We proudly represent all full-time and part-time students in further education, higher education, and work-based learning, ensuring your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed. At the same time, we are committed to supporting your education by offering resources, guidance, and advocating for student-friendly policies, everything you need to thrive academically.
Your voice and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. We provide a platform for you to share your opinions and ideas, empowering you to help shape your college experience. At the same time, we prioritise your welfare by fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment ensuring your time at college is both academically fulfilling and personally rewarding.
We believe in the power of student activities and events. Through our vibrant calendar of events, we encourage you to engage, connect, and make lifelong memories. Explore a variety of extracurricular activities that align with your interests and broaden your horizons.
Welcome to our Students’ Union Q&A section! Here, you will find everything you need to know about what we do, how we support students and the many ways you can get involved. Whether you want to join clubs and societies, take part in campaigns or have your voice heard on important issues, this is the place to start.
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Representation We proudly represent all full-time, part-time, further education, higher education and work-based learning students. Your voice matters, and we strive to ensure your interests and concerns are heard. |
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Support We are here to support you throughout your education. Whether you need guidance, resources or advocating for student-friendly policies, we are here to help you thrive academically. |
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Student Voice Your opinions and ideas matter. We offer a platform where you can speak up on the issues that matter to you and your fellow students to help shape your experience at college. |
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Student Welfare Your well-being is our priority. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment so your college journey is both academically and personally rewarding. |
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Engagement We believe in the power of student activities and events. Through our vibrant calendar of events, we encourage you to engage, connect, and make lifelong memories. Explore a variety of extracurricular activities that align with your interests and broaden your horizons. |
There are lots of ways to get involved with your Students' Union:
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Class Reps Become a Class Rep. The Students' Union recruits and trains class representatives who serve as a voice for the students. They provide an opportunity for you to speak up and be heard. |
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Student Union Officers Run for a Student Union Officer Role. The student leadership team consists of elected officers who play a crucial role in running the Students' Union. Getting involved in this team can help you stand out on your CV and UCAS applications. |
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Organise Student Activities The student leadership team, in collaboration with the student engagement officer, coordinates various activities throughout the year. This includes organising campaigns, clubs & societies, sports teams, and workshops/training related to enrichment themes. |
Available Student Officer Roles in the Student Leadership Team:
Students’ Union President
Vice President
Further Education Officer
Higher Education Officer
Work-Based Learning Officer
Activities Officer
Women’s Officer
LGBTQIA+ Officer
Disability Officer
Student Wellbeing Officer
Sustainability Officer
Entrepreneurship Officer
You are encouraged to help organise events, support campaigns and take part in fundraising. To get involved or for more information, contact the Students’ Union at studentsunion@nrc.ac.uk.
NUS‑USI is the national union representing all university and college students in Northern Ireland. It works to promote and protect students’ rights, improve the quality of education, and ensure that students’ voices are heard at a national level. NUS-USI is unique as one of the first organisations in Northern Ireland to operate on both an all-Ireland and an all-UK basis, allowing it to represent students’ interests across multiple political and educational structures.
As students, the involvement with NUS-USI includes engaging with campaigns, attending events and workshops, and contributing to discussions on issues that affect student life, such as education policy, equality, and wellbeing. Through this, we help represent the views of our peers, support student-led initiatives, and play an active role in improving the overall student experience.
To stay updated with the latest news from the Students’ Union, you can follow their social media channels @nrcsu:
You can also view our student handbook online which is a useful guide for new students and provides further details on what to expect from the College, safeguarding, student support services and much more.
