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AGENDA Student Assembly Date: Thursday 31st October
1. Attendance and Apologies
2. Minutes of the previous meeting – Thursday 22th February 2018
3. Matters Arising a) Motions due to lapse (refer to ‘Policies Due to lapse 2019’ document)
4. Elections
5. Motions to change Bye-laws a) Motion to remove the Jury system b) Instant officer report accountability
6. Motions a) Motion of No Confidence in the Environment and Ethics Officer (Vaibhav Agarwal) b) Motion to set up a Lennon wall in Brunel campus c) Motion opposing the Halls rent increase d) Motion to reduce stress in halls of residence e) Union to lobby Brunel University London to declare Climate Change as an Emergency
7. Officer Reports
a) President Report b) VP CBASS Report c) VP CHLS Report d) VP CEDPS Report e) Women’s Officer Report f) LGBT+ Officer Report g) Disabled Students Officer Report h) International Students Officer Report i) BME Officer Report j) VP Student Activities
Reports not received by: - Environment and Ethics Officer
8. Student Matters 9. Urgent Business
Attendance and Apologies
UBS Student Assembly Minutes
Student Assembly Date: Thursday 14th March, Venue
1. Attendance and Apologies
Members in Attendance
President Ranjeet Rathore
Vice President Student Activities George Wardle
Vice President College (CBASS) Anvitha Paruchuri
Vice President College (CEDPS) Peri Sherif
Disabled Students Officer Sean Cullen
LGBT + Officer Finn Grice
International Students Officer Om Sai Jaman Jyothi
Environmental and Ethics Officer Anastasia Walters
Black and Ethnic Minorities Officer Iqbal Miah
Community Campaigns Officer Sohaib Arshad
Chair of Student Assembly Sahil Hamid
Student Assembly Community Members Abir Khan
Student Assembly Community Members Anusha Adil
Student Assembly Community Members Awais Khan
Student Assembly Community Members Garvit Gupta
Student Assembly Community Members Hamza Hamad Arif
Student Assembly Community Members Malik Kamran
Student Assembly Community Members Moin Asghar
Student Assembly Community Members Muhummad Amun Masud
Student Assembly Community Members Pritesh Milan Shah
Student Assembly Community Members Ridhima Malhotra
Student Assembly Community Members Safdar Anvar
Student Assembly Community Members Vasundhara Seth
Student Assembly Community Members Tamanna Miglani
Assembly Rep for LBIC Vaibhav Agarwal
Electronic and Computer Engineering Department Representative
Jason Francis Xavier
Education Department Representative Donna-Marie Holder
Arts and Humanities Department Representative
Jake Pointer
Brunel Business School Department Representative
Kanishq Batra
Life Sciences Department Representative Mohammed Fidow
Team Brunel Committee Sam Johnson
Non-Members in Attendance
Student Juror Danyal Ahmed
Student Juror Ieva Valantiejute
Student Juror Charlotte Dingle
Student Juror Rashmi Rangika Perera Duwage
Student Ayesha Waseem
Student Adiya Jafn
Student Noorulain Auram
Student Mustafa Altaf
Student Caz Grasmeder
Apologies Sent by
Vice President College (CHLS) Maria Valada
Team Brunel Committee Niamh Coyle
Absent
Student Assembly Community Members Manjyot Singh Kalara
Student Assembly Community Members Unaiza Rizwan Kazi
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department Representative
Mars Burke
Law Department Representative Priscilla Peralta
Economics & Finance Department Nathaniel Befekadu
Social and Political Sciences Department Amanda Martins Harrison
UBS Staff In Attendance
Student Voice Manager Rebecca Davies
Student Voice Intern Sophie Charlotte
Chair accepts all apologies 2. Minutes of the previous meeting – Thursday 31st January 2019
Passed Indicatively.
3. Matters Arising
No matters arising.
4. Elections
None.
5. Motions to amend bye-laws
a) Motion to Change the name of the Sports Federation Committee
George Wardle, Vice President Student Activities: This will be quite straight forward. Team
Brunel was established a few years ago, and now everything on campus that is sport-related
has been rebranded to Team Brunel. However, the Sports Federation Committee has not yet
changed to be consistent with the other broader changes. This motion is to change ‘Sports
Federation Committee’ to ‘Team Brunel Committee’.
Sahil Hamid, Chair of Student Assembly: Does anybody have a speech against the motion? Or
Questions?
Sean Cullen, Disability Officer: Are there any plans to change the Society’s Guild name,
to be in line with this?
George Wardle, Vice President Student Activities: No, because societies are entirely
separate from sport. Team Brunel rebranding simply applies to sports at Brunel.
Motion Passes
6. Motions a) Motion of No Confidence in the Community Campaigns Officer (Sohaib Arshad)
Sahil Hamid, Chair of Student Assembly: Before we start with this motion, Ranjeet would like
to say something.
Ranjeet Rathore, President: Thank you Chair. There have been some rumours that I am the
one who put this motion of no confidence forward against Sohaib. I would like to make a point
of clarification, I did not put the motion forward. It was Peri Sherif, if I had something against
Sohaib I would have addressed it one-to-one. I am not that kind of person. Just for clarity,
that is all.
Peri Sherif, Vice President CEDPS: I have put this motion of no confidence forward because
there is no point having a Community Campaigns Officer who is not doing their job, and has
taken this position to simply put it on their CV. I have spoken to Sohaib at the exec meetings
that we have both attended, and have asked him previously what his plans are. He said that
he would commit to campaign activities, but appeared confused as to what that actually
meant. It is now mid-March and he has not started anything. We are now almost at the end
of the year. His first idea was to introduce the students to our Officers. The students are now
obviously familiar with us, given that it is March. He has attended just two of our executive
meetings, so ultimately I believe that is appropriate to submit this motion of no confidence.
Sohaib Arshad, Community Campaigns Officer: I do not feel that your judgement is fair or
accurate. I have participated in campaigns and assisted other officers in their objectives. I was
not able to attend training in the summer for legitimate reasons, it was Ramadan and I was
fasting. I was able to attend a later training session in December. My first manifesto point was
to create an anonymous online blogging platform for students to express issues or
complaints. I discussed this first with Ranjeet and was made aware that a similar platform
exists – ‘Report and Support’. Another manifesto point was to increase engagement with
union activities. I believe this has been achieved and reflected in the rise of participation in
this year’s Spring Election. I was also a lead in the Diwali event, and worked on IAM charity
week. This motion is not accurate. The Union has a Campaigns Coordinator, why does the
union necessarily need both this role and a Community Campaigns Officer? I have been
involved in on-campus campaigns, and I believe this vote is unnecessarily and her complaints
are unfounded.
Rebecca Davies, Student Voice Manager: Can I please remind everyone that it is not
appropriate to discuss Union staff members. Avoid this, you are here to discuss your
leadership as students – not the role of staff.
Student, Question: Peri, you said that Sohaib had attended just 2 meetings. Out of how many?
Peri Sherif, Vice President CEDPS: This was out of 5 meetings. For exec catch-ups, he
has attended just 3. During a recent meeting I confronted Sohaib about his campaign
plans, and he seemed very confused about his role and was very unclear about his
ideas.
Sohaib Arshad, Community Campaigns Officer: My current campaign will officially
launch today. It will be to collect money for Ramadan.
Student, Question: What was your contribution to the campaigns you assisted on?
Sohaib Arshad, Community Campaigns Officer: I have significantly assisted with One
World Week, Diwali and IAM Month. Honestly, I do think there need to be clarity
between my role and the Campaigns Coordinator.
Rebecca Davies, Student Voice Manager: If you are going to continue talking about staff, it is
only fair that I explain the description of the job so there is no confusion between a
‘Community Campaigns Officer’ and a ‘Campaigns Coordinator’. They are two different things.
I will do so to defend my member of staff, if they are being discussed in an academic arena.
The Campaigns Coordinator’s job role is to essentially support officers in the delivery of their
campaigns. They do not necessarily run their own campaigns. An Officer will simply tell the
Campaigns Coordinator that they wish to run a campaign and their job is to then help the
Officer to create a campaigns plan and deadlines for each step. The Officer is the person who
generates ideas and essentially runs the campaign. I hope that clarifies the situation.
Peri Sherif, Vice President CEDPS: I would like to add, it is not the primary role of an Officer
to help other Officers with their campaigns. The primary objective is to run their own
campaigns. It takes initiative, and if all you do is assist, you have the same role as any
volunteer. An Officer is elected and has far more responsibilities. If you attended meetings,
you would know this. You should have been more proactive.
Anvitha Paruchuri, Vice President CBASS: I do agree with Peri to a certain extent, although I would like to add that I have found Sohaib to be particularly helpful in his assistance and support. He did help.
Student, Question: Do you feel that you wholly understood your role when you started and what was expected of you?
Sohaib Arshad, Community Campaigns Officer: Yes I do feel I understood the role. Student, Question: All of your activities seem to be simply cultural or religious, exclusively benefiting a particular section of the student community at Brunel. You have had no involvement in LGBT+ History Month, Disability Awareness Week or woman’s events. Could you not have worked with RAG or any other cause? Also, if you understand your role, how come all of the other Officers have successfully run at least a month or a week-long campaign on their own, while you have done nothing?
Sohaib Arshad, Community Campaigns Officer: I have been involved in other activities that are not cultural or religious. I participated in a Mill Hall accommodation-based campaign, and lobbied on behalf of students.
Sahil Hamid, Chair of Student Assembly: Collaborative Officer work and teamwork is valued
and should not be diminished.
Finn Grice, LGBT+ Officer: Teamwork is important sure, but I did actually coordinate
an entire Pride month pretty much on my own.
