Welcome!
A big congratulations and welcome to all new, and returning, Course Reps for the Academic Year 2025-2026!
This is your Course Rep Hub. This page will be updated by your Student Engagement Coordinators, Hannah and Lisa, throughout the year, so you always have access to the latest news, events, resources and training.
If you are unable to attend a Course Rep related meeting please fill in the below form and email to be.heard@beds.ac.uk
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The page contains a variety of information that we believe you will find useful during your time as a Course Rep.
- Training - we want you to feel supported and confident in your role as a Course Rep. This is why we have decided to make training mandatory. This section explains more about what to expect from training, when it takes places and how you can complete it.
- Useful Resources - from Feedback Report Forms and links, to the Rep Handbook. Here you will find practical resources that you can use to feedback, find guidance or find out more about your role and expectations.
- Get Involved - Learn more about the Bedfordshire Careers Development Award and how to become a part of the WhatsApp groups in this section.
- Events - Throughout the year, Beds SU will hold a number of day-time and night-time events. Events listed here are ones specially for Course Reps. If you'd like to see all of our events, please click here.
- Your Student Engagement Coordinators (SECs) - the two people in charge! Find out who they are, what they do and when you might want to contact them.
Training
Course Rep training is mandatory because we want you to feel best prepared throughout the year. That is why we have created a number of flexible training options, meaning there is something for everyone.
Become a More Confident Rep
We offer Reps 3 different ways in which they can complete training.
- In-person
- Online (on Zoom)
- Through an online platform (which you can complete in your own time)
The training covers topics such as:
- What is feedback and how to collect it
- Advice on setting boundaries and expectations
- Attending meetings
- How to get support
For more details on the in-person and online sessions, please see below events or visit our main page here.
For training on our platform, please click below.
Useful Resources
Over the last year, Beds SU has been developing a number of resources that Course Reps have told us they would find useful.
- Beds SU Feedback Form - for when you are submitting feedback to the SU. We recommend doing this even if you have everything under control! It allows us to keep track of activity and promote positive change.
- Feedback Report Form - whether you are able to attend the meeting or not, please gather feedback from your peers onto this report form and send over to Beds SU, no less than 2 days before the meeting. Email to be.heard@beds.ac.uk.
- Course Rep Handbook - contains everything you may possible need throughout the year, including the feedback loop, other Reps and how to get support.
- Rep Checklist - contains a list of everything you need throughout the year, to help you plan your time
- SSEC meeting guidance - Everything you need to know about the School Student Experience Committee (SSEC) agenda.
- Feedback Types - a decision tree for identifying what is 'personal' feedback. Also a flowchart containing who to contact depending on what it's about.
- Rep Code of Conduct - the rules and responsibilities that come with any Rep role at Beds SU, as well as what you can expect from us.
Are we missing something? If you'd like to see a resource that we don't currently have, please get in touch!
Get Involved
Being a Course Rep should be engaging and rewarding. Below are some of the ways we say thank you, and support the Course Rep community.
- Bedfordshire Career Development Award - get involved as much, or as little as you like! Complete tasks in each stage to receive a reward...
- WhatsApp Groups - we've got a group for that! Course Reps from each School will have their own chat as well as a general chat for all.
Events
Thu 23 Oct, 13:00
Tickets £0.00
Tue 28 Oct, 16:30
Tickets £0.00
Wed 29 Oct, 12:30
Tickets £0.00
Surveys
We always want to know what you think.
What Do You Think?
Beds SU is run for the students, by the students!
Therefore we will often ask for your opinion or perspective on issues or changes.
Usually, the easiest way of gathering a large amount of opinions is through a survey, and that is why you will frequently see us asking you to fill something out!
All of our active surveys will appear below. And for most of them, you will be entered in for a prize draw once you submit!
Student Engagement Coordinators
Lisa Player
Hi everyone!
I'm Lisa, my pronouns are she/her and I work with the faculties of Business (UBBS) and the School of Sport, Psychology & Social Sciences, and the School of Education & English.
I have been at Beds SU for 4 years now and my proudest achievement so far has been working with the outer lying campuses.
If you would like to share feedback, please email us at help@bedssu.co.uk, or complete our online feedback form.
Hannah Tongue
Hello Everyone!
I’m Hannah, my pronouns are she/her. I work with the Faculty of Health, Community & Life Sciences, and the School of Computing, Engineering & Creative Industries.
Since February 2024, I’ve supported the Rep Community and Beds SU events, and have recently taken on the Academic Societies within my area. I work to amplify student voices, build academic communities, and deliver engaging events that enrich the student experience across our campuses.
If you would like to share feedback, please email us at help@bedssu.co.uk, or complete our online feedback form.