A community where all students are empowered to thrive, belong and succeed.

University life is a truly unique experience, full of great people and amazing activities. That’s why we’re dedicated to making sure every one of the University of Leicester's 20,000 students we represent embarks on a journey that is nothing short of exceptional.

Although we regularly collaborate with the University, we are a fully independent organisation made up of student elected representatives that work totally and completely for you.

So whether it’s signing up to one of our 250+ student groups or boosting your CV through part-time work, training or volunteering; you can count on us for the support you need to adjust, advance and achieve during your studies.

You are automatically a member of the Students' Union when you enrol!

Pop along to the Union office on the first floor. For our opening hours and details on how to get in touch with us visit our Contact Page.

We have 3 main departments to help you have the best student experience during your time here at Leicester. Click to find out more about each department, and how they can help you during your time at Leicester.

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Voice

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Opportunities

Advice

Voice represents your voice. It's a great way to get involved to help shape your student experience. It includes Academic representation, Student Executives and Leicester 100

Getting involved with Activities at Leicester is one of the best ways to enhance your uni experience! Whether you want to get involved in societies, spots, volunteering and fundraising, or environment sustainability, it's a great way to feel part of the Leicester community and meet people with a similar interest.

Whether it's course-related, queries with accommodation or personal problems - we give you free confidential and impartial advice. Independent from the University, we will listen, consider your circumstances , and advice you on the best route to take.

Our strategic plan aims to provide focus and direction for the future of Leicester Students' Union, making sure we are constantly striving to do our best to help students thrive, belong and succeed during their time at university.

Thrive

We will support our students in achieving better personal and educational outcomes. Students that are actively engaged with the union gain well-rounded development that enhances both their life and studies.

We will support students to develop new life skills.
We will empower students to build confidence, resilience and believe in their abilities.
We will develop physical, social and digital spaces to enable students to thrive, belong and succeed.

Belong

We will build vibrant communities and networks to ensure our students have a place where they belong and can flourish as their authentic selves.

Students that are engaged and part of student groups/communities are more likely to stay at university, progress well and complete their studies with better outcomes.

We will continue to invest time, efforts and resources to reach and provide additional support to as many students as possible who we’ve identified as under-engaged or experiencing loneliness.

We will create opportunities for students to make and build lifelong friendships.
We will empower students to lead and develop their own communities.
We will reduce loneliness amongst our members by creating enriching spaces for them to be their true selves.

Succeed

We will advocate on behalf of students by representing their needs on issues that can affect and impact their success and experience at university.

We will achieve this by expanding our Academic Representation programme to build a valuable knowledge bank to transform Leicester Students’ Union into a proactive, impactful, and data-driven entity serving its members.

We will continue to develop and deliver sector leading academic representation.
We will support students through challenging periods by strengthening our Advice Service to ensure we can provide help to those in need.
We will ensure student voice is embedded into university decision making and advocate at the highest level for excellence in academic experience.

By 2028, we will HAVE...

Expanded our Peer Mentoring programme to include PGT, Distance Learners and Foundation students.
Strengthened our student group programme to empower our student leaders to grow as people.
Developed systems and processes that allow us to be agile to proactively respond to student needs.
Heard that students feel more confident, resilient and equipped at the end of their university journey.
Committed to revitalising the Students’ Union by investing significantly in our physical spaces that enable students to thrive.
Enhanced annual engagement of students in our democratic processes such as the Ideas System, Elections and Leicester 100.

By 2028, we will HAVE...

Boosted student engagement with the union, focusing on active and meaningful involvement year on year.
Targeted students most at risk of isolation, loneliness or low engagement by creating or facilitating activity and spaces designed to offer a half step into full student engagement or leadership.
Demonstrated improved student retention amongst previously under-engaged groups who participated in union activities
Ensured we have a thriving calendar of community activities supported and delivered by our Part Time Officers.
Refocused and doubled our efforts to support the growth of academic societies to ensure a growing sense of community within university schools.
Increased opportunities and created spaces for all students to network wherever they are, and develop lifelong friendships.

By 2028, We will HAVE...

Developed a knowledge bank that enables us to truly consider ourselves the voice of students. Staff and Officers will be able to tune in to real time student feedback that drives our work across the union.
Embedded systems of representation within the postgraduate community.
Received feedback from students that the union has positively impacted their academic journey.
Demonstrated annually that higher engagement with the union is linked to improved academic performance.
Provided effective academic advice and general guidance to more students leading to better outcomes and greater satisfaction in the support they have received.

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