Anastasia Walters, Environmental and Ethics Officer: In reference to teamwork, we have a
Union WhatsApp group chat. I have asked before in this chat if any Officers would be available
to help me on various projects. You have never replied. You say you help people, but you have
been actively ignoring me when I have asked for help.
Sohaib Arshad, Community Campaigns Officer: I apologies for this. Honestly, I am
generally not that active on social media or WhatsApp.
Student, Question: You said you sought to set up a blog for students to voice their concerns.
What happened with this?
Peri Sherif, Vice President CEDPS: It never happened, and ‘Report and Support’ exists.
It is not a blog and isn’t actually consistent with his manifesto point. It is not a
discussion forum to discuss problems, ‘Report and Support’ is a platform used to
report incidents that have been experienced or witnessed. It is completely different
to what you wanted to achieve.
Student, Question: Why did you just speak to Ranjeet and not research this matter yourself?
Did you actually check for yourself?
Sohaib Arshad, Community Campaigns Officer: Do you not think I trust my President?
I do.
Student, Question: As others have raised concerns about the quality of your participation,
what have you done to response? Did you try to resolve this?
Sohaib Arshad, Community Campaigns Officer: The only time this was brought to light
was when Peri brought it up in an exec meeting. The situation was dealt with poorly.
Most of the exec committee agreed that I had been effective.
Finn Grice, LGBT+ Officer: That is literally not true.
Peri Sherif, Vice President CEDPS: Om Sai (International Officer) was the only Officer
that supported you.
Finn Grice, LGBT+ Officer: I appreciate that you believed Ranjeet and took on board what he
said. However, you could have researched the area broadly and created an alternative project
closer to your manifesto aims.
Sohaib Arshad, Community Campaigns Officer: I was satisfied with Ranjeet’s response
and chose to focus on other campaigns.
Peri Sherif, Vice President CEDPS, summation: Ultimately, I think I have made my points clear.
I believe Sohaib has lied and I do not accept any of his excuses. I believe all the evidence
supports my motion, that Sohaib should receive a vote of no confidence.
Sohaib Arshad, Community Campaigns Officer, summation: My campaign work has been
successful, I have contributed to a demonstrable rise in student engagement, especially in
Student Elections. My work for Diwali and One World Week has been valuable. I am excited
with my new Ramadan fundraiser, and I hope to continue.
Motion does not pass
8. Officer Reports
Chair of Student Assembly, Sahil Hamid: We do not have time for report summaries, so we
will simply allow questions and vote on the reports
a) President Report
Passes
b) Vice President CHLS Officer Report
Passes
c) Vice President CEDPS Officer Report
Does not pass
d) Vice President Student Activities Officer Report
Passes
e) Vice President CBASS Officer Report
Passes
f) LGBT Officer Report
Passes
g) Disability Officer Report
Passes
Close
Motion to change Bye-laws A Title: Motion to remove the Jury system To: Student Assembly Meeting: 01 From: Sam Johnson Date: 31/10/2019
This Union Notes
1. The Jury System was introduced in 2016 to increase student views on student assembly. The system originally worked through us inviting 100 randomly selected students to Student Assembly, of this the first 30 to respond would be invited to come along as voting members for 1 meeting.
2. We later increased the initial invite to 300 randomly selected students, as we did not receive a high response rate from the initial 100.
3. All Jury members would receive on the day training prior to the meeting. 4. Out of the 300 invites Reponses can vary between 1 and 25. Of these less than 50%
usually attend the meeting. 5. Student Assembly is made up of 15 community members, 12 Executive committee
members, 14 department members, 1 LBIC member, 2 Mature and Part-time, 2 Societies guild reps and 2 team Brunel representative. Making 48 representatives.
6. Since the introduction of the Jury system Student Assembly has increased in size with societies, sports and mature student representation being added.
7. Students are entitled to attend Student Assembly and participate even if they are not elected, they are just unable to vote.
This Union Believes
1. With 48 members from a diverse range of groups, Student Assembly is already representative of the student body.
2. Community members are already in place to represent the general views of the student population.
3. Often Jury members still do not participate in meeting when they do turn up, as they do not have the time to understand the dynamics of the meeting. Meaning they do not add value to Student Assembly.
4. Student assembly would also become hugely unwieldly as a meeting if all members turned up along with a full jury of 30 people. Membership would reach nearly that required for an AGM at 78 members. Meaning meeting would take more resource to run and would need to run for longer to ensure all business was discussed.
5. The resource used to recruit jurors could be better used to promote assembly meetings to the wider student body.
This Union Resolves
1. To remove the Jury system from Student Assembly, and to instead focus on encouraging the general student population to attend meetings.
Proposer: Sam Johnson (VPCHLS) Seconder: Peri Sherif (VPCEDPS)
Motion to change Bye-laws B Title: Officer Instant Report Accountability
To: Student Assembly
Meeting: 31/10/2019
From: Sean Cullen, Disability Officer
Date: 22/10/2019
This Union Notes
1. Officers submit progress reports to both Student Assembly and the executive committee as part of their role.
2. These reports are mandatory with clear deadlines and templates. 3. Lack of report submission causes disruption within meetings. 4. Without officer reports the democracy committee cannot effectively hold officers
accountable.
This Union Believes
1. Accountability is core to the unions operations, without such students lose control of their representation.
2. Reports are part of the officer role and should be prioritized as a formal submission. 3. Current reviews take time to process, leading to delayed action against an officer. 4. With the time between student assembly meetings the current rules are not
effective.
This Union Resolves
1. The following rules/procedure be put in place to be actioned during the student assembly should a report be not submitted before the close of business on the advertised deadline:
a. The chair will challenge the officer, in the meeting, as to the reason for non-submission.
b. The Officer will then have 1 minute to address the room as to the reason i. Should the officer not be present a message can be sent to the chair
in advance of the meeting start time. c. The room will then vote to accept/deny the officers reasoning as acceptable. d. Following a vote against the officer’s explanation, a second vote for censure
will be automatically triggered and will be voted on straight away. e. The outcome of this voting and the lack of report submission will then be
publicized to the union’s members to keep them informed. 2. To amend any bylaws effected by this motion.
Proposed by: Sean Cullen Seconded by: Laura Albone
Motion A Title: Motion of No Confidence in the Environment and Ethics Officer (Vaibhav Agarwal) To: Student Assembly 31/10/2019 From: Peri Sherif (Vice President CEDPS) Date: 09/10/2019
This Union Notes
1. The Officer did not attend mandatory meetings for training prior to the confirmation of the role.
2. Relevant societies consistently attempted to contact the individual, using both the email address for the officer’s role and their personal student account, however this wasn’t reciprocated.
3. The Officer did not engage and turned up late to the Environmental Campaign meeting on 26/09/2019, this meeting was vital in determining the upcoming plans for the environmental societies.
4. The Officer hasn’t used their initiative to partake in any societies relevant to their role, he also hasn’t previously taken any interest in the topic of which his position represents or events and campaigns around the environment.
5. The Officer hasn’t made any plans, upcoming events or hosted the Environmental Campaign meeting.
6. The Officer hasn’t taken on his responsibility and refuses to run the programme to look after the Brunel Bees, which is stated in the by-laws.
7. The Officer did not have a manifesto or picture when they ran in the elections. 8. The Officer was previously elected to be the Assembly Representative for LBIC and
was unable to fulfil this role. 9. After being elected the Officers’ manifesto claimed that they would do the following:
o Bring in Ted X in relation to the environment to raise awareness about issues that are being faced
o To add on to environmental campaigns on campus to further increase awareness amongst students as well as looking into plantation around campus
o To provide separate bins for cigarette buds outside all accommodation halls and create awareness about it.
This Union Believes
1. The Environment and Ethics Officer has not delivered on any of their manifesto points.
2. Those officers who are not fulfilling their duties in line with the by-laws are liable to be democratically removed from office.
This Union Resolves 1. The Union to re-run by-elections before the end of this academic term. 2. That Student Assembly pass a motion of no confidence in the Environment and
Ethics Officer, removing him from his current position in office, thus banning him from running for any future positions (as outlined in our by-laws).
This Union Mandates
1. The Union to fulfil the requirements of this motion
Proposed by: Peri Sherif Seconded by: Sajni Vekaria
Motion B Title: Motion to set up a Lennon wall in Brunel campus To: Student Assembly From: Chan Long Him Date: 31 October 2019
This Union Notes 1. A Lennon Wall symbolizes freedom of speech and non-violent resistance. There are now
Lennon Walls everywhere in Hong Kong, as Hong Kong is now facing serious political problems and there is ongoing Police violence against peaceful protesters. In addition to police violence, police are also actively stopping lifesaving services from reaching protestors. Therefore Hong Kong people use the Lennon Wall to support each other and give out the information of the police violence.
2. The situation in Hong Kong is so serious and every day the news is shocking and heart-breaking, since there are a large number of Hong Kong students in Brunel (over 150 people) and these days are really hard times for them. Moreover, based on the comment of Hong Kong students, students in Brunel are so interested in things happening in Hong Kong and a large group of them want to give a support and cheer to the Hong Kong people, no matter which side just hope them safe.
3. The Lennon Wall will allow people to write some supporting words on memo paper and stick them on the Wall. The wall can also display updates and news about Hong Kong
4. The set-up of Lennon walls in universities or high schools is already a common action in a lot of western countries like UK, USA and Australia. World famous universities like The University of Manchester, The University of Sydney and University of Queensland have all already set up Lennon Walls in their campus to let students to know more about this thing and to show support and care
This Union Believes 1. The set-up of Lennon wall will give a place for students to find out about what is
happening in Hong Kong and give them a way to show support and cheer, as the situation is so complicated in Hong Kong, students may not understand everything from a simple news report.
