Lead on, and champion, the experience of Postgraduate Taught students at the University of Exeter, striving to ensure that the University and the Students' Guild are inclusive and mindful of the needs and experiences of Postgraduate Taught students. Critically holds the University to account on all matters pertaining to students on Postgraduate Taught programmes.
Lead on, and champion, the experience of Postgraduate Research students at the University of Exeter, striving to ensure that the University and the Students' Guild are inclusive and mindful of the needs and experiences of Postgraduate Research students. Critically holds the University to account on all matters of Postgraduate Research.
Student Project to create an Exeter Student Housing Cooperative
Champions the Rights and Welfare of all Exeter students both in the community and on the University's campuses. Listens to and amplifies the voices of Exeter students, advocating improvement in student support, and the removal of structural barriers at Exeter.
Lead on, and champion, the Academic Experience at Exeter ensuring the University strives for constant improvement whilst also ensuring that any decisions on the education and academic experience at the University is to the benefit of all students. Critically holds the University to account on all matters of education.
Lead, promote, and champion successful Student Activities at Exeter: be they the student medias, volunteering, societies, or student groups. Uphold student democracy assisting and ensuring that students engage with, make change, and lead their Students' Guild.
Leads the Sabbatical Officer team, advocating for and on behalf of all Exeter students. Takes strategic and executive decisions and holds the Chief Executive to account through being Chair of Trustee Board. Represents all Exeter students to the University, the local community, and nationally.
Trustee Board are responsible for the management and administration of the Guild and (subject to the Students’ Guild Memorandum & Articles and Bylaws) may exercise all the powers of the Guild as outlined in the Memorandum & Articles.
University of Exeter Students’ Guild are looking for a Communications Project Coordinator to join our small and vibrant Communications team on a part-time fixed contract.
Working with staff, and the Student Elections Officer; make sure that Student Elections are kept relevant to students and as engaging as possible.
Working with staff, and the Student Ideas Officer; make sure that Student Ideas is kept fun, relevant to students and as engaging as possible.
To actively seek opinion and feedback from the Humanities Subject Chairs, and take responsibility for leading on issues and feedback until they are resolved.
Student Project to support students who are currently interrupted, and students who are returning from interruption back into their studies.
To actively seek opinion and feedback from the Medical School Subject Chairs, and take responsibility for leading on issues and feedback until they are resolved.
Work with students and student leaders to deliver effective campaigns that produce measurable change.
This idea has been passed on to President Shades and VP Activities to investigate.
To actively seek opinion and feedback from the Humanities Subject Chairs, and take responsibility for leading on issues and feedback until they are resolved.
Where appropriate, familiarise yourself with the campaigning work of the National Union of Students, rolling out national campaigns on a local basis.
The University publishes an annual financial statement. The 2016-17 statement is available now and the 2017-18 statement will be published in July 2018. This will be a central project as part of the Guild's value for money strategy group.
The CEMPS and CLES College Officers should liaise about Natural Sciences to ensure issues are raised in the appropriate places.
The Volunteer Charter sets out the Rights of student volunteers, and the responsibilities they have. This charter is influenced heavily by the work of Cumbria Council who use a similar model to ensure the communities they support work in ways which enable volunteers rather than exploiting them.
Relive a night like no other at Tar Barrels 2019!
Advocate for and amplify the voices of international students at Exeter, raising issues, and encouraging participation in the activities and work of the Guild.
Representing issues facing international students at Exeter, and to encourage the participation of these students in the work of the Guild and the life of the University
The Students’ Guild’s next steps following the University and Colleges Union’s (UCU) decision to take industrial action.
This was a political idea, and fails because there were too few voters. No further action will be taken.
To actively seek opinion and feedback from the CLES Subject Chairs, and take responsibility for leading on issues and feedback until they are resolved.
To actively seek opinion and feedback from the CEMPS Subject Chairs, and take responsibility for leading on issues and feedback until they are resolved.
Engage with, and support, the Liberation Networks to assist in building and maintaining grassroot dialogue and action on marginalised experiences.
Work with the Sabbatical Officers to ensure the Guild is effective in its representation of international students within the University
To work with the Sabbatical Officers to ensure the Guild is effective in its representation of international students within the University
Students Gather to Discuss the Issue of the Lack of Non-White Academics within the University Curriculum.
