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Nominations for Course Reps & Student Councillors Open!

Are you passionate about shaping the student experience and advocating for positive change? Nominations are now open for our Course Rep and UUSU Student Councillor positions. Click to find out more and nominate!

Join a Society!

Joining a society at UUSU will guarantee that your time at Ulster is unforgettable! We've lots to choose from with something to suit everyone!

Freshers Fayres

Step into freshers fayre and check out everything that student life has to offer on your campus! Societies, clubs, freebies, tempting treats and your friendly UUSU staff are all waiting for you!

Freshers 2025

When you register at Ulster University you are automatically a member of the Students’ Union (UUSU). We are here to Represent, Support and Connect you whilst you are studying. We have loads of events planned for Freshers’ Week.

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.

Upcoming Events

Nominations Open: 15th September 9am - 8th October noon; Online

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

Meet your UUSU: 22nd September 10am - 1pm; Belfast & Coleraine - (Outside UUSU), Magee (Teaching Block Foyer MU); Drop by our UUSU stall on campus and get a rundown of everything that's happening on campus this week. Grab some freebies while you're there!

Lunch Time Live Music - Belfast & Magee: 22nd September noon - 26th September 2pm; Belfast Campus CQ Social & Magee Rock Road Social; Free Live Music Every Lunchtime in the campus bar in Belfast and Magee everyday during freshers week

Craft and Chat - Magee: 22nd September 3pm - 5pm; Magee UUSU Social Space; Unwind, get creative, and connect! Join us for a relaxed session of crafting and conversation.

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