In 24 hours, the polls will close and our new leaders will be decided. Luckily, there's still time to have your say in the Leadership Elections, and in case you need some convincing about the impact of your vote, we're armed with reasons why it matters so much.
In less than 24 hours, the polls will close, our new leaders will be decided and we'll give away prizes to one triumphant department and two victorious student groups with the best voter turnout!
Luckily, there's still time to have your say in the Leadership Elections, and in case you need some convincing about the impact of your vote, we're armed with reasons why it matters so much.
Your elected representatives work hard to make improvements for all students at Royal Holloway. "What have they achieved?" We hear you ask. Well, over the past few years alone, Sabbatical Officers have secured some incredible wins for students. Check them out below!
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Wins for Students
- We've implemented recommendations from the SU Security Review to make our venues safer.
- Last year, your President successfully lobbied for the University to divest from fossil fuels - taking Royal Holloway in the right direction to protect the planet!
- Free period products on campus have been introduced as a result of student feedback!
- ‘Financial hardship’ has been added to the Extenuating Circumstances policy.
- Gender-neutral toilets are now featured on the campus map.
- An Afro-Caribbean food stall is a regular at Market Day thanks to an officer-led Black History Month campaign.
- Wellbeing roles are now part of student group committees with training offered to members.
- The University’s initial stance on using Turnitin’s AI detector was overturned.
- The SU can now provide food bank vouchers and electricity bill payment support of up to £200 a month for student households.
- Identified and secured alternative study spaces on campus.
- Introduced the Buddy Scheme to bring students together.
- And countless other campaigns to improve student life!
As you can see, the students you vote for to represent you truly care about making life better at Royal Holloway, so don't stay quiet. Casting your vote is a small but significant act that can lead to major changes.