Feedback Support Rep (Second Year)
Feedback Support Rep (Second Year)
Feedback Support Rep (Third Year)
The Students' Guild has launched the first part of an extenive review into student representation.
SSLC Rep (INTO Year One Psychology)
The Students' Guild's biggest fundraising group have smashed their targets by raising over £110,000 this year so far for their partner charities.
SSLC Rep (First Year Psychology)
Feedback Support Rep
The Students’ Guild have raised £515.28 for the Guide Dogs Association after a successful day of play in Devonshire House.
Weekly Free Yoga: With funding from both the Doctoral College and the Students’ Guild, both the VP for PGR and PGT students will run weekly free yoga sessions for postgraduate students.
SSLC Rep (Third Year Applied Psychology)
University of Exeter Students’ Guild Body Society (BodySoc) wins the National Societies Award for Best Society of the Year.
SSLC Rep (Third Year Applied Psychology)
Provide socials with an identifiable Postgraduate brand to foster a sense of belonging. Include mature undergraduates, such as fourth years and finalists who often feel closer to a Postgraduate lifestyle, and postgraduates who are normally excluded from central campus as in the case of the School of Education.
The annual Teaching Awards celebration is over. The event, hosted by the Students' Guild and FXU, partner Unions to the University of Exeter, hosted the night which saw 14 Academic and Professional Services staff be awarded for their contribution to our students' educational experience.
Primary Teaching and Learning
SSLC Rep (Third Year Applied Psychology)
SSLC Rep (First Year BSc)
SSLC, Employability & Careers, Feedback Support, Quality Assurance Rep (PGT/4th Year)
Employability and Careers Rep (First Year)
Lobby the University for an improved central calendar of events and conferences for easy filtering and notification. I will work on a regular programme of activities: events, socials, trips, courses, welfare drop-in, and more, to establish networking between all PGR students and ensure they have the most productive experience.
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.
Quality Assurance Rep (Second Year)
SSLC Rep (First Year Psychology)
SSLC Rep (First Year BSc)
SSLC, Student Feedback Rep (4th Year)
Plan PGR-led welcome event(s) during Freshers Week and at the end of each semester to integrate the postgraduate community into the Guild body from the first day.
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
Employability and Careers Rep (Third Year)
Quality Assurance Rep (Second Year)
SSLC Rep (INTO Year One Psychology)
SSLC Rep (MSc by Research)
Quality Assurance Rep (2nd Year)
SSLC Rep (Second Year PPE)
Make sure that PGR teachers are paid fairly and not used as cheap labour by departments, lobbying the University to improve support, pay and conditions to make sure PGR teachers are paid fairly for the work they do.
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.
To read the full minutes of the PGR Executive, press on the text.
The Students’ Guild does not tolerate any form of racism, sexism or hate crime and condemns any such actions with full disciplinary action taken as appropriate.
SSLC Rep (MRes Critical Human Geographies)
Hold regular drop-in sessions for PGR teachers to ensure all their concerns are taken into consideration and brought before the University and the Guild.
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.
On the coming PGR Executive, we will be hearing from the University HR team on updates with regards to the PTA/GTA contracts of employment. All PhD students are welcome to attend. Time: 12:00-14:00 on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Place: the Guild conference room.
SSLC Rep (Third Year)
Quality Assurance Rep
SSLC Rep (Third Year Psychology)
SSLC, Emplyability & Careers, Student Feedback Rep (1st Year)
SSLC Rep (Second Year Sociology & Criminology)
SSLC Rep (Third Year PPE)
Management with Tourism Final Year Rep
Improve PGR teaching conditions – this doesn’t only improve university life for PGRs but also helps in improving the life of undergraduates by improving the quality of teaching they receive.
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.
Employability and Careers Rep (Second Year)
SSLC Rep (Third Year Applied Psychology)
SSLC Rep (Second Year Biochemistry)
SSLC Rep (First Year Sociology)
SSLC Rep (Second Year PPE)
Management with Marketing Final Year Rep
Work with the University and the National Union of Students to establish a national government loan system and makes it available for anyone in need. Lobby the University to increase its investments in PGR funding – more scholarships and bursaries.
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.
Applications close THIS WEEK for our #PGR #Sprint Women's develop programme, running over 3.5 days in June. Find out more and apply on our website before Friday!: http://ow.ly/WzrK30jcoIP
Sally Blumenthal - University of Exeter
SSLC Rep (Spanish, Second Year)
SSLC Rep (Third Year PTY)
SSLC Rep (First Year Applied Psychology)
SSLC Rep (First Year Biological Sciences)
SSLC Rep (First Year PPE)
Feedback Support Rep (Third Year)
• Review the module choice system across the entire college to be fairer and allow students to illustrate why a module would be particularly relevant to them.
