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Brighton Students' Union

What does Brighton SU do for you?

Your Students’ Union is your organisation, run by students for students. Over 21,000 students studying at the University of Brighton are members. These members can expect to get the support and services they need to not only have a good time at University, but also to have the representation and support they need should they have a problem with the Institution. All students are automatically members of the Union and can access all of our services. However, if you wish to opt out you may do so by writing to the University’s Registrar and Secretary, 28 days before you enrol as a student.

How is Brighton SU Funded?

The Union finances the services it provides partly from a block grant from the University, segregated fee income and money raised from the Union's trading services.
What you can be sure of is that all officers and staff do their best to ensure that you can have access to the services and support you need from both the University and the Students’ Union. More information is available from the Democracy section of the site.

Audited Accounts - PDF available to view/download

Brighton Students' Union Accounts 2009

How does Brighton SU spend its funds?

The Union spends its funds on a range of activities; these include, but are not limited to:

 • Sports clubs • Societies • Course Reps • Academic Advocacy • Community liaison
 • 5 shops • 2 cafes • 5 frontline offices • Staff costs • Officer costs • Campaigns
 • Entertainments & trading activities

So who decides what Brighton SU does?

You! The Union listens to the needs of its student members in a number of ways. Any student can approach a front line office and ask to meet with an elected officer such as the President, or call or email them directly. You can find out more information about contacting officers directly - visit the Student Officers page

You can also attend the Annual General Meeting (often called an AGM), where ordinary students can propose motions to make Union Policy. This policy, if passed then binds the actions of the Union and its officers. So if, for example, you may want to make the Union sell fair-trade goods (which it already does!) you would submit a motion to the AGM and if passed this would bind the Union to sell fair trade goods in its retail outlets. You can find out more about the AGM and submitting motions by visiting the Democracy section of the site

Once a month, during term time, the Union has a Council meeting. Council is made up of SU elected officers, it is open to all students (members of Brighton SU) to attend and ask for speaking rights. Council can set policy and receive reports from Union committees and Zone opening meetings . Council then makes recommendations which are rolled out across the Union. Council also agrees to campaigns and ensures they happen. Council is the second highest decision making body within the Union after the AGM.

The Union as a democratic organisation, holds regular open meetings (Zone forum) which make recommendations to Council. Most committees meet once a month during the academic year and help set the objectives and work of the Union.

Have Your Say - tell us what you think

Your feedback is really important to us, it helps shape our policies and services. By involving all our members and listening to what you have to say, we can improve our services and enrich your student experience. Your views and feedback influence what we do and how we represent you, and it is very important to us that we understand your needs and respond to them. Your views are fully considered before changes are made to our services and plans.

If you would like to tell us about something, please fill in a comment form.
Contact us with your comments

Zone Forums - regular open meetings, all students are welcome to attend
Find out how to join in and get more involved in the issues that concern you
Academic Zone, Campus Zone, Activities & Events Zone, Democracy, Wellbeing Zone

Facebook
You can post comments and feedback on our official facebook group SU Brighton

Complaints
Contact us with your complaint.

Got a Question?
Can’t find the information you need on the website? Contact us directly

Brighton SU Officer Team
email and telephone contact list

Brighton SU
Staff email and telephone list

You said. We did…
See the results from our consultations with you and find out what action we’ve taken in response
Academic Zone, Campus Zone, Activities & Events Zone, Democracy, Wellbeing Zone

If you would like further information. Please contact:
SU President - Terry Preston bsup@brighton.ac.uk