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It’s vital that our students have a say in their education while studying at Futureworks. That’s why we have Student Partners. At the start of the academic year, we ask students like you to put themselves forward for nomination as Futureworks Student Partners.
Student Partners can make a big difference for students and themselves. They act as an essential link between the Futureworks faculty and students. They’re a listening ear and a supportive shoulder for students, and they’re an active voice in our creative community, ensuring that student voices are heard, considered and acted upon. Furthermore, by becoming a Student Partner, you’ll meet new people from all Schools and courses, make new friends, develop better communication skills, improve your problem-solving, be better organised and gain leadership skills.
Are you up for the challenge of supporting your fellow students and helping make positive changes in your course, your School and Futureworks while gaining additional skills along the way?
Keep an eye out for more information regarding Student Partner nominations via email and your VLE soon and in the meantime, here are the three Futureworks Student Partner Categories:
Course Student Partners
- One Student Partner per year, per course.
- Nine Student Partners per School, twenty-seven Student Partners in total.
- Actively involved in helping at events such as Open Days.
- Involved with student and Futureworks-focused campaigns.
- Listen to and give feedback on student concerns to school committees once every semester.
“Being a Student Partner helped give me a sense of belonging at Futureworks, and on top of being a great way to bolster your self-esteem and social skills, it feels incredibly rewarding to see the ideas we put forward be realised in real-time. All in all – go for it!”
Joe Weatherby, Student Partner 2023-2023
Lead Student Partners
- One Lead Student Partner per School.
- They work with their nine Course Student Partners.
- Lead Student Partners represent the students in their School at an institutional level within a forum operated by the Futureworks Academic Board and provide input from the student body that contributes to management decisions.
- Attend the Industrial Advisory Group, putting them in contact with industry representatives
“Taking on the job of a student partner has helped my communication skills to both my peers and industry professionals. I have learnt critical thinking and problem solving to bridge ideas and suggestions that improve the life of my fellow students. Overall, I’ve enjoyed my time as a student partner and hope to use these skills in my future.”
Maxx Lancaster, Lead Student Partner for Sound & Music, 2022-2023
Principal Student Partner
- The Principal Student Partner represents all students at Futureworks.
- In addition to their ongoing responsibilities as Student Partners, they organise the entire body of Student Partners across all schools.
- They schedule and set the agenda and chair discussions in Student Partner Committee meetings.
- The Principal Student Partner attends regular institutional-level meetings, and they have a seat on the Futureworks Industry Advisory Group.
“l have thoroughly enjoyed my time as a Student Partner. It has given me the opportunity to meet and connect with both staff and students from all creative backgrounds, and I truly feel as though I am making a positive impact for current and future students.”
Emily Marshall, Student Partner 2022-2023
You can find further information about Futureworks Student Partners in the Student Services section of our website.
If you’re thinking about applying for a Student Partner position, we’re looking forward to receiving your application for nomination. Look out for the email and message on your VLE coming soon!