Welcome to the RCS Students’ Union

RCS Students’ Union is the lively, colourful heart of the student experience at the Conservatoire and the great thing is every student is automatically a member. Whether it’s helping to get you settled into this exciting chapter of your life or making events to celebrate diversity within the Conservatoire – RCSSU is all about benefiting you as a student.


We’re here from the beginning

  • Welcoming international students off the plane, our airport ambassadors will be on hand to welcome you to Glasgow should you be arriving between 15th and 24th September,  please request assistance by completing this form no later than Wednesday 13th September 2023.
  • We’ll be on hand to help move you into Base Glasgow on “move in weekend” on Saturday 23rd September 2023.
  • Showing you the famous nightlife & scenery that Glasgow & Scotland has to offer during Fresher’s Week
  • Being there as you take a leap into this new part of your life

During your studies

  • We’re right here, our office is located at the Renfrew Street building
  • Working with staff across the Conservatoire to improve your education
  • Working with the National Union of Students, Association of European Conservatoire’s Student Group and Conservatoire UK Student Network to amplify your voice nationally and internationally
  • Being an informal ear when you’re experiencing things like homesickness and financial challenges

Coming together

  • Celebrating through Ceilidh’s, balls, trips, nights out (and in)
  • Being a platform to set up societies so you can meet others who care about what you do
  • Providing opportunities to stay active through RCS Sports
  • Building links with nearby Universities to facilitate exciting cross-art form collaborations

Get in touch:

President:  Ken Fairbrother – SUPresident@rcs.ac.uk
Vice-President Ulysse Tonnelé  – SUVicePresident@rcs.ac.uk

A list of our student experience reps for 2023/2024 can be found here.

For more information please visit RCS Student Union website.