1. Edinburgh University Students’ Association
Intros AP / MB

2. Here for students Help students get the best out of their studies
Help students make friends and have fun
Support students if they need advice
Help students develop skills for their career AP

3. Our history AP
History of the union

4. Our student spaces on campus
Teviot Row House, The Pleasance Potterrow and King’s Buildings House
Find out more at
eusa.ed.ac.uk/ourvenues
We have four Students’ Association buildings across the University campuses:
Teviot Row House, our iconic venue in the heart of Central campus, is the oldest purpose built students’ union building in the world, and has been one of the most popular ever since it first opened its doors in 1889.
Potterrow is our distinctive glass domed building, also at Central campus.
Pleasance is our newly refurbished home for Activities groups, with world class facilities and rooms for student groups to book.
King’s Buildings House is our venue on the King’s Buildings campus.

5. Who we are
Separate organisation to the University of Edinburgh but working in close partnership. The University is the major funder
Students’ Association representatives sit on a variety of University committees, including University Court
c. 130 full-time staff
c. 450 part-time staff (who are mostly students)
c. 1,000 student volunteers
Annual turnover of £11million

6. Our values Students first
The Students’ Association represents and reflects the needs, wants and desires of the entire student body. We are for you, by you, part of you.
Home from home
We strive to be seen as welcoming, friendly and helpful, fostering a strong community and creating a sense belonging across the entire student community.
Place for all
We believe a healthy, happy and vibrant community exists when different people from different backgrounds with different views are connected, respected and celebrated. It’s this inclusivity which ensures that everyone feels welcome.
Power to change
We have a pro-active attitude and a positive desire to help each other and our students overcome challenges, however large or small. We seek to support, campaign and represent, to make a difference and improve the lives of our students. AP

7. Representation
Sabbatical Officers 2017/18 Bobi Archer, Patrick Kilduff, Oliver Glick, Esther Dominy and Kai O'Doherty
Elected to represent students Find out more at eusa.ed.ac.uk/representation
We also have elected representatives for our liberation (LGBT+, BME, Women’s and Disability) and other student groups; including Activities representatives. You can find out about the students who are working on your behalf on our website.

8. Representative Structures
VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT
SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES
HEADS OF SCHOOL MB
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
COURSE DIRECTORS

9. Collective Representation - Student Council
UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATION
SOCIETY AP

10. Current Education Policy
Anonymous Marking
Mid-Term Feedback Form for Tutors
Learning Profiles Aren’t Different
24/7 Main Library
Brexit - A Way Forward AP

11. Formal QAA Engagement Enhancement Led Institutional Review
Institution Led Reviews
Teaching Programme Reviews
Postgraduate Programme Reviews MB

12. Discussion
1. What would be the positives for your institution for greater student representation in quality?
2. What are the barriers to effective student representation and engagement at your institutions?
3. What would you need to do in order to overcome these barriers?

13. Thanks for listening. Do you have any questions. al. powell@eusa. ed
Thanks for listening! Do you have any questions? For all of our guides: MK