This is a Maintenance request because the toilets are managed by the University. We have done the paperwork and this idea now closes.
The CEMPS and CLES College Officers should liaise about Natural Sciences to ensure issues are raised in the appropriate places.
Engage with, and support, the Liberation Networks to assist in building and maintaining grassroot dialogue and action on marginalised experiences.
Push the Guild and University in providing services and spaces that are sensitive to the diverse needs, beliefs and cultures of our international community.
To push the Guild and University in providing services and spaces that are sensitive to the diverse needs, beliefs and cultures of our international community.
Last Wednesday VP Education, Penny Dinh, hosted our annual Academic Rep Leadership Conference.
Embody an intersectional approach to all liberation work; we do not live single-issue lives.
Provide guidance on the Guild’s communication methods, ensuring that all relevant information about activities, support and commercial services is effectively communicated
To provide guidance on the Guild’s communication methods, ensuring that all relevant information about activities, support and commercial services is effectively communicated
Remember remember the 5th November… Tar Barrels tickets now on sale!
This Idea about the UCU strike action is a duplicate of an Idea which has already passed, and was therefore refused.
Embody an intersectional approach to all liberation work; we do not live single-issue lives.
Liaise with and support international societies who wish to organise events and/or campaign on issues relevant to the aims and objectives of those societies
To liaise and support international societies who wish to organise events and/or campaign on issues relevant to the aims and objectives of those societies
Congratulations to our winners, and thanks to all candidates for taking part!
This idea has now lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
Tackle and campaign on non-legal issues and emergent themes that come up through RiD, the anonymous reporting tool to raise instances of microaggressions and harm.
The Guild's membership services and Student Leaders are going to be on St. Luke's every week. Find out when!
After some internal discussions, it was agreed that this would be carried out for the remaining matches where there were not scheduling conflicts with other sports with higher audiences and inside opening hours.
Liaise with staff support at the Guild to maintain and promote the Wellbeing Information Directory.
Another fantastic Big Society Hello in the books! A thank you from your VP Activities.
Never speak on behalf of others; always raise their voices.
Results from Election One
April 2018: This idea is a win. Click here for details of the a fundraiser
Tackle and campaign on non-legal issues and emergent themes in wellbeing and mental health that come up through speaking to students and Liberational Network Reps.
Keep yourself safe when out in Exeter
This idea is a pass and will be followed up with the library before the end of the democratic year.
Confront behaviours and practices that are harmful, discriminatory, and marginalising, and challenge cultures that reproduce these behaviours and practices.
Details of your Election candidates
April 2018: 'The night porters experienced a lot of difficulty at night times and Takamanda has moved to a safer location on campus.' This idea fails in action
Construct radical new structures of support and empowerment for students at the margins, building on the work of the DVP Liberation in calling out instances of structural discriminatory practice at the University and within the student body.
A round-up of an action packed Freshers’ Week 2019 to kick off the year
Information on the cancellation of Freshers' Ball, including refunds
This idea idea passes with a first and will be put to the top of our priority list.
Find out what times you can take the shuttle bus between St. Luke's and Streatham during the Freshers' Fair
VP Postgraduate Sunday Blake had a great time meeting you all (although a certain four legged lady won her heart!).
As this is doubly conditional on both snow and it sticking, it has been passed directly to the Sabb Team. The answer was Yaaaas.
Information and advice following delays construction at The Depot
This is a duplicate of an Idea which is still open for action, and has been refused.
Exeter Student Volunteers welcomed around 50 Young Carers to Summer Adventures, a project aimed at providing much deserved respite
Exeter RAG have raised an incredible £21,887.67 for their two nominated charities for 2018/19: Pete’s Dragons and Nightstop Devon, Julian House!
A new student-crossing at the base of Forum Hill
We have found in the past the maintenance requests do not pass when put online as Student Ideas - we suggest that these requests go to the University Campus Services Help Desk here: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/campushelp/ or use the SID service here: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/sid/ for maintenance requests.
Be held to public account on the Guild website; to be held to account by attendance at official meetings, voting record, election promises and actions and decisions taken whilst in elected Executive office.
With fairground rides, DJs, bars, silent disco and much more, this year’s Grad Ball had plenty to suit a huge variety of tastes.
