Greenwich Students' Union

Who we are

Greenwich Students' Union (GSU) is a charitable organisation which plays a crucial role in the experience of over 20,000 students who attend the University of Greenwich. Our job is to ensure that students have a great time and Greenwich and we empower them to change the world.

Recently recognised as a Quality Students’ Union, GSU has an established physical footprint at our three campuses in Avery Hill, Greenwich and Medway, supported by our online spaces through our websites and social media.

Our strategy - GSU Plan 2026 - sets out our action plan that will ensure our members are able to shape future opportunities and services. Our role as a Students’ Union is to continually evolve our offer for the members of today and future generations.

We have one goal by 2026; supported by GSU and our services, our students to become their best at Greenwich and beyond.

You can read our plan in full at www.greenwichsu.co.uk/gsuplan2026.

We have three main departments here at GSU: Membership Services, Commercial Services, and Support Services. 
 

Our Membership Services

* Student Representation - involvement with Student Assembly, campaigns, Elections and members representation.

* Advocacy and Policy - provide advice to all our members regarding academic process, housing, money and other issues. We work proactively to prevent student issues arising and secure an early intervention if needed.

* Student Activities - encompasses Societies, Sports groups, Academic Communities, Awards, Varsity and much more.

* Employability and Volunteering - identifying opportunities and providing support.
 

Our Commercial Services

* Lower Deck in Greenwich - the best student bar in Greenwich.

* Tudor Café in Avery Hill - selling takeaway food and coffee, snacks and confectionery, merchandise, groceries and toiletries.

* Candy Shack in Avery Hill - serving cocktails and drinks for the Avery Hill student community

* The Deep End and Poolside Coffee in Medway - offering hot food and drink, as well as grab-and-go options.

* Greenwich Lookbook - our shop selling University branded merchandise online and in our merch store in Greenwich.

* Flagship Events - Offering venue hire in the heart of Greenwich, and in Medway.

Our Support Services

* Marketing - supports communication activity for GSU and all its services, events and activities.

* Operations - looking after HR, finance, governance and training across GSU.

Our culture and values

These values are what we at GSU will live by when we're providing our services and support for our members.

Approachable
Members can engage wherever they are in the world. We'll provide friendly spaces for everyone to come together and create communities. Our staff are always listening to members and each other to remove barriers and provide great quality services.

Courageous
We will take risks, be brave in our advocacy and push boundaries to challenge for positive change for our members today and in the future.

Empowering
We will empower our members with the information and skills they need to thrive. We will create together with students, so that they can develop their own communities and make the change they want to see.

Inclusive
We will actively seek to remove barriers where they exist so that members can engage in any service at GSU and the University. We will ensure all voices are liberated, represented and celebrated.

Trusted
We will be accountable for decisions that we make, which will be backed by our members needs. We will be a reliable delivery partner with legitimacy, always acting on the will of our members. We are the trusted voice of Greenwich students.