Making change happen, one student at a time

Sustainability is a big deal for students, that’s why we supported students to launch a sustainability board alongside senior University leaders to get your voices heard in the spaces that matter.  

Islamic students didn’t want others to experience the same barriers they did – that's why they lobbied the University to create a 24/7 prayer space on campus and invest in a new multi-faith centre.  

Pedestrian safety is a must for students, with many feeling the roads were dangerous. Students like you campaigned for a pedestrian crossing on Stoker Road to keep their peers safe.

Students called for raised awareness and change at local, national and international levels to end violence against all women and girls. Your elected Officers listened, launching a Reclaim the Night March and a safety map of the city.

Decreasing food waste and providing free food for our student community – a fantastic initiative brought to campus by passionate students! 

You asked for better access to wellbeing essentials—our student officers made it happen! Supporting you, whenever you need it. 

Students have curated a diverse collection of books celebrating different experiences and identities—a space to learn, reflect, and see yourself represented in literature.   

Nobody should struggle with period poverty. Our students advocated for change, and now free period products are available on campus!  

Students just like you campaigned for affordable hot meals—and they made it happen! Enjoy tasty, budget-friendly options which are good for the planet too! 

Need some extra time on that essay? Your Student Officers secured 72-hour coursework extensions—no evidence needed! Supporting you when it matters most. 

We hear you—feedback needs to improve. That’s why, alongside your student reps, we’re pushing the University for clearer, more useful feedback to help you succeed! 

Thanks to our student-led Gender Expression Fund, we have secured funding to support our trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming students. Steps toward a more inclusive campus, for all. 

No students should go hungry! Your elected Officers launched a campaign to provide free food and vegetables to help flatmates make a nutritional meal for their flatmates. 

You called for the University to divest from Shell. Our students protested and lobbied the University for change, resulting in the Partnership Principles agreement.