This idea has lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
Talk to students face-to-face or by email or social media, and share their concerns and ideas with others.
The Officer Team for 2019/20 includes: Patrick Hoyle, Liv Harvey, Katie Heard, Penny Dinh and Sunday Blake.
This idea has lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
Actually campaign, lead and bring about change.
Pete’s Dragons, one of the fundraising charities chosen by students for 2018/19, has been donated £1,443 by the University’s Market Place.
Following a complaint, voting on this idea has been closed 23 February 2018.
The complaint relates to duties on Charities as Service Providers under the Equality Act 2010 to refrain from acts which directly or indirectly target a protected characteristic (in this case gender) causing a "hostile or intimidating" environment.
Be professional when performing the elected role.
Two days of discussions, training and networking
This is a duplicate of an idea which is still live for action.
Need to appeal your results? Find out about the 10 day deadline and more
We are delighted to announce the winner of the Music Societies Officer Elections!
This idea has lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
Last week, 9 daring members of RAG completed a skydive all in aid of MIND!
We have found in the past the maintenance requests do not pass when put online as Student Ideas - we suggest these go to the University Campus Services Help Desk here: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/campushelp/ or use the SID service here: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/sid/ for maintenance requests.
This year's winners – a time to celebrate
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
Students' Guild issues apology for previous statement regarding NUS Delegate Jack Morewood
This idea did not receive enough votes and fails. No further action will be taken.
We are delighted to announce the Societies Officers for the 2019/2020 academic year!
This idea did not receive enough votes and fails. No further action will be taken.
Information about exam mitigation help
Campus space is at capacity for waterfillers at present but if you have any further suggestions for a specific place for a water filler please send your suggestion directly to campus services.
Joff Cooke announced as new Chief Executive
This idea has failed as it did not get 25 votes. No further action will be taken.
Notice is hereby given that elections for Music Societies Officer position
We did look into Deliveroo, delivering our products, but they do charge a substantial commission fee and because our products are very cheap already this wouldn’t be viable.
Exeter Respect on Campus Showcase Cancelled
We believe that the confusion indicated here is inherent in the concept of Ideas remaining open for voting while they are being actioned – once a democratic vote is over it is final and the consequences of the vote must be carried out. We have no plans to keep votes open after the published closure date for certainty in democratic decision-making. If all ideas were kept open to gauge further support then no action would ever be possible and student ideas would have failed its’ purpose.
Shortlist for Guild Awards 2019 Announced
This idea was recieved on 21 February 2018 and refused. It is a duplicate of an existing passed Large Idea and no further action is required.
Notice is hereby given that elections are to be held for the following positions at the University of Exeter Students’ Guild:
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
The official notice of a referendum, which include the key dates and other information.
May 2018: No change agent came forward, this idea fails in action at the end of the democratic year.
This idea is a duplicate of one which is live for action, and has been refused.
Rounding up a fantastic evening at Teaching Awards 2019
This idea has been rejected as it is a duplicate of an existing idea which has passed for action.
Results of the University of Exeter Law Society Committee Elections
The University Grounds team won't accept this idea because of the very high cost and danger to health.
Teaching Awards 2019 Shortlist
We shall pass the idea on to the University team responsible for facilities and buildings.
Logged with Maintenance on Monday, 16 April 2018 13:13 and the Request Reference Number is 382995.00
Description: Estimate Request
Priority: 06, Attend within 1 month
Building: Hatherly Building
Statement from the Students’ Guild following the suspension and reinstatement of NUS Delegate Jack Morewood
This would be in violation of Licensing Act 2003
Results from this year's Big Society Blowout
Click here for VP Education Bryony Loveless' closing statement
A great year for nominations for teaching awards 2019
This idea has lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
RAG’S Exeter University Charity Fashion Show (XCFS) a success!
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
Advice for Students renting from Clear Lettings Limited (Trading as Clear Property)
This idea has lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
Part Time Candidates Announced
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
Sabb Elections 2019 Candidates Announced
This idea has been rejected as crossing the line between fun and flame-bait.
Guild helps support Exeter's Chinese New Year Celebrations
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
Exeter University First Aid Society wins Society of the Month for January
VP Activities Becca Hanley has organised that when the contract ends with the current providers in October the washers will be changed to pay by card/app.
