Our Plan @ University of Sunderland Students' Union

Our Mission

Shaping students' lives for the future.

Our Vision

To reflect and act upon the priorities and aspirations of our students in all our decisions and actions.

We believe our students are the best and we want to enable your success.

Our Principles

Your SU will help you love what you do and show it. We are proud of our student community, and we will offer the best opportunities to help you grow and achieve your goals.

Your SU will help you be bold in trying new things, taking opportunities and providing students with the means to shape your own future.

Your SU will embrace and celebrate diversity, ensuring equal opportunities are available for everyone, knocking down the barriers in a supportive space.

Your SU will create and sustain trust in all we do to support our students. We will respect all people and their perspectives in our service to students.

Your SU will put success and your achievements at the heart of what we do as our ultimate goal.

This is Your Union

Whether you are a home, international, part-time, or full-time student, you are a key part of Your Students' Union. Everything we do focuses on the priorities shared with us by our members, and we want to ensure that each voice is represented. Our role is to collaborate with and, at times, challenge the University to ensure you have the best experience while you are here with us.

Your Voice

Students will value Sunderland Students’ Union passion for representation at all levels both academic and democratic. Capturing, analysing and advocating for our students.

Your Place

Feeling part of the university community. Improving wider SU visibility across our campuses and online. Engaging in meaningful conversations with our students that make a difference.