We're proposing changes to how students are represented at Brunel. The proposed structure would bring together representatives from course reps, Student Networks, sports clubs and societies within Brunel66, creating a broader and more representative mix of students helping shape Union decisions..
The proposed structure has been developed in response to feedback from Brunel students about how representation works and how student voices can have a greater impact on decision-making.
Voting opens: Monday 15 June, 10am
Voting closes: Friday 10 July, 5pm
Vote Here (From 10:00, 15/06/26)
At a glance
The proposal aims to ensure decisions are made by a broader and more representative mix of students from across Brunel's courses, communities, clubs and societies.
The proposed structure would:
- Ensure course reps, Student Networks, sports clubs and societies all have a voice within Brunel66
- Create a more representative mix of students making decisions on behalf of the Brunel community
- Increase Brunel66 from 40 to 66 members
- Create councils focused on education, student activities and equality, diversity & inclusion
- Provide clearer routes for student voices to influence Union decisions
- Create more opportunities to get involved without standing in a campus-wide election
You can vote YES to support the proposed structure or NO to keep the current structure.
Vote Here (From 10:00, 15/06/26)
What would this mean for student representation?
A Brunel66 that better reflects Brunel
The proposed structure would bring together representatives from across student life, including course representatives, Student Networks, sports clubs, societies and different levels of study.
Rather than relying primarily on campus-wide elections, Brunel66 would include students who are already active within their communities and representing their peers.
This aims to create a broader range of voices, experiences and perspectives within Union decision-making, helping ensure Brunel66 better reflects the diverse student community it serves.
What this means for you
- More students with different experiences helping shape decisions
- Representation from across clubs, societies, courses and student communities
- A Brunel66 that better reflects the diversity of Brunel students
Decisions informed by students closest to the issues
Students involved in sports clubs, societies, academic representation and Student Networks would help shape discussions and decisions through Brunel66.
This means decisions would be informed by students with direct experience of the issues being discussed and stronger connections to the communities they represent.
What this means for you
- Students affected by decisions help shape those decisions
- Issues can be discussed by people with relevant experience
- Student communities have clearer routes into decision-making
Clearer routes for student voices to influence decisions
Students would be able to raise issues through the communities and groups they are already involved in.
Through Student Networks, academic representation, sports clubs and societies, student feedback would feed into councils and ultimately into Brunel66.
What this means for you
- Clearer ways to raise issues and share feedback
- Easier to know who to speak to about issues that matter to you
- Stronger links between students and Union decision-making
More opportunities to get involved
The proposed structure aims to create more ways for students to get involved in representation without needing to stand in a campus-wide election.
Students could contribute through their courses, clubs, societies and student communities, creating multiple routes into representation.
What this means for you
- More opportunities to make a difference
- Reduced barriers to getting involved
- More ways to represent issues you care about
- Greater flexibility in how you participate
How would the proposed structure work?
Student Networks at the heart of community representation
Student Networks would become the central representative bodies for their respective communities.
Networks bring together students with shared experiences and interests to raise issues, influence change and shape Union priorities.
Three specialist councils
The proposed structure includes three councils:
- Education & Outcomes Council
- Student Activities & Community Council
- Welfare & Inclusion Council
Each council focuses on a specific area of student life, allowing representatives to discuss issues and develop recommendations within their area of responsibility.
A larger and more representative Brunel66
Brunel66 would increase from 40 to 66 members.
The new structure would bring together representatives from Student Networks, academic representation, sports clubs, societies and different levels of study.
The aim is to create a broader mix of voices and experiences within Union decision-making and ensure more student communities are represented.
More accountability and scrutiny
The proposed structure would create more opportunities for students to question representatives and elected officers through town halls, scrutiny opportunities and representative meetings.
Students would have clearer opportunities to challenge decisions, ask questions and hold representatives to account.
Explore the proposed structure
The diagram below shows how the proposed representation structure would work and how representative groups connect to Brunel66.
Ready to vote? Vote Here (From 10:00, 15/06/26)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a YES vote mean?
A YES vote means you support introducing the proposed student representation structure.
What does a NO vote mean?
A NO vote means you want to keep the current student representation structure.
What is Brunel66?
Brunel66 would replace Student Assembly. It is the Union's main representative body. It helps shape Union priorities, scrutinises decision-making and ensures student voices are heard.
How would Brunel66 change?
The proposed structure would increase Brunel66 from 40 to 66 members and include representatives from Student Networks, academic representation, sports clubs, societies and different levels of study.
Would students still elect representatives?
Yes. Students would continue to elect the three Presidential Officer roles through a campus-wide election.
Who can vote?
All Brunel University students who are members of Brunel Students are eligible to vote.
Why is Brunel66 increasing from 40 to 66 members?
The proposed structure aims to bring together representatives from a wider range of student communities, courses, clubs, societies and levels of study. Increasing the size of Brunel66 would allow more voices and experiences to be represented within Union decision-making.
Want to explore the proposal in more detail?
This page provides an overview of the proposed changes to student representation.
If you'd like to read the full proposal, including the consultation findings, rationale for change and detailed implementation plans, you can view the full proposal document below.
Read the full proposal
See what students told us
Ready to have your say?
Whether you support the proposed changes or prefer to keep the current structure, your vote will help determine the future of student representation at Brunel.
Voting closes Friday 10 July at 5pm.
Vote Here (From 10:00, 26/06/26)