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Representation

Make a change and have your voice heard at UWS by becoming a student rep, sharing your policy ideas, or simply letting us know how your university experience is going.

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Societies and Volunteering

University is about more than just studying, get involved with societies and volunteering while you are at UWS.

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Awards and Recognition

Taking part in societies and volunteering can help you make friends, have fun and develop your skills and experiences. They also make you eligible for the Students’ Union and UWS’ awards, benefits and training.

Students’ Union Big Awards

Our Annual Big Awards recognise all the great work that goes on across the UWS from students and staff.

Each year students put in nominations and winners are then chosen by a panel of students.

It’s great to see students' hard work and dedication recognised throughout campus and beyond.

2025 Big Awards Winner

Society Of The Year: Paramedic Society

Best New Society: K-Pop Society

Society Member Of The Year: Miroslawa Waligora

Volunteer Of the Year: Marlene Asare

UWS Volunteer Recognition Award

If you are a society committee member, or take part in any other volunteering with the Students' Union or any external organisation, then you are eligible to apply for the UWS Volunteer Recognition Award.

Yo ucan register for the award here: UWS Volunteer Recognition Award Rgistration

The UWS Volunteer Recognition Award is an initiative to recognise volunteering activity undertaken by students in addition to their studies

We are happy to help you with award applications. Get in touch with Jamie McDowall, your Student Opportunities Coordinator at jamie.mcdowall@uws.ac.uk.