Student unions
A student union is an organization for and by students. The student unions work to monitor and participate in the development of education and study conditions at Uppsala University. The most important task of the student unions is to ensure that you as a student receive a high quality education. The student unions elect student representatives on boards and other decision-making bodies within Uppsala University; from program councils to the University board. Student representatives use their influence to ensure that our education is up to standard as well as coming up with and presenting suggestions for improvements and changes. At Uppsala University, there are six student unions. Together they coordinate issues and processes of mutual interest through the organization Uppsala University's United Student Unions (UUFS). Student unions also promote the students' situation in other ways, by arranging social activities, for example through welcome receptions for new students. The student unions also work to lower the thresholds between studies and working life through labor market days.