This Term in Action

This academic term, our President has been dedicated to turning student feedback into meaningful change at every level of the University.

One of the key highlights was the first GSU Council meeting of the year, where students shared thoughts on proposed changes to our democratic structure. After hearing your perspectives, these updates were refined and later approved by the SU Board of Trustees, a clear reminder that your voice matters and helps shape how GSU works for everyone. 

Outside of democratic processes, our President focused on improving campus spaces that students interact with daily. He joined the officer team and the ILS team for a detailed library tour, identifying study space improvements and hearing directly from students about what changes matter most to you.

Faith space facilities have also been an important topic. The President has shared your feedback with the relevant university groups and will continue working through the Faith Forum to make sure these spaces better reflect student needs.

Academic experience was a consistent focus, too. By attending Programme Committee meetings, our President listened directly to student feedback on courses and course experience. Timing and scheduling challenges like gaps between lectures, late finishes, and making schedules that consider Friday prayers were raised with senior staff so that student priorities stay central in planning conversations moving forward.

Inclusion and wellbeing were also priorities this term. The President joined important events like Race Table Talks and supported activities during Disability History Month, including “Games With Us” sessions and community events that brought students together. He also contributed to ongoing work towards the university’s Mental Health Charter Award, ensuring student voices help shape institutional wellbeing efforts.

Throughout the term, he kept conversations open with university finance teams, raising concerns students have shared and advocating for clarity and support around financial challenges.

What This Means for You

Our President’s work this term has been guided by one clear principle: your voice matters. His updates reflect a commitment to listening to students, representing your interests at every level, and working with university partners to turn feedback into action.

As we head into the next term, you can be confident that these efforts will continue and that your officer team is here to support you, represent you, and stand with you on the issues that matter most.