2. It is mentioned that it is a hard time for our large group of students in Brunel, the set up will give out a message that although they are now at Brunel and their home country is facing serious situation, everyone in Brunel is beside them and supporting them. It is because all they need is other’s care, as their friends and family are in danger and they can do nothing.
3. The Lennon wall symbolises freedom of speech and non-violent resistance. Promoting these two message is another kind of education for every student, separate to that of their academic pursuits.
This Union Resolves 1. The Union will provide a place (e.g. “a wall outside lecture centre or provide a board
inside lecture centre”), and invite Hong Kong students to post news of Hong Kong on it and set up some rules around the content people can write on the memo paper.
2. The rules for the Lennon wall must include not being able to post negative messages or personal attacks. Such messages should be removed as they are not in keeping with the ethos of the wall.
3. The Union will organise the setup of the Lennon Wall, and supply the materials for the wall.
4. After it is set up, the Union should help and make sure the wall is running smoothly and it will not be destroyed by any students.
Proposed by: Chan Long Him Seconded by: Ranjeet Rathore
Motion C Title: Motion opposing the Halls rent increase To: Student Assembly Meeting: 01 From: Cayla Martin Date: 31 October 2019
This Union Notes
1. In the 2018/19 Academic Year the fee for Standard Accommodation was £4232.06, and for En Suite Accommodation was £5833.38
2. In the 2019/20 Academic Year, the fee for Standard Accommodation is now £4333.14, and for En Suite Accommodation is £5,974.36
3. That the minimum maintenance loan for home students at Brunel University is £5,812, however the instalments given equal only £1747.35 in terms one and two, which is lower than the standard rent instalment amount of £1824.48 for term 1 and two in the 19/20 Academic Year
4. That the maximum maintenance loan for home students at Brunel University is £11,672, working out to around £3890 per term, meaning students are left with around £1000 in term one and term two for food, travel and other living expenses given at maximum loan they are expected to receive little to no financial help from their relatives
5. The NUS in their 2018 Accommodation Costs Survey noted that rent “has consistently risen above inflation and the total maintenance loan amount”, with rent now accounting for 73% of all maintenance finance
This Union Believes
1. Half of Britain’s students are struggling to pay their rent as prices spiral ever higher 2. Nearly two thirds of Britain’s students are dealing with adverse mental health issues
related to the high costs of rent, and over 33% saying it negatively impacts their studies.
3. University accommodation should not be about making money, but providing a safe and suitable living environment for students.
4. A lack of reasonably priced accommodation leads to Higher Education being inaccessible
5. Maintenance Loan is provided to help students study full time and dedicate themselves to their chosen field of study, and should at the bare minimum be able to cover the cheapest halls rent available from the University so students don’t have to choose between their studies and working to make rent payments and put food on their tables.
This Union Resolves
1. To create a campaign against rising halls fees, highlighting the stress and strain it puts students under, and the life/study/work imbalance it creates which leans to poor mental health and academic struggles
2. To open dialogue with the University on this issue with the aim, and hope, of a proactive conversation on this issue
This Union Mandates
1. The Executive Committee to designate an Officer/s to lead on this campaign, and for the Union to open dialogue with the relevant departments at the University
2. For the Union to keep everyone informed of the progress of the campaign.
Proposed by: Cayla Martin Seconded by: Jade Bulmer
MOTION D Title: Motion to reduce stress in halls of residence To: Student Assembly Meeting: Meeting 1 From: Jack Moss (Student Assembly Community Member) Date: Monday 21st October 2019
This Union Notes
1. The way that the cleaning staff and residence team communicates key events to students living in halls is not very helpful. Whether it be moments before something is about to happen e.g. an email about the water being shut off at 9am, when the water is due to be shut off at 9:30am the same day or whether it a heavy knock on the door about the kitchen not being clean. An exception is taken with Maintenance requests as they are more in control of the student themselves.
2. When staff require access to Student’s room in halls the accommodation team give students a week in which the visit may take place, be this for a room inspection, updating posters, light bulb checks ect.
3. Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 landlords must give 24 hours’ notice before they visit, regardless of circumstances, and the visit must occur at reasonable times of the day
4. While halls of residence do not appear to be covered under this act This Union Believes
1. These unhelpful actions lead many students to become stressed in an environment which already had plenty of stress for students; while exasperating already existing mental health conditions such as Anxiety in those students effected.
2. Students rightly feel that their privacy is being violated when they are not told of specific dates the University will be entering their hall’s room, and that the level of respect expected of students towards their halls and accommodation is not returned by the University in respecting their privacy
This Union Resolves
1. The Union should lobby the Brunel Residence Services team to enact these recommended changes to procedure, while creating a dialogue to enable discussion of further problems in the future. These changes would include:
A 24 hour cut off for works to be undertaken, if they are not communicated to the students in Halls within at least 24 hours, work should not be allowed to start.
If a kitchen is in an unclean-able state, this should be left as a notice in the kitchen and followed up with an email, as students may not communicate this fact to the rest of the flat.
2. To highlight the mental health issues caused by the way such inspections and visits are
currently called out, and the impact of the violation of privacy caused when staff have walked in on undressed or asleep students
This Union Mandates
1. That the executive committee works to initiate these discussion, if channels are not already present and push to have these changes enacted as soon as possible.
Proposed by: Jack Moss Seconded by: Jade Balmer
Motion E Title: Union to lobby Brunel University London to declare Climate Change as an Emergency To: Student Assembly Meeting: 01 From: Ranjeet Rathore, President Date: 22/10/2019
This Union Notes
1. This motions aims to draw attention to the continued rise in threatening climatic conditions and the impact this will have on future generation of students.
2. The climate crisis has been pushed to the side and ignored for too long. Scientists say we are at the tipping point; what we do now will determine the future of your students and all life on earth; the time for action is now.
3. Sir David Attenborough has said, ‘We cannot be radical enough' in tackling the climate crisis, and the people are listening. Universities are the bastions of wisdom and knowledge that are urgently needed to combat the climate crisis. Now is the time to increase our efforts”.
4. Many institutions have signed the letter and are working towards this, such as: - Bristol University - Sussex University - Plymouth University - University of Glasgow - The University of Manchester - University of Liverpool - Keele University
5. A paper declaring climate change as an emergency was taken to the student experience and welfare committee, by the Union, and it was agreed and sent to the senate for final approval. It will be good to show that the students are backing this motion and really cares.
This Union Believes
1. The Union should be is lobbying the University to join forces with more than 7,000 colleges and universities around the globe to declare a climate emergency and commit to urgent action to address the crisis. The Union should be urging the University to sign the climate emergency declaration letter by UN that recognizes “the need for a drastic societal shift to combat the growing threat of climate change.”
2. In signing the declaration, Brunel University London will agree to a three-point plan that includes increasing action-oriented climate research; expanding education and outreach on environmental and sustainability issues; and achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.
3. There is already a great deal of work which the university has been doing as part of various green accreditation such as the Environmental Management System ISO 14001: 2004 and perhaps using our new 2030 research strategy and its challenge-led approach, we will tackle climate change.
4. We need to more and support this ongoing research and we need to do it fast. We call on the university to join us in declaring a Climate Emergency and to commit to continue to expand its current work and research into Climate Change to help create a better future for both people and our planet.
5. In order to make the biggest impact this option of “Brunel University London declaring Climate Change as an Emergency” is the best way forward. It will send a clear message that Brunel University’s students and staff know that we must take radical action now, firstly by acknowledging the severity of the climate crisis and declaring it as an emergency, and secondly, by committing Brunel’s three world leading Research Institutes that bring together academics from most of our research areas to collaboratively tackle very specific research and educational challenges regarding climate change.
This Union Resolves
1. We need a dedicated public facing webpage which outlines all the great work which is done here and it can get the right level of appreciation from the public as well.
2. Brunel needs a strong “sustainability strategy” which basically states that the University remains committed to promoting sustainable development in the natural environment.
3. As an anchor institution, we will take a leading role in promoting the sustainability of our regions. Our commitment to a sustainable environment will be manifested in our academic endeavours, our approach to managing and developing our campus and many more things we do.
4. There is no strategy as we speak and we believe Brunel needs to commit to developing a sustainability strategy as soon as possible.
This Union Mandates
2. The President to lobby Brunel University London to declare Climate Change as an Emergency and sign the declaration which 7000 other intuitions
Proposed by: Ranjeet Rathore (President) Seconded by: Sam Johnson (VPCHLS)
Officer Reports
a) President Report
Objective/Manifesto point: Lobby to ban use of single use plastic bags (Costcutters)
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
A global population
of more than 7
billion people
produced over 320
million tonnes of
plastic waste
compared with 1.5
million tonnes in
1950 and by 2034,
this figure is
estimated to be
double. Plastic has
been part of our
daily use since we
gained our sense.
It is so deeply
engraved that the
new generation of
students coming to
the university will
have to bear the bad
and failed
environmental work.
The plan in a
nutshell is to get rid
of all the single use
plastic bags from
this university so we
can create more and
more awareness
amongst our
students around
Had initial
meeting with
manager of
Costcutters to
trigger the
conversations
about plastic
bags which they
give out to our
students.
Collated data on
how many bags
are given out in
the year?
Got the
conversations
going further
with the head of
Brunel
commercial
manager
regarding the
plastic bags in
their outlets
Had discussion
around
introducing
paper bags but
due to
durability and
other reasons
did not go
Looking at a
date to have a
pilot scheme
launch of these
corn starch
bags to check
the market
response.
Looking at
advertising and
other means to
promote the
new
implantation so
there is a sense
of awareness
about this
initiative.
Going to have
dialogue with
Brunel grounds
team to request
for some
compostable
bins where
these bags
along with food
waste can be
disposed of
safely.
Doing lots of
awareness
The average plastic bag you
pick up at the grocery store,
or carry your takeout in, has a
lifespan of about 12 minutes.
