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We're a team of students, staff and trustees working together to represent you and improve your student experience.</div><div class="row-span-2 flex flex-col justify-end pt-12"><nav aria-label="Section navigation" class="border-y border-y-offBlack"><h2 class="sr-only">Navigate to specific section on the page</h2><ul role="list" class="divide-y divide-offBlack"><li><a class="group flex w-full cursor-pointer items-center justify-between gap-x-6 px-2 py-2"><span class="text-sm font-semibold text-gray-900">What is a student union?</span><div class="hidden opacity-0 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:opacity-100 md:block"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true" data-slot="icon" width="30" height="30"><path d="M6.28 5.22a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06l7.22 7.22H6.75a.75.75 0 0 0 0 1.5h7.5a.747.747 0 0 0 .75-.75v-7.5a.75.75 0 0 0-1.5 0v5.69L6.28 5.22Z"></path></svg></div></a></li><li><a class="group flex w-full cursor-pointer items-center justify-between gap-x-6 px-2 py-2"><span class="text-sm font-semibold text-gray-900">What does ICU do?</span><div class="hidden opacity-0 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:opacity-100 md:block"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true" data-slot="icon" width="30" height="30"><path d="M6.28 5.22a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06l7.22 7.22H6.75a.75.75 0 0 0 0 1.5h7.5a.747.747 0 0 0 .75-.75v-7.5a.75.75 0 0 0-1.5 0v5.69L6.28 5.22Z"></path></svg></div></a></li><li><a class="group flex w-full cursor-pointer items-center justify-between gap-x-6 px-2 py-2"><span class="text-sm font-semibold text-gray-900">Values and mission</span><div class="hidden opacity-0 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:opacity-100 md:block"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true" data-slot="icon" width="30" height="30"><path d="M6.28 5.22a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06l7.22 7.22H6.75a.75.75 0 0 0 0 1.5h7.5a.747.747 0 0 0 .75-.75v-7.5a.75.75 0 0 0-1.5 0v5.69L6.28 5.22Z"></path></svg></div></a></li><li><a class="group flex w-full cursor-pointer items-center justify-between gap-x-6 px-2 py-2"><span class="text-sm font-semibold text-gray-900">Our strategy</span><div class="hidden opacity-0 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:opacity-100 md:block"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true" data-slot="icon" width="30" height="30"><path d="M6.28 5.22a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06l7.22 7.22H6.75a.75.75 0 0 0 0 1.5h7.5a.747.747 0 0 0 .75-.75v-7.5a.75.75 0 0 0-1.5 0v5.69L6.28 5.22Z"></path></svg></div></a></li><li><a class="group flex w-full cursor-pointer items-center justify-between gap-x-6 px-2 py-2"><span class="text-sm font-semibold text-gray-900">Imperial Award</span><div class="hidden opacity-0 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:opacity-100 md:block"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor" aria-hidden="true" data-slot="icon" width="30" height="30"><path d="M6.28 5.22a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06l7.22 7.22H6.75a.75.75 0 0 0 0 1.5h7.5a.747.747 0 0 0 .75-.75v-7.5a.75.75 0 0 0-1.5 0v5.69L6.28 5.22Z"></path></svg></div></a></li></ul></nav></div></div></div></div><img alt="3 students are standing outside in a circle talking. One on the right is holding a round ball." fetchPriority="high" width="1920" height="1080" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="max-h-[700px] w-full object-cover" style="color:transparent" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F696059c2947f9e822ecbf18e1c68c81ff12687f6-5356x3571.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C0%2C5356%2C3013%26w%3D1920%26h%3D1080%26q%3D100&w=1920&q=75 1x, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F696059c2947f9e822ecbf18e1c68c81ff12687f6-5356x3571.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C0%2C5356%2C3013%26w%3D1920%26h%3D1080%26q%3D100&w=3840&q=75 2x" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fk7lmfnyj%2Fproduction%2F696059c2947f9e822ecbf18e1c68c81ff12687f6-5356x3571.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C0%2C5356%2C3013%26w%3D1920%26h%3D1080%26q%3D100&w=3840&q=75"/><div class="bg-offWhite"><section id="what-is-a-student-union" class="py-20 lg:pt-20"><div class="imperialContainer grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] lg:gap-10 lg:gap-40"><div class="relative"><div class="flex flex-col-reverse gap-8 lg:sticky lg:top-32 lg:block"><h2 class="imperialH4 mb-4 lg:mb-8">What is a student union?</h2></div></div><div><span class="imperialH3 mb-4 inline-block lg:mb-8">A student union is a membership organisation existing at higher and further education institutions to represent and promote the views and interested of their students. </span><div class="prose prose-li:marker:text-offBlack"><p>All registered Imperial students are automatically members of the union unless they decide to opt-out. We're a separate legal entity from Imperial, which protects our independence. However, we are <a href="https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/about-us/how-were-run" class="underline transition-colors hover:bg-bgPurple">partially funded</a> by the university and share several central resources. <br/><br/>Legally, we are a democratic charity and must follow the laws and regulations which govern UK charity organisations. You can read our public information held by the Charity Commission <a href="https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/" class="underline transition-colors hover:bg-bgPurple">here</a>.