Become a Student Rep!

There are manly opportunities available to you whilst you are here at Sheffield Hallam University, including becoming a Student Representative or a Department Representative!

What is a Student Rep?

A Student Rep is a Course Representative that speaks to their fellow students about any issues on their course. Each academic year students have the opportunity to elect one or more Course Representatives for each year of their course. Course Reps gather feedback from their fellow students and take this forward to enhance the course experience.

There are many benefits to becoming a student representative:

  • Make a difference.
  • Direct input into the quality of your education.
  • An increased understanding of the University.
  • Assisting peers with course related issues.
  • The chance to put student views on the University agenda.
  • Learn and develop transferable skills.
  • Enhance your career prospects.
  • Make friends and meet new people.

Speak to your course leader about student rep opportunities and they will be more than happy to help. For further information about being a Student Rep and what it entails have a look at the Students’ Union website.

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What is a Department Rep?

As a Department Rep you will be a voice for students in your department and faculty, working with Course Reps to ensure student feedback is heard at appropriate levels. You will work to improve the student experience at Sheffield Hallam in partnership with the university, Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union and other students .

There are many benefits to becoming a Department Representative

It shows an employer that you have taken time out of your studies to improve the quality of your course to benefit your peers. The role develops crucial employability skills, which will look great on your CV, including:

  • Negotiation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Teamwork skills / Co-ordination skills
  • Leadership experience
  • Organisational skills
  • Time Management
  • Influencing skills / Managing change
  • Responsibility
  • Committee experience
  • Assertiveness
  • Project planning skills
  • Communication skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Diplomacy Skills
  • Management Skills

Speak to your course leader about Department Rep opportunities and they will be more than happy to help. For further information about being a Department Rep and what it entails have a look at the Students’ Union website.