School Representatives
What are School Reps?
School Reps are student leaders empowered to make positive, student-led change for taught programmes within their School. They do this by collating student feedback, contributing to University and LUU meetings and presenting the views of students in their School on important issues. PGR students have their own representation system which works similarly.
Usually applications for School Rep positions open around April of each year. However, throughout the year there may still be vacancies.
View the list of available roles HERE
For UG/PGT students, please check with AcademicSupport@luu.leeds.ac.uk to find out if there is a vacancy in your School.
For PGR students, contact your graduate school Manager, or for any queries, please contact AcademicSupport@luu.leeds.ac.uk
The application process
Applicants will complete a short online form and may be invited to an informal interview. During the interview you’ll be asked some questions about yourself, why you would like to take on this role and why you are a good candidate.
Questions commonly asked during interviews may be around your experience as a student, what issues you think exist in your school, your ideas for engaging with students and your approach to communication.
What do they do?
Speaking on behalf of students and influencing decision making at School, Faculty and University level as well as feeding back decisions to fellow students and reps.
Collaborating with Course Reps to consult students in your School. You will actively seek students’ views on decisions that affect them, and listen to any issues that they are facing or positive feedback that they have.
Connecting with academic societies in your School to gather student opinion and ensure students’ expectations are met in all areas.
Contributing opinions to, and voting on important Students’ Union policy via LUU Better Forums
PGR Reps have a seat at meetings where decisions are made about the experience and administration of postgraduate researchers. They can raise ideas, issues, and concerns as well as feeding back on other plans.
Why become a School Rep?
Achieve student-led change in your School.
Develop skills including leadership, communication, self-confidence, diplomacy, feedback collection, public speaking, organisation and advocating for others - all key for life after Leeds!
Networking opportunities with Academics, Support Staff, Academic Societies, and other Reps across the University.
Recognition for your contributions, including potential eligibility for awards and a certificate.
Undertake unique training/development opportunities.
What makes a good School Rep?
Having a passion for improving student education.
Ability to communicate with a diverse range of students and staff.
Ability to listen to and represent diverse viewpoints without bias.
Well organised, and self-motivated.
Ability to work in a team and share the load.
Support & Resources for Current School Reps
Academic Representation Handbook - coming soon
For further questions, please email academicsupport@luu.leeds.ac.uk