When discarded, they clog
sewage and storm drains,
entangle and kill an estimated
100,000 marine mammals
every year, and degenerate
into toxic micro plastics that
fester in our oceans and
landfills for up to 1,000 years.
By the year 2050 there will be
more plastic in the sea than
fish. There are lots more
environmental hazardous by
the conduct that we have
therefore the plan is to tackle
this behaviour in our students
and make these the change
agents of tomorrow, starting
from Brunel.
Starting with Costcutters and
then going university wide to
get rid of single use plastic
bags and potentially being
UK’s first university to be
single use plastic bags free.
Brunel is actively spreading
awareness amongst the
community, regarding the
harmful use of plastic,
100%
things like global
warming and
climate change is
happening due to
these small little
things contributing
to the bigger picture
of damaging the
environment.
further with the
paper bags as a
viable option.
Started looking
at other options
to tackle this
issue.
Finally came to
an agreement
to proceed
further with
corn starch bags
as a viable
method of
replacement of
plastic. As it
looks like
plastic, feels like
plastic but is not
plastic. Also, it
has strong
durability
properties in it.
driven
campaigns to
reduce the use
of single use
bags at all and
move to more
like jute or
cotton bags
(bags for life).
After some
meaningful
conversation
with the Brunel
commercial
team we have
managed to
move ahead
from plastic and
we have
managed to get
compostable
bags in the
Brunel
Costcutters.
UPDATE:
Brunel’s’
Costcutters is
the First in the
UK to remove
the 5p plastic
bag, replacing it
with a corn-
starch bag
which
decomposes in
6 months, as
part of the
Green Carrier
Scheme!
Costcutters
creating custodians for the
future!
around the UK
will introduce
this scheme
from January
2020.
Objective/Manifesto point: Environment - Sustainability Campaign Working Group
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
With UK parliament
declaring an
environmental
and climate change
emergency, the
youth strikes
movement, and
Extinction Rebellion
creating a storm of
climate change
coverage; never has
environmentalism
felt so high up on
the public and
political agenda, but
how can we turn
this into a
meaningful, long
term action staring
from our university
and the union?
To do lots of
yearlong awareness
driven to some real
positive change
making campaigns.
We have set up the
working group
which will discuss
things and
implement it under
So far I have put
a list of
activities
together that
we will be
working on.
Also in this
working group
we will be
discussing what
more we can do
to make an
impact:
. Green Week
. Ted X
. Brunel Bees
. Brunel Bus
. Water
fountains
. Plastic on
campus
. Smoking
shelters
. Student Switch
off
. Green impact
as the union
On the 8th of
Aug there is a
working group
to brainstorm
some ideas
regarding the
work that we
willing be doing
to make a
positive impact
in the next year
as officers.
Getting
individuals
involved in this
from staff to
students and
clubs to
societies.
Along with this
get some
charities
involved in this
so they can
really provide
some record
breaking and
eye opening
information to
our students
Environmental awareness
essentially serves as an
educational tool, helping
people around the world
understand the economic,
aesthetic and biological
importance of preserving
resources and reducing or
eliminating the harmful
impacts of man-made
alterations.
When it comes to making a
difference, environmental
advocates typically champion
an issues that matter to us in
our institution. We have
identified some area of
concern, such as plastic on
campus, water foundations
and then begin a campaign,
educating others of these
issues. Along with this to
lobby the university to
implement those changes so
they can be levied from top to
bottom and we as the
students will be thing on the
ground level to send the
messages to the top people
on how much they really care
about the environment and
50%
the environment
and sustainability
bracket.
. End of
term/year
donations
. Plastic straw –
“The last straw”
. Off campus
students
kitchen facility
. Cycling –
“Timing, cost
and health
benefits”
around climate
change.
Meet with
relevant
university
departments
who deal with
this and trying
to make into a
real thing on
campus which
students can
live and
breathe and
make use of.
UPDATE: Got 3
different
environmental
societies
involved in the
campaign and
one other
potential
society that is
going to be
formed soon
will also be a
part of this.
Have started
meaningful
work with them
already such as
doing
interactive
boards around
campus where
students can
leave us with
green ideas that
what they are willing to do to
change it and preserve it.
they would like
to see on
campus. So
engaging
students and
talking to them
about the
environmental
crisis.
Objective/Manifesto point: Circuit Laundry – fix the laundry on campus
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
In the modern era of
2019, we should not
be fighting for our
basic amenity needs
from the university.
We are paying rent
and paying for the
laundry as well. Not
that they are doing
us a favour. But
now, enough is
enough!
The Launderette
service provided by
circuit laundry is
costly and has been
increasing
drastically. The
current costs at least
£4.60 (£3.30 for a
wash and £1.30 for
dryer, excluding the
cost of washing
liquid).
The current state of
the laundry
machines in our
We have started
the dialogue
with the
residence and
accommodation
team of the
university about
the appalling
service which
we are given to
use.
I took a motion
in the AGM on
“Motion to
improve the
Circuit Laundry
provisions on
campus”. For
which the
motion got a
100% support
and vote to kick
start the work.
Launched a net
promoter
survey to get
some findings
The head of the
residence team
has agreed to
speak to the
network team
and first and
foremost fix the
internet
problems in the
laundry rooms
which
sometimes
causes the
issues and take
money off our
student’s
account.
Will collect
some date once
this is done to
take it back to
the residence
team to keep
the work alive
until our
laundrettes are
fixed.
The current state of the
laundry machines in our
university is very poor and
below the standards.
Machines are not serviced on
time, they do not function
appropriately.
The cost of living at Brunel is
already considerable,
therefore, high laundry
charges put an additional
financial burden on students
who are already struggling to
cope financially.
The laundry charges are in
expensive and not good value
for money, especially as the
University appear to be
unable to directly set the
price, it is done via third party
provider that is circuit
laundry.
It has be done and
successfully delivered as all
the laundry rooms on campus
have been re-ramped with
100%
university is very
poor and below the
standards. Machines
are not serviced on
time, they do not
function
appropriately.
The coin slots in
laundry machines
does not function
appropriately. They
are known for
swallowing coins
and not even doing
the washing up.
from our on
campus
students and
their views on
the circuit
laundry. We got
nearly 450
students filling
out the survey
with a response
rate of 98%
students
disliking the
laundry services
and 1% neutral
and 1% liking
the service.
Pressured the
university to
give me a
meeting with
the service
providers’
regional
manager/direct
or. I took the
findings to this
meeting where
various other
senior staff
were present
and I let the
student’s
comments and
feedback speak
for themselves
as they
previously did
not believe me
on how bad
Had meeting
with the
regional
manager and
pitched the
issues around
the laundry and
how students
are so sick and
tired of their
constant
machine
failures.
Got agreement
from the
company to pay
for some circuit
ambassadors
who will be
promoting and
educating
students
around how to
use the
machines.
UPDATE: All the
students were
emailed to
collect their
credit for first
free wash and
dry. So, that is
marked
completed
now.
new machines and the rooms
has been cleaned and new
décor has been installed in it.
The university has taken
direct responsibility of the
issue and are working with
the company to address the
issues instantly rather than
palming it off to students to
go and fix it on their own. The
service provider has changed
the national helpline from
5:00PM to 10:00PM because
of Brunel Union raising the
issue on regular basis. New
Wi-Fi trackers has been
installed in all the circuit
laundry rooms so that apps
can function properly.
Circuit laundry and the
residences will organise to
have laundry ambassadors for
the first couple of weeks to
teach our new teenage
students on how to properly
use the machines as they
might have not use one
before.
Last but not the least, moving
forward from the 30th of
September all the students
will get one free wash and
one free dry credit to use the
laundry service.
their laundry
service was.
An outcome
was agreed in
the meeting to
create a
campaign to
spread
awareness
amongst the
students to
report the fault
in the machines.
Which we did
and will do
more.
Objective/Manifesto point: Get ablution facility on campus
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
Find out the
relevant contacts
from the University
Provost to initiate
the wudu facility
project.
10%
Set up a meeting
with the university
Estates department
to look at the
proposal.
20%
Invite the student
body to share their
first-hand
experience of the
current wudu
Met with the
Vice Provost of
the university
and took the
contact of him.
Set up initial
meeting with
the students to
discuss the issue
they are
suffering from
and get statics
from them to
back the case.
Had a meeting
with the
university to
raise the issues
that our
The university
to come back
with a drawing
proposal of the
building and
where they can
fit the wudu
pods.
Share the
drawing
proposal with
the students
and take it from
there.
Meeting with
the estates
department to
propose new
location for the
Due to the record levels of
complains and decrease in the
student satisfaction with the
university provided services in
the area of Isambard
Amenities the union took up a
stand for the students to
represent them and get the
best level of services available
for them. The university had
previously spent hundreds of
thousands of pounds on
services which were not
practical and fit for the
purpose they were built for so
the aim of this project is to fix
the services which revolve
around the daily needs of the
students. This new project
plan will cost less and save
100%
facilities provided by
the university.
30%
Set up a joint
meeting with Union
+ Students +
University to take
the project forward.
50%
Look at what the
university has to
offer from their end
and negotiate the
best terms for the
students.
70%
Agree on the project
initiation dates and
clear up the space
for the work to
commence.
80%
Thank the university
for their work.
90%
Check if everything
is functioning and
students are
satisfied with what
the university has
provided/build for
them and feedback
to the university and
students are
facing because
of lack of
services.
The current
Wudu facility
has been shut
by the
university
because of
health and
safety concerns.
So, there is no
wudu facility
now. The work
to have wudu
facility has been
speeded up
now.
ablution
facilities.
Setting up a
meeting with
the CEO and
the estates
department to
come to an
agreement on
the space for
wudu facility in
the Isambard
amenities
building.
