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Congratulations on becoming a Student Rep at the University of Birmingham!
Thank you for becoming a Student Rep. Your role is incredibly important and ensures that students and researchers can shape the academic experience they receive at Birmingham. Below there is some key information you will need to know in your role. It includes information on what guidance you will receive as a Student Rep, how we will contact you and how you can contact us.
Guidance you will receive
Student Rep Training
Student Reps are invited to attend an induction session at the Guild of Students and to complete an online training module. All Student Reps will receive an email about training shortly after starting their role. You can find more information about training in the Student Rep handbook.
Student Rep Handbooks
The Student Rep handbook tells you all about your role, how you are supported and how the Student Rep System works. You can collect your handbook at your induction session or from your Staff Liaison Contact. You can also download your handbook below:
UG and PGT Student Rep Handbook
PGR Student Rep Handbook
Student Rep Forums
Twice a year, Student Rep Forums are held in each of the five University Colleges. Forums are an opportunity for you to meet with other Student Reps in your College, talk about the successes and challenges of your role, meet with Edd Bauer Vice President (Education), and find out about Guild campaigns.
Student Rep Newsletter
Four times a year we produce a Student Rep newsletter containing updates and news on the Student Rep System and the work of Student Reps. From time to time we will contact you to ask if you would like to contribute to newsletters.
Student Rep Guidance Documents
Click on the following links to the relevant pdfs...
Student Rep Chair Role Description
Student Rep Role Description
Student Rep Secretary Role Description
How Student Staff Committees Work (Terms of Reference)
How we will contact you
Email
When we need to provide you with information about your role, we will contact you via your University of Birmingham email account. You will also receive reminders about training and forums, and the Student Rep newsletter, via email. We promise not to send you any information unless it is relevant to your role.
Student Rep Facebook page – Student Reps (Guild of Students)
The Student Rep Facebook page is designed for Student Reps. To keep up to date with Student Rep System news and Guild campaigns, as well as the opportunity to meet other Student Reps, please ‘like’ our page - Student Reps (Guild of Students). Don’t worry if you’re not on Facebook; we will email out all important information.
How you can contact us
Edd Bauer, Vice President (Education)
If you would like to discuss any academic or education issues with Edd you can contact him by email vpe@guild.bham.ac.uk or by phone 0121 251 2336. To find out more about the work Edd is doing in his role, follow him on Twitter @EddBauer and Facebook - BhamGuild VpEducation (Edd Bauer), or read his blog.
Student Voice at the Guild of Students
If you have any questions regarding the Student Rep System or are experiencing any problems within your role, please contact Naomi Maltby from Student Voice at the Guild of Students. You can contact her by emailing studentreps@guild.bham.ac.uk or by phone to 0121 251 2407.
