Top 20 Priorities Are Here!

As your Students’ Union we’re passionate about your student experience and working on the issues which matter most to you. The RHSU Priority 8 initiative is a way to ensure your voice is heard during the upcoming Leadership Elections, and that the work done by your elected Sabbatical Officers is truly student-led. 

Using data collected through surveys, Rate your Union, Speak Week, NSS feedback and Student Executives, we have collated 20 key themes and concerns which matter to you. These vary from improving campus facilities, supporting mental health services, enhancing academic experiences, or tackling sustainability.   

Voting for what matters to you!   

The upcoming Leadership Elections give you the opportunity to vote for who will represent you as the Sabbatical Officers during the 2026/27 academic year but that’s not all…You can also give your opinion on what they should be focusing on by ranking which 8 out of the 20 themes and issues are most important to you. 

By voting for your Priority 8, you are voicing where our efforts and resources should be focused, which will be communicated to the wider student population using an action plan, the progress of which you can keep up to date with on our website.   

And just so you know, we commit to always campaign for liberation issues and as such these are not included in the RHSU Priority 8. 

What are the priorities?  

See what issues you can vote as your Priority 8 below!  

1. Improve maintenance and support for University halls of residence. 
2. More affordable food options on campus. 
3. Increase the range of food options available in the SU shop and campus outlets, including more diverse cuisines and dietary requirements. 
4. Reduce deadline stacking for assessments and coursework. 
5. Standardize marking criteria and feedback within departments. 
6. More student-friendly timetables. 
7. Improve the quality, consistency and accessibility of teaching within departments. 
8. Run more departmental events and networking opportunities for undergraduates and postgraduates. 
9. Improve personal tutor support. 
10. More departmental careers support. 
11. Improved support around extenuating circumstances and assessments. 
12. Improve communication and access to University professional support services. 
13. Improve University and departmental communications with students. 
14. More frequent and aligned local bus timetables with Egham train arrival times. 
15. Improve security and safety in the wider area in and around the Egham campus. 
16. Deliver a more inclusive and diverse events schedule by increasing music and theme variety at SU club nights. 
17. Increase the number and variety of daytime events and activities. 
18. Increase student involvement in Students’ Union decision-making and planning. 
19. Improved communication and support for student communities. 
20. Improve the clarity and transparency of communications around SU events, activities, services and decision-making. 

Got a question?   

If you have any more questions on RHSU Priority 8, drop us an email voice@su.rhul.ac.uk