Last Wednesday, Kiara the VP Voice hosted our second Course Rep social and our annual Course Rep awards in Hari’s. Our Head Reps helped to support and organise the the social which had over 80 Course Reps attend! There were lots of exciting things going on, a Course Rep themed quiz, free pizza and refreshments…
On 16 April Union Forum convened, where members of the officer team were joined by students to discuss the Union’s stance on the University’s financial resilience plan and proposed a draft policy outlining the steps the Union will take to represent students during this process. Suggestions from students were taken away and incorporated into a…
What is Speak Week? Welcome to Speak Week, running from the 29 April until the 3 May! We want to hear from students all year around, however this week aims to collate the views of as many students as possible, either online or in-person, to find out what you would like to see change at Surrey….
The Students’ Union Annual Members Meeting (AMM) is due to take place on Thursday 2nd May from 19:30 – 20:00 online via Microsoft Teams Live Events, following Student Voice Forum (from 18:30 – 19:30). All students are invited to attend the meeting which is the Union’s version of an AGM. The purpose of the meeting is for…
Union Forum will convene on Tuesday 16 April, 18:00-19:30 on Microsoft Teams, with agenda points to discuss the recently announced University cuts and students’ safety on campus. You can read the agenda here If you would like to know more about the Union’s work regarding the University cuts, please visit our dedicated page. What happens…
We’re embarking on an exciting project to deepen our understanding and support for first-generation University students, (first in a family to enter Higher Education). This initiative aims to explore how first-generation students are supported from pre-university stages; throughout their experience at Surrey; and progressing into finding employment after University. Information from this work will inform the Students’…
A message was emailed out to students today from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Max Lu and Students’ Union President, Jo Yau, about the increasing financial pressures the University is facing, and the proposed measures being discussed to address them: A Message from the Vice-Chancellor Dear Student, In recent days, you may have heard that I have…
0The votes have been counted and the results are finally in! We had an incredible turnout with 3,503 unique votes, 500 more than last year, and an overall turnout of 21%. These are the students elected to run your Union the next academic year from August 2024: Support Zone Natalie Savva Leoni Williams Bekah Owolabi…
Voting is now open in our annual officer elections, Surrey Decides. You have until Saturday 2 March at 19:00 to make your choices. You can vote through our website or through the unique voting code sent to your Surrey inbox. Why should you vote? Make a difference at Surrey The students elected to run your…
If you want to find out more about the students who are standing to be your next officer team, you have a number of opportunities: Read the Manifestos Following the deadline on 19 February, we will be sharing the candidates manifestos online so you can find out what they are standing for. A manifesto is…
Nominations are now open in the Union’s elections: SurreyDecides. Any student can nominate themselves to stand in the elections and no experience is necessary. We offer a number of full-time, paid roles and numerous part-time, voluntary roles. If elected you will learn skills such as: Project management Time management Budgeting and accounts Working as a…
Do you know our next Union President? Or someone who’s passionate about making Surrey a better place? Who could you see leading the Union in 2024/25? If you know someone that would make an amazing Union officer, tell them! Fill in our anonymous form here and they will receive a message telling them someone thinks…
In December, your Voice Zone organised their first Course Rep Social of the year! This social was run and planned by 6 of our Head Reps, with over 70 Course Reps in attendance. This exciting meetup took place in Hari’s Bar during the evening of December 5th. There were lots of exciting things going on, a…
In November, your Voice Zone held a Speak Week campaign to gather your views on your student experience. The aim of Speak Week is to offer all students an accessible and engaging opportunity to share their feedback, helping to ensure that students know the Students’ Union is here to amplify the student voice. The information…
Our priorities for the year come from each elected officer’s manifesto, the trends we are seeing in student data, and what we know about where your experience at Surrey could improve. Here is an update of our progress in the five areas we are focusing on this year: Cost of Living Students’ cost of living…
Each year, we set our key priorities as an elected officer team and submit these to the University’s Executive Board. Our priorities for the year come from each elected officer’s manifesto, the trends we are seeing in student data, and what we know about where your experience at Surrey could improve. As your elected officer…
Our strategy is a key part of how we plan, prioritise, and deliver the work that you expect from your Students’ Union; therefore we want every student to have their say in influencing our strategy by telling us what matters to you most. By taking part in Speak Week : 20-24 November (or our many other activities…
Join Union Chair, Amel, for Union Forum, on 28 November 18:00-19:30 on Teams. Union Forum is a meeting of all the Union’s elected officers, and your opportunity to raise any items you want them to discuss or act on. Already on the agenda are: Student Experience Cost of Living Accommodation Union Priorities Current and Future…
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