About UniSQ Student Guild
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The UniSQ Student Guild is your independent, student-led, not-for-profit organisation, here to support students across all UniSQ campuses and study modes.
We exist to make student life better by representing and promoting the voices, interests, and needs of students within the University and across the wider community. Whether it’s advocating for positive change, creating opportunities to connect, or delivering services and support, the Guild is here to help you get the most out of your university experience.
We do this through a range of cultural, sporting, recreational, and social activities, as well as services and amenities that help students feel connected, supported, and part of the UniSQ community, no matter where or how they study.
The Guild also provides free and independent advocacy support, offering students advice and assistance when navigating issues or concerns involving the University.
Our History
The UniSQ Student Guild was first incorporated in early 1970 under the Education Act as the Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education (DDIAE) Union.
Under the University of Southern Queensland Act, 1989, the DDIAE Union became the USQ Student Association before being rebranded as the USQ Student Guild under the University of Southern Queensland Act, 1998.
With a rebrand of USQ in 2023 to UniSQ, The Guild also changed its name to UniSQ Student Guild.
We offer a wide variety of services and activities to add value to your Student Life.
Students we support
Student Advocacy
Student Experience & Support
Creating opportunities for students to connect, belong, and enjoy university life through events, clubs, activities, leadership opportunities, and campus experiences and helping students through practical support services including the food pantry, free breakfasts, wellbeing initiatives, and programs designed to support student success and reduce barriers to study.
Sport & Fitness
Supporting active and healthy lifestyles through SG Fit gyms, social sport, recreational activities and sporting facilities. From our gyms in Toowoomba & Springfield, daily social sport in our Rec Centre (Toowoomba) or co-run sport with our affiliated UniSQ clubs, we’ve got your sport and fitness sorted Pop in and have some fun. We’ll see you here!
Venues & Sport Courts for Hire
The Guild offers space for venue hire and space booking. If you have an event or a sport that you would like to see come to life, then look no further than the UniSQ Student Guild. Speak to our operations team today and see what solutions we can provide!
Our Board
The UniSQ Student Guild operated independently from the University and is governed by a volunteer board of 9 members with a separate constitution. The board chair is appointed by the Vice Chancellor and the directors are comprised of five (5) student directors, two (2) external directors and one (1) director appointed by the UniSQ council, all of whom operate in a voluntary capacity. Terms of office range from 2 to 3 years.
The Guild is funded by a combination of Student Services & Amenities Fees (SSAF) that students of the University pay and commercial operations undertaken by the Guild ona profit-for-purpose model.
Jane Summers
Emeritus Professor Jane Summers was appointed as Chair of the UniSQ Student Guild Board in 2023. Prior to her retirement from UniSQ in 2022, Jane was the MBA director and Professor of Marketing. Jane has had extensive board experience in not-for-profit organisations including 7 years as Chair of the local regional tourism organisation.
Monique Tudman
Non-student Director
As a non-student Director, Monique brings 20 years of state and federal public sector experience to the role, predominantly in the fields of governance, accountability, risk and compliance. Currently the Director of International Operations for TAFE Queensland International Education, Monique has Bachelor of Laws degree, a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and is continuing her Masters of Business Administration throughout 2024.
Anna Barmasheva
Student Director
As a student Director, Anna brings diverse professional experience in tertiary education, business, research, and healthcare to the Guild. Her multicultural background supports a better understanding of the challenges faced by students from various backgrounds. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) at USQ, Anna already holds a PhD in Medical Science (Dentistry) and an MBA/MHRM that she leverages to advocate for enhanced student well-being and success.
Hayden Williams
Student Director and Student Senate Representative
Peter Giess
Student Director
Helen Nolan
Council Appointed Director
Bonny Burke
Non-Student Director
Governance & Policies
Download Governance and Policy documents here