HUDDERSFIELD STUDENTS’ UNION 2015–2016 REPORT
DEFINING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Huddersfield Students’ Union exists for one purpose, to make student life better. Our mission statement reflects this but more importantly so should our work. That’s why we produce an annual impact report, to provide a snapshot of the work we have done for students through 2015–16. We hope you enjoy reading about our year, and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Mike, Alysia, Sabrina, George and Jordan have had a busy year leading projects, campaigns and services that focus on enhancing the student experience. The team have represented students at over 350 meetings, course re-validations, disciplinary hearings and University committees. Below are a couple of brief campaign highlights from the year:
HRI CAMPAIGN: This year we heard the news of the proposed cuts to the Huddersfield Accident & Emergency services; this was a double blow with the already existing cuts to the University Health Centre. We reacted to the cuts with a full campaign from demonstrations and lobbying MP’s, to writing papers to University Council ensuring that student voices were being heard. We have had great success in being listened to and even held two consultation events on campus for students to raise their concerns with the people making the cuts and addressing how it will affect students directly. We’ve recently found out that the cuts to the University Health Centre will be significantly less than we first thought.
PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT: After years of students trying to avoid getting their feet wet walking across the Plaza, the University are finally redeveloping the site as requested by students via our ‘Big Ideas’ initiative. The new University Square was completed in time for the July graduation ceremonies.
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COMMUNICATIONS
961,742 SU WEBSITE HITS
VIDEO VIEWS THIS YEAR
FOLLOWERS LAST YEAR
FOLLOWERS THIS YEAR
18% INCREASE
75% OF STUDENTS AGREE THAT THEY ARE WELL INFORMED ABOUT THE SU 71% FIND SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS ENGAGING AND INFORMATIVE
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SU ELECTIONS
20%
TURNOUT
3,854
TOTAL VOTES CAST
22
ELECTIONS CANDIDATES
71%
FOUND THE SU HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON WELLBEING
87%
BELIEVE THE SU IS ACCESSIBLE, INCLUSIVE AND FRIENDLY
88%
SAID THE SU HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON STUDENT LIFE
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94
3359
IDEAS SUBMITTED
LIKES/DISLIKES
• FREE SANITARY PRODUCTS IN THE SU • ALLOW HOT DRINKS IN THE LIBRARY • GENDER-NEUTRAL BATHROOMS
IDEAS IMPLEMENTED
345
SUPPORTING ACADEMIC SUCCESS, EMPLOYABILITY AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
COURSE REPS TRAINED
This year we have worked with 100 different organisations who have provided 257 volunteering opportunities advertised through our brokerage service.
95
58 NEW STUDENT STAFF
COURSE REP CHANGES
(300%) UP ON LAST YEAR This year has seen the implementation of time slots for popular machines in technology, securing 24 hour access to computers with specialist software in the library and changing the course module structure to make it more relevant for students in Psychology.
£150,678
REGISTERED STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
663
2,545
PAID TO STUDENT STAFF AND COUNTING
HOURS OF VOLUNTEERING
21%
MORE PER HOUR THANKS TO THE LIVING WAGE
5,000
GIVING YOU A FUN AND ENRICHING STUDENT LIFE
GETTING FREEBIES AT FRESHERS’ FAIR
1,000
STUDENTS WATCHING OUR FIREWORKS
103
2,000
RAVING AT HUD LIVE
650
LAUGHING AT HUD COMEDY
This year has seen the Enterprise Society participating in the Social Storm with Universities across Europe and the Basketball Club being promoted into the first tier of BUCS.
1,500
TAKING PART IN GIVE IT A GO SESSIONS
6,327
LOOKING AFTER YOUR STUDENT WELLBEING AND FINANCES
ACTIVE CLUBS & SOCIETIES
THE ADVICE CENTRE HAS STAMPED OUT STUDENT HARASSMENT ON ISSUES SUCH AS HOUSING & FINANCE
6,905
407,000
HOUSING ENQUIRIES
ADVICE CENTRE VISITS No u have a 6 month contract 14:13
£2,350 GIVEN IN SHORT TERM LOANS
3,098 STUDENTS ENGAGED IN OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS
5,002 CONDOMS, SPIKEYS, SANITARY PRODUCTS GIVEN OUT FOR FREE
I accept penalty of this contract, I am sorry sir
14:14
What!!! U owe me 4 month rent!!
265
STUDENTS HOUSED
14:17
14:19
Put 3000 in my account now! I will sue u under British legal law!!
14:20
U are in a lot of trouble! I am calling the police! 14:21
U do realise I will sue u!! 3000 now!!
14:22
900,000 PRODUCTS SOLD
:’( 4 months!
Thanks to HudLets, Landlords have reduced their tenancies from one year to 48 weeks. Landlords are now reducing or fixing prices for next year.
TAX ON SANITARY PRODUCTS REMOVED
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