The Student-Staff Council has representatives for students in each year of study, and also a postgraduate representative and ten members of staff. Its primary purpose is to serve as a forum for the discussion of academic issues, but it also oversees some of the social facilities available in the building and some student activities. Two student representatives are elected from each of the first and second year modules, and hold office for the duration of the appropriate semester.
Elections take place within two weeks of a module commencing.
Teaching matters are normally discussed by the representatives with the Co-ordinator. The Co-ordinator reports to each meeting of the Council on the issues raised and the action taken. There are four sub-committees on which students and staff are both represented. The Catering Committee is concerned with the running of the shop and vending machines. The Vacation Awards Committee disburses grants to students who wish to pursue worthwhile scientific or recreational projects during the Easter and Summer vacations.