The Association began with seven founding student executives, nominated and ratified across campuses. They helped establish its early structures and priorities.
Your Students’ Association
The UKMC Students’ Association (UKMCSA) represents students across the College. The five College-wide offices work across campuses; Vice Presidents, Academic Affairs Officers and Events Coordinators serve the campus named in their title.
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Contact the Association: students.association@ukmc.ac.uk.
How the Students’ Association developed
UKMCSA has grown through successive groups of student leaders. Its development reflects the work of students across UKMC campuses.
The first elections for the next group of student leaders took place. Their term concluded in July 2026.
The present elected executive began its term in July 2026 and is expected to serve until July 2027, subject to the approved constitution and any changes in office.
Historical dates and the founding account are provided by UKMC's Head of Non-Academic Engagement. For current officer details, consult the published officer information.
Independent student voice, clear institutional governance
Under the approved UKMCSA Constitution and Governance Policy (effective 1 July 2025), the Association is an unincorporated association operating within UKMC’s governance framework. It is not described in that constitution as a separate charity or autonomous students’ union.
Its constitution provides for independence in decisions about student representation and activities, with UKMC staff supporting rather than directing those decisions. Financial commitments, elections, events, data handling and complaints remain subject to the applicable approved arrangements.
UKMCSA brings together elected officers, class representatives and student-led societies. Clubs and societies operate under the Students’ Association, which supports their development, governance and activities.
This summary explains the current approved governance framework; it does not replace the constitution or establish any separate legal status.
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Connect with your Students’ Association
Keep up with student news, events, opportunities and campaigns through UKMCSA’s website and social media channels.
For a question or concern that needs a response, please email students.association@ukmc.ac.uk. Do not share personal or confidential information in public comments or direct messages.
What should each officer do?
These descriptions summarise the operational calendar and training responsibilities. Officers should also follow their approved constitution, policies and agreed remit.
President
Leads the Association, chairs executive business and represents student interests across the College.
General Secretary
Coordinates governance records, agendas, minutes, decisions and follow-up actions.
Treasurer
Supports budget planning, financial reporting and appropriate authorisation of expenditure.
Public Relations Officer
Coordinates approved communications, campaigns, publicity and the student newsletter.
Welfare and Diversity Officer
Promotes inclusion, wellbeing and access to support, with appropriate referral of concerns.
Vice President
Leads campus representation, reports local priorities and coordinates campus participation.
Academic Affairs Officer
Brings academic feedback into student voice meetings and follows up agreed improvements.
Events Coordinator
Helps plan, promote and deliver approved, inclusive student activities and events.
Policies that guide our work
The official UKMC policy library includes the Association’s governance, elections, representation, communications, events, complaints and ethics documents. These are essential reading for officers and useful for all students.
- Student-Led Campaigns and Initiatives
- Complaints and Escalation
- Constitution and Governance
- Data Use and Communications
- Elections and Voting Procedures
- Events and Activities
- Partnership Representation Agreement
- Student Representation and Engagement
- Training and Support for Student Reps
- Voice and Feedback
- Student Association Code of Ethics
Policy review: UKMC advises that its policies are undergoing annual review. Always consult the latest published version before making decisions or commitments. For policy queries, contact Quality@ukmc.ac.uk.
Accessible participation and support
We welcome students with different needs and backgrounds. For alternative formats or accessibility feedback, email abbas.mohammed@ukmc.ac.uk. For welfare or safeguarding matters, use the College’s appropriate support procedures.
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