SuicideTALK training session at Streatham
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
Applications are now open for ESV’s Summer Adventures Committee!
February 2018: The Vice-Chancellor regretfully declines
Pet a pooch at Streatham & St Luke’s!
Unfortunately from a price point this would not be viable
An update from the latest PGT Executive meeting
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
Santander Presents ‘For Your Eyes Alone’ on Monday 3rd December
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
As part of a wider group taking part in the Lessons from Auschwitz Universities Project
This Idea is a duplicate of an existing Idea which is still open for action. It has been refused as a duplicate.
Student Activities Team hosted the annual Welcome Team Awards this week
This idea has been refused because the technology used to make student ideas work is set on display dates which means that Ideas close at midnight because the date changes. To make this change would mean staff intervening in every poll to close it manually, which would be impractical at best and impossible during busy times.
New Paper in the Print Room
This idea has failed. No further action will be taken.
Bonfire nights in Devon are more than just fireworks – we have flaming tar barrels.
This idea has lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
Exeter RAG’s biggest event is back!
This idea has lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
Results of the last election
As Student Ideas has a no-names rule, and the release of names would also come into direct conflict with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) in that it would release a personal opinion held by an individual (Union membership and political activity with regards to strike action) we cannot put this Idea live for voting.
The Great Debate Tour visits campus
This idea was received on 8 February 2018 and rejected.
It is a duplicate of an existing idea which is live for action.
Day 5 of RAG’s 5 international challenges are now open
This idea failed to get over 475 voters, and fails. No further action will be taken.
Day 4 of RAG’s 5 international challenges are now open
This idea failed to get over 475 voters, and fails. No further action will be taken.
Day 3 of RAG’s 5 international challenges are now open
President Shades has raised this with the University but the cost would be too significant
Introducing Exeter's Postgraduate Society.
This idea did not achieve 475 voters and fails. No further action will be taken.
Helpful information from Nightline
This idea about the UCU strike action is duplicating existing Ideas which are still open for voting.
Amory Hub officially opens today
This idea about the UCU strike action is duplicating existing Ideas which are still open for voting.
Anna Soubry, Chuka Umunna, and Amelia Womack visited campus today
This idea about the UCU strike action is duplicating existing Ideas which are still open for voting.
Over 1,500 students attended the Freshers’ and Returners Ball
As Student Ideas has anonymous submission, there is no way to draw out any action against a proposer of an Idea; particularly when the Idea itself has been rejected.
There is also no way by law that the Guild could take this action against a current member without violating charity law and the Education Act (1994).
XMedia is joining with BBC Introducing to put on a thrilling night of live local music
As Student Ideas has a no-names rule, and the release of names would also come into direct conflict with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) in that it would release a personal opinion held by an individual (Union membership and political activity with regards to strike action) we cannot put this Idea live for voting.
Useful information about appeals.
This idea has failed to reach 476 voters and has failed. No further action will be taken.
A top night at the Lemon Grove’s Welcome to Exeter party
With all the fun of Fresher’s and the stress of uni life it can seem challenging to make time to cook healthy and tasty food.
21 December 2017: All of the newly built hubs will have microwave and hot water facilities
An update on Summer Adventures 2018.
May 2018: Subsidising Freddos from 30p down to 10p would be loss leading which is illegal under EU competition so this idea fails in action.
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
This idea was submitted on 5 February 2018 and rejected as it is a maintenance request.
The proposer will be kept informed of any progress.
This idea was rejected on submission because it would be specifically unlawful to carry it out.
As a large idea with a top mark, the Sabb team will take the next steps.
This idea has lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
The Guild's revised Statement can be viewed at:Â https://www.exeterguild.org/news/article/6001/UCU-Update-Following-Student-Ideas
Click here for SID's closing remarks
March 2018: President Shades has raised this with the University who continually review their transport routes but the cost of another bus would be too significant so this idea fails in action.
We only use plastic cups for water and during busy periods/events as a safety precaution.
We are currently looking into a bio-degradable cups/ paper and also plan to go straw less once and are working on a campaign to introduce this across the guild outlets.
We will start the conversation with the relevant people at the University to determine if this idea can be carried out.
This Student Idea lapses at the end of the democratic year 2017-8.
This has been passed to Kat as a welfare concern.
