new skills & improve your employment prospects! You'll feel valued and part of a team which can help give you confidence & increase your self-esteem. Learn more

SPORT

You can join one of our 70 + clubs in which you can participate in at various levels or you can enjoy one of our Get Active classes. Learn more

SOCIETIES

With over 90 Societies to choose from, there's something to suit everyone. By joining a society you’ll gain numerous benefits from making friends to improving your CV. Learn more

CAMPAIGNS

Our main campaigns focus on student mental health, sustainability, and EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion). Learn more