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…
This academic year so far, the Students’ Union has recruited over 130 student staff into roles including student Team Members, Supervisors and Administrative Assistants. Each year, we appoint approximately 200 students to join our flexible and dynamic team.  This recruitment success is not just about numbers; it’s a reflection of our dedication to creating a…
20 November 2023, 18:30-20:00 – Via Teams Live Events Join us for Student Voice Forum, your opportunity to put your views across to senior University staff. Click here to join the meeting Current Agenda: In attendance: Kiara Kataike – VP Voice [Chair] Professor Tim Dunne – Provost and Senior Vice-President Professor Emma Mayhew – Pro-Vice-Chancellor Education…
Become a Student Trustee We are currently recruiting for Student Trustees to join our Board of Trustees. The Students’ Union’s Board of Trustees meets regularly to discuss and make decisions about the future of the Students’ Union, and ensures that the Union is operating in the best interests of students and fulfilling its charitable purpose….
This semester we have been running a bye-election to fill three vacant positions in our officer team – Societies Chair, and two Support Zone Committee Members. Our candidates have been campaigning this week, and attended Question Time on Wednesday when they discussed their manifesto aims. Voting opened shortly afterwards and closed Friday 3 November. We…
This Wednesday we will be hosting Question Time, your opportunity to hear from the Surrey Decides : Bye-Election candidates about their manifestos and what they aim to do, if elected. The list of names of candidates standing in the Bye-Election can be found on our Bye-Election Hub you can also read all their Manifestos here…
Our fantastic new space, the Community Hub opens 2 November on Stag Hill, and will be offering everything from clothing to homewares, a food co-op, book swap and pick & mix! With many of the treasures available for only £1.00 (or whatever you can pay), the Hub aims to support students at a time when…
The Student Union’s Governance Committee has re-appointed our Returning Officer, Anna Clodfelter, for the current bye-election in semester one. The Committee has also appointed Fern Lewis as Returning Officer for our main election in February 2024. The Returning Officer role is voluntary and independent, and ensures that all democratic procedures are conducted fairly. Anna is the Chief…
From Monday 23 October, nominations open for our Bye-Election, however you maybe be thinking, what is a bye-election? All it really means is that a space, or in this instance, three spaces, are available in our officer team, and we want to fill them before the next full election in February 2024 when we open…
Join us for Wellbeing week! Taking place from 23 – 27 October, Wellbeing Week is your week-long opportunity to get involved in a range of fun, free, activities and events, aimed to promote positive wellbeing or offer support if you need it. We have on offer talks, Dog Therapy, Yoga Sessions and more. The main…
Union Forum took place as planned on September 21 and was attended by the Union’s elected officer team and students. After an interesting discussion where the meeting heard from students and also listened to statements from the UCU, the Union’s Officer team voted to continue to support the strike action should this occur in the…
Our VP Community for the 2023/24 academic year, David, tendered his resignation at the end of August. Our Board of Trustees met last week and have made the decision to not run a bye-election for the role. Instead, our remaining Sabbatical Officers, Part-time Officers, and staff will cover the VP Community’s duties and responsibilities. If…
Previously, coursework deadlines were restricted to certain days of the week. We were consulted in a review of these regulations, and this restriction was lifted: coursework deadlines can now be set to any day of the week, from Monday to Friday. This also impacts penalties for late submissions. It was felt that the previous penalties…
Hi my names Liam and I’m your VP Support for the new year. I am all about making sure that students’ interests in everything support are well represented both in terms of student communities and with the Union and University support services. So, if there’s anything on your mind and you want to have a…
Hi everyone my names Amy and I’m your VP Activity for the next academic year. My main focus for this year is EDI, personal development and active participation. Alongside my Activity Zone we’re all responsible for clubs and societies here at Surrey so, get involved!
Hello everyone I’m David your VP Community. Alongside my team this year we look after everything that has to do with student volunteering, sustainability, your engagement with the local community and then our event spaces, like Manor Park Social and guess what? Rubix! This year, I look forward to seeing so many of you out…
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