ABERYSTWYTH Students’ Union has been named the best Higher Education Students’ Union in Wales.

The accolade at the annual National Union of Students Wales awards in Llandudno, recognises the achievements of AberSU in the past 12 months in shaping education and empowering individuals.

AberSU was also jointly awarded the Student Opportunities Award with Bangor University Students’ Union which recognises inclusive student opportunities that have had a transformative impact on the people involved as well as the world around them.

AberSU president Lauren Marks said: “AberSU is led by students for students, and by providing opportunities, helping to create change and offering support, we aim to enhance students’ experience of University and help them achieve their full potential.

“We are delighted that our efforts have been recognised by NUS Wales in awarding AberSU the title of HE Students’ Union of the Year 2017, in what has been a year full of major change, challenge and development for AberSU.”

Aberystwyth University acting vice-chancellor Prof John Grattan said: “On behalf of the university, I would like to congratulate AberSU on this significant achievement. The student voice is extremely important at Aberystwyth and the team of hard-working officers at the Students’ Union do an outstanding job of representing and supporting our students. This award is a reflection of the contribution they make to delivering an exceptional experience for all our students.”

AberSU, which runs an advice service,also has over 100 sports clubs and societies, ranging from debating to conservation volunteers, and paintballing to mountaineering.