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PROVIDE YOU WITH A STRONGER AND MORE EFFECTIVE DEMOCRATIC REPRESENTATION MODEL TO

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 In partnership with your university, we’ll develop a new approach to student representation that provides you with a quicker and more effective way of resolving course related issues
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 We’ll make it easier to find and talk to an SU spokesperson, so you can raise concerns with someone who’ll listen and work on your behalf to source a solution 
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 We’ll provide an easy access online channel to feedback thoughts on your academic experience, whenever you want, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
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 And promise to keep you informed at every single step along the way, so you know what is happening to achieve a sustainable resolution 
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and only 55% agreed that the SU represents their interests

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DELIVER SOLID CAMPAIGNS TO SUPPORT

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We will work with you to deliver sustainable campaigns that raise awareness and generate engagement around the issues you're passionate about
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We’ll publish a new online 'student life guide' to inform you of your rights here at Hallam University and provide guidance for living across the city and wider region 
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We’ll set up a student-peer-service/network to raise awareness of underrepresented student communities and provide more personal support for students struggling with wellbeing concerns, such as mental and physical health </li>
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We’ll also work alongside your University to provide better support for students who are finding it difficult to study or complete their course
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and 45% of students disagreed with the statement: "The Union effectively represents the academic interests of students"

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77% of Hallam students said the SU should provide advice on funding, housing and more

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We’ll make it easier than ever for you to access SU support and our professional Advisors will be out and about in locations across campus where you can simply drop-in

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We’ll expand our comprehensive range of online self-help resources, focusing on issues you might face through University life, so that if you don’t want to, you don't have to visit the HUBS to talk to an SU representative
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 We'll also make our communications easy to understand and widen the range of specialist advice on offer, so we can support you at every step through employment, work placements and any wider issues you are faced with 
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And we’ll better develop our online Advice Service in order to be able to respond immediately to enquiries - providing the support you need, when you need it
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and 35% strongly agree that the SU encourages individuals to learn and develop potential

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IS FRONT OF MIND

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We’ll also raise more awareness of issues relating to ethical and environmental sustainability and build a system to monitor and record our environmental impact, so that we can identify any room for improvement and take immediate action.

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We are building a new Environmental & Sustainability strategy to support students and staff in reducing negative outcomes and championing positive changes to the world around us </li>
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We’ll raise awareness of issues relating to ethical and environmental sustainability and build a system to monitor and record our environmental impact, so that we can identify any room for improvement and take immediate action
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and 40% of students agree that SU has had a positive impact on the local community

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ESTABLISH STABLE AND SUPPORTIVE

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Societies (for academic or personal interests) were in the top ﬁve services students would like their SU to provide*
 
*Membership Services Survey 2019

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Our SU Engagement Team will bring activities out to you, wherever you are, through a calendar of exciting and relevant student-driven events in locations across campus
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We’ll create a friction free process for setting up and running activities and societies, which includes creating lots of new online activities and societies that are suited to part-time and commuting students </li>
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We’ll develop a digital solution to facilitate the communication between student communities via forums and group chats, to bring you closer together in a safe space where you can share information and opinions
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We’ll create even more opportunities for students to secure employment and work placements across the Students’ Union

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As well as provide funding for students who are experiencing financial difficulty that is preventing joining our societies or taking part in SU activities
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We’ll also launch a virtual "makers" portal, where students with common interests, such as tech, science, music or art can form groups, socialise and collaborate
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and 64% of students agree that the SU should provide opportunities to connect with other students*

Stage 5

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Paid work and training (skills development sessions) are in the top ﬁve services students would like their Students’ Union to provide*
 
*NSS 2019

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We’ll develop more connections across the city, including working with Sheffield University SU and providing access to their events and club nights, continuing the Hallam Nation partnership with Crystal and building new relationships with venues such as the Leadmill </li>
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We’ll be the broker between the city’s charity sector and student development and increase the number of opportunities to experience hands on involvement through project work, volunteering, placements and more
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We’ll also establish an SU Charity Development Board to provide forums for identifying key social issues and action projects for participation
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And launch a Student Community Action Programme to provide support for disadvantaged areas and groups across the region
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and 69% want to make a positive contribution to the city and region whilst at University