Who we are
The Students’ Union is a democratic organisation run by students for students with over 20,000 members, to represent student views to the University at all levels and to provide support services for its members.
The SU is led by an Officer Team of elected Full-time Officers (one President, three GSU Officers) and 16 Faculty Officers (four per Faculty).
Our vision
With you to make the most of your journey at Greenwich.
Our mission
We empower students to have life-changing experiences,
which help them shape their futures and the world around them.
Our values
Empowering, Courageous, Dedicated, Trusted and Approachable.
What we provide
We provide support and encourage our members to get involved with the university experience as much as possible, the below are to main areas where we engage with our members.
Membership Services
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Student Voice – Involvement with Student Assembly, campaigns, Elections and members representation
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Student Advice – Provide advice to all our members regarding Health, Housing, Employment, Money, International Students, safety, academic and other issues not covered in the aforementioned
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Student Activities – Encompasses Societies, Sports clubs, Awards, Varsity and much more
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Employability and Volunteering – identifying opportunities and providing support
Commercial Services
Greenwich - Change serves speciality coffee with personality and down in the depths of Dreadnought Building is the Lower Deck where the lower the sea level the greater the party!
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Avery Hill – pop-up social events for students who are residents or visitors to enjoy
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Village Shop in Avery Hill – selling take-away food and coffee, snacks and confectionery, in addition to a ‘convenience’ offering including groceries and toiletries
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Online - a range of official merchandise can be found on our eShop
Our staff
Our staff
Get to know our team, who work tirelessly to ensure you have fun, and have a say in how things are run, here at Greenwich.
We value diversity and are taking action to address the diversity deficit in charity leadership, find out more here.
Work with us
If you are interested in joining us check out the current opportunities here.
Opt-Out of Membership
If you do not wish to be a member of the Students’ Union and thereby have no access to all of the above, then you can opt-out by giving written notice to the University Secretary of the University of Greenwich. We will be notified that you wish to opt-out of membership, and your name will be removed from our records. You can contact the University Secretary at compliance@gre.ac.uk.