Your Union – Welcome

Winchester Student Union is an organisation run for and by the student population of The University of Winchester. Student Unions are a unique chance for students to run their own services and to help support and represent themselves throughout their educational career. Winchester SU is also almost entirely funded by students too.  Whenever you drink in one of our bars, buy something from a shop, or wash your clothes in our laundrettes, you are directly contributing to the running of our services - from student staff salaries to welfare and support.

We are based at The University Centre on main (King Alfred) Campus at The University of Winchester, with venues on levels 1 and 2 and offices on level 3 of the fantastic building - See our services times.
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I’m a part of The Union…so what?

All University of Winchester students automatically become members of the Student Union once they commence studies.  Belonging to your Union makes you part of a local community as well as part of the UK-wide body of students. Winchester SU has facilities you can benefit from and opportunities you can enjoy, and you can get involved and have your say in the things that happen there. We can also act as your first port of call for advice and information. Make the most of this knowledge and experience - it’s here to help you.

As an organisation the SU is easiest explained by breaking it down into two sections: commercial services and welfare/representation. Our commercial services are the money making sections of The Union: the bars, the shops, laundrettes, vending machines etc, while the welfare and representation section covers the areas such as campaigns, academic representation, legal aid etc. What can be so easily forgotten is that the money made from the commercial services goes straight back into funding those areas that don’t make money!

Who’s the boss?

Ultimately… our students.  The everyday running of The Union is entrusted to the Executive Team and the Union Council, but as elected bodies they are accountable to our students.  Elected student representatives form the council makes sure the student voice is at the forefront of policy decisions and direction.  Our Executive Officer team lead the daily running of the Union (see the team).
E-mail is a good way to contact (most officers are still studying) - or call in, or telephone us. 

At the Student Union our mission is to provide services and support for higher education students in Winchester. We provide and support varied activities and services.  We are justly proud to give the city of Winchester prominence in our title ‘Winchester Student Union’. As King Alfred’s Student Union before it we continue to provide high quality support and services to students in the city of Winchester and elsewhere.

How do I become a member?

All students at the University of Winchester are automatically deemed to be a member of the Student Union, so you can take advantage of our services and represenation from the moment you enrol. If for any reason you don’t wish to be a member, then you can chose to opt out by stating your request in an email to the Student Union President . You can still use all our services but you wouldn’t be able to take part in any of our democratic functions like voting. We would also be unable to specifically represent you.