Get to know Your SU
We are led by a team consisting of four full-time and six part-time elected officers. Our permanent staff team works alongside them to ensure that you receive the support you’re looking for from Your Students' Union.
How does the Union work?
The Union is governed by the Board of Trustees, comprising Officer, Student and External Trustees. Our Chief Executive and staff work alongside the Officer Trustees and other Elected Officers to run the Union.
Our purpose is centred around our five key principles that shape how we work for you: Passionate, Integrity, Empowering, Success and Inclusive.
Affiliations
University of Sunderland Students’ Union holds affiliations to the following organisations.
National Union of Students (NUS)
Membership: £26,358 (2022/2023)
VONNE (Voluntary Organisations Network North East)
Membership: £85 per year
Advice UK
Advice UK is a registered charity supporting the UK’s largest network of independent advice services.
Membership: £276 per year, plus £819 for the Pro Management System
WONKHE
Wonkhe is the home of higher education policy, bringing the sector together through. expert analysis
Membership for 2023/24: £3,936
Company limited by guarantee.
Company registered in England no: 07702161
Registered Charity no: 1148212
VAT no: 178592316
University of Sunderland Students' Union
City Campus,
Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland, SR1 3SD
Company limited by guarantee.
Company registered in England no: 07702161
Registered Charity no: 1148212
VAT no: 178592316
