Your Student Voice: Find it, Use it, Contribute!

Have you ever wondered how your unique perspective could shape the future of our learning environment and student experience? In the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE), we believe that every student voice has the power to create meaningful change and shape the future of our University.

Student voice is invaluable to our Teaching, Learning and Student Experience community and when you share your thoughts and ideas, you help shape our learning environment and make the student experience better for everyone.

We encourage you to join in, speak up, ask questions and provide feedback, as your input is crucial in creating a space where everyone feels valued and engaged.

Faculty Forum

Faculty Forum takes place once in each semester. It provides a platform for students to voice their opinions and suggestions about hot topics in the faculty.

You can find reports from previous Faculty Forum’s across all faculties on the Student Union website: University of Manchester Students’ Union

The next Faculty Forum will take place on Wednesday 26th February 2025. Times will be confirmed closer to the time, so please keep checking back here.

Student Voice Committees

The Student Voice Committees (formerly SSLCS) provide a structured channel for students to share feedback with University staff, allowing staff to respond and assign actions to ensure feedback is acted on.

For the School of Engineering, Student Voice Committee information can currently be found on Blackboard and accessed here:

Community Space / Virtual Common Room	How to get access
EEEN10000 Virtual Common Room 2024-25	Ask programmes – send ID number
EEEN20000 Virtual Common Room 2024-25	Ask programmes – send ID number
EEEN30000 Virtual Common Room 2024-25	Ask programmes – send ID number
EEEN40000 Virtual Common Room 2024-25	Ask programmes – send ID number
EEEN60000 MSc Virtual Common Room 2024-25	Ask programmes – send ID number
UG Mechanical Engineering Community	Request Access
UG Aerospace Engineering Community	Request Access
UG Civil Engineering Community	Request Access
MoP Community	Request Access
MSc Mechanical Engineering Design Community	Request Access
MSc Structural Engineering Community	Request Access
MSc Thermal Power and Fluid Engineering Community	Request Access
REAM Community	Request Access
MSc Aerospace Engineering Community	Request Access
CS UG Community	Request Access
CS PGT Community	Request Access
UG Virtual Common Room – CEAS	Request Access
PG Virtual Common Room – CEAS	Request Access
MSc Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Systems Management Community	Request Access

Student Networks

Black Heritage Student Network

In April 2023 FSE staff conducted a focus group with Black Heritage students to understand their experiences at Manchester. One of the key initiatives to come from the group was the creation of a student-led network in FSE for Black heritage students. The network will provide regular opportunities for networking and socialising to increase belonging, aid transition into the university and facilitate progression. Two student partners have been appointed for 2024-25 and we hope the network will continue to grow and develop during the coming year.

Follow our Instagram page for upcoming events: uom_fse_bhsn

Neurodivergent Student Network (coming soon)

We have recently appointed two student partners to establish a Neurodivergent Student Network. We hope to have more information to share on their thoughts and plans for 2024-25 soon.

If you have any ideas for thoughts for this network please contact us by email: fseteachingcollege@manchester.ac.uk

Interested in joining a society? The Student Union have a list here: https://manchesterstudentsunion.com/activities