Your Student Council is composed of 56 student leaders who collaborate to represent the ideas, interests, and needs of all UL students.

Student Council Roles

Clubs Officer

Represents and supports sports clubs within the university, addressing their needs and liaising with the Student Life team on club matters.

Societies Officer

Serves as the voice for societies, advocating for their development, resources, and space to engage with students.

Postgraduate Nominee

Represents the interests of postgraduate students, focusing on issues such as academic needs, facilities, and research support.

Faculty Officer

Acts as a liaison for students in a particular faculty, addressing faculty-specific concerns and working with academic staff to improve the student experience.

UL Experience Chair

Oversees initiatives that enrich the student experience at UL, working to enhance engagement and satisfaction across campus activities.

Equality & Diversity Chairperson

Leads efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity within the student body, ensuring representation of marginalised groups.

Events Chairperson

Coordinates and supports the organisation of various student events, working with other council members to bring engaging activities to the student body.

Equality & Diversity Councillor

Assists the Equality & Diversity Chairperson in promoting an inclusive campus, addressing discrimination, and advocating for diverse student groups.

Student Affairs Councillor

Addresses student issues related to health, well-being, and support services, liaising with student welfare services.

Student Services Councillor

Focuses on improving student services like counselling, health services, and campus facilities, advocating for student needs.

Sports Councillor

Supports the Clubs Officer by representing sports-related concerns, ensuring that sports teams have adequate resources and facilities.

Activities Councillor

Assists in planning and promoting student activities, encouraging engagement across various student demographics.

Entertainments Councillor

Works to organise entertainment events, aiming to enhance the social aspect of student life through concerts, shows, and other engaging activities.

First Year Councillor

Represents the interests of first-year students, helping them integrate into university life and addressing their unique challenges.

Volunteering Councillor

Promotes volunteer opportunities and engages students in community service, working with local organisations for impactful outreach.

Cooperative Education Councillor

Focuses on matters related to co-op education placements, supporting students with career development resources and advice.

Campus Facilities Councillor

Advocates for improvements to campus facilities, ensuring a safe and accessible environment for all students.

LGBTQI Councillor

Represents the LGBTQI student community, addressing issues related to inclusivity, safety, and support on campus.

Community Councillor

Works to build relationships between the university and the local community, fostering collaboration and mutual support.

Home International Councillor

Represents the needs and interests of international students who come from within Europe or other home international areas.

Visiting International Councillor

Represents international students from outside Europe, assisting them with integration, support, and campus resources.

Mature Student Councillor

Advocates for mature students, addressing issues related to academic support, social engagement, and campus services.

Student Parent Rep

Represents student parents, ensuring they have access to necessary resources like childcare support and flexible academic options.

Sanctuary Rep

Supports refugee and sanctuary students, advocating for resources and policies that facilitate their inclusion and success.

Accounting & Finance Rep

Represents students studying Accounting and Finance, addressing academic issues specific to their discipline.

Management & Marketing Rep

Advocates for students in Management and Marketing, providing input on curriculum and other academic needs.

Personnel & Employment Resources Rep

Supports students in related programs by advocating for career resources, practical skills, and relevant experiences.

Insurance Rep

Represents students in Insurance, addressing program-specific concerns and advocating for necessary academic resources.

Economics Rep

Acts on behalf of Economics students, focusing on academic improvements and relevant student services.

Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics Rep

Represents language students, addressing their unique academic needs and supporting cultural programs.

Irish World Academy of Music & Dance Rep

Advocates for students in music and dance programs, focusing on resources, performance spaces, and specialised support.

Culture & Communication Rep

Supports students studying culture and communication, promoting academic enrichment and engagement opportunities.

History Rep

Represents History students, advocating for resources and academic support tailored to their program.

Law Rep

Advocates for Law students, addressing curriculum concerns and liaising with faculty on their behalf.

Politics and Public Administration Rep

Represents students in this field, focusing on academic support, career resources, and relevant events.

PESS Rep

Advocates for Physical Education and Sports Science students, addressing program-specific needs and facilities.

School of Education Rep

Represents Education students, focusing on resources, placement opportunities, and academic support.

Nursing & Midwifery Rep

Supports Nursing and Midwifery students, advocating for practical experience resources and faculty engagement.

Physics Rep

Advocates for Physics students, ensuring they have adequate academic and research support.

Sociology Rep

Represents Sociology students, addressing academic and research needs within the discipline.

Psychology Rep

Advocates for Psychology students, ensuring access to resources, faculty support, and relevant experiences.

School of Design Rep

Supports Design students, focusing on facilities, resources, and academic support.

Biological Sciences Rep

Represents students in Biological Sciences, advocating for laboratory resources and academic assistance.

Chemical Sciences Rep

Supports students in Chemical Sciences, ensuring access to labs, equipment, and academic support.

GEMS Rep

Represents Graduate Entry Medical School students, focusing on resources, clinical placements, and faculty support.

Clinical Therapies Rep

Advocates for students in Clinical Therapies, addressing academic and clinical placement needs.

Computer Science & Information Rep

Supports Computer Science students, focusing on resources, lab access, and curriculum support.

School of Engineering Rep

Represents Engineering students, advocating for academic resources and industry connections.

Electronic & Computer Engineering Rep

Supports students in Electronic and Computer Engineering, focusing on labs, resources, and industry networking.

Disabilities Councillor

Represents students with disabilities, advocating for accessibility, support services, and inclusive campus policies.