Students' Union

The Students’ Union (SU) is run by students, for students, and is here to support you.

It provides fantastic opportunities for you to meet new people, get involved with campaigns and societies and aims to make your time with us even more enjoyable. The SU is not at one physical location. It is something you can join in with and be a part of at every campus. 

Every student under The Manchester College is automatically a member of the SU. The Students' Union empowers students to create their own societies and produce their own campaigns. SU Officers support your student voice and represent your academic interests. 

Introduction to the SU President and Vice President

Molly Butcher, Students' Union President

Hello all, my name is Molly Butcher and I am extremely excited to get started as your student president this year. We have so many exciting opportunities planned for this year and I encourage you to get involved with the student union in as many ways as you can, ranging from Student Union officers, Student Reps for your course and joining some of our societies.

I have just completed my degree in Musical Theatre. I am really looking forward to putting the work in to give back to the student experience and help every one of you have an amazing time studying here. I can’t wait to meet you all and work with you to make your time at The Manchester College the best experience. Starting a new course and meeting new people can be nerve-wracking but your time here is invaluable, so take every chance you get. I look forward to hearing all your ideas and getting to know you all at our freshers week events and going forward the drop in sessions at your campus in the near future.

Joe Beard, Students’ Union Vice President

Hello, I am Joe Beard and, as of September 2022, I will begin my term as your Student’s Union Vice President and I am very excited to get stuck in.

To give a brief insight into myself and my vision for the coming academic year: I want to be always approachable to you and on the same page as you so I can represent you best. I am very hard-working but I also think it is important to have a sense of humour too! As a student myself, I have shared in both the fun and challenges of student life and will be using these experiences to help the union enhance your overall student experience.

My priority this year is to break the post-Covid disconnect we all have and get people out of their classrooms and meeting new friends, collaborating where possible, encouraging each other every step of the way, and giving feedback to each other to help build a community. I very much look forward to meeting everyone and taking part in what is to come!

Contact The Students’ Union: SU@ucenmanchester.ac.uk