• Review pastoral support across the college for all students, with a particular focus on new students.
• Fight for greater support in SSLCs and better integration of Academic Societies and SSLCs.
Management with Marketing Second Year Rep
Business & Accounting Second Year Rep
Weekly coffee drop-ins should happen during vacations. More events that start nearer to 6pm that accommodate our needs. Lobby for events tailored to suit student parents. Push for more Postgraduate specific events and a Postgraduate sports Committee.
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.
Dates: 16 & 30 May 2018
Venue: various - please check further info for details: http://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/q-step/events/
The Exeter Q-Step Centre Research Network is pleased to invite you to the Seminar “Inequalities in Education” organised by Dr Alexey Bessudnov. Our guest speakers, Dr George Leckie from the University of Bristol, Dr Roxanne Connelly from the University of Warwick and Emily Smith-Woolley from King’s College London will visit Exeter on 2, 16 and 30 May 2018.
Working with staff, and the Student Elections Officer; make sure that Student Elections are kept relevant to students and as engaging as possible.
Quality Assurance Rep (First Year)
Feedback Support Rep
SSLC Rep (French & German, First Year)
SSLC Rep (First Year Psychology)
Employability and Careers Rep
SSLC Rep (First Year Biochemistry)
SSLC Rep (First Year Criminology)
SSLC Rep (Third Year Politics and International Relations)
Business and Management Final Year Rep
There is not enough availability of core texts, short-loan books and e-journals in the library. I pledge to lobby the University to increase funding for the library and use the SSLC (Student Staff Liaison Committee) system to make the relevant library staff aware of the demand.
Working with staff, and the Student Ideas Officer; make sure that Student Ideas is kept fun, relevant to students and as engaging as possible.
SSLC Rep (Second Year)
Feedback Support Rep
SSLC Rep (MA Classics and Ancient History)
SSLC Rep (Spanish & German, Fourth Year)
Feedback Support Rep (First Year)
Quality Assurance Rep (Third Year)
SSLC Rep (First Year Exercise and Sport Sciences)
SSLC Rep (First Year Biological Sciences)
Primary Teaching and Learning
SSLC Rep (Second Year Sociology & Anthropology)
Business and Management Final Year Rep
Psychology with Sport & Exercise Second Year Rep
The library is currently not being utilised in the best way. It could be used for more inter-departmental networking and symposiums, which bring students together to collaborate and share research ideas.
Keynote Speakers: Professor Vanessa Harding (Birkbeck); Dr Chris Laoutaris (Birmingham)
SSLC Rep (Second Year)
Employability and Careers Rep
SSLC Rep (MA English Literary Studies)
SSLC Rep (Second Year SEMS)
SSLC Rep (Second Year SEMS)
Foundation/KS1 Schools Direct
SSLC Rep (First Year Sociology)
There are no Medical School Officer promises to display.
Business and Management Second Year Rep
There are no Business School Officer promises to display.
Lobby the University to build or provide a PG Hub, open at all times. This should include a study space and a space for student-led conferences, symposiums and events. Beyond availability, there is a serious shortage of core textbooks in the library – I will lobby the University to have these books in the Hub roofs.
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.
SSLC Rep (MA Classics and Ancient History)
SSLC Rep (MSc Genomic Medicine)
There are no Subject Chair promises to show.
SSLC Rep (Second Year Exercise and Sport Sciences)
Quality Assurance Rep (MSc Educational Research, Distance)
SSLC Rep (First Year Philosophy)
Business and Management Second Year Rep
Biosciences Final Year Rep
We need more relevant and diverse employers and not just the typical Graduate placements. Postgraduate careers services need to address those who do not want to go into academia whilst acknowledging their qualifications.
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.
https://www.exeterguild.org/ed/profile/10557/
SSLC Rep (MSc Animal Behaviour)
SSLC Rep (MSc Clinical Education)
SSLC Rep (MSc Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture)
SSLC Rep (Third Year Philosophy)
There are no CLES Officer promises to display.
Employability & Alumni Rep
Mechanical, Materials and Electronic Engineering
Biochemistry Final Year Rep
Applied Psychology Second Year Rep
BA Politics Second Year Rep
Employability and Careers Rep (Second Year)
Create a Postgraduate Committee, made up of elected students, to reach out and accomplish these policy aims. This committee will ensure all corners of campus are involved and will provide ambassadors for students to relate to.
