Education

We all have at least one thing in common - we all study at the University of Manchester. One of the key purposes of the Students' Union is to ensure students have a high-quality education.

The learner voice - that's your voice - is important in education, after all finding out what students think about the way they are being taught is an excellent way to find out how to improve it!

Just like students need to know what they are doing well at, and not so well at, in order to develop as individuals, improving their knowledge and skills, so the University of Manchester's academic staff benefit from the same system of constructive criticism (and of course celebrating their successes!).

The Students' Union has been at the forefront of campaigning for improved quality education. We've hosted open meetings with University staff, including the Vice-Chancellor, where any student can ask any question, we've lobbied the University's library to request 24-hour opening during exam times, and we've had workshops on particular aspects of the undergraduate experience (such as learning space and academic advisors).

Academic Affairs Officer

The Students' Union has one full-time officer (an elected student) responsible for education.

I'm Kate Little, the Academic Affairs Officer for 2009-10. I'm the chief representative of students at the University of Manchester to the University and beyond for academic issues, including library opening hours, contact time with staff, education funding, and many other issues. I talk to the University regularly telling them what students want and what their academic concerns are. I also assist students individually in difficulty, so students always have a place to come if they need help.

Academic Affairs Officer