This is the go-to place for information and resources to support you in your role. Below find out how to access your rep email as well as some useful templates and key documents – including the Academic Rep Handbook.
Rep Email : To support you in contacting the students you represent we have set up ‘Rep Emails’ for all elected academic reps. To activate and access the email you need to complete our ‘Email Agreement’ here (will need to be completed each academic year)
Representative Emails use the following format: rep-list-abc123@aber.ac.uk, where 'abc123' is your Aberystwyth University username. To email students, all you need to do is put this address in the 'to' field when you send your email.
Please note:
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To ensure you are the only one with permission to use it, no one else will be allowed to use your username.
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Students can reply directly to the emails you send. You'll know the email has been sent because you should receive the email in your inbox.
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Some of you will have the same role and will therefore have your email set up so you can contact the same group of students. Remember to collaborate with each other when sending emails.
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When using a representative email address, you must follow the Union's Data Protection Policy and Advertisement as well as the University's Email Policy.
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Feel free to use the email address to introduce yourself to the group, and once you have completed the training, go and collect feedback.
Academic Representative Handbook 2025/26
Academic Representatives Timeline
Rep Checklist
Rep Welcome Email Template
SSCC Feedback Collection Template
Recording Your Volunteering Hours
AberSkills
Student Support & Representation
*AberSkills will provide a central hub of useful information for undergraduate and postgraduate students to support their academic, study, and professional skills, all conveniently organized in one place. The AberSkills webpage will become a one-stop-shop where students can find a wide range of advice on improving their academic writing, polishing their maths skills, dealing with exams, understanding referencing and plagiarism awareness, booking skills sessions and 1:1s, as well as library, careers, and well-being advice.