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Edge Hill University

Student Union

Edge Hill Students’ Union (EHSU) is a democratic membership organisation that represents the interests of all students at the university, its members.

You are automatically a member of the Students’ Union when you register on a course of study with Edge Hill University. EHSU gives students a voice and promotes positive change by lobbying the university and local, regional and national bodies to ensure you have the best possible student experience whilst at university. We work to improve both your educational and social experience. We provide a wide-range of activities for our members including sports and societies, academic advice & guidance, events, student representation, welfare, campaigns and much more.

The students’ union is run by students for students. This means that students, through the officers they elect and the activities they get involved in, make the decisions and ultimately decide the direction of their union!

Edge Hill Students’ Union is a member of the National Union of Students (NUS) which means that you are a member of NUS. If you would like to purchase a NUS Extra discount card which entitles you to discounts at shops and cinemas throughout the country, there is now two options. 

You can either; come into the main SU office, purchase your card and walk away with it immediately or you can order it online at http://www.nus.org.uk/en/nus-extra/ and collect it from the SU once it has been delivered.  An NUS Extra card cost £10, and a NUS Extra ISIC card cost £11, both are valid for one academic year.

Events and Entertainments

The Students' Union also provides a diverse programme of entertainment and activities to suit the varied tastes of students, from club nights to pub quiz competitions there is always something going on.  There is also the annual Sports Awards formal ball, Freshers and Re-Freshers Week and trips to local nightclubs and attractions.   

Clubs and Societies

Many student societies are run on an annual basis and including Outdoor Club, Snow Sports, Unite Christian Union and LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender).  For a full list of all the societies we have at Edge Hill, check out the Society noticeboard opposite the Executive Office in the SU Building.  If you don't see anything that takes your fancy, pop along to the SU office and we’ll tell you exactly how to set up a society of your own.  

 The Students' Union also has a long-standing sporting tradition and offers students the opportunity to become in a variety of sports teams.  All teams are competitive and are affiliated to the British University Sports Association:

  • Athletics
  • Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis (men and women)
  • Football (men and women)
  • Netball and Basketball (men and women)
  • Hockey (men and women)
  • Rugby League and Rugby Union (men and women)
  • Cricket
  • Pool

Advice, Information and Guidance

As well as being here to help you enjoy the social aspect of your University life, we are also here to offer advice and support when you need help either with your personal life or with issues that are affecting your academic studies.  The advice service is available Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm either on a drop in or appointment basis.  There is also the following drop in / clinics available during the week;

Fortnightly Legal Advice clinic (Thursday 2pm - 4.30pm)
Weekly Counseling Drop In (Wednesday 2pm - 3.40pm)
Fortnightly Police drop in (Tuesday 2pm - 4pm)

If you can’t call into the SU to make an appointments please use the following ways;
E: advice@edgehill.ac.uk
T: 01695 574096

Representation and Democracy

Representation and democracy is at the heart of everything we do. The union provides representation across the university for all students and in some cases for individual students and we are there to make sure that the student voice is heard. We are here for you and it only takes you to visit us and voice your issues to help turn it into an action.

We are a democratic organisation that has 14 elected officers, all here to help you. From sports societies to international students we are here to represent your views. It really is our job to represent YOU, the students, at meetings and discussions and we can’t do this without knowing what problems or comments you have. So, if you have anything to say, comment on good or bad come and let us know in the  in the Students’ Union Executive Office, drop us an e-mail or give us a ring.

You will also have the opportunity to stand as a Course Rep and represent the views of your fellow students from your course of study.  Each Course Rep is responsible for gathering feedback from students in order to improve the teaching and learning experience of that course.  Meetings will be held within your department called ‘Student-Staff Consultative Forums’, giving you the chance to speak with academic members of staff about your feedback and how you can take positive steps forward together.  You will receive training from the Students’ Union at the beginning of the year, as well as impartial advice and guidance throughout your role as a Course Rep.  

Why should I get involved in the Students’ Union?

There are so many reasons for you to get involved in the Students’ Union. Not only is it great fun and one of the best ways to enjoy your university experience it is an amazing experience and really empowers you as a student to shape yours and other students experience and life at Edge Hill. There are so many different ways that you can get involved. You can get directly involved in the union and even participate in the unions forums and meetings and even stand for on of the unions officer positions. Or you could participate more indirectly by getting involved in one of our various sports teams and societies.

Remember its YOUR union, that needs YOUR participation.