We are a multi-award-winning students' union: NUS Small & Specialist Union of the Year NUS Disabled Students HE Union of the Year Green Impact Excellent 18/19 & 19/20 Our vision is to be recognised as the heart of the student experience at UCA, enabling our members to make a positive impact on the world around them. We will do this by delivering on our Aims: : Students owning their experience : We will amplify the student voice at every opportunity to cultivate an inclusive and transformative learning experience. : Developing our members : We will provide every member with opportunities that develop them as individuals and creatives, prepared and excited for their futures. : Community and wellbeing : We will foster a sense of belonging within our members and an environment of empowerment, collaboration, and support. : Relevant and trusted : We will be viewed as relevant and trustworthy by every member, playing an active and diverse role in their lives. : Change the world : We will enable and inspire our members to make a positive impact on the creative industries and the world around them. Everything we do should and will align to our values: Shaped by students | Empathy | Sustainable | Radical | Vibrant Living by our values we will make sure that we act in the best interests of students while considering how we impact others and our collective future. Students will direct what we do, striving for better and doing exciting things.