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Want to help shape the student experience across Oxford?

This Michaelmas Term we’re recruiting our next cohort of Divisional Representatives with Oxford SU 

Fill in the application form by 17th October (23:59 PM) and get in touch with us any time at studentengagement@oxfordsu.ox.ac.uk! For detailed information about the role, go through the Divisional Rep Handbook!

Why become a Div Rep?  

Being a student rep puts you at the heart of how Oxford works. You’ll sit in meetings where real decisions get made about your course, your division, and the wider university experience.  

Make real changes: Previous Div Reps have influenced big wins like the removal of the Graduate Application Fee, and continue pushing for improvements to teaching, assessment, and student support.  

Develop valuable skills: You’ll learn how to analyse policies, run effective meetings, negotiate with senior academics, and present to university committees. These aren’t just CV boosters, they’ll stay with you for life.  

Understand Oxford from the inside: Few students get to see how decisions really happen. As a rep, you’ll get insight into the structures, people, and policies that shape education here.  

Build connections: Work alongside fellow students, academics, and senior administrators, creating networks that last beyond your Oxford degree.  

Training and Support

We provide comprehensive development because effective representation requires specific skills: 

  • • Initial induction: Understanding Oxford's governance structures and your role within them 

  • • Skills development: Policy analysis, committee effectiveness, public speaking, negotiation 

  • • Ongoing coaching: One-to-one support with experienced staff members 

  • • Peer networks: Connection with reps across divisions and other universities 

  • • Recognition: Formal acknowledgment of your contributions for future opportunities 

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What you'll do

As a Rep, You Will: 

  • • Attend training from Oxford SU to equip you with essential skills. 

  • • Meet with staff at Course, Department, and Divisional levels. 

  • • Gather and present feedback from students on teaching, assessment, learning spaces, digital resources, and more. 

  • • Report back to students and Oxford SU on updates, outcomes, and next steps. 

  • • Join collaborative forums like Student Rep Boards and RepComs to share practices and shape broader academic change. 

Specifically, Course Reps will: 

  • • Attend Joint Consultative Committees and departmental meetings 

  • • Gather systematic feedback from your cohort 

  • • Work collaboratively with teaching staff on improvements 

  • • Connect local issues to broader university policy discussions 

Specifically, Divisional Reps will: 

  • • Sit on high-level university committees with senior leadership 

  • • Lead policy research projects on major student issues 

  • • Coordinate representation across different governance levels 

  • • Drive systemic change affecting thousands of students 

Skills You’ll Develop

You will develop skills in:

  • • Academic policy analysis 

  • • Strategic communication 

  • • Stakeholder engagement 

  • • Evidence-based advocacy 

  • • Problem-solving and time management 

  • • Representation, accountability, and leadership 

Oxford SU’s Commitment to You 

When you take on this role, Oxford SU will: 

  • • Provide you with robust training and resources 

  • • Offer ongoing advice and support throughout your tenure 

  • • Facilitate networking opportunities with staff and fellow reps 

Reward & Recognition

We'll recognise your contribution with: 

  • • A Certificate of Completion 

  • • A LinkedIn recommendation 

  • • Professional development/ networking opportunities 

  • • Refreshments at SU-hosted meetings and events 

Who we’re recruiting in Michaelmas 2025  

  • 1 postgraduate taught & 1 postgraduate research rep from each division (Humanities, Social Sciences, MPLS, Medical Sciences)*  
  • Undergraduate reps for MPLS and Medical Sciences only  
  • 2 reps for Oxford Lifelong Learning (both matriculated and non‑matriculated students)  

*(We’re not recruiting undergraduate reps for Social Sciences or Humanities this year. Those reps were appointed in Hilary Term and will continue in post.)*  

Key dates – Michaelmas 2025  

Expressions of interest open: Tuesday 23 September (Week -2)  

Expressions of interest close: Friday 3 October (Week -1)  

Applications open: Monday 6 October (Week 0)  

Applications close: Friday 17 October (Week 1)

Ready to apply? Fill in the application form and get in touch with us any time at studentengagement@oxfordsu.ox.ac.uk!

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