About Us

The RCA Students’ Union (SU) is here to represent and enrich – to ensure that you get the best out of your time at the college. We organise events that offer an opportunity for students to get to know each other and to argue, agree, debate, dance, imagine and relax with those from different courses.

The SU is a hub of activity. The ArtBar and RCAfé are vibrant, experimental, enticing places where students can meet on many different levels, whether to hold a conversation, group meeting or simply party. We invite, encourage and expect contributions and ideas. We aim to be welcoming, generous, innovative and free-speaking.  

The Role of the Students' Union

More than simply a social organiser, the SU plays a vital role in providing an essential link between staff and students. The President and Vice-President are elected from graduating second-year students in the summer term and hold the posts for the following academic year. They create the bridge between students and College governing committees, and meet regularly with the Rector and the Senior Management Team.

The ruling body of the SU is the Student Representative Council (SRC), consisting of a minimum of two representatives elected from each course. It is a decision-making arena where students bring concerns to the attention of the President & Vice-President, who then present these issues to the relevant college committee. It is also a creative body that influences how the SU is run. The SRC meets at least twice a term. 

The SU also hosts many parties, culminating in the Summer Ball to celebrate your graduation in truly memorable style. We organise trips for students abroad and throughout the UK.