Academic Rep Training
Empowering Academic Reps. Enhancing Student Experience.
We know that the success of your Academic Representatives directly shapes the quality of the student experience. That’s why our robust Academic Rep Training programme gives reps the tools they need not only to raise concerns, but to become confident, constructive agents of change within your university.
Why Choose Our Academic Rep Training?
Academic Reps play a pivotal role in the university ecosystem. Our training strengthens their capabilities across key areas such as communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and self-leadership, which are all essential for meaningful student representation.
What’s Included in the Programme?
Our training covers a range of vital topics that prepare reps for effective, confident, and informed action. You can also pick and mix the topics based on your need:
🎯 Data-Driven Feedback
Leverage Alkhemy’s LUCIE model to help reps collect, analyse, and present student feedback for real impact.
🧭 Navigating Higher Education
A crash course in the complexity of the university landscape, so reps can understand and influence the systems they work within.
💬 Building Confidence
Practical tools to help reps find their voice, speak up in meetings, and represent their peers with clarity and conviction.
🤝 Mastering Meeting Etiquette
From contributing effectively to influencing outcomes, reps learn how to make their presence count.
🧘 Establishing Boundaries
Help reps manage their responsibilities while protecting their wellbeing, with clear strategies for setting healthy boundaries.
🌟 The Art of Influence
Teach your reps how to persuade and influence in authentic, effective ways — a key skill for driving positive change.
🗣️ Conversational Leadership
Based on Carolyn Baldwin’s concept, we guide reps to lead through dialogue, fostering meaningful, productive conversations.
🌍 Advocating for Diversity
Ensure reps understand the value of representation and how to champion the voices of all students in an inclusive and impactful way.
🎓 Understanding Academic Quality Processes
Equip reps to contribute confidently to academic standards and quality enhancement.
An Investment in Your Students and Your Organisation
Our Academic Rep Training is more than a skills session, it’s a foundation for long-term student engagement and a stronger student voice. It enhances personal and professional development for reps while reinforcing your university’s commitment to quality and inclusion.
We can deliver the training directly to your reps, or offer a Train the Trainer model for staff or senior reps to run internally.