President Shades has presented this idea to be implemented alongside the XKeys refurbishment.
April 2018: this idea closes as a win.
A maintenance request has been submitted. No further action.
This idea has failed because too few students voted. No further action will be taken.
The Guild has no control over an external organisation's facilities or services but your complaint has been passed on.
This idea has failed because too few students voted. No further action will be taken.
This Student Idea lapses at the end of the democratic year 2017-8.
The idea has failed because too few students voted. No further action will be taken.
The idea has failed because too few students voted. No further action will be taken.
The idea has failed because too few students voted. No further action will be taken.
The idea has failed because too few students voted. No further action will be taken.
This idea was received on the 19 January 2018 and rejected. It is a duplicate of another idea which has passed, and is still a live project.
This idea was vetoed by the executive during the drafting process.
The idea has failed because too few students voted. No further action will be taken.
The idea has failed because too few students voted. No further action will be taken.
The idea has failed because too few students voted. No further action will be taken.
The idea has failed because too few students voted. No further action will be taken.
The idea failed to achieve the minimum number of voters and has failed. No further action will be taken.
This idea was submitted using another students' ID as a prank.
It has been withdrawn and no further action will be taken.
This Student Idea lapses at the end of the democratic year 2017-8.
The idea failed to achieve the minimum number of voters and has failed. No further action will be taken.
May 2018: This idea fails at the end of the democratic year.
Despite the high confused rating, after investigation the result is clear. VP Welfare and Diversity Kat Karamani 'let the dogs out' on 10 January 2018 @10:00am https://www.exeterguild.org/ents/event/18060/
Too few students voted on this idea, and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
We will not be buying an abacus, and this idea fails in action.
This idea was vetoed by the executive in the drafting process.
Too few students voted on this idea, and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
Too few students voted on this idea, and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
Too few students voted on this idea, and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
Too few students voted on this idea, and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
Too few students voted on this idea, and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
Too few students voted on this idea, and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
This idea fails because the theft of sauce bottles makes this economically and environmentally inviable.
Too few students voted on this idea, and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
Too few students voted on this idea, and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
Too few students voted on this idea, and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
Too few students voted on this idea, and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
Too few students voted on this idea, and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
Due to the use of the name of a living person, this idea has been failed.
This idea has not reached the voter threshold and fails. No further action will be taken.
This idea has failed to achieve enough voters and fails. No further action will be taken.
The cost of implementing change in the Lemmy would be more than £1,000 in investment. This idea has failed to reach the Large Idea voter turn-out and fails. No further action will be taken.
This idea has failed to achieve enough voters and fails. No further action will be taken.
This idea has failed to achieve enough voters and fails. No further action will be taken.
This idea has failed to achieve enough voters and fails. No further action will be taken.
This idea has failed to achieve enough voters and fails. No further action will be taken.
Fewer than 25 students voted on this idea and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
Fewer than 25 students voted on this idea and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
Fewer than 25 students voted on this idea and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
Fewer than 25 students voted on this idea and it has failed. No further action will be taken.
This Idea came first in the competition for a share of the allocated University grant funds. We will work with the student proposer on project start-up and delivery.
This Idea came second in the competition for a share of the allocated University grant funds. We will work with the AU on project start-up and delivery.
The first working group meeting has taken place.
The proposal has been taken to Campus Environment Group for implementation.
Shades has brought this the the table as an action with St. Lukes.
This Idea fails Jan 02 2018
This suggestion would pass as an ordinary Student Idea. We will provide relevant information to the University about all Gold Ideas which would have passed, for them to consider any action they may want to take.
Given the costs involved in this Idea, it would have failed as an ordinary Student Idea. It therefore fails and no further action will be taken.
Given the costs involved in this Idea, it would have failed as an ordinary Student Idea. It therefore fails and no further action will be taken.
This service already exists please click through to find links
April 2018: Kat has pressured the University to a satisfactory extent. She is communicating with various faith groups to ensure that all provisions are there. Have meetings coming up where she will present these findings. Secured £500,000-600,000 for this project.
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
May 2018: No change agent was found so this idea fails in action at the end of the democratic year.
Given the costs involved in this Idea, it would have failed as an ordinary Student Idea. It therefore fails and no further action will be taken.
This is a maintenance request and has been passed on to Campus services. There will be no further action.
