About us

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 were we engage with our members.

 

Membership Services

  • Student Voice – Involvement with Student Council, Campaigns, Elections and members representation

  • 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

  • Student Activities – Encompasses Societies, Sports groups, Give it a Go, Get Active, Awards, Varsity and much more.

  • Employability and Volunteering – identifying opportunities and providing support
     

Commercial Services

  • Greenwich - Change Coffee 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!

  • Avery Hill – pop-up social events for students who are residents or visitors to enjoy

  • Village Shop in Avery Hill – selling take-away food and coffee, snacks and confectionery, in addition to a ‘convenience’ offering including groceries and toiletries.
     

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.

> Contact our staff
> Download our staff structure

Work for us

If you are interested in joining us check out the current opportunities here.

> Vacancies

 

Impact reports

See the things discussed at each trustee board the last 6 years below. 

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.