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.
There are no Subject Chair promises to show.
Society Rep (Drama Society)
There are no Subject Chair promises to show.
There are no Subject Chair promises to show.
SSLC Rep
Quality Assurance Rep
Feedback Support Rep (Second Year PPE)
Employability & Alumni Rep
This is a virtual space to discuss all things PGR-related. It is a safe place to share ideas, ask questions, find relevant details, and hold me to account. A monthly blog update will be posted to tell you what I have been up to in a post that allows you to comment and share your thoughts on any of my progress or setback. Looking forward to having some interactive discussion with you all.
(click on the title to read the whole article)
Quality Assurance Rep (Third Year)
• I promise to always have all students interests at the core of all I do.
• I promise to try an increase the visibility of academic representation in the college.
• I promise to keep all informed as to what the academic representation team is doing.
Ensure full integration of international students into the Students’ Guild and provide advice on changes to the student visa system.
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.
Economics and Politics Final Year Rep
Anthropology Second Year Rep
Employability and Alumni Rep
Ensure that Taught Masters students voices are heard: make an online forum for Taught Masters students where they can raise any issues and share any ideas for improving their courses.
Online applications rather than going through Library Champions.
Introduce meditation classes as a mindfulness method and promote the self-defence classes that I’ve already begun putting into place.
Employability Reps for every Student-Staff Liaison Committee and creating Employability College Executives to feed into the general Executive Committee.
Appointment of a figurehead who is in personal contact with students and student-led groups to handle queries related to society finances.
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
This was a political idea, and fails because there were too few voters. No further action will be taken.
Economics and Politics Second Year Rep
Second Year Rep
Quality Assurance Rep
Create a timetable displaying when and where the weekly undergraduate lectures are taking place so Masters students are also able to attend if they wish.
Ensure that no student has longer than an 8 hour day (e.g. lectures starting at 8.30am guaranteed to end by 4.30pm) and a 1 hour break for those with 7 hours of timetabled classes.
Anyone in a position of responsibility takes part in both diversity training & disability training, ensuring understanding of invisible disabilities too.
Improve the ease of access and publicity of the Society Hardship Fund.
Reduce stigma around mental health and offer support through stress relief workshops!
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
This is a Maintenance request because the toilets are managed by the University. We have done the paperwork and this idea now closes.
Economics and Finance Final Year Rep
Creation of a course specific welcome pack for the Taught Masters students, containing the course curriculum and deadlines, so that students can plan around crucial dates. Ensure that students are clear on the demands of their respective courses, allowing them the time to plan in advance for interviews and PhD admission deadlines.
Continuing to push for an expansion of the January exam period.
Introduce basic counselling qualification for students to relieve pressure from the Wellbeing Centre & increase the number of peer support groups.
Utilise the DH1 screens for updates on Student Ideas.
Offering translations of key-information (housing, mental health and wellbeing) from the Guild to make it more accessible.
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.
• Meet up with Chairs on a regular basis
• Help Subject Chairs create social events to get the SSLC known to other students
• Create a College Officer Facebook page to keep everyone updated
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.
SSLC Rep (Second Year)
Quality Assurance Rep
Economics and Finance Second Year Rep
Second Year Rep
Quality Assurance Rep
Create recommended reading lists which will be compiled by previous Masters students.
Review how deadlines are set to ensure that students are not bombarded all at once.
Install a nap room on campus which will allow rest for students.
Create a Guild resource guide on how and where to get society and funding help.
Promotion of existent study spaces through grab and go food and coffee outlets like subway near Harrison and Amory Building!
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
This Idea about the UCU strike action is a duplicate of an Idea which has already passed, and was therefore refused.
Economics with Econometrics Final Year Rep
Improve access to mental health services for Masters students on campus, following the PTES feedback.
Condensing subject handbooks to make methods of referencing more transparent, particularly to help FCH students.
Introduce subsidies for societies. This money would be an opportunity for students unable to afford society memberships to take part in things they are passionate about.
Less bureaucracy and paperwork, the ability to submit provisional events with reminders for budget & risk assessment deadlines, as well as a student staff member at St. Luke’s Campus.
Improve Student Ideas’ game design. Guild points for engagement! Putting up response counters around campus, especially food outlets so that students can vote on Student Ideas.
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
This idea has now lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
Ensure the University maintains its diversity in research, so that students have greater opportunity to develop original research.
