Goldsmiths Students' Union

Being at university isn’t just about studying. At Goldsmiths, and around London, you’ll find a rich variety of resources to use, things to do and people to meet.

Our award-winning Goldsmiths Students’ Union provides a range of services and student development opportunities including clubs, societies, volunteering opportunities, sports facilities, student media, representation, advice, meeting rooms, and entertainment.

It plays a big part in life at Goldsmiths, providing opportunities for exciting extracurricular experiences whatever your interests. Our bar has an excellent atmosphere, a late licence several nights each week, and is a great value and friendly place to meet people. The Union holds a varied selection of events too, including regular quizzes, gigs, live sports and film nights, and the fabulous weekly Club Sandwich night, a Goldsmiths institution!

The Union recently won a gold Sound Impact Award, recognising their work on ethical and environmental issues. It is affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS), and you automatically become a member when you enrol.

Here’s a sample of what you can get involved in at the Union:

Societies
You might decide to join one of our many cultural, political and performance groups - they’re an excellent way to meet like-minded people. See the Students' Union website for the current list of societies.

Sports
The Union offers a diverse range of sporting clubs and classes - everything from football and hockey to swing dance and capoeira.

Club Pulse
A new state-of-the-art fitness centre on campus provides a large range of exercise equipment and regular fitness classes at affordable prices.

Smiths Magazine
Our Guardian award-winning student magazine is published throughout the year, and is always keen to hear from potential contributors.

Leopard Newspaper
The new student newspaper, your first stop for all things Goldsmiths!

Wired Radio
Goldsmiths’ long-running student radio station is based on campus, with an on-air and off-air suite. The Wired crew also organise the popular Live Wire band nights at the Union.

Try Your Hand
This is a programme of one-off events aimed at giving you the chance to take part in an activity you wouldn’t normally try - like snowboarding or fencing.

Volunteering and student development
This is a major focus of the Union’s activities, and a great chance to get some experience, open up your horizons, and really make a difference. You might find yourself mentoring local children, engaging the local community, or trying some campaign and committee work. A number of the volunteer schemes are award-winning.

Advice and representation
The Students’ Union Advice Centre provides professional, independent advice on issues relating to academic programmes. In addition, the Union has a Welfare and Education Officer, elected by Goldsmiths students to represent you on academic and pastoral issues. All the elected officers are here to support you and represent you on an individual level.

Meet the Students' Union Officers on the Students' Union website.