Kayleigh Fryer.

Candidate for VP Wellbeing & Diversity

Hello, I’m Kayleigh, and I’m running to be your VP Wellbeing & Diversity!

The way we represent our diverse student body, meeting their social, cultural, and economic needs while ensuring a positive and safe student experience, is no easy feat. However, I have the experience, knowledge, and attitude to push us in the right direction to start seeing some big changes for the better. Having been a committee member, student-staff, and staff for SUs, my variety of experiences will lead to a multi-faceted approach to improving the student experience at Royal Holloway.

Improving the Wellbeing & Diversity offering at RHSU will come down to variety.

• Variety in education: researching ways to create an engaging and meaningful Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) programme for staff and students
• Variety in support: understanding that student needs for safety and wellbeing are vast and looking at ways to best support our whole student body
• Variety in events: more consistent low-cost and alcohol-free events during the day and the evenings
• Variety in guests: better utilising our alumni network and representing broader student interests for events and SU features

How will I deliver on these aims?

• I will research current EDI strategy across SUs and use student input to better our EDI strategy and education.
• I will use ongoing discussions and feedback surrounding wellbeing and safety, to keep students up to date on what is happening with their voices with more regular communication.
• I will continue to expand and promote the Give It A Go programme.
• I will run more alumni-led events and incorporate student voice when organising guests for wider SU events.

FAQ’s

Q: Haven’t you been at RHUL for a while now?

A: Yes, I’m resitting some of my MA so am in my 5th year now.

Q: Didn’t you run for VP Socs and Sports before?

A: Yes, and I had a great time doing so!

Q: Why VP Wellbeing & Diversity this time?

A: Well, a lot can change in a year…

Since election results day 2022, I have: extended my studies, moved house (twice), and started working a new job at another SU. All of these changes emphasised how much Wellbeing & Diversity activities, policies, and research need a fresh take. Vote Kayleigh for VP Wellbeing & Diversity to see it happen.