Got the funding
agreed from
the estates
department
and thereupon
started the
construction
work and has
nearly been
finished just
waiting for
some final
instillations and
hopefully it
should be open
for the students
by end of
August.
UPDATE: The
abduction
rooms in
Isambard have
recently been
installed with
dryers and the
more money and most
importantly will increase the
student’s satisfaction and a
good brad name of the
Students Union.
thank all the parties’
involved.
100%
electrician is
due to come in
the week on
the 21st of
October and
thereon they
will be good to
use for all the
students who
wishes to use
that facility on
campus.
Objective/Manifesto point: Brunel Bus
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
Creating a transport
service that work for
students as per
students’ needs and
demand.
Travelling by bus is a
stress-free,
sustainable and
alternative way to
travel around our
busy city, and giving
our students a break
from the day-to-day
bustle of driving and
being stuck waiting
for the next bus.
We want to create
an enjoyable
university
experience for all
students and staff.
The ambition is to
make Brunel
university one of the
I initiated this
project plan as
60% of Brunel
students are
commuter
students and
the university
was doing very
little to cater to
them. They
were just a
percentage and
a mouthful
word for the
university but
our students are
having to go
through the
hustle and
bustle to get to
Brunel.
I started my
findings and
started
We have visited
various sites
where they
have bus
operated
transport
routes to
understand the
working of this
project.
We have got
professionals
involved who
will help us get
clearance from
the local
authority and
help us with
designing the
project.
A business case
is being
prepared as we
speak to decide
With the launch of cross
country rail in mind where we
are projecting an increase in
the number of commuter
students to Brunel we want to
make sure we are ready as an
organisation to deliver the
best soRt of service for them
to have the best student
experience they possibly can.
We want to commit to the
fact that the moment our
commuter students put a step
in west London we should be
ready to cater their travel
needs. We do not want our
students to be missing out on
their education because the
TFL buses were running later
or were not running at all. We
do not want our students
having to wait for the second
or the third bus during rush
hour because they could not
50%
most accessible
universities in
London. If you are
visiting the
University, whether
you're walking,
cycling, using public
transport or driving
your electric vehicle,
there are plenty of
sustainable travel
options available.
With the launch of
cross country rail in
mind where we are
projecting an
increase in the
number of
commuter students
to Brunel we want
to make sure we are
ready as an
organisation to
deliver the best sort
of service for them
to have the best
student experience
they possibly can.
We want to commit
to the fact that the
moment our
commuter students
put a step in west
London we should
be ready to cater
their travel needs.
We do not want our
students to be
missing out on their
surveying our
off campus
students about
their mode of
travel and what
area needs
improvement.
Got in touch
with Ex-SSP
assistant to
gather some
research paper
with stats that
the university
had got on
commuter
student along
with the article
that he
published on
experience of a
commuter
student
travelling to the
university.
Started lobbying
to the senior
personals of the
university for
them to notice
the commuter
students. After
nearly 7 months
of me
constantly
nudging and
creating noises
they finally
noticed and
acknowledged
the costing of
this project.
A survey will be
rolled out soon
to get views of
students on
how they want
the new
transport
model to look
like and what
are the current
problems.
UPDTAE: in
September we
have an
external
consultant
coming in to
review Brunel’s
transport policy
and how we
can set
something of
this nature into
place.
The consultant
will be looking
in to the route
of the bus to
the type of
buses we will
be providing.
UPDATE: We
will be rolling
out working
group invites to
bring students
get on the first bus therefore
we want to create a service
that is tailored around our
students needs and demand
and works for them and with
them. Hence, the creating of
BRUNEL BUS.
education because
the TFL buses were
running later or
were not running at
all. We do not want
our students having
to wait for the
second or the third
bus during rush hour
because they could
not get on the first
bus therefore we
want to create a
service that is
tailored around our
students needs and
demand and works
for them and with
them. Hence, the
creating of BRUNEL
BUS.
it. I did not stop
there I took this
matter to the
highest meeting
this university
has and created
noises about it.
After initial
meetings with
the COO of the
university a
stakeholder
group was
formed.
Various
stakeholder
such as the
leader of the
Hillingdon
council, local
residents were
consulted.
Finally a Brunel
Bus Committee
was created to
kick start the
project.
We have had 3
initial meetings
where we have
identified
various very
important
details for this
project as this is
going to be a
significant
project and a
and staff along
in one room to
get their views
and
recommendatio
n in for how
they envision
the bus service.
So, we have
proper input by
our
stakeholders
and their buy-in
the project.
very costly as
well. Since the
meetings we
have got some
professionals
involved in the
project group
and taking the
work forward.
Objective/Manifesto point: New toasters, microwave and kettles in every kitchen on campus
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
A new kettle and
toaster and a
microwave might
not be too high on
your university
shopping list, but
they are super
important elements
of a student life.
Microwaves,
toasters and kettles
were in fashion 10
years ago. Brunel
university did not
provide these in any
flats across campus.
Students were asked
to their own set or
they had to chip in
with the flatmates
to buy one for the
communal usage.
Raised the
concern of
university
throwing away
electrical
kitchen
appliances if
they fail PAT
testing and
having to
donate so many
more to
charities at the
end of the year
(not that is a
bad thing). But
this happens
every year and
there are 4,500
students living
on campus so
you can imagine
the volume of
appliances that
has to be
discarded every
year.
We raised the
issue of things
being expensive
on campus.
Rent is one of
the biggest of
all. We showed
that there were
many instances
where students
were bringing
up to 3 to 4
microwaves,
toasters and
lots of other
kitchen
appliances
because there
was no prior
conversation
between them.
We showed this
to the
university that
now multiply
this by 4500
students and
We all know how expensive
payment for tuition fees is
and on top of that students
have to pay for
accommodation. Thereafter,
students have to pay for their
amenities which the
university refused to provide.
We as the union since last
year have been trying to
make the university
understand that these small
things make a big difference
and they play a vital role in
delivering a good student
experience for students living
on campus. This is one of the
most basic things which the
university should be providing
anyway as part of the
expensive rent they charge.
After almost half a year of
hustle and tussle we managed
to finally get an agreement
that from the coming year
100%
Initiated the
conversation
with the head of
commercial and
accommodation
and residence
team to tackle
this issues along
with things
already being so
expensive.
After almost 4
to 5 months of
conversations
we managed to
get a
commitment
from the
university that
they will look
into this.
the numbers
just escalates.
So we build and
presented a
case in our
residence
meeting that if
the university is
to provide
these electrical
appliances
which are PAT
tested and
provided by
certified
supplier in
every kitchen
that would
make
everyone’s life
easy.
Also this will
take the risk
away of using
second hand
and other half
operational
microwaves
and eliminate
any health and
safety risk.
University
finally did some
cost analysis
and they
agreed to put
toasters,
they will be finally putting
new essentials in every single
kitchen part of the rent they
are paying.
microwaves
and kettles in
every single
kitchen across
university
residence flats.
Objective/Manifesto point: Commuter students kitchens/social spaces across campus
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
Brunel saw a rise in
commuter’s
students in last 2
years. The university
did the intake of
commuter students
but did not look into
providing better
services to make
their student
experience and
facilities better.
We started this
project in my last
term in office, which
focused on
providing better
students experience
for our commuter
students.
By implementing
simple things which
can make a huge
difference to their
university
experience.
We decided to lobby
hard to the
university to get
Have spoken to
the vice-provost
of the university
and raised the
issues with the
appropriate
department.
The issue has
been
acknowledged
and the work
has started in
summers.
As part of the
universities
annual space
audit the
university
identified places
to put the
kitchen facility.
Identify
centralised
places where
this kitchen
facility can be
put in place.
Raised the
commuter
students issue
in the university
senate meeting
and got a
positive
response and
support on the
project.
Waiting for the
university to
come back to
the union with
an update on
what location
have they
chosen for the
kitchen facility?
UPDATE:
The union and
the university
have come to a
To make the time of our
commuters students the best
it can be while they are at
Brunel.
Other reason why the kitchen
facility is our centre of focus
as not every student is rich
enough to afford buying food
from outside. It is about us as
the Students Union ensuing
that all the students are
looked after in the best
possible manner does not
matter if they are on or off
campus students and their
day to day experience can be
made better.
100%
commuter students
on their top priority
list and started off
by demanding
kitchen provisions
for the off campus
students. Where
they can bring in
food from home and
heat the food on
campus and eat it
between their
breaks and manage
their finances.
mutual
agreement on
where the off
campus
students
kitchen facility
needs to be i.e.
Howell building.
They have done
some design
work to
showcase how
will the room
look like and
now we are
waiting for a
some final
agreements on
the availability
of the space
and we will
then have a
date for the
completion of
the project.
UPDATE:
Construction
and
remodelling of
the communal
kitchen/social
area has been
completed and
open for
students to use
it as we speak.
It has turned to
be super
popular facility
for the
commuter
students to use
the facility and
the response
has been
overwhelmingly
positive.
Objective/Manifesto point: Monthly article on Environmental awareness
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
Write articles on
environment and
other climate
change issues as
part of the campaign
and publish it on our
Union website.
Have published
2 articles so far.
Will publish do
1 article a
month to draw
awareness and
educate
students about
their
surrounding and
things they can
learn which can
make a huge
impact.
Pick any of the
relevant issues
and write
awareness/edu
cational article
on it.
Do partnership
with
Environmental
Sciences
students or
journalism
students and
even they can
write it and we
can publish
their work upon
proof reading
and approving
it.
As part of the
Environmental/Green Brunel
campaign that I am leading on
I will be publishing one article
a month to spread awareness
and educate students about
the current crisis.
