Student Handbook 2023/24

Everything you need to know about
Imperial College Union

Every student at
Imperial College is automatically
a member of
This is WHERE YOU BELONG
and we’re here with you
every step of the way!

Your journey
begins here...
You’ll hear from them quite a bit
throughout the year, keeping you updated
on everything they’re up to.

Your Officer Trustees represent your voice
on campus and work on your behalf to
ensure you have the best student
experience possible. We want to make sure
your student experience is out of this world!
Find out more!

If you ever want to chat, feel free to
pop them an email!
Camille
Union President
union.president@imperial.ac.uk
Andreea
Deputy President
(Welfare)
dpwelfare@imperial.ac.uk

Christian
Deputy President
(Clubs & Societies)
dpcs@imperial.ac.uk
Stephanie
Deputy President
(Finance & Services)
dpfs@imperial.ac.uk
Yi
Deputy President
(Education)
dpe@imperial.ac.uk

Your voice
matters!
We are committed to making sure that you
are at the heart of everything we do.
This is your Union, and your voice matters.
This is why we have hundreds of Academic
and Wellbeing Reps to support you and
make sure your opinions are heard and
shared.
Reps are responsible for:
• Collecting student views on issues
• Raising feedback
• Developing solutions
• Closing the feedback loop
• Signposting students

Academic Reps
Identify and address issues
affecting your education
within the department,
working with peers and staff
to address them.
Wellbeing Reps
Wellbeing Reps advocate for
your health, financial concerns,
relationships, equality &
diversity and personal safety.
Want to make a change on
campus? Get in touch!
Union Council
Union Council decides on
Union policy, ensures that
existing policies are put into
action and holds your elected
Officers to account.

Make your
voice heard!
This is your first opportunity to make
sure your voice is heard. You can run
for a position, and vote for:
Year and Course Representatives
Liberation & Community Network committees
Union Council Representatives
imperialcollegeunion.org/ae23

Nominations Open
9 October

Build your
community
With over 370 clubs or societies to join,
you have lots of opportunity to meet
people, try something new, and build your
community. We're here to help create fun
and inclusive communities.
All CSP’s are run by students, and
supported by our full-time staff.
Sport
Culture
Faith
Art & Media
Academics
& Politics
Charity &
Community
imperialcollegeunion.org/activities

If you have a passion for a particular hobby,
subject, sport, political or religious interest,
we’ve got you covered!
If you cant find what you’re looking for, don’t
worry! We can help you start your own club
or society to meet like-minded people.
Keep an eye out for our GIVE IT A GO
schedule where you can trial clubs and
societies before committing to membership,
letting you decide what suits you and your
schedule best!

If you need some Imperial-branded
merch, some snazzy stationery, or some
snacks to get you through those study
sessions in Central Library, the Union
Shop and Shop Extra have everything
you need.
SHERFIELD WALKWAY

FOOD & DRINKS
We put every penny
of profit from our
shops back into
your community!
You can also shop 24/7 by visiting
imperialcollegeunion.org/shop

Visit our Bars
We run our four bars, as well as a nightclub, where
you can get together to enjoy a drink, dance, and
some delicious food! We have lots of events planned
throughout the year, so keep an eye on our website to
keep updated with what’s going on!
imperialcollegeunion.org/venues
This is our main bar on the
South Kensington campus.
There’s always a buzz in here.
Famous for friendly staff,
great food and the legendary
Thursday Quiz!
Our postgrad-only bar on
campus! Located in the Sherfield
Building, this is a great spot to
socialise with some speciality
beers and food options.

Our on-site nightclub! We host
loads of events in here
throughout the year, so keep
an eye out for what’s
happening and meet us
on the dancefloor!
This one is for fans of an
old-school vibe. Think
varnished wood, darts, and
lots of great beers on tap.
Pop by and see the trophy
cabinet and tankards!
Newly refurbished Reynolds
located at our Charing Cross
campus, this is usually where you
can find our medics hanging out
after a hard day of classes or
placement! It also hosts a variety
of food and drink options.

Advert
Every June, for one night only, we turn South
Kensington campus into a spectacular
wonderland full of live music, DJs, fairground
rides, food vendors, and fireworks. Keep an
eye out for more information in Term 2!

Our Advice Service is an impartial and
professional service to support you
throughout your time at Imperial. Our
Advisors are here to offer free advice in
a professional but friendly, relaxed
environment.
They can provide support on a range of
matters including:
Academic Issues
Halls of Residence
Complains

We are here
for you!
Because we are independent from
Imperial College, we can represent you
without there being a conflicts or interest.
All enquiries are dealt with in the
strictest of confidence, which means
that we do not disclose anything you
have told us unless you have given us
permission to do so.
If there’s something we can’t help you
with, we’ll signpost you to a College
department or external organisation if
appropriate.
imperialcollegeunion.org/advice

Postgraduates
Whether you’re continuing your studies or
joining us for the very first time, Imperial can’t
wait to welcome you.
There are loads of ways for you to get involved
with our community - from joining a club or
society, to running to represent your peers, or
even having a drink in h-Bar there is truly
something for everyone.

The Postgraduate Representation Committee
represents all postgraduate students at Imperial
College. It includes one Postgraduate Research
Chair, and one Postgraduate Taught Chair, who
represent Postgraduate students at College
level.
Our Officer Trustees represent both
undergraduates and postgraduates issues at the
highest levels of the College - so if you want to
see a change, get in touch!
Jordon Millward
PGR Representation Chair
To be Elected in the
Autumn Elections‘23
PGT Representation Chair

Avi
LGBTQ+ Officer
Aglaia
Mental Health Officer
Wendy
Gender Equality Officer
Yuxi
Ethics and Environment
Officer
Emmanuel
Disabilities Officer
Jordan
Working Class Officer
Yuanze
International Officer
Ariba
Interfaith Officer
Nathalie
Black & Minority Ethnic
Officer

What do the networks
actually do for you?
Organise campaigns to tackle particular problems
faced by their members.
Provide a safe space for students that identify with
them.
Facilitate the building of community amongst their
members and wider community.
Are a support network for their members -
particular for personal problems related to their
identity.
You can contact your Liberation & Community
Officers via email, and keep an eye on our social
media to find out more about what they do
throughout the year!
imperialcollegeunion.org/liberation

Connect
with us!
ImperialCollegeUnion
@icunion
@icunion
@imperialcollegeunion

Contact us:
Tel: 020 7594 8060
Email: union@imperial.ac.uk
Reception: Ground Floor, Beit Quad
Find us:
Beit Quadrangle
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BB
Registered Charity No:
1151241
imperialcollegeunion.org