Priority 8

Welcome to the home of the RHSU Priority 8! Eight priorities voted for by YOU that the Students’ Union will focus their work on over the next academic year.

We reviewed all of the data we’ve collected from surveys, campaigns, Executives, NSS and more to identify 20 key themes and concerns that you shared with us. These themes were then voted upon during the Leadership Elections where the top 8 were decided.

This means that the power to shape the Students’ Union’s priorities is put directly into the hands of students. You get to decide what our Sabbatical Officers campaign for, ensuring the work of the Union is truly student-led.

We do all of our data gathering and analysis during term one, which includes running our Speak Week campaign where we will ask you what issues matter the most to you. If you’ve got thoughts you want to share with us then email voice@su.rhul.ac.uk.

The 20 themes will be agreed by your Student Executives in January and then you will vote in March during the annual Leadership Elections.

The 2025/26 priority 8

Find out what they are, which sabbatical officer is leading the work on them, and all the progress updates you need below:

More Affordable Food Options on Campus

Reduce Deadline Stacking

More Financial Support for Students

Increase Social and Study Spaces

More Student Friendly Timetables

Cheaper and More Frequent Local Transport

Make SU Events More Affordable

Improve Parking on the Egham Campus

News

Priority 8 Update: President

Thu 12 Feb 2026

Hello everyone, I hope you are having a great term two! I honestly cannot believe that we are in February already. So this update is probably going to be a little shorter as for me I am focusing on the longevity of my projects and ensuring they continue after I am no longer a Sabb anymore ☹

Priority 8 Update: VP Education

Thu 12 Feb 2026

Since my last blog, I've continued being busy working on my Priority 8. Read below to see what I've been up to for each!

Priority 8 Update: VP Wellbeing & Diversity

Wed 11 Feb 2026

Dearest Reader,

Welcome to my Priority 8 Progress Update. I hope the new term has started well for you. As we move into Term Two, I am excited as the weeks ahead promise to be busy and full of meaningful progress.

Priority 8 Update: VP Societies & Sport

Tue 10 Feb 2026

The Sabbatical Officers are working hard on the RHSU Priority 8. Here’s an update from David, VP Societies & Sport, on his two priorities.

Top 20 Priorities Are Here!

Mon 02 Feb 2026

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. Check out the Priorities!

Cost-of-Living Term One Survey Results!

Mon 26 Jan 2026

In Term One the Students’ Union ran a survey to learn more about the ways the cost-of-living crisis is impacting current Royal Holloway students. It’s time to share the results!

Deadline Stacking Update

Wed 14 Jan 2026

Last year I told you I was running focus groups on the issue of deadline-stacking. In the new year the proposed recommendations have now been written!

Student Finance (Review of Payment Schedules) Bill

Thu 08 Jan 2026

On the 7 January 2026 Luke Charters MP brought the proposal of the Student Finance (Review of Payment Schedules) Bill to Parliament and we will be providing you the insight to with what this means.