Our Environmental campaign
is based on the following: As
David Attenborough has said,
‘We cannot be radical
enough' in tackling the
climate crisis. Our institution
is a curator of knowledge and
seeks to leads the way in
combating the climate crisis,
as what we do now will
determine our future
generation.
This campaign is dedicated for
the Union to be bold and
inspirational in spreading
environmental awareness,
creating a strong lobby and
offering creative practise to
look after our campus and the
planet.
50%
Objective/Manifesto point: Wellbeing room in library
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
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INFORMATION
COMING SOON
Objective/Manifesto point: Declaring Climate change as emergency
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
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INFORMATION
COMING SOON
Objective/Manifesto point: Water fountains across campus
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
MORE
INFORMATION
COMING SOON
Have raised the
issue with the
relevant
department in
the university to
get more water
fountains.
We are awaiting
their response.
Have done
several follow
ups as well.
Objective/Manifesto point: Gender Neutral Changing rooms in Dance studio
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INFORMATION
COMING SOON
Objective/Manifesto point: Diwali (grand cultural evening – 14 societies) – One Brunel
“Diversity is at the
heart of Brunel” we
pride ourselves on
having students
Met with all the
societies and
designed the
Diwali event as
per their needs
Got all the
booking done
for the event.
Negotiated the
food price and
After three years of a
successfully sold out event
where last year over 11
societies took part in, which
100%
from over 130
countries.
Diwali at
Brunel demonstrate
s the unity of various
diverse societies
working on masses
with the Union of
Brunel Students to
organize an
inspirational and
entertaining student
event
called Diwali, ev
ery year.
and
preferences.
Mutually
decided the
food menu for
the night.
Booked
rehearsals
facilities for the
societies to
practise their
performance for
the grand
cultural
evening.
Designed the
show order for
the event by
asking all the
societies who
wants to go in
what order.
Did fire marshal
training with
ESGW staff.
Complete the
event with a
successful
evening
followed by an
after party in
The Venue.
quantity with
the food
caterers on
campus for the
evening.
Did final
rehearsals on
the actual stage
before the
event.
Decorated the
venue for the
evening.
Do volunteers
briefing.
Do risk
assessment for
the evening.
was one of the biggest events
of the year.
We believe that students will
have a much more enjoyable
and impactful university
experience, by making friends
from across the globe and
immersing themselves in
other cultures.
We therefore want to bring
students from all backgrounds
together, increase cultural
awareness and encourage
cross-cultural integration
throughout campus under our
One Brunel Banner.
b) VP CBASS Report
Objective/Manifesto point: University Campaign on Drug and alcohol Abuse and trying to
educate the students and raise awareness on the dangers of drugs and alcohol abuse.
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
Investigate
need amongst
students for
awareness on
Drug and
Alcohol abuse
10%
Formulate a
budget and a
document
outlining
rationale
20%
Find out who to
contact
externally to
help get
involved in
running the
campaign
30%
Contact range
of organisations
if they can get
involved
60%
Reach
agreement with
external
organisation on
what they will
Investigated
already
problems with
drug abuse on
campus as well
as disturbance
to students
from library and
hall of residents
with late night
drinking around
campus
Finalised plan
for the whole
campaign
Printed material
has been
received from
an external
charity ready
for printing
Run the
campaign
Drug and alcohol abuse is a
huge issue on campus with
many students unaware
around the dangers of drugs
and even misuse of alcohol.
80%
do during the
campaign
80%
Campaign
delivered
100%
Ted X event under the campaign banner of preparing students for success
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
Research
protocol for
running Tedx
10%
Formulate a
budget and a
document
outlining
rationale
20%
Find out who to
contact
internally and
externally to
help get
involved in
running the
campaign
30%
Contact Tedx
and look for
speakers as well
as get in touch
with alumni
office
Research into
protocol for
running Tedx
Plan and budget
being
formulated
Internal and
externals
contacted
involved in
running the
event
Complete
budget and
plan
Finalise and
contact
speakers
Finalise
campaign plan
Raise awareness about the
different ways students can
excel and utilize their skills in
a way which that is engaging
and enjoyable
30%
40%
Finalise plan for
the campaign
50%
Make bookings
and
arrangements
for speakers
and location
60%
Promote the
event and make
students aware
in days leading
up to the event
80%
Campaign
complete
100%
Objective/Manifesto point: Disabled students engagement with careers fairs
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
Find out the
issues disabled
students face at
fairs through
liaison with
Disability officer
10%
Formulate a
plan on how to
resolve this
20%
Liaised with
disability officer
about issues
disabled’s
students are
facing
Formulated a
plan to resolve
these obstacles
faced by
disabled
students
Reach
agreement with
PDC and other
departments on
solution
Disabled students can often
feel out of place especially at
large gatherings as navigation
can become difficult. Looking
at ways to increase
participation and involvement
in fairs
50%
Inform the PDC
about issues
disabled
students face,
which is
discouraging
involvement
30%
Liaise with PDC
and disability
officer on the
best solution
50%
Reach
agreement with
PDC and other
departments on
solution
75%
Disability officer
and PDC agreed
on solution
Retired Objectives/Manifesto points
Objective/Manifesto point Date of retirement
Library times for LBIC students during
Christmas and Easter breaks due to different
assessment periods
c) CHLS Officer Report
Objective/Manifesto point: Out of Term Study Space
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
Investigate need
amongst students
for more study
space
10%
Meet with LBIC
Reps to discuss
space needed
over summer for
exams
20%
Meet with
required
members of staff
to look at
possibilities
30%
Reach agreement
with library team
for LBIC Students
50%
Speak to UG
students about
what space they
would like access
to during holiday
hours (Is it library
resources or just
space)
60%
Spoke to a wide
range of students
to gather
information
Met with LBIC rep
and attended
student forum to
get opinion
Met with library
team and agreed
access to PG
room for LBIC
students over
August
Speak to UG
students about
study space and
what they would
like to see.
I decided to investigate the need
for further study space for all
students after hearing concerns
from current students
throughout my elections.
The main priority was LBIC
students due to upcoming
exams, therefore we were able
to provide additional study
space for them outside of library
hours.
50%
Meet with library
team to discuss
potential options
70%
Finalise options
with library team
80%
Inform students
of available
access
100%
Objective/Manifesto point: MSc OT Satisfaction Rates
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
Investigate
concerns of
students on course
10%
Meet with Head of
Department to
discuss
20%
Focus group
discussion with
members of course
40%
Report back to
HofD with findings
60%
Arrange a follow up
meeting with OT
students to discuss
The current
progression is at
60%. There has
been multiple
discussions with
both staff and
students about
what is expected
from both sides
to make the
course succeed.
There is active
discussions with
the students to
keep giving
feedback and
report any
positive changes
made.
A follow up
meeting needs to
be made with the
students to
discuss the
feedback from
the HofD on
what is currently
being completed
to increase
student
satisfaction.
UPDATE: The
students with the
main concerns
will not be
available until
November
therefore a
summary was
sent to them.
Throughout the summer,
master’s students on the OT
course visited myself to raise
their concerns about the current
state of the course. In the past
year the course has suffered
from major staff departures
which has led to some of the
concerns that students are
having. Based on NSS results, the
OT course is falling severely
behind most courses in CHLS.
70%
feedback from
HofD
80%
Continue to
monitor the course
and students
satisfaction
100%
Objective/Manifesto point: Breaking the Mental Health Stigma – Sports Clubs
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
Contact sports
clubs about
interest
10%
Meet with comms
to discuss ideas
20%
Finalise plans for
video
30%
Meet with sports
clubs to discuss the
level of
involvement they
wish to have
40%
Record video
60%
Edit video
80%
Contact had been
made to clubs.
There was a
positive interest
from clubs to be
involved.
Meeting with
comms to discuss
ideas and finalise
the plan for the
video. Clubs that
expressed
interest were
contacted and
given a time and
place to meet
with myself and
Diogo.
The video was
filmed and edited
and then released
for world mental
health day.
Completed Currently in sports teams there
is a stigma surrounding mental
health. It is sometimes viewed as
a weakness and this can alienate
people from getting involved in
sports. The idea behind this
campaign is to show people that
it is okay to not be okay.
100%
Release video on
world mental
health day
100%
Objective/Manifesto point: SHES Student Satisfaction Survey
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
Initial meeting
with Dan Bishop
to discuss ideas
20%
Put together a
draft survey
30%
Finalise the
survey
40%
Acquire
timetables from
TPO
60%
Hand survey out
in classes
70%
Analyse results
80%
Make changes
based on results
100%
This was a project
that began at the
end of last year
with myself,
Maria Valada and
Dan Bishop.
Currently the
survey has been
finalised and
formatted so that
is suitable for
physical
handouts.
Timetables have
been acquired
and now a
suitable time has
to be decided for
handing out
surveys.
Hand out the
survey in the
lectures.
A survey is to be conducted by
myself and Dr Dan Bishop that
asks SHES students questions
that focus around their course
and the impact of student life on
their ability to successfully
complete the course.
60%
d) CEDPS Officer Report
Objective/Manifesto point: Women in STEM and Women in Leadership Campaign Part of Preparing students for Success Campaign
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
This year we have taken
a different approach
than the conference
from last year.
We will be putting on
events or material at
least twice a term for
the campaign.
WISE membership AFTER A YEAR OF
LOBBYING! YAY.
WISE launch event Nov 19th.
Encouraging and empowering
women to join, continue and
succeed in STEM and Leadership
courses, careers and positions.
Ongoing
Objective/Manifesto point: Sexpectations Part of Wellbeing Campaign
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
Sexual Health
Awareness campaign.
Ordered 2000 condoms Ordered cards Gave out condoms and cards
Give out remaining condoms through the venue events. Give out remaining STI cards. Evaluate if we
would like to run
the campaign
again in second
term.
