Student charter
The Charter, jointly developed by students and staff, outlines the standards and core principles of our learning community.
Vice-Chancellor and the President of the Guild of Students
We aim to provide:
- An enriching and accessible learning environment
- A safe place on campus and in the local community, based on cooperation and mutual respect
- A productive and inclusive support structure
- A diverse range of opportunities for personal development beyond the curriculum
Student and provider expectations
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Learning environment | Safe place | Support | Personal development |
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The Guild** will... | Represent and lobby on behalf of the student body |
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Provide a source of advice and support on academic issues, welfare issues and formal University procedures | Provide opportunities for social and personal development through societies and events |
University of Birmingham will... |
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* The University terms this ‘reasonable diligence’
** For students studying at the University's overseas campus the responsibilities of the Guild of Students will be undertaken through the appropriate local student representation system.
***In the case of PGR programmes
Student engagement
Student engagement is defined as the range of ways in which students are active participants in shaping their learning experience. The University takes deliberate steps to engage all our students, individually and collectively, as partners in the assurance and enhancement of their educational experience.
Review and feedback
The Student Charter is reviewed regularly by the University Education Committee, which includes representation from the Guild of Students. If you have any comments, feedback or questions regarding the Student Charter please contact Student Services studentcharter@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Student engagement
Student engagement is defined as the range of ways in which students are active participants in shaping their learning experience. The University takes deliberate steps to engage all our students, individually and collectively, as partners in the assurance and enhancement of their educational experience.
Review and feedback
The Student Charter is reviewed regularly by the University Education Committee, which includes representation from the Guild of Students. If you have any comments, feedback or questions regarding the Student Charter please contact Student Services studentcharter@contacts.bham.ac.uk.