Why get involved at LBSU?

What can you achieve with Leeds Beckett Students' Union?

We know that change can be hard to make happen. One person can find it difficult to make a difference - but lots of people working together can do incredible things.

This is the foundation of everything we do at Leeds Beckett Students' Union. We believe that you have the power to change things both at Leeds Beckett and beyond. As your Students' Union, we're here to give you the tools, resources and support you need to make it happen.

Bt getting involved with Leeds Beckett Students' Union, you can grow your network, open up opportunities and make the changes you actually want to see happen.

It's not just about university

The skills you learn at uni can go on to make a huge impact on your life after graduation. At Leeds Beckett Students' Union, you can gain valuble experience alongside your studies that can help you stand out. Whether you're interested in leadership, community organising, or commerical and marketing support - LBSU has an opportunity for you. Read on to find out more about all the ways that getting involved at LBSU can help you make the most of your time at university and beyond:

Be in charge and make a difference

Fed up of issues at university? So are we. There are tons of ways you can get involved at Leeds Beckett Students' Union to make the changes you want to see.

Our Community Organising structure lets you be in charge of what you think should work differently. You can join our team of Student Community Organisers, work with students across Leeds Beckett, listen what they need - then take it up with the people in charge to make it happen.

If you're frustrated on your course, and want to make sure your voice is heard - you can become a Course Rep and take your feedback directly to the university itself.

If you'd like even more leadership experience - you can be in charge of the SU! Our Officer Team is elected every year, and work to campaign on changes for the SU as a whole. There are two Officer postions - one Undergraduate and one Postgraduate, both work full time in a salaried role. Leadership Elections happen every year in Semester two. Keep an eye out for when the dates go live next year.

Work experience that fits around your studies

We know that that your uni course isn't the be-all and end all of being a student. Many people need to work alongside studying, and work experience is hugely valuable for opening doors and opportunities both at uni and after graduation. Leeds Beckett Students' Union has a huge range of flexible student roles available - from work at the Hive (our LBSU bar & social space), through to event support, media sales, marketing, content creation and more. Our Student Community Organiser roles are also paid part-time positions, and give you valuable network-building and organising experience.

Job roles go up consistently throughout the year on our Jobs Portal. Keep an eye out over on our Jobs Portal Page for the latest vacancies & opportunities: Leeds Beckett Students' Union Jobs Portal Page

Make friends and find social opportunities

University isn't just for study - you also need to have fun! We know the importance of being able to find like-minded people at uni - especially for people from a minoritised experience. Leeds Beckett Students' Union has a wide range of Student Groups for different communities - including Global Majority students, Women, LGBTQIA+, Faith-based groups and many more. There are also a number of recreational societies available to join, all based around different hobbies, interests and topics.