Ravensbourne Students' Union (RaveSU)

Ravensbourne Students' Union (RaveSU) is the recognised representative body for students at Ravensbourne University London on the Greenwich Peninsula. In its own words it is "for students, by students", and the one stop for clubs and societies, volunteering, campaigns, student democracy and events. At Rave SU, Rave is U.

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What we do

• Amplify student voice - as the recognised representatives of students at Ravensbourne, creating opportunities to shape the student experience through representation and democracy.
• Support communities - providing platforms for social, cultural and recreational activities, and supporting student clubs and societies.
• Student welfare - promoting students' interests and wellbeing throughout their time at the university.

Clubs and societies

RaveSU is home to 20+ student-led clubs and societies spanning sports (basketball, football and more), creative pursuits (art, design and photography), technology (coding and innovation) and cultural and heritage groups. They are a way to meet like-minded people, develop new skills, build a CV and make memories.

Student voice and representation

Through Student Academic and Activities Representatives (StAAR), elected course representatives act as a bridge between students and academic staff: gathering feedback on course content and delivery, attending Student Voice meetings, and working with course leaders to improve the student experience and resolve academic concerns. RaveSU also runs democratic structures including a student parliament and union elections.

Events

RaveSU runs a programme of events through the year, from Welcome Week socials such as pizza, curry and biryani and movie nights, to a Clubs and Societies Fair and ongoing activities across the Greenwich Peninsula campus.

Strategic priorities

• Rebuilding student communities
• Empowering student voice
• Officer training and development
• Building a sustainable future for the union

Contact

Ravensbourne Students' Union, 6 Penrose Way, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0EW. Email su@rave.ac.uk, telephone 020 3040 3835. This listing accompanies the Architecture Social podcast conversation with Alberto Villanueva, Head of Architecture and the Built Environment at Ravensbourne University London.