Make Your Impact

Officers shape and lead Your SU’s work for students, and there’s a lot! Explore what we achieved in 2022 and along the way find the best role for you.

Question 1:
The SU organises a huge range of events, big and small. Which of these would you be most excited to lead?

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Building on the success of Advice Outreach. This year hundreds of students were able to get the advice they needed, in the location where they study

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Feedback events like ‘An Audience With’, Course Conversations and ‘Get Out and Talk’ where we held Course Leaders and Senior University Leaders to account

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Our biggest ever Varsity tournament, where more than 1,000 students played, watched and supported

International Welcome with a speech from the Mayor and a showcase of City of Culture performances

Question 2:
Making positive changes for students is fundamental to what a Students’ Union is. These are just some of the things we’ve done in the last year . Which of these would you want to take forward?

We published the results of a two-year long research study into the BAME Awarding Gap along with recommendations to the University for substantial and necessary changes

We gave out almost £3,000 worth of food vouchers to support students in food hardship

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We launched a new affordable food offering, Union Streat Kitchen, at our Dagenham Campus, and we’re about to launch Union Streat Café in Coventry

We launched student-only spaces in Aula, free from academics, for students to connect

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Question 3:
Students can be a great force for good, raising money and giving their time to worthwhile causes. Which of these would you most want to build on during your time as an Officer?

Finding £100,000 of financial support for CU Scarborough students

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Sports Clubs raising more than £7,000 for charitable cause

Raising more than £4,000 for Ukraine through a charity art auction

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Student Reps successfully resolving more than 300 issues for students

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Question 4:
The SU created some once-in-a-lifetime experiences for our members this year. Which of these would you most like to have been part of?

Phoenix Radio partnered with Radio 1 for the Big Weekend in Coventry

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The SU was selected by Coventry City of Culture to develop and deliver the volunteering programme for more than 1,500 volunteers with a uniform designed by students

Students met with Zarah Sultana, MP for Coventry South, to collaborate on a letter to Government on the importance of prioritising students

Our anti-spiking campaign made national news and sparked changes in nightclub regulation with members of our Gender Equality Society appearing on The One Show

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Question 5:
Student-led campaigns are at the heart of our work. These are just a few from 2022. Which would you be most excited to develop?

SHAG Week, from our sex toy petting zoo to free sexual wellbeing packs for students

Can You See Me Now, an arts activism project challenging perceptions of invisible disabilities

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I Love My Course, a showcase of student creativity inspired by their studies

Return to Play, getting our sports teams back on the field after COVID

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Question 6:
We have thousands of students getting involved in all sorts of activity. Which of these activities would you want to bring more students to?

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Training and Skills: last year we trained more than 3,000 students in a range of areas from Communication to Sign Language

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Wellbeing events: more than 1,000 students attended wellbeing events last year, from therapy animals to World Mental Health Day to solstice celebrations

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Clubs and Societies: more than 3,000 students joined over 100 student groups last year to make friends, try new things, compete, and have fun

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Inclusion events: over 1,000 students took part in celebration and recognition events for Black History Month, International Welcome, LGBTQ History Month, International Women’s Day, and more

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Question 7:
The SU received recognition from a number of prestigious external bodies. Which accreditation would you to take to the next level during your time as an Officer?

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Green Impact: to support environmental and socially sustainable practice across the SU.

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CPD accreditation: so that SU delivered teaching and training has independent, professional recognition

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Thrive at Work: to support SU staff with their mental health.

Multiple societies were nominated in the National Society and Volunteering Awards with the ‘WhatNext?’ society winning Runners Up for the Development Award

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Question 8:
In 2022 the SU launched a new Strategy to take us through to 2026. Which area would you be most excited about working on?

Ensuring all students have a voice in improving their academic experience

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Ensuring value-for-money in all aspects of student life

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Ensuring every student can find and create their community

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Ensuring our global learning community is celebrated

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Question 9:
As a full-time Officer, you would sit on major decision-making groups for both the University and SU. Which of these sound most appealing to you?

University Board of Governors: the most senior body in the University

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Commercial Services Board: responsible for the SU’s entrepreneurial activities

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People and Culture: responsible for the working culture of the Students’ Union

Finance and Audit: responsible for ensuring the financial and corporate stability of the Students’ Union

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Question 10:
The SU does a wide range of work, all of which is important in achieving our goal of Supporting Student Success. As an Officer for one year, you would need to focus your efforts to be effective in the role. Which of these statements do you most identify with?

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To succeed in their studies, students need adequate financial and wellbeing support so they can focus on their studies and not have to worry about money and health

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To succeed in their studies, students need quality teaching from academic staff, and good support from University administration and processes

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To succeed in their studies, students need close friends and ways to connect with others like them, particularly students who have travelled far or belong to under-represented communities

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To succeed in their studies, students need opportunities to enjoy themselves, meet new people and try new things outside their course

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