The Students’ Union supports over 600 Student Representatives (Reps) who represent the rights and views of 18,500+ students at different levels – whether it’s at the institutional, faculty, programme or module level. Academic Reps play a crucial role in gathering feedback about your learning experience from your peers.

The Student Staff Feedback Conversation (SSFC) process captures your views on your learning experiences and aims to make your University experience better. You can find out more regarding the SSFC process in the Student Guide to SSFC and Feedback Forum.

We believe you’re the expert in your learning, and we want to make sure your voice is heard. 

Academic Reps are students who volunteer to collect and share feedback from their peers to improve the Student Learning Experience. They gather specific feedback either for a specific Module for a semester or a Programme/Year Group for a full academic year.

What is the purpose of an Academic Rep?

Academic Reps represent students' opinions and feedback on things that are going well and on issues affecting their student experience, particularly on matters relating to learning and teaching. Academic Reps facilitate communication between students and staff, attend Feedback Forums, and work closely with Division and Faculty Officers.

What are the benefits of becoming an Academic Rep?

By becoming an Academic Rep, you will:

• Build confidence in skills, including communication, public speaking, leadership, and data analysis.

• Gain recognition through your Academic Transcript, Volunteering Hub, Saltire Award, My Stirling Award, as well as on your CV.

• Meet new people, including other students and staff throughout the institution.

• Receive training on how to gather feedback and give a voice to students just like you!

How can I volunteer as an Academic Rep?

For Academic Reps representing a specific Module, any student can volunteer through Canvas at the start of each semester. Modules include an 'Academic Representation and Support' tab which allows students to sign up and will show all students who the Academic Reps are for each module.

For Academic Reps representing a Programme or Year Group, students should speak to staff within their Faculty and/or Division and follow their recruitment process.

Following this, your Students' Union will be in touch with further information about training and support, as well as the next steps to get you started in the role.

If you have any questions regarding Academic Reps, you can get in touch with the team at studentreps.union@stir.ac.uk.

Academic Representation Reform

We are currently reviewing the system of academic representation, and want your thoughts. Click here to find out more.