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Bridging Strategy 2026/27

At Greenwich Students' Union (GSU), our ambition is to give students the best possible university experience. As we move through a period of transition and change, we remain focused on improving student success, continuation and outcomes through targeted, evidence-led activity. This Bridging Strategy provides clear direction during this period, ensuring we continue to evolve while keeping students at the heart of our work.

 

 
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Strategic Priorities

Our plan has four main themes, all with a range of outcomes for us to structure our work over the next 18 months. Each theme and its outcomes are listed below.

 

Champion the best possible academic and learning experiences

Student voice is central to improving academic experience, teaching quality and student success. GSU will champion excellent teaching and learning while co-creating an engaging, inclusive and future-oriented, student experience that supports student success and reflects their lives, communities and ambitions.


Empower students to find their communities at Greenwich to build lifelong skills

A strong sense of belonging is critical to student success, confidence and continuation. As we transition, GSU will empower students to find, create, continue and develop communities that foster connection and belonging, while building networks, leadership and employability skills that support future careers and lifelong development.


Ensure students receive the support they need, when it matters most

Students’ needs evolve throughout their university journey, and timely support depends on early insight. GSU will use student engagement and feedback to anticipate needs and identify pressure points, while responding effectively when unexpected issues arise, enabling earlier intervention and ensuring students feel supported to succeed and progress through their studies.


Make student impact visible

Students are more likely to engage when they can see how their input leads to change. GSU will ensure student ideas, experiences and leadership are visible across our work, and that feedback loops are consistently closed so students understand how their contributions shape a better student experience and partnership with the University.


 

Impact Measures

 

NSS Question 25 (How well does the students' union represent students' academic interests?) score of 85

75.7 in 2025

90% of students feel a sense of belonging to their Students’ Union

81% in 2026 via Big Conversation

100% of students are captured within GSU’s engagement model (low–high thresholds)

86.9% in 2025/26