https://www.uusu.org/news/0/https://www.uusu.org/volunteering/buddy-volunteer/https://www.uusu.org/volunteering/buddy-volunteer/<img src="https://www.uusu.org/asset/News/6013/Buddy-Scheme-Clipped.png?thumbnail_width=200&thumbnail_height=160&resize_type=Force" alt="" style="float: left;width:200px height:160px;" />The UUSU Buddy Scheme helps new students settle into university life by connecting them with a student buddy who can offer support, answer questions, and help them settle into university life. If you are a returning student who feels equipped to help a fellow student settle into University Life please read on and find out how you can apply to be a Buddy Volunteer!Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:01:13 +01002026-10-15T12:20:13+01:00https://www.uusu.org/get_involved/societies/whyjoinasociety/https://www.uusu.org/get_involved/societies/whyjoinasociety/<img src="https://www.uusu.org/asset/News/6013/DSCF2175-3.jpg?thumbnail_width=200&thumbnail_height=160&resize_type=Force" alt="" style="float: left;width:200px height:160px;" />What better time than being a student is there to try something new? By joining a society, not only can you indulge in activities you enjoy, but you can also try something you may never have tried beforeTue, 08 Sep 2026 09:47:13 +01002026-09-08T09:47:13+01:00https://www.uusu.org/get_involved/sports/https://www.uusu.org/get_involved/sports/<img src="https://www.uusu.org/asset/News/6013/Student_Officers_Screen_Updates6.png?thumbnail_width=200&thumbnail_height=160&resize_type=ResizeFitAllFill" alt="" style="float: left;width:200px height:160px;" />Caoimhín here, VP Sport! If sport is part of your life at Ulster, you’ll know how much it can add to your university experience: training after class, away fixtures, club nights, new teammates & the chance to try something completely new. It's important that your voice is heard when it comes to sport at Ulster! I’m really excited to introduce our 12 Sport RepsWed, 14 Oct 2026 10:42:31 +01002026-10-19T09:28:58+01:00https://www.uusu.org/student-voice/elections/https://www.uusu.org/student-voice/elections/<img src="https://www.uusu.org/asset/News/6013/Faces-of-UU-DLD-2026-111.jpeg?thumbnail_width=200&thumbnail_height=160&resize_type=Force" alt="" style="float: left;width:200px height:160px;" />Well Done to all our recently elected academic reps & student councillors. Thanks to all the students who voted for who they wanted to represent them. Read on to find out who your reps are and what their role is.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:46:55 +01002026-10-21T09:31:28+01:00https://www.uusu.org/student-voice/your-reps/student-officers/https://www.uusu.org/student-voice/your-reps/student-officers/<img src="https://www.uusu.org/asset/News/6013/officers-group-shot-2026.jpg?thumbnail_width=200&thumbnail_height=160&resize_type=Force" alt="" style="float: left;width:200px height:160px;" />Your Student Officers are elected every year to represent you, the students of Ulster. They work to champion the issues that matter to our members and work to ensure the student experience is as rewarding as possible.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:55:49 +01002026-10-21T09:32:34+01:00