We recently announced the introduction of Student Voice Conference and our first-ever Speak Week. Since then, you've submitted an amazing 106 ideas for things you would like to see change at Royal Holloway! We’ve sat down and read every idea and with the Conference just around the corner, we're pleased to share the topics that will be covered.
We recently announced the introduction of Student Voice Conference and our first-ever Speak Week. Since then, you've submitted an amazing 106 ideas for things you would like to see change at Royal Holloway!
We’ve sat down and read every idea and with the Conference just around the corner, we're pleased to share the topics that will be covered!
What came out of Speak Week?
Firstly, what is Speak Week? It’s an opportunity for all students to provide feedback on the changes that they want to see at Royal Holloway. Last month, we asked you one big question.
‘What one change would you like to see at Royal Holloway?’
Through our website and Instagram, you submitted a grand total of 106 ideas. We’ve now taken the time to analyse all of the submissions and have identified some common themes among them. So, what were they?
- Students’ Union services
- Mental health & wellbeing
- Safety on campus
- Campus facilities
- Academic policy
What’s actually making it to the conference?
Student Voice Conference (Monday 14 – Friday 18 February)
The conference itself will span the week with each day featuring a different activity. We’ll also take your top ideas to build workshops that both inform you about the topic and then facilitate a discussion to bring all of your thoughts together to identify solutions and to move forward with creating change.
Monday 14 February – Personal Tutors with Maia Jarvis (VP Education)
Tuesday 15 February – Students’ Union Services (SU Shop and Entertainment and Events) with Alex Parry (VP Societies & Sport)
Wednesday 16 February – Safety on campus with Henn Warwick (President)
Wednesday 16 February – Academic Representation and SSCs with Maia Jarvis (VP Education)
Thursday 17 February – Mental health and wellbeing with Alice Goode (VP Wellbeing & Diversity)
Friday 18 February – Student engagement with Access & Participation, a panel discussion with Debbie McVitty (WonkHE Editor), Maia Jarvis (VP Education), and Alice Goode (VP Wellbeing & Diversity)
All activities that we carry out as part of the Student Voice Conference are open to ALL students. Whether you’re an academic rep, Collective convenor, member of a student group, media group, or none of the above. This conference is for all of you and we encourage you to take part in any way that you can.
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