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Academic Reps

 

Be the Voice of Change: Become a Student Academic Representative at MSU!

 

Academic Representatives (Academic Reps) play a key role in making student voices heard across Maynooth University and St Patrick’s Pontifical University. They act as the vital link between students, the Students’ Union, and the University, helping shape academic life and ensuring student feedback leads to real change. 

 

Academic Reps

  • Gather and share feedback from their classmates. 

  • Represent student views to faculty and university staff. 

  • Support the work of Faculty Convenors and the Vice President Academic Affairs. 

 

Faculty Assemblies 

Each Faculty has its own Faculty Assembly, where Academic Reps come together to discuss student issues, share feedback, and advise their Faculty Convenor. These Assemblies help shape the Union’s academic policies and make sure every student’s voice is represented. 

 

Arts & Humanities Faculty Assembly (AHFA) 

Brings together all Academic Reps in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities to discuss faculty-specific issues and support one another. Meets three times per semester. 

Social Sciences Faculty Assembly (SSFA) 

Gathers Academic Reps from Social Sciences to address common academic concerns and collaborate with the Faculty Convenor. Meets three times per semester. 

Science & Engineering Faculty Assembly (SEFA) 

A space for Science & Engineering Reps to discuss student feedback and work collectively to improve academic life in their faculty. Meets three times per semester. 

St Patrick’s Pontifical University Faculty Assembly (SPPUFA) 

New this year! Academic Reps from St Patrick’s Pontifical University now have their own Faculty Assembly to raise issues, share ideas, and work with their Convenor and the Union to strengthen student representation across the University. 

 

How to Contact Your Rep 

Not sure who your Academic Rep is? Contact your Faculty Convenor to be pointed in the right direction: 

Arts & Humanities – artsrep@msu.ie 

Social Sciences – socialscience@msu.ie 

Science & Engineering – science@msu.ie 

St Patrick’s Pontifical University –  

 

Becoming a Rep 

Being an Academic Rep is a brilliant way to build skills, meet new people, and make a real difference on campus. You’ll develop communication, organisation, and leadership skills while helping shape the student’s academic experience.  

 

Please contact either your President Charli, president@msu.ie or Olivia, Representation Administrator (Academics), olivia.mcclean@msu.ie for further information or if there is any available Academic Rep positions. 

 

Ready to make a difference? Get involved, be the change, and help shape the future of academic life at Maynooth!