Student Voice & Governance
Your Say in Your Future
Have your say through meetings, forums, and referenda that shape the direction of our student community.
Part 1 · Three ways to shape JMSU
Find out more about the Annual Student Members Meeting
Find out more about the Student Forum
Find out more about the Referenda
Student Voice & Governance
JMSU is run by students, for students. Meetings, forums and referenda are the democratic spaces where you can raise issues, propose changes and vote on the decisions that matter.
Annual Student Members Meeting
Bring all student members together to discuss, debate and decide on key matters affecting JMSU.
Chair:President
Who:All Student Members
Student Forum
A welcoming space to share ideas, raise concerns and help shape your university experience.
How often:Once per term
Who:All LJMU student members
Referenda
The most direct way students can make big decisions at JMSU, through a democratic student vote.
Who:All LJMU students
Vote:One student, one vote
Annual Student Members Meeting
The Annual Student Members Meeting brings together all student members to discuss, debate, and decide on key matters affecting JMSU.
What you can do
- Discuss, debate and decide on key matters affecting JMSU
- Propose a policy to be considered and adopted by the Trustee Board
How it works
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Called by Student Forum or the Trustee Board
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Student members meet to discuss, debate and decide
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Policy is proposed for the Trustee Board to consider and adopt
Chair
President
Members
All Student Members
Called by
Student Forum or Trustee Board
Student Forum
The Student Forum is a welcoming space where all LJMU students can share ideas, raise concerns, and help shape their university experience.
What you can do
- Have your say on key student issues
- Propose motions to influence JMSU priorities
- Hear updates from across student forums
How often
Once per term
Who can attend
All LJMU student members
Chaired by
Your elected Student Officers
Referenda
A Referendum is the most direct way students can make big decisions at JMSU. It allows all LJMU students to vote on key issues and proposals that affect their university experience.
What you can do
- Raise big questions that impact the whole student body
- Propose or change union policy through a democratic vote
Who can vote
All LJMU students
Voting
One student, one vote
Outcome
Binding if turnout meets the quorum
Resources
Part 2 · Forums, assemblies and gatherings
Find out more about the Wellbeing Forum
Find out more about the Sustainability Forum
Find out more about the Sports & Societies Forum
Find out more about the Student Equity Assembly
Find out more about the Student Equity Council (SEC)
Find out more about the Lunch & Listen
Student Life & Community Forums
Explore forums, assemblies, and gatherings that connect students, spark conversation, and inspire positive change across campus.
Wellbeing Forum
Share feedback on LJMU wellbeing services and co-create campaigns.
Chair:VP Community & Wellbeing
Sustainability Forum
For students passionate about climate action, environmental justice and sustainable change.
Chair:JMSU President
Sports & Societies Forum
Student leaders from clubs and societies shaping student life together.
Chair:VP Activities
Student Equity Assembly
Working groups digging deeper into equity, wellbeing and participation.
Who:Students interested in a specific project
Student Equity Council (SEC)
Making sure the voices of underrepresented students are heard at the highest levels.
Chair:VP Education
Lunch & Listen
A casual space for Course Reps and School Reps to share ideas over lunch.
How often:Monthly
Wellbeing Forum
The Wellbeing Forum is a collaborative, inclusive space where students passionate about wellbeing can share feedback on LJMU services, co-create campaigns, and shape the direction of wellbeing support across JMSU and LJMU.
What you can do
- Share your views on student wellbeing at LJMU
- Help shape campaigns and service improvements
- Work together with student reps and staff
Who leads it
Chaired by the Vice President (Community & Wellbeing)
Also attending
Relevant LJMU staff are invited
Sustainability Forum
The Sustainability Forum is a collaborative space for students who are passionate about climate action, environmental justice, and sustainable change at LJMU.
What you can do
- Shape sustainability policy by sharing ideas and feedback
- Work with the SU President to influence university-wide decisions
- Develop and support student-led sustainability campaigns and initiatives
Who leads it
Chaired by the JMSU President
Who's involved
Sustainability ambassadors, staff partners from across the university, and enthusiastic students
Sports & Societies Forum
The Sports & Societies Forum brings together student leaders from both clubs and societies to collaborate, raise concerns, and shape the development of student life across JMSU and LJMU.
What you can do
- Share ideas and tackle common challenges in your sports club or society
- Collaborate on inclusive campaigns, events, and initiatives
- Help shape support for student groups and influence university services
Drop an email to studentgroups@ljmu.ac.uk for more information.
Who leads it
Chaired by the Vice President Activities, with support from elected Vice-Chairs (Sports and Societies Champions)
Who can attend
One committee member from each Sports Club and Society
How often
Held at least 3 times per year
Student Equity Assembly
The Student Equity Assembly builds on the work of the Student Equity Council by involving a wider group of students and task groups to dig deeper into key topics and campaigns linked to equity, wellbeing, and participation.
What you can do
- Join a working group tackling equity issues
- Engage directly with institutional plans and decision-making
- Help deliver change that reflects the experiences of LJMU students
Who can attend
Open to students interested in a specific project
Resources
Student Equity Council (SEC)
The Student Equity Council (SEC) is a student-led space focused on improving equity and access at LJMU by ensuring the voices of underrepresented students are heard at the highest levels.
What you can do
- Shape policy on Access & Participation (APP) and equity at LJMU
- Champion change through co-created initiatives with the university
- Develop skills in leadership, advocacy, and collaboration
Who leads it
Chaired by the Vice President Education
Who's involved
JMSU School Reps, Campaigners, Officers, and students with lived experience from widening participation backgrounds
Lunch & Listen
A casual space to share ideas and feedback over lunch, where course reps, school reps, and students can discuss key topics directly with JMSU.
Who can attend
Course Reps and School Reps
How often
Monthly
More ways to have your say
Find your rep
Course Reps and School Reps take your academic feedback to the University.
Find your repShare your idea
Not every idea needs a meeting. Share an idea or start a petition yourself.
Share your ideaMeet your Student Officers
Meet the elected students who lead JMSU and find out how you could run in the elections.
Meet the Student Officers