Welcome to the Student Governance and Leadership (SGAL)
Governance Reimagined - Your Voice, Your Era
At SGAL, we’re all about empowering students to take the lead. We’re here to support a vibrant, inclusive, and responsive student governance system that ensures your voice is heard and your ideas are valued.
Guided by the vision “Transforming Governance, Enriching Learning” and the slogan “Governance Reimagined – Your Voice, Your Era,” SGAL promotes collaboration and leadership development. Together, we aim to create a university culture that reflects your aspirations and makes a positive impact on both campus and society.
Step into your role as a leader—because at UP, your voice shapes the future!
The Unit for Student Governance and Leadership at the University of Pretoria avails itself for benchmarking with other institutions. For more information, please peruse our Benchmarking kit here or contact the Head: Student Governance and Leadership, Mr Juan-Pierre van der Walt, via email: [email protected] or by telephone: 012 420 6558.
Explore Leadership Opportunities with SGAL
SGAL is your gateway to getting involved, making a difference, and stepping into leadership roles at UP. Here’s how you can engage:
Student Representative Council (SRC): The SRC is the highest student governance structure, with democratically elected representatives representing all students. They advocate for students' needs and ensure their voices are heard across the university.
Key Committees: These SRC subcommittees drive student life through major events like Step It Up, 1nSync, UP-Lympics, and RAG of Hope Day, focusing on culture, sport, and community.
Legislative Committees: The Constitutional Tribunal ensures student governance aligns with university policies, and the Student Disciplinary Advisory Panel (SDAP) supports students in disciplinary matters.
Day Houses: Perfect for day students, these houses—Dregeana, Luminous, Vividus, and Docendo—offer opportunities to participate in student life, leadership, and academic support through sports, culture, and community activities.
Faculty Houses: As a member of your Faculty house, you’ll engage in academic excellence and student life while bridging connections between students, Faculty, and the SRC. Faculty houses also manage the Class Representative System to ensure strong student-lecturer communication.
Faculty Sub-Houses: These focus on degree or industry-specific academic programs, fostering student engagement and leadership within specialised fields.
Student Societies: Join or create a society around your passions, hobbies, or beliefs, and connect with like-minded students while building leadership experience.
Class Representatives: Be the voice of your class by working directly with lecturers and improving the teaching and learning experience while developing leadership skills.
At SGAL, there’s a place for everyone to lead, grow, and make an impact. Where will you start?
Student Life
Student Representative Council
Constitution for Student Governance
