Resources
Training
When you are elected as a Student Academic Representative, the Students' Union will send you a welcome email, which will include information about how to access training. If you take on the additional role of Chair or Vice-Chair, you will have the opportunity to receive additional training to enhance your skills. If you would like to discuss an aspect of training further, please contact StudentReps@cardiff.ac.uk.
Student Academic Rep Handbooks
This handbook will provide you with all the information you need to be successful in your role, including an overview of your roles and responsibilities, key dates for the year ahead, and services you should be aware of.
Student Academic Rep Handbook 2024-2025 (English)
Student Academic Rep Handbook 2024-2025 (Cymraeg)
Student Academic Rep Report 23-24
The Student Academic Rep Report provides and overview of the Academic Representation System across the year based on feedback from Academic Reps via Student Staff Panels, College Forums and the End of Year Rep Survey.
Read the 2023-24 report here:
Student Academic Rep Report 23-24
Role Descriptions
It is important to understand the main roles and responsibilities of your Student Academic Rep role. Take a look at our Role Descriptions to make sure you are comfortable and confident with what to expect for the year ahead.
Student Academic Rep Role Description (English)
Student Academic Rep Role Description (Cymraeg)
Student Staff Panel Chair Role Description (English)
Student Staff Panel Chair Role Description (Cymraeg)
Student Staff Panel Vice Chair Role Description (English)
Student Staff Panel Vice Chair Role Description (Cymraeg)
Student Staff Panel Resources
As a Chair or Vice Chair, you will have the opportunity invite staff and set the Agenda for your Student Staff Panel. Please see the Agenda Guidance and Template below for more information.
Student Staff Panel Agenda Template (English)
Student Staff Panel Agenda Template (Cymraeg)
Student Staff Panel Agenda Guidance (English)
Student Staff Panel Agenda Guidance (Cymraeg)
Minute-Taking Guidance (English)
Minute-Taking Guidance (Cymraeg)
Communication
As a Student Academic Rep, you will receive monthly newsletters from the Student Voice team outlining reminders, important information from the Sabbatical Officers, and additional opportunities. Make sure you keep an eye out for these newsletters, and get in touch if you would like to discuss anything further.
You can also follow us on social media:
Twitter: @CSUStudentVoice
Instagram: @CardiffStudentVoice
Student Charter
The Student Charter has been developed through partnership between the university and Students' Union, and defines the roles and responsibilities of students, the Students’ Union and the university. As a Student Academic Rep, it is important you familiarise yourself with this, and what students can do if the university does not meet your expectations.
Don’t forget, there are expectations on you too. You should always seek to:
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Raise issues at an early stage and seek advice if these are not resolved;
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Inform the university promptly of any changes to your circumstances;
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Inform us if your own Cardiff experience is adversely affected by the behaviour of fellow students or staff;
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Seek advice immediately if your academic progress, or any other aspect of your Cardiff experience, gives you cause for concern.
The sooner the university is aware of any issues, or areas you are having difficulty with, the sooner it can work with you to explore how these can be addressed to improve your experience.
To find out more please visit: www.cardiff.ac.uk/studentcharter.