Sexual Health awareness. Gave out almost 1800 condoms
between Freshers fayre and
events at the venue.
100%
Objective/Manifesto point: Bringing drug testing kits to the union
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach %
Bring drug testing kits
to the union.
Contacted
relevant charities
Finding a way to
safely and
confidentially.
Drug checking through the
testing kits will be a harm
reduction service that helps drug
users avoid ingesting unknown
20%
Found a few
different
suppliers for
different drug
testing kits.
Provide them for
the students.
and potentially more dangerous
adulterants found in street
drugs.
e) VP Women’s Officer
Objective/Manifesto point: Womens Focus Group
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Organise hourly
sessions for
women to attend
and discuss their
issues. I will also
personally raise
an issue every
session which I
think might be an
issue at
university and
how we can all
collectively work
towards fixing it.
Have booked a
room until the
end of term
where the
focus group
will take place.
Design a poster
and sent out an
email. I will
send the email
to all the
people who
signed up to my
mailing list at
fresher’s fayre
and also all
clubs and
societies. The
poster will be
publicised on
social media
and a few
posters around
campus.
As I was looking at what
support is available to
females on campus I found
out that there is nothing
aimed just for them.
During my election campaign I
found out that there was an
increasing need for this and to
initiate this would help a lot
of people.
70%
Objective/Manifesto point: Female Self Defence Classes
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Plan for this
objective is to
organise a female
only self-defence
class also led by a
female. This is to
help raise
awareness
against sexual
harassment and
physical abuse
against females
So far I have
discussed my
plan with
Niamh Coyle
and we have
agreed upon
the costs of
this project
coming out of
campaigns
budget and
not
Once
confirmed,
immediately
this campaign
will be
launched. Since
this manifesto
point was my
number 1
priority I want
to publicise this
as much as
Harassment on campus is
increasing as time goes on. To
provide a service which will
help women feel confident
and look after themselves was
much needed.
During my election campaign I
spoke to many girls who told
me that they felt scared
walking back to rooms after
late night library hours etc.
35%
on or off campus.
This class is a
step towards
teaching females
how to fight
these situations
and how to get
the help
available.
Active@Brunel
budget.
Currently, I’m
waiting on a
respond from
Sabiha Barkat
the Wellbeing
Officer as she
has yet to
confirm when
we can hold
these classes.
possible. This
will be through
social media
campaigning
and
posters/leaflets
. I will also send
out emails to
societies, clubs
and individuals.
This objective will involve
holding a class once every
month and if successful
maybe twice a month. Girls of
all backgrounds are welcome
to attend as the objective is to
female power together.
f) LGBT+ Officer Report
Objective/Manifesto point: Pronoun Badges
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Pass funding
request at Exec
25%
Provide details
of quantity and
where to order
from to the
relevant Union
department
50%
Await shipment
to be ordered
and arrive
75%
Distribute
badges via
Union
Reception,
Student Centre,
LGBT Staff
Network and
LGBT events
100%
Passed Funding
Request
Sent details to
the Union
Approved
redesign of
badges
Awaiting badges
to be ordered
Wait for the
badge shipment
to arrive
Distribute the
badges
Last year for the first time we
ordered and gave out
pronoun badges to normalise
asking for people’s pronouns
and try to normalise across
campus that gender identity is
not binary and that many
people go by different
pronouns.
We went through our ordered
stock by the end of the Year,
and by far one of the biggest
requests I have received upon
taking my place as LGBT
Officer has been for more
Pronoun badges.
50%
Objective/Manifesto point: Panel Discussion on Trade Union involvement in LGBT rights, and
how to protect your rights as an LGBT person in the workplace.
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Contact all local
Trade Unions
and ask to
speak to the
relevant LGBT
Officers/Reps
10%
Formulate any
budget
requirements
for the speakers
and the space
to host the
event
20%
Set out a date
and time that
works for the
speakers and
the Union
30%
Promote the
Event
60%
Host the event
80%
Complete an
assessment on
what went well,
and how to
improve for
future events
100%
Using my links
with the local
labour
movement I
have started to
reach out to
local Trade
Unions in the
Hillingdon/West
London area
I have also
started to
consider the
capacity needed
to host this
event, and
started to
highlight
potential dates
in the new year
for when this
could be held
Contact the
remaining
Trade Unions
Work with the
Union to secure
a venue for the
Panel, and any
funding needed
for it
Set a firm date
with the
speakers and
the Union
Host the event
Complete the
assessment task
The Trade Union movement
has been fundament in
securing LGBT Rights in
Britain, especially since the
1980s onwards.
In addition it has been Trade
Unionists which have fought
for stronger LGBT workplace
rights and social rights, such
as those included in the
Equalities Act 2010.
With one of the Union’s main
campaigns being preparing
Students for Success I strongly
feel there is no better way
that to invite Trade Unions in
to talk to students about
workplace rights, and what
Unions do to protect and
enhance those rights. This
includes LGBT workplace
fights and anti-discrimination
laws
10%
Objective/Manifesto point: LGBT History Month
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Hold a meeting
of LGBT
students to
gauge interest
in what events
the Brunel LGBT
Community
want to see
during LGBT
History Month
in the 2019/20
Academic Year
20%
Begin working
with the Union
and other
Officers to see
which of these
ideas are
possible
40%
Working with
the LGBT
Society
Committee as
well as the LGBT
Staff Network
begin to plan
out events for
the month.
80%
Create
individual
I have created
an event for the
LGBT student
discussion to
take place in
early
November, I am
waiting on the
poster to be
finished so I can
start to
advertise the
event on
campus to
ensure as many
LGBT students
as possible get
to feed in. I
have also
created a
Googles Doc
form so that
those who
cannot attend
can still feed in
ideas.
Host the
meeting
Work with the
LGBT Society
and Staff
Network to
start to form
the month, and
avoid any
overlap of
events or ideas
and encourage
cooperation
between the
three different
LGBT bodies on
campus
Once events are
settled on,
create each
individual event
and my funding
proposal, for no
later than late
November/Dec
ember due.
5%
Objective points
for each events,
including
funding
requests for the
Month’s
activities which
will be
spearheaded by
the Union /
Myself as the
LGBT Union
Officer
g) Disabled Students Officer Report
Objective/Manifesto point: Ensuring all disabled drivers have access to a parking space
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
To ensure
parking
provisions for
disabled
students this
project will be
split into two
sections:
Policing
Fraudulent of
blue badges as
well as parking
without a blue
badge Is more
common at
Brunel than it
should be.
This can be
improved
through security
and Brunel
bobby activity
Provisions
As part of
ensuring
parking is
available for
disabled
students, I want
to ensure the
Student Centre
keeps track of
how many
Policing
Repeated follow
ups with
security,
resulting in
policy changes
Provisions
I have spoken to
the student
centre to ask
what data they
hold and how it
is used. They
mentioned that
they were
changing
parking system
soon and they
wanted to wait
till the new
system was in
place before
giving me the
details. If you
find the random
fruits in my
report, please
ask me about
them during
Exec or SA,
there may even
be a reward.
Policing
Regularly test
security’s
response
Create a
platform for
students to
report parking
bay abuse
Provisions
Contact the
student centre
parking team
now that the
new system is
in place
For many disabled students
accessible parking is crucial
for allowing them to take part
in university life.
Without accessible parking
people may not be able to get
to their home or to their
lessons.
The number of blue badge
parking spaces are limited on
campus and when they are
being abused or poorly
distributed it puts additional
barriers in their way.
The objective is to ensure that
every disabled student has a
place to park and that the
bays are not abused.
This objective has not been
milestone as the work
required will change many
times through the course of
the year.
40%
registered
drivers they
have and their
most likely
parking space
Parking
applications
have now
moved to an
online system
making it easier
for approval.
Objective/Manifesto point: Campaigning to stop abuse of accessibility equipment
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
To organise a
series of
information
events as well
as
demonstrations
to highlight the
correct use of
accessibility
equipment.
Making the
campus
accessible.
Complete event
plans for
procuring
informational
posters as well
as organising
smaller events.
Investigate H&S
concerns
relating to
barricades to be
placed as part
of the
campaign.
The university has made great
strides following previous
campaigns to ensure that all
areas of the campus are
accessible, such as electronic
doors/ disabled toilets/ lifts.
The problem with this is
equipment is it often gets
misused and abused leading
to them breaking down.
Making them more difficult
for disabled people to access
the university.
The objective of this is to
increase education around
accessibility to stop people
misusing the bits.
10%
Objective/Manifesto point: Better mental health awareness
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Work closely
with the
wellbeing team
to promote
mental health
awareness as
well as help
reduce the
stigmas
associated with
it.
Re-Think has
been arranged
to start peer led
support
sessions.
I gave a mental
health outreach
talk at my old
school to
promote
positive
attitudes
towards mental
health.
Run the de-
stigmatise
event on the
concourse for
mental health
discussions 40%
Organise
regular coffee
mornings for
mental health
discussions, as
a more casual
level of
support. 60%
Evaluate
effectiveness of
the Re-Think
sessions 80%
Continue to
promote
mental health
through
university and
Union events
100%
Mental health is a common
challenge faced by students at
Brunel.
The common understanding
of mental health is the
negative effects that it causes.
The purpose of this campaign
is to help reduce this stigma
by showcasing mental health
success stories.
20%
Objective/Manifesto point: Putting an end to the misuse of disabled bathrooms
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
To create a
range of access
methods to
bathrooms
meaning that all
disabled people
can use the
toilets and
hopefully cut
- Organise a
meeting with
estates to
discuss options
20%
Ensure a range
of locking
methods are
Reports of non-disabled
students using the accessible
bathrooms on campus are a
regular occurrence. These
toilets fulfil a critical
requirement for disabled
students and when they are
not available it has serious
consequences BANANAS.
