Representation at SOAS
We election student representatives in every department - known as Department Reps - and those Reps go on to bring students views and concerns to the department. The role is a vital bridge between students, their departments and the SU.
We have listened to feedback from reps and students, and have changed the structure of the Rep Network to be less complicated and more effective. In September/October 2026 we will be opening nominations for Department Reps only. The positions are for UG, PGT and PGR per department, and only students of the department can stand and vote.
In place of what used to be programme or course reps, departments will hold open 'Town Halls' where any student of the department can come and speak, share ideas and make their case for changes. We believe this will be more democratic, and we expect to avoid having vacancies which hold back student's voices.
College Reps are recruited over the summer to support the elections in their college's departments and to represent students' voices in the college learning and teaching committee. They are an escalation point for issues that concern more than one department or which cannot be resolved at department level.
Interested? Want to know more?
If you are interested you can join an email list for information in the run up to the next rep elections. This email list will only be used in the run up to the elections, and will be deleted after the elections are complete.
Give your details here: Interested in becoming a student representative? – Fill out form
Rep Elections
Foundation Year
Reps for the foundation year will be elected in class - ask your convenor for details.
UG and PGT (masters)
Reps will be elected through the SU website (here) - nominations will open by hte 18th September.
PGR (research, MPhil/PhD)
Research Reps are elected in the same way as UG and PGT reps. They will be invited to attend the RSA meetings, where most issues are discussed and there is good networking opportunities. The RSA works directly with the Doctoral School for research students.
Giving Feedback
Let your reps know what is happening - You can raise issues, comments and questions to your rep. If it needs escalating we can do that. You can submit and follow your input and see what is being done about it all in the same place. See your existing feedback here.
Please log in to give your academic feedback.
Who is my Rep?
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If you are an enrolled SOAS student on a taught program, but you are unable to log in to the site or view the "Find My Rep" content, email reps@soas.ac.uk with your student ID number and name (as it formally appears in SOAS records).
Use the search below to find your rep(s).
No one listed? Consider putting yourself forward! Email reps@soas.ac.uk with your programme title, level of study and year of study.
If you have any general questions about the Rep role or Rep elections, please email reps@soas.ac.uk