From the advice staff working in the Advice, Representation & Campaigns centre to the student staff working behind the bar and the Student Officers elected by you to speak up on your behalf, we are all here to help you make the most of your student experience. Students at the University of Reading are automatically members of RUSU. As such, students are entitled and encouraged to direct the Students’ Union by attending the democracy meetings as well as voting for Student Officers who represent the student body on campus, locally and nationally. RUSU provides over 100 student representation groups, societies, sports clubs and volunteer groups including a Student Media to help enrich students' experience. The Union also offers independent advice on anything from immigration to finance and housing to education through our Student Advice team. As a charity (No. 1140375), all profits from commercial services such as our venue and retail outlets, goes back into the organisation to provide, improve and develop services to our student members.