Student-Staff Council and School President

The Student-Staff Council (SSC) has representatives for students in each level of study and 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. The SSC normally meets twice per semester. Meeting minutes may be accessed from the School's Student Staff Council webpage.

The SSC is chaired by the elected School Student President. For 2025-26 the School President is Ellie Shaw and may be contacted by email at physicspresident@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Student representatives are elected by the student cohort and normally hold office for the whole academic year. Representatives discuss teaching matters with the Module/Year Co-ordinator, and report to SSC. Students are encouraged to discuss any issues directly with the relevant module coordinators or other members of teaching staff, but may also raise concerns or comments directly with their class reps or the School President.

The Vacation Awards Committee awards grants to students studying in the School who wish to pursue worthwhile projects during the Summer vacation. The Social Committee is responsible for the organisation of some social events which may take place during the year.