RMIT University Student Union
RMIT University Student Union | |
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RUSU logo | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1944 |
| Leadership | |
President | Samuel Coombs |
General Secretary | Bunny Wadhwa |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 28 |
Length of term | 1 year |
Affiliations | National Union of Students |
| Meeting place | |
| Storey Hall and Building 57, Level 4, RMIT University, 115 Queensberry Street, Carlton 3053 | |
| Website | |
| rusu | |
| Constitution | |
| RUSU Constitution | |
| Rules | |
| RUSU Regulations and Policy | |
The RMIT University Student Union (RUSU), is the peak representative body for students enrolled at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). The Student Union is independent of the university and operates under the direction of annually elected student representatives. According to the constitution, all students are automatic members of the Student Union but may choose to become a financial member.
The Student Union offers a range of services, including student rights advocacy, campus activities and events, funding student media including RMITV & Catalyst as well as hosting Women's, and Queer student lounges. RUSU is also responsible for funding and supporting over 100 clubs & societies that are either Academic, Cultural, Political, Social or Spiritual based. RMIT Student Life, which is run by the university (not the Student Union) funds and manages all Arts and Sports clubs. RUSU has offices at the three major Melbourne campuses and sites of RMIT University. RUSU is an affiliated body to the National Union of Students.