University of Gloucestershire Students' Union
UoGSU is a student-led, fully registered charity with a mission to improve the lives of students at UoG by providing a range of services, support and opportunities. Your Students' Union is here for you to give you a life enhancing student experience no matter what course you study. As a student of UoG, you automatically become a member of the SU.
Donate to this charity
Supporting students. Building communities. Creating opportunities.
The University of Gloucestershire Students' Union (UoGSU) is an independent, student-led registered charity dedicated to making university life the very best it can be.
Every University of Gloucestershire student automatically becomes a member of the Students' Union. We're here to ensure every student feels supported, represented and empowered throughout their university journey—whether that's through joining a sports club, discovering a new society, accessing independent advice, volunteering, campaigning for change or making lifelong friendships.
Our mission is simple:
To improve the lives of every University of Gloucestershire student.
What we do
Each year, we support thousands of students across our campuses by providing:
- Independent advice and support on academic, housing and wellbeing issues.
- Student societies and sports clubs that help students find their community.
- Volunteering and leadership opportunities that build confidence and employability.
- Student representation, ensuring student voices shape university decisions.
- Inclusive events and activities that help students make lifelong memories.
- Campaigns that improve the student experience and create positive change.
Everything we do is led by students, for students.
Our impact
We're proud to make a real difference every year through:
🏆 Supporting students through independent advice services.
🏆 Delivering hundreds of student-led events, activities and campaigns.
🏆 Supporting a vibrant network of sports clubs and societies.
🏆 Providing leadership opportunities through elected officers, course representatives and volunteers.
🏆 Creating welcoming spaces where every student can belong.
🏆 Working alongside the University to improve the student experience year after year.
Our values
Everything we do is guided by four core values.
Inclusive
We believe everyone belongs. We champion equality, celebrate diversity and ensure every student feels welcome, valued and supported.
Democratic
Students are at the heart of every decision we make. As a student-led organisation, we empower our members to shape the future of their Students' Union.
Sustainable
We make responsible decisions that positively impact our students, our communities and the environment, creating lasting benefits for future generations.
Courageous
We embrace change, challenge inequality and aren't afraid to make bold decisions that improve the lives of students.
.
Why your support matters
As a registered charity, every donation helps us go further.
Your support enables us to create more opportunities, provide additional support for students facing hardship, deliver life-changing projects and ensure every student has access to an outstanding university experience—regardless of their background or circumstances.
Together, we can help every student not just succeed at university, but truly thrive.