Given the costs involved in this Idea, it would have failed as an ordinary Student Idea. It therefore fails and no further action will be taken.
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
This Student Idea lapses at the end of the democratic year 2017-8.
"The University of Exeter Streatham Campus Masterplan Framework" does not include a library extension in the next decade but as noted in the comments there are hubs being built across campus. Read more about the University's estate strategy here http://www.exeter.ac.uk/campusservices/estate-services/estatemanagement/
Although this would have passed as an ordinary Student Idea, the high confused mark despite considerable additional information being given indicates that the concept would be difficult to deliver. We think Student Ideas covers most of what the idea is actually asking for.
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
This suggestion would pass as an ordinary Student Idea. We will provide relevant information to the University about all Gold Ideas which would have passed, for them to consider any action they may want to take.
The grant money has been allocated to the winning projects so this idea is no longer relevant and closes 19 December 2017.
Given the costs involved in this Idea, it would have failed as an ordinary Student Idea. It therefore fails and no further action will be taken.
This idea has failed due to low voter numbers, but President Shades has found a solution as part of a project to make upgrades St Luke's.
This Idea would have failed as an ordinary Student Idea due to the high confused score. Anyone wanting changes to lectures and seminars on their individual courses are advised to seek assistance from the Subject Chair or Subject Reps to have the issues bought to their SSLC.
A maintenance request has been submitted.
Logged on Monday, 16 April 2018 13:02 and the Request Reference Number is 382993.00
Description: Estimate Request
Priority: 06, Attend within 1 month
Building: Newman Building
The cost of replacing all of the chairing across the Guild alone would cost over £1000 sot his idea scores zero and closes 19 December 2017.
Given the costs involved in this Idea, it would have failed as an ordinary Student Idea. It therefore fails and no further action will be taken.
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
Given the costs involved in this Idea, it would have failed as an ordinary Student Idea. It therefore fails and no further action will be taken.
Given the costs involved in this Idea, it would have failed as an ordinary Student Idea. It therefore fails and no further action will be taken.
VP Welfare and Diversity will be making this available again for end of year exams.
This Idea was withdrawn at the request of the submitter. 27/11/2017
This Gold Idea has been closed following a complaint.
A brand new Steinway costs significantly more than £1,000. This Idea has failed to reach the required number of voters to pass as a Large Idea for Guild funding. Given the 9% confused rating the idea does not have sufficient democratic evidence to be passed on. No further action will be taken.
VP Education Bryony Loveless is working towards this with the University.
21 December 2017: All of the newly built hubs will have microwave and hot water facilities.
VP Activities Becca Hanley has organised that when the contract ends with the current providers in October the washers will be changed to pay by card/app.
The Guild receives essential income from offering external companies advertising space. Whilst we shall pass this idea on to the Commercial team for consideration it would take an instructional policy with ethical considerations or explicit instructions passed by a Large Idea to stop particular kinds of advertisement.
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
this has been vetoed by Shadow Council
This Student Idea lapses at the end of the democratic year 2017-8.
This Idea has not got the minimum number of voters, and fails. No further action will be taken.
The Guild has had a lot of consultation on the plans for the new study hubs and each will have hot water and microwave provisions, learn more here: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/infopoints/
This is an ongoing student project.
This is a duplicate of an existing Idea which is open for voting. It has been refused.
This idea is a duplicate of an existing idea which is still open for action. It has been refused.
The halloumi sandwiches are available as the 'Halloumi Stacker'
The Idea has not got the minimum number of voters and fails. No further action will be taken.
The Guild Shop offers an entire vegan section dedicated to the £4.49 vegan deal, encouraging competition from the University would not be commercially sound and therefore this idea will not be pursued any further.
This isn't feasible because of the existing contract the University has with INTO.
The Idea did not achieve 25 voters and fails. No further action will be taken.
This Idea is a duplicate of one which has passed and is waiting for action, and is therefore refused.
This is already an ongoing student project and closes 12 December 2017
12% of the voters were confused. We shall consult with the original proposer to get additional clarity, then take the outcome to Shadow Council.
The Grove will stock these again in January 2017
This Idea has failed as the number of voters was lower than 25. No further action will be taken.
There are plans in the works to remove the tables and replace them with 46 study carrels.