Lobby the university to make the mitigation system centralised, more efficient and fairer.
Help freeze accommodation prices in Exeter by suggesting the University creates a 'recommended' list for companies who agree to this.
Improve employability and networking by creating an alumni network, introducing societies to relevant professionals and potentially increasing income via donations.
Increase student engagement in the Guild through emphasis on the fact that engagement with the Guild would count as transferable skills and facilitate employability.
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.
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.
Create a bigger better societies ball with society awards.
Liaise with staff support at the Guild to maintain and promote the Wellbeing Information Directory.
Sessions timetabled into the teaching day for first year UG and PGT students. Academic tutors to give small groups of students advice (e.g. on essay writing/referencing) to ensure a smooth transition into university life.
Students should be able to collect prescriptions on campus.
Making Exeter a safe and inclusive community through inclusivity campaigns like #WeAreAllExeter
Economics Second Year Rep
Set up a review of study abroad options to ensure foreign universities provide adequate support and reflect Exeter's standard of academic excellence.
Nightline volunteers to be given free breakfast for the mornings after nights they volunteer.
Investigate improvements to the room booking system and ways to tackle the issue of a lack of society space.
More microwaves, hot taps and kettles around campus, especially in study spaces open till late.
Seek out feedback, praise and issues from students in their College and present those points at all meetings they attend. Feedback resolutions and outcomes on that feedback, issues and praise to the students represented by each College Officer.
Never speak on behalf of others; always raise their voices.
April 2018: This idea is a win. Click here for details of the a fundraiser
Economics Second Year Rep
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.
Reviewing assessment of modules to ensure the workload reflects accreditation to guarantee parity of student experience.
Every 2 weeks, students can come into the Sabb office to express any issues they have been experiencing.
Commit to improving disabled access to DH1 and provide resources for societies about how to make their events more accessible.
Assessing and improving menus and student deals in the Grove/Ram. Lobby for a ‘different specials each fortnightly’ scenario.
College Officers will meet regularly with all of the Exeter Subject Chairs in their College, attend major college-wide meetings, and feedback directly to the VP Education, VP Taught Postgraduates and VP Research Postgraduates on major educational developments.
This idea is a pass and will be followed up with the library before the end of the democratic year.
Business Economics Final Year Rep
For students with four timetabled classes starting at 08.30.
Bring back Freshers' packs allowing students to plan their Freshers’ week and introduce postgraduate packs; these will be available to fill out online with the option of a text message reminding students of the event an hour before.
More vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options on campus, and desserts in the Ram.
More healthy drinks in the meal deals.
To actively take part in reward and recognition processes; the Teaching Awards nomination and judging processes; the VP Education Awards nomination and judging processes and any other scheme for the recognition of the hard work of staff and students.
Confront behaviours and practices that are harmful, discriminatory, and marginalising, and challenge cultures that reproduce these behaviours and practices.
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
Business Economics Final Year Rep
On campus for laptops and phones.
Create a new multifaith prayer space on both Streatham & St Luke's campuses.
Free breakfast for Nightline volunteers.
Check your Guild Points balance online.
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.
To continually review the recommendations in the Visions for the Future of Education relating to the individual Colleges, and determine new strategies over time.
Business Economics Second Year Rep
Continue to lobby the University for more study space and more effective utilisation of the space already available. Quality study spaces need good lighting, close plug sockets, a nearby printer and access to water fountains.
Continue with the #WeAreAllExeter campaign.
Safeguard the independence and budget of Xmedia.
Use your Guild Points towards discounts at Guild outlets.
Encourage students to stand and vote in elections, relating to the College and subjects within it. Encourage active volunteering in the subjects. Encourage students to use Student Ideas to propose and vote on ideas for change. Take full advantage of support staff in the Guild to assist with communication and active leadership by example.
This idea idea passes with a first and will be put to the top of our priority list.
Business Economics Second Year Rep
Need to differentiate types of study space available.
Introduce an International Week once a term to celebrate different cultures.
Introduce a wellbeing course for society committees with the Advice Unit and Wellbeing Centre, as well as regular ‘Meet & Greets’ with Staff, Sabbs and Soc Exec so you know where to go to get help.
Promoting study spaces off-campus like Devon and Exeter Institute
An active leader is well prepared and knows what support systems exist to help them develop the best in everyone.
iExeter app to provide online anonymous forums to ensure ease of access for students and a coherent collection of feedback for reps.
Improve publicity of how to get in touch with Liberation Council to voice opinions.