</p></div></div></div></section></div><div class="bg-offWhite"><section id="what-does-icu-do" class="py-20 lg:pt-20"><div class="imperialContainer grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] lg:gap-10 lg:gap-40"><div class="relative"><div class="flex flex-col-reverse gap-8 lg:sticky lg:top-32 lg:block"><h2 class="imperialH4 mb-4 lg:mb-8">What does ICU do?</h2></div></div><div><span class="imperialH3 mb-4 inline-block lg:mb-8">We exist to advance the education and welfare of all Imperial students.</span><div class="prose prose-li:marker:text-offBlack"><p>We do this by:</p><ul><li>Promoting the educational interests and welfare of students at Imperial during their studies and representing, supporting and advising students.</li><li>Being the recognised representative channel between students and Imperial and any other external bodies.</li><li>Providing social, cultural, and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of Imperial students.</li></ul><p>These aims translate into five main categories in which all our activities fall:</p><p><strong>Representation:</strong> We amplify the student voice and enable change through Representation structures, elections, and campaigns.</p><p><strong>Support:</strong> We provide guidance and advice on College regulations and academic issues, help with life challenges like debt and housing, and represent student support issues to College.</p><p><strong>Activities: </strong>We help students engage outside the classroom through provision of extra curricular activities.</p><p><strong>Development:</strong> We provide programmes that help students develop leadership skills outside the classroom.</p><p><strong>Social life:</strong> We provide the means for students to have fun and make great memories through restaurants, entertainment venues, retail outlets, and events.</p></div></div></div></section></div><div class="bg-offWhite"><section id="values-and-mission" class="bg-purpleAAA"><div class="mx-auto grid max-w-[1920px] px-0 lg:grid-cols-2"><div class="relative px-4 py-20 sm:px-8 lg:max-w-2xl lg:self-center lg:justify-self-center lg:px-20"><h2 class="imperialH4 mb-8">Values and mission</h2><span class="mb-4 inline-block font-bold">We're committed to enhancing the student experience for all of our members. </span><div class="prose prose-li:marker:text-offBlack"><p>We strive to create an inclusive and supportive community that empowers our students to pursue their academic, personal, and professional goals.</p><p>Our mission is simple: to be a high-performing students’ union run by and for students, with exceptional services and people which positively transforms the lives of all Imperial students.</p><p>Our values are integrity, inclusivity, and innovation.</p></div></div><div class=""></div></div></section></div><div class="bg-offWhite"><section id="our-strategy" class="py-20 lg:pt-20"><div class="imperialContainer grid lg:grid-cols-[1fr_2fr] lg:gap-10 lg:gap-40"><div class="relative"><div class="flex flex-col-reverse gap-8 lg:sticky lg:top-32 lg:block"><h2 class="imperialH4 mb-4 lg:mb-8">Our strategy</h2></div></div><div><span class="imperialH3 mb-4 inline-block lg:mb-8">Strategy 2023-2028: A High Performing Students’ Union</span><div class="prose prose-li:marker:text-offBlack"><p>The core of our 5-year strategy champions mental wellbeing, fosters inclusive communities, and empowers students to influence university life. </p><p>Developed through extensive student and staff consultation, the strategy identifies key areas we believe are crucial for a fulfilling student experience, our updated mission and vision with strategic goals and key enablers that will support the delivery of our strategy.</p><p></p><blockquote>Our partnership is crucial to create an even more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment at Imperial where our students can thrive. I’m pleased to endorse the Union’s three goals in this strategy. Our entire Imperial community is justifiably proud of all that we have achieved together over recent decades in education, research and innovation. We are not resting on our laurels, however, and will continue to explore new ways to support our wonderful students so that they can reach their full potential.<br/><br/>- Professor Hugh Brady, President of Imperial College London</blockquote><p></p><div class="block"><object data="https://cdn.sanity.io/files/k7lmfnyj/production/e91de442dcaac61be4132bdb3f93aa1987fbe209.pdf" type="application/pdf" width="100%" height="640px"><p>It appears you don't have a PDF plugin for this browser. 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The Imperial Award is open to all students at Imperial, including UG, PGT, PGR and intercalating students.</p><p>The Imperial Award can help you:</p><ul><li>discover more about yourself and your potential</li><li>develop practical self-reflection skills</li><li>develop your ability to ‘pitch yourself’ to various audiences</li><li>gain a formal recognition from the College</li></ul><p>Here’s what our students have to say about the benefits of the Award.</p><div class="bg-offBlack"><template data-dgst="BAILOUT_TO_CLIENT_SIDE_RENDERING"></template></div><p><a href="https://www.imperial.ac.uk/students/imperial-award" class="underline transition-colors hover:bg-bgPurple">Click here</a> to find out more about the Imperial Award.</p></div></div></div></section></div></main></div></div></main><footer class="bg-darkGreen py-8 text-offWhite md:pr-20" aria-labelledby="footer-heading"><h2 id="footer-heading" class="sr-only">Footer</h2><div class="imperialContainer sm:pt-24"><div class="grid 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