The Ram used to use bottled sauces, but theft of the bottles made the option exceptionally expensive and inconvenient for all.
The costs of free hot drinks are prohibitively high for this idea to be carried out.
This Idea has failed as the number of voters was lower than 25. No further action will be taken.
This Idea fails 02 January 2018
This Idea has failed as the number of voters was lower than 25. No further action will be taken.
This Idea has failed as the number of voters was lower than 25. No further action will be taken.
This Idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
December 14 2017: President Shades has a meeting with the Acting Director of Commercial Services at the University next week.
This idea has been vetoed by Shadow Council: December 2017
19 December 2017: Comment threads and liking will launch in the New Year!
March 2018: GES survey concluded that 64% of students did not want a change in the January exam period.
This Student Idea lapses at the end of the democratic year 2017-8.
Spaces are very limited and are also shared by staff and visitors so there won't be any changes to how these spaces are allocated.
The Idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
This Student Idea lapses at the end of the democratic year 2017-8.
Response from the university listed on this page
As the Idea has a 9% confused vote, the proposer will be asked to clarify the request; and the subsequent information will go to Shadow Council for a vote on whether to veto the Idea.
This idea is a duplicate of one which is open for action, and has therefore been refused.
The Idea has scored 46% and enters the waiting list for action to be taken
The idea has failed on scoring and no further action will be taken.
This was vetoed by the executive during the drafting process.
Shadow Council has Vetoed this student Idea.
Shadow Council has Vetoed this student Idea.
The idea scores 38% and fails. No further action will be taken.
The head of the library is looking into this but the seminar rooms are used as teaching space during the day so they need to be reset, cleaned and locked for use the following day. After 10pm the library is always very quiet and you can still use the space in there if you wish.
The idea has failed on scoring and no further action wil be taken.
Referred to Shades as Guild representative on the Budget Scrutiny Group.
Again, University Campus Services reject this proposal because of health and safety concerns and the extreme cost of maintaining and building a structure like this.
The idea failed on scoring and no further action will be taken.
Change Team staff have been trained on the use of info screens and the Ideas template will launch at the beginning of December.
This student Idea lapses at the end of the democratic year 2017-8.
The Idea failed to reach 475 voters and has failed.
The proposer did not reply to communication about establishing a campaign, and this Idea is therefore refused.
The Idea was vetoed at Shadow Council on 29 November 2017.
Shades: "Dominos is one of our sponsors and they’re quite cool. We have reached out to a few more companies so keep an eye out for some new announcements!"
This idea has been incorporated in the Student Ideas review and is a long-term ongoing project but lapses at the end of the democratic year 2017-8.
The Idea did not get 25 voters, and has failed. No further action will be taken.
The idea has scored 34% and fails. No further action will be taken.
The idea did not get enough voters and failed. No further action will be taken.
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
The idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
The idea did not achieve 25 voters, and fails. No further action will be taken.
The idea failed and no further action will be taken.
This Idea is an active duplicate to an existing idea.
The idea has not reached 25 voters, and fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not achieve 25 voters, and fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not achieve 25 voters, and fails. No Further Action will be taken.
This Idea has been rejected and no further action will be taken.
The Idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get 25 or more votes, and fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea failed to achieve 25 voters, and fails. No further action will be taken.
This idea did not get 25 voters and fails. No further action will be taken.
The idea failed on scoring. No further action will be taken.
The idea has failed on scoring and no further action will be taken.
The idea did not get 25 voters and fails. No further action will be taken.
Fewer than 25 students voted, and this Idea has failed
Fewer than 25 students voted, and the idea fails.
This Idea has failed but President Shades has found a meal deal solution for St Luke's.
The Idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
The idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
The Idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
The idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
This Idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
This Idea is a WIN, click to read response.
This student Idea lapses at the end of the democratic year 2017-8.
The Idea failed to get 25 voters, and has failed.
Idea win: The Doctoral College and the Guild will run a campaign on how to apply for a funded or unfunded PhD, and will put together better resources on research proposal writing.
Campus Services have agreed to update the driers on the next review, this idea is now closed and no further action will take place.
After the staffing restructure there is no longer provision for security on both floors. The library was redesigned to have one entrance so the gates can be monitored and high priority books don't go missing. 2016/17 President Toby Gladwin was involved in this consultation and agreed that this is the best solution. Please inquire with the library if you have accessibility needs as these can be arranged.
