Thank you to everyone who signed into our AGM yesterday! It was great to see so many students join us to debate and vote around a number of motions.
A summary of the motion discussion and voting results can be found below. The Union team will now put plans in place to deliver on these motions, with regular updates to be provided through this website and our social media channels.
Motion 1
Ensure core Union forums and democratic meetings are hybrid so all students, including distance learners, can attend.
Pass with 93%
Motion 2
Represent the financial challenges of student parents at an institutional, local and national level, and lobby for support.
Pass with 96%
Motion 3 (Original)
Introduce a funded programme to provide free access to sports clubs for students experiencing financial difficulties.
Motion 3 (Amended)
Introduce a funded programme to provide free access to student activity groups for students experiencing financial difficulties.
Pass with 88%
Motion 4 (Original)
Increase the visibility of financial support services at the University.
Motion 4 (Amended)
Increase the visibility of support services at the University, including employability, wellbeing & inclusion, and student finance.
Pass with 89%
Motion 5
Flexibility relating to fee payment procedures and repayment plans.
Pass with 93%