Students' Union
Updated: 15 October 2026
Throughout your studies, our Students’ Union supports the student voice across ALT. Whether that's through providing representation on ALT committees and feedback on your student experience, or setting up societies, activities & events for all students to get involved in and have fun!
Your Students’ Union will host events and activities, support student-led societies and will organise a range of campaigns both to support you as a student and also as an industry professional.
As an Academy of Live Technology student, you are automatically a member of the Academy of Live Technology Students’ Union; however, you can opt out at any time. If you have any questions about the Students’ Union, please contact su@altech.ac.uk
Gron Koncert — Evening social event hosted by the team at Gron Koncert
Gron Koncert — Evening social event hosted by the team at Gron Koncert
Battle of the Busk — Lighting Society event hosted in Studio 003
Battle of the Busk — Lighting Society event hosted in Studio 003
Enrichment Week — Pyro demo from BPM SFX
Enrichment Week — Pyro demo from BPM SFX
Freshers Fair — Welcoming new students to campus, the industry & West Yorkshire
Freshers Fair — Welcoming new students to campus, the industry & West Yorkshire
Student Lounge — Taking a break from the studios
Student Lounge — Taking a break from the studios
Build Your Own Rave — Student-led event hosted in Studio 002
Build Your Own Rave — Student-led event hosted in Studio 002
Centr Stage — Pool, table football & darts league
Centr Stage — Pool, table football & darts league
Gron Koncert — Evening social event hosted by the team at Gron Koncert
Gron Koncert — Evening social event hosted by the team at Gron Koncert
Battle of the Busk — Lighting Society event hosted in Studio 003
Battle of the Busk — Lighting Society event hosted in Studio 003
Enrichment Week — Pyro demo from BPM SFX
Enrichment Week — Pyro demo from BPM SFX
Freshers Fair — Welcoming new students to campus, the industry & West Yorkshire
Freshers Fair — Welcoming new students to campus, the industry & West Yorkshire
Student Lounge — Taking a break from the studios
Student Lounge — Taking a break from the studios
Build Your Own Rave — Student-led event hosted in Studio 002
Build Your Own Rave — Student-led event hosted in Studio 002
Centr Stage — Pool, table football & darts league
Centr Stage — Pool, table football & darts league
Student Voice
Student Elections
Each year, your Students' Union will host the Student Elections. This is where you'll elect your SU team for the next academic year, including your Student President & Executive Officers.
Your Student President is the lead representative of all ALT students. The Student President is a member of the Academy of Live Technology Council, amongst other working groups to ensure that the student voice is at the heart of everything we do here.
The elected Student President and Executive Officer team will work closely with the Student Support & Experience team and Senior Leadership Team to ensure that ALT SU is continually developing and striving for the best possible student experience.
National Union of Students
Otherwise known as NUS, the National Union of Students exists to ensure there is a national student voice powerful enough to be heard in today’s world.
The NUS campaigns nationally on student issues ranging from tuition fees to safer accommodation and fair access to education. They work to make change happen on the issues that students care about in education and our wider society.
Your Students’ Union is affiliated to the NUS which means you are able to purchase their TOTOM discount card. Get your TOTUM card for lots of great student discounts from retail, entertainment, tech & groceries.
Societies and activities
Joining one of our societies or communities is a great way to meet other students. These groups are set up and run by students and staff, and are open to all. If you’ve got an interest and want to get other students involved, the Students’ Union can help you get a society up and running with support provided.
To find out more about one of our societies, and to get in touch, email su@altech.ac.uk
Our current societies are:
CentR Darts League (CDL) is a fun, friendly and inclusive darts community open to players of all abilities, whether you're picking up a dart for the first time or looking to sharpen your competitive edge. With monthly leagues and exciting seasonal tournaments throughout the year.
Step up your game when it comes to lighting programming and design! Join and take part in masterclasses, social events and competitions.
ALT TV is a creative community for students interested in filmmaking, television and content creation, regardless of experience level. Members can collaborate on film projects, develop new ideas, gain hands-on experience through studio sessions or training, and connect with fellow creatives in a supportive environment.
Join ALT’s Dungeons & Dragons Society for epic quests, character-driven storytelling, and collaborative adventures in a fun, welcoming, and imaginative environment.
Automation Society brings together students with an interest in automation, technology and innovation to explore how systems, software and creative technologies are shaping the future. Open to all experience levels.
