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Run your own campaign.

Nobody understands the issues facing students today more than you! Whether it’s housing, academic experience, welfare or cost of living, we believe students should have the opportunity to voice their opinions and make significant changes to the lives of students at Royal Holloway. We’re here to help.

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What is a campaign?

A campaign is an organised effort to raise awareness and highlight an issue in society, working towards achieving positive change. It mobilises people and power to influence law, policy, practice or behaviour.

Type oneAwareness campaignFocused on educating others on a topic, using events, blogs or social media. For example: Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week, Skills Week or SHAG Week.
Type twoLobbying campaignFocused on influencing decision-makers through letters, proposals, meetings or petitions. For example: campaigns for more gender-neutral toilets or women’s-only gym hours.

How to run a campaign

Follow our step-by-step process to get your campaign off the ground.

1

Do your research

Check out the Campaign Toolkit and resources to learn what makes a successful campaign.

2

Send your proposal

Complete the Campaign Proposal Form and send it to the Student Voice team.

3

We review it

We’ll make sure it fits our SU Values and doesn’t duplicate an existing campaign, then arrange a meeting with you.

4

Plan it out

In the meantime, check out our Running a Campaign slides for tips to help you plan.

5

Campaign time!

Once your campaign is approved, you’re ready to go.

Campaign resources

Everything you need to plan and run your campaign safely.

Campaign proposal form Campaign toolkit Risk assessment template Risk assessment guidance Campaign webpage template

Need inspiration?

See what students are campaigning on right now.

Stand Up and Fight For Your RightsA year-long lobbying campaign for better queer rights and spaces, led by Derwen, LGBT+ Students Community Officer.See the action plan RamadanCommunity Officers and Islamic Society supporting Muslim students through the month.Find out more All current campaignsEvery campaign the Students’ Union is running this year.See campaigns

Got a question?

Email the Student Voice team and we’ll help you get started.

Email voice@su.rhul.ac.uk