0%
down the
amount of
misuse.
used around
campus 30%
Make sure the
locks have been
fitted 50%
Send round
information to
students
outlining the
changes and
bathroom
locations 70%
Create a better
system for
reporting abuse
of both toilets
and parking
spaces, and
allow reporting
of broken
equipment 90%
Continue to
monitor for any
positive or
negative
changes 100%
Objective/Manifesto point: Create a disabled students society
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Find a group of
motivated
disabled
students to
form the
backbone of the
society.
Three separate
individuals that
have expressed
interest in
starting the
society have
been found.
Continue to
help establish
the society and
guide its
growth.
There is no central home for
disabled students at Brunel to
get together and share
problems and solutions to
issues they face.
This role used to be taken on
by the DDS but since the
100%
My role as DSO
should be one
of advising only
to avoid a single
disabled
student holding
all the power of
representation.
ORANGES!
A kick of
meeting was
held, and
committee roles
assigned.
The application
to societies
guild has been
submitted and
accepted for the
new DACH
society
recent role change that is no
longer possible.
h) International Students Officer Report
Objective/Manifesto point: Post study work visa
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Create a vague
idea.
10%
Brainstorm,
discuss and plan
with the
campaigns
coordinator.
30%
Make video
50%
Talk to the
immigration
department and
the PDC
regarding the
workshop
70%
Organise the
workshop
90%
Delivery
100%
Made a plan
Brainstorm,
discuss and
plan with the
campaigns
coordinator
In light of the reinstatement
of post study work visa policy,
a lot of students are not
exactly sure what this means.
Create awareness through
social media and also organise
a workshop to spread
awareness and also answer
questions regarding the policy
and how international
students can benefit.
10%
Objective/Manifesto point: Increase international career options
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Write a
proposal
25%
Meet with the
relevant
authorities in
PDC
50%
Follow up on
the increase in
international
career options
70%
Delivery
80%
Feedback
100%
Meet with the
campaigns
coordinator to
discuss and
write the
proposal
Work closely with the PDC to
increase the number of
international career
opportunities available to
students after graduation as
well as placements.
0%
Objective/Manifesto point: One Brunel fashion show
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Creating a
vague event
plan
10%
Create a
working group
to work on the
event
20%
Meet with the
working group
to brainstorm
Created a vague
plan
Create a
working group
Fashion show will give an
opportunity for students to
present their cultures after
all, fashion is a strong
representation of culture.
Different societies will display
their cultural fashion by
wearing their ethnic or
traditional clothes. This is to
create culture awareness and
integration.
10%
the plan of the
event
40%
Recruit Societies
to be involved
in the event
60%
Organise the
event
75%
Promotion
85%
Delivery
100%
Objective/Manifesto point: Enhance international students orientation
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Discuss with
campaigns
coordinator
20%
Meet Nancy
from Brunel
volunteers
40%
Create a
proposal with
the additions in
the form to
enhance the
buddy system
70%
Enhance our international
student’s orientation process
by expanding on our current
buddy system. Further
integrating the
communication channels
between fresher and
returners from the same
country. They’d be able to
advice Freshers on setting up
bank accounts, a phone
contract and adjusting to the
local culture.
10%
Implementation
100%
Joint projects with another Officer/Chair/Liberation officer
Joint with: Ranjeet
Objective/Manifesto point: Diwali
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Planning
20%
Organising
50%
Promoting
75%
Delivery
100%
Got Societies
involved and
promoting the
event
Delivery of the
event
Diwali is a Hindu festival
celebrated every year in
Brunel through
performances from various
societies followed by a
Bollywood night.
75%
i) BME Officer Report
Objective/Manifesto point: Deliver a successful Black History Month Campaign
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Review last
year’s Black
History Month
Campaign
10%
Work with the
Student Success
Project (SSP)
and Campaigns
Officer to plan
the events
20%
Reach out to
black societies
to collaborate
on campaign
30%
Formulate a
campaign plan
including a
budget
breakdown and
event schedule.
50%
Meet and plan
with the SSP
team, the
LGBT+ officer
and
Active@Brunel
2018 Black
History Month
campaign plan,
budget and
evaluation were
reviewed and
used as
guidance.
Met with SSP
team to discuss
the events
being carried
out for this
month’s
campaign.
Met with black
societies’
presidents who
agreed to
partake in the
campaign.
A campaign
plan, budget
plan and event
scheduled was
created with the
campaigns
officer.
Met with SSP,
the LGBT+
officer and
Active@Brunel
to discuss the
Continued
promotion of
the campaign.
Continued
documentation
of the
campaign.
Evaluation of
the success of
the campaign at
the end.
Review of previous campaign
reminded us of what was
successful, what could have
been done better and what to
avoid in time around.
As SSP are funding the
campaign, it is important to
ensure all events are
approved by them and fall
under the overarching aim of
tackling the black attainment
gap.
Working black societies
ensure we reach a larger
number of students and
represent the diverse range of
black students.
Despite having a similar
budget and some repeat
events, a thorough campaign
plan will ensure we carry out
a successful campaign.
Cutting back where possible
and spending on more
beneficial items.
SSP, as our funders are given
priority to have events fitting
the projects aim. To ensure
inclusivity, the LGBT+ officer
organised an event which
shows the campaign is open
to all, more specifically LGBT+
Black students at Brunel.
75%
for respective
events included
in the campaign
70%
Work with the
union comms
teams to ensure
the month in
promoted and
documented.
80%
Deliver all
events
scheduled
throughout the
month of
October 2019
100%
support needed
for respective
events.
Union comms
produced
promotional
materials and
continue to
document the
events when
possible.
Roughly half of
the scheduled
events have
taken place.
Collaborating with
Active@Brunel promotes
more BAME students getting
involved in sport and
advocating for good mental
health.
This is the second year of a
full month of events for Black
History Month. It important
to document the events not
only to show the funders but
students so they are aware of
what is happening.
j) VP Student Activities
Objective/Manifesto point: Rainbow Laces 2020
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Rainbow laces
to happen in
LGBT History
Month and
involves our
sports team.
Date needs to
be decided.
Rainbow laces
need to be
ordered.
Charity needs to
be contacted to
run a workshop.
Rainbow laces is a national
campaign which invites sports
to get involved with LGBT
rights and awareness.
Having run this campaign last
year, my feeling is that sports
teams at Brunel just want to
wear the laces, but don’t fully
understand the history and
meaning behind it. Therefore
this year, to try something
new, I want to get an external
charity to come in and run a
workshop to educate
individuals.
0%
Objective/Manifesto point: Social Sport Areas
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Source out
location options
Discuss funding
options
Determine what
sport areas
students would
most be
interested in
Create overall
business case
and take to
Locations have
been sourced,
with behind the
lecture centre
and by the
outdoor
callisthenic
park/gym
primed as ideal
places.
Funding options
have been
discussed. We
can apply for
Send out survey
and analyse
results. Helping
to create a
business case
and being the
basis of the
funding
application
Complete
funding
application and
send to NGB.
Brunel are doing a lot of great
work in the space of mental
health and wellbeing and we
as the Union have introduced
A@B to go alongside.
However it would be good if
we could introduce more
social sport areas to help
drive more individuals to
getting involved in
recreational sport, for fun
with friends.
20%
University to
gain approval
Work with
estates to get
the areas
sorted.
funding from a
NGB and also
Bill Leahy has
said he would
put a ‘few
thousand’
I have created a
survey to gain
student
feedback. This
survey will form
the basis of our
funding
application and
will also inform
us of the
demand from
students.
Objective/Manifesto point: One Brunel
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Discuss with Bill
Leahy the
overall budget.
Discuss with
Yasmin how this
budget is going
to be broken
down into
Union led and
Society led
events.
Educate and
encourage
certain groups
to apply for the
funding and run
Budget has
been confirmed
as £11,000, a
£4,000 drop
from last year.
We have
decided to split
the budget as
follows;
Union led = £5,000
Society led = £6,000
Email to all
relevant
Societies giving
information
about the One
Brunel funding
and how it can
be accessed.
Continue to
seek out
Societies and
discuss
potential
events. These
include; Mardi
Gras/Carnival,
One Brunel focuses on
cultural integration and seeks
to create a community on
campus where all students
feel welcomed and at home.
The aim for this year is to
diversify One Brunel more,
engaging more students from
many different cultures from
around the world.
Not
appli
cable
One Brunel
events.
Determine main
Union led
events.
Union led
events will be;
Culture
Carnival,
Fashion Show
and One World
Week.
Lunar New Year
and so on.
Objective/Manifesto point: Society Storage
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Move Links into
old radio
room/place and
put RAG into
Links’ current
storage place
Work is being
done to make
the radio
room/place fit
for purpose.
Once this is
done Links can
move their
stuff, freeing up
room for RAG
Waiting for the
go ahead from
people doing
work in the
radio
room/place.
Current Society storage is not
fit for purpose.
MAJOR UPDATE: 23/10/2019
Main societies struggling with
storage are; Links and RAG.
75%
Joint projects with another Officer/Chair/Liberation officer
Joint with: Maria VP CHLS
Objective/Manifesto point: Mindfulness Month (29th April 24th May )
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Joint with:
Objective/Manifesto point:
Project Plan What’s done? What’s next? Context Ach
%
Retired Objectives/Manifesto points
Objective/Manifesto point Date of retirement
Team Brunel Abroad 11/02/19
Movember Campaign 11/02/19
BUCS: This Girl Can 11/02/19
Mental Health and Wellbeing Week 11/02/19
Rainbow Laces 23/10/19
Mindfulness Month 23/10/19
Societies Ball 23/10/19
SPP Revamp 23/10/19