External Speakers

If your event is going to feature an external speaker, then you will need to make sure you complete the external speaker request form on the Activities Dashboard (found within the 'New Activity' forms).

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What is an external speaker?

An external speakeris defined as any non-university person(s) that are preaching, speaking, lecturing or sharing their knowledge with students in a coaching context. If you aren't sure if someone you would like to invite fits this description, ask your relevant GSU coordinator.

External speaker booking form

Much like the student group risk assessments, a speaker is given a risk rating as a result of the speaker check carried out by GSU. This will inform if any additional measures are required in order to allow an event to go ahead. Any measures are put in place to protect the safety of students, staff and speakers and can range from staff presence at an event to additional security at a high-risk event. Your relevant coordinator will discuss this with you on a case by case basis.

Once a request is submitted, a GSU staff member will conduct a speaker check. This process requires a minimum of three weeks notice in advance of your event, to enable us to conduct checks, liaise with your speaker and still give you time to plan and carry out your activity.

External Speaker Policy and Agreement

As part of the speaker checks, GSU will ask your guest speaker to sign an agreement stating they have read and understood our guest speaker code of conduct. Please ensure any guest speakers are aware of this requirement and are prepared to sign and return this document swiftly, as without this there will be delays to the approval process that could impact your event.

External Speaker Agreement

 

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