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GSU Council is the highest decision-making body at Greenwich Students’ Union (GSU) The purpose is to reflect and represent the views of members.

Council sets out a course of action for the organisation and its representatives through the decisions it makes.

Attending and participating in GSU Council is open to all students. Any student can also submit an agenda item to be discussed at the meeting. This is just one way students can make a change at Greenwich.

 

 

 

Meeting Dates

There is a minimum of four meetings a year. The dates for this year are:

  1. Monday 3rd November 2025 (2pm-4pm)

  2. Monday 26th January 2026 (2pm-4pm)

  3. Monday 30th March 2026 (2pm-4pm)

  4. Monday 1st June 2026 (2pm-4pm)

     

Register for GSU Council 

GSU Council will be held in-person in the Lower Deck Saloon Bar.

 

Membership registration for GSU Council is open to all students who:

  • Have student status at the University of Greenwich for the 2025-26 academic year.

 

Voting for GSU Council is open to the following students:

  • Academic Reps
  • Student Group Executive Committee Members 
  • Liberation Chairs
     

What goes on

The function of GSU Council is to have reflective and informed discussion to lead to decision making that will:

  • Improve the student experience
  • Address disadvantages any groups of students are facing 
  • Enforce what students expect and want from their Students’ Union and representation.
     

GSU Council is conducted through round table group deliberation. This means everyone has the opportunity to input their views and opinions through facilitated groups, working towards an agreed set of actions to address a particular issue affecting the student community. Therefore every single attendee is shaping proposals and policy through an engaging and accessible format. 

The action points drafted by GSU Council are taken to an online vote from which our student representatives have the opportunity to vote on. Any student can attend GSU Council, but to vote you have to be a registered member. Please click the link below to sign up: 

 

Register for GSU Council 
 

Submit a petition

This platform allows for submitting, supporting, discussing, and progressing student petitions through GSU Council.

 

It is designed for use by students, elected officers, Council members, and relevant staff to ensure petitions are handled transparently, fairly, and with maximum impact.

 

 

 

Any current GSU student can submit a petition.

 

Please include:

  • A clear statement of the issue.
  • A specific action or proposal for Council to consider.
  • Any necessary context to help readers understand the background.

 

All submissions pend approval prior to being published.

How it works.

 

  • Once approved, petitions are published on the GSU website and visible to all students.
  • Students can show support by voting for the petitions they back.
  • The most supported petitions will be prioritised for discussion at the next Council meeting.

GSU Council dates 2025/26.

 

  • 3rd November 2025 at 2pm-4pm
  • 26th January 2026 at 2pm-4pm
  • 30th March 2026 at 2pm-4pm
  • 1st June 2026 at 2pm-4pm

 

GSU Council will be held in-person in the Lower Deck Saloon Bar.

 

 

If you would like to submit a petition you can through the form below. If you need any help with your submission, please do get in touch with the staff team by e-mailing e.snee@greenwich.ac.uk.  Petitions need to submitted by the outlined deadline in advance of a meeting to be considered for the upcoming GSU Council. 

It is at the discretion of the Chair which agenda items are discussed at GSU Council.

 

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    Benches for a Better Campus

    Submitted 2 months ago by Eva Ionides
    Current
    • Accessibility
    • Accommodation
    • Advice
    • Facilities
    • Food and Drink
    • Opportunities
    • Representation
    • Societies
    • Sustainability
    • Transport
    • Wellbeing
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    We request the installation of additional benches and small, sustainable litter bins across the Greenwich campus. This aims to improve student comfort, create more social and study-friendly outdoor spaces, and ensure the campus remains clean and welcoming.

    Action or Proposal

    I propose that the University and GSU install a small number of well-designed, weather-resistant benches in high-traffic and high-sunlight areas across the Greenwich campus. Alongside them, add compact, sustainable litter bins that match the existing campus aesthetic. The investment required is small, but the impact on student experience would be significant.

    Context

    Many students across Greenwich campus have expressed the need for more outdoor seating. At the moment, most of the existing benches are concentrated near the Dreadnought building, particularly in the shaded back area where sunlight is limited and fewer students naturally gather. By adding benches in sunnier, more accessible locations, we can create comfortable spots for students to rest between lectures, meet friends, or take a short break during the day. These small social spaces encourage community building, reduce overcrowding in indoor areas, and support overall wellbeing. Including a few small, sustainable litter bins next to these benches helps keep the campus clean without affecting its visual appeal. With bins that match the university’s aesthetic, the additions would blend in naturally with the environment. This proposal is simple, low-cost, and fully aligned with student feedback. Even a few extra benches and bins would make a noticeable difference to daily student life. All student requests are valued and taken seriously, and this addition would directly reflect student needs while improving the outdoor environment for everyone.
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Meeting Minutes & Actions

See the things discussed at each meeting below. You can also see all policies passed by GSU in the last three years here. 

2024/25 Academic Year 

2023/24 Academic Year 

2022/23 Academic Year 

2021/22 Academic Year 

2020/21 Academic Year

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