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Registration for these events is now open.

Small SUs Lead and Change 2026 is an exciting one-day in person development event is designed for staff and officers/student reps from college and small and specialist SUs.

The event will be delivered across two different streams with separate sessions for officers/student reps and staff - plus chances to connect and collaborate - it’s the perfect opportunity to learn, share, and grow!

 

Dates

Small SUs Lead and Change 2026 is taking place in person on two dates. Delegates only need to attend one date:

  • Tuesday 10th November 2026, 09:30 - 16:15: Strath Union, 51 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XU
  • Tuesday 24th November 2026, 09:30 - 16:15: University of South Wales Students' Union, Forest Grove, Pontypridd, CF37 1U

 

Event details

Delegate price: £45 per delegate +VAT 

Colleges located in Scotland will get up to 2 funded delegate places at the event thanks to funding from The Scottish Funding Council & sparqs.

Small SUs and Colleges located in Wales will get up to 2 funded delegate places at the event thanks to funding from Medr.

 

Registration

The registration deadline for the Tuesday 10 November 2026 - Small SUs Lead and Change (North) event at Strath Union is Tuesday 3 November.

The registration deadline for the Tuesday 24 November 2026 - Small SUs Lead and Change (South) event at University of South Wales Students' Union is Tuesday 17 November.

 

What previous attendees said about the event:

  • 'Completely loved this session! great for networking and really appreciated the FE lens focus'
  • 'Its was amazing, lots of fun networking and understanding my role more.'
  • ‘Great workshops which are very informative'
  • 'It was a lovely experience and would recommend to all to come in future'
  • Really happy to attend, meeting new people and be part of something bigger than just us.’
  • ‘It’s so great to feel like small and specialist SUs are heard and a part of a bigger network.’
  • ‘I learned a lot of about SUs and my role. It was an amazing experience for me as a new elected officer’.
  • ‘Nice to be with only other small unions, things felt more relevant and relatable.’

 

Questions?

Any questions please email learningdevelopment@nus.org.uk