This idea fails because of capacity issues but has been passed on as a suggestion for future hub builds.
This idea fails on 28 November 2017
This Student Idea lapses at the end of the democratic year 2017-8.
This idea is a WIN and closes 21 November 2017.
20 December2017: There is a new fountain on the ground floor level inside the law library - on a wall between the ladies and gents toilets. This also has a bottle filler
The University have responded: "a student card is a card confirming student status... afraid that this process cannot be altered."
This idea closes as a win on 21 November 2017.
April 2018: After three years of persistent consultation, Forum Management has included the voice of students to impact the direction of Estate Development, and the revolving doors in the Forum will be replaced in summer with lobby-style doors to improve staff and student welfare.
The needs of the proposer are complex so we have asked for further information.
The Ram's new head chef is overhauling the menu with freshly handmade items and will consider a breaded chicken option.
This idea has already been implemented, you can post at marketplace and in DH1 and click here for a map of local postboxes.
Student Ideas will now feature in the Guild Times. This Idea closes as a win.
This Idea has been taken on by VP PGR and PGT as an ongoing project.
The market is being trialled in St Lukes fortnightly.
Your VP Education has asked the University who have rejected this idea.
This idea fails due to accessibility and capacity issues.
After consultation with the Library, the Idea has been failed due to stock security and footfall disrupting study. However, in light of this Idea, the doors might be opened at a later date
This Idea has failed, a statement from the Accommodation Office has been issued.
A maintenance request has been submitted.
Director of Grounds has turned this down on the grounds of initial purchase and installation cost, and increasing staff numbers to empty them. There can also be a public health and vermin issue.
He also said that all users of the campus should "take responsibility for the cleanliness of your campus and take your litter to a recycling point or bin".
All of the newly built University Hubs also have facilities.
This student project will launch in January 2018
This idea Fails 28 November 2017
The cheese sandwich will be back in stock in January
This Idea has passed with 54% and enters the waiting list for action.
Click here for UPP and VP Welfare and Diversity's comment
This idea has been rejected by Guild Executives.
Response from the Assistant Grounds Operations Manager: "From a grounds perspective the leaves have been cleared and this is done on a regular basis, we also put salt and grit down when the temps fall below 0 degrees"
The idea has failed due to low voter numbers and no further action will be taken.
This Idea has been subject to a complaint from a student as being problematic; voting is closed on this Idea.
The Idea did not get enough voters, and has failed. No further action will be taken.
Fewer than 25 students voted, and the Idea has failed. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
This Idea has passed with 56% and a St David's Day Celebration has been added to the Ram events calendar.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get the minimum 25 voters, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get 25 voters minimum, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get 25 voters minimum, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get 25 voters minimum, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
The Idea did not get 25 voters minimum, and therefore fails. No further action will be taken.
This Idea has failed as it did not pass the Large Idea thresholds. No further action will be taken on this Idea.
This Idea has failed. No further action will be taken.
This Idea has failed. No further action will be taken.
This Idea failed as too few students voted. No further action will be taken on this Idea.
This Idea was refused as it requested an outcome that would be unlawful under s.22 (2)(l)(ii) Education Act 1994.
This Idea failed as too few students voted. No further action will be taken on this Idea.
Withdrawn by the proposer before a vote went live.
This Idea failed as too few students voted. No further action will be taken on this Idea.
This Idea has failed. No further action will be taken on this Idea.
This Idea failed as too few students voted, however you can check the number of Guild Points you have using the Guild Points checker.
This is the full archive of all Student Ideas from the 2016-17 year.
There were 240 Ideas. 6,404 students cast 18,838 votes.
This is the full archive of all 2015-16 Student Ideas and Student Votes.
There were 436 Ideas. 1,781 students cast 23,854 votes.
This is the full archive of pre 2015 Ideas, Votes and referendums.
In 2014 there were 114 Student Ideas and 3 Student Votes.
8,146 votes were cast on Student Ideas by 2,670 voters.
This Idea has failed, and no further action will be taken.
The Idea has failed due to a lack of voters, and no further action will be taken.
This Idea has been subject to a complaint from a student as being problematic; voting is closed on this Idea.