Promote and support smaller media societies such as The Undergraduate, Razz and PearShaped.
Simplicity of design and access for room bookings.
Active communication requires constant work and development, to make certain that as much information is available as possible.
As this is doubly conditional on both snow and it sticking, it has been passed directly to the Sabb Team. The answer was Yaaaas.
Push for every department to have an event at the beginning of the year guaranteeing that every student knows their personal tutor.
Improve awareness of Individual Learning Plans and have free tests for dyslexia.
Create an interfaith prayer space on campus for our faith societies.
Lobby for Nightline volunteers to get breakfast at university halls
This is a duplicate of an Idea which is still open for action, and has been refused.
With fees set to increase for International and EU/Home students next year, the University must be held accountable for the reinvestment of money back into student experience.
Introduce an initiative whereby if a student has walked 12,000 steps or more Monday-Sunday, they can receive a free hot drink the following week.
Re-evaluate Guild grant funding to include repeat events and to help out new societies more
Training days for incoming society committees to make them aware of procedures regarding risk assessments, reimbursement and other events related aspects. Making it further accessible through using more pictures, less words.
Push for an October reading week for all subjects with a year-group specific focus.
Within the new hub system, I would like to create a veggie & vegan café in Amory.
Improve communication and give insight into what the Sabbs actually do on a day-to-day basis.
Promoting the services provided by the Students' Guild Advice Unit and the Wellbeing Centre. Emphasising these as safe and confidential spaces.
An active leader is aware of the relationships which exist and the structures they work within to direct support and feedback to the right people.
To withdraw books more easily, especially if you forget or lose your uni card!
More microwaves to save students’ money, more fairtrade & locally sourced food, more gluten free and lactose free options.
Look into the continuation of ExeFest, the campus music festival.
Providing clarity on the criteria, application process and deadlines associated with mitigation.
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.
Food waste and donations to continue to go to homeless projects, and a clothes collection for refugees.
Improve Refreshers and work with local clubs and companies for special deals.
Stress relief workshops and events on campus not just during exam season but also during high deadline season (coffee deals, bouncy castle!)
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.
This idea has lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
Ensure that all outlets on campus have fully recyclable cup, or a discount for bringing in a reusable cup.
An international careers fair, not just study abroad and TEFL, but also overseas opportunities.
Have and promote weekly Drop-In Days at St. Luke’s
Talk to students face-to-face or by email or social media, and share their concerns and ideas with others.
This idea has lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
More cardboard and paper recycling bins so that recyclable and non-recyclable rubbish is kept separate.
The A&V and Music budget to be put online to increase transparency and make scrutiny easier.
Fortnightly meetings with guild and society representatives on St. Luke’s campus.
Actually campaign, lead and bring about change.
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.
Create an “Introduction to Exeter” pack for international students as being in a completely new country can lead to culture shock.
Increase recognition by creating an online volunteering log to reward you for the hours you put into society work and a bigger and better Societies’ Ball, with society awards.
Regular check in and follow up with International Students' representatives.
Be professional when performing the elected role.
This is a duplicate of an idea which is still live for action.
Remove Saturday exams and ensure that January exams are spread over two weeks
Create a Guild crowdfunding page. With no external cut taken and by reaching out to alumni, it provides a new and easier way for society fundraising.
Constant contact with Postgraduate Society as it is often the primary point of contact.
Ensure every course receives a reading week (or half week if the course can’t allow a full week) so that everyone gets rest.
Encourage more collaborative events such as an interfaith sports competition.
Support incoming VP Taught Postgraduates and VP Research Postgraduates in their roles and devise ways to increase postgraduate student engagement.
This idea has lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
Lobby for an online booking system for Career Zone appointments.
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.
Facilitate bookings for Guild’s sport related events.
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
Representing the student voices of Exeter at a national level by participating in more conferences and spreading awareness about NUS
This idea did not receive enough votes and fails. No further action will be taken.
Introducing career-focused modules from first year in all colleges across the university to get people prepared for and confident about their career choices.
This idea did not receive enough votes and fails. No further action will be taken.
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.
This idea has failed as it did not get 25 votes. No further action will be taken.
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.
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.
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.
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
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.
This idea has been rejected as it is a duplicate of an existing idea which has passed for action.
The University Grounds team won't accept this idea because of the very high cost and danger to health.
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
This would be in violation of Licensing Act 2003
Click here for VP Education Bryony Loveless' closing statement
This idea has lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
This idea has lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
This idea has been rejected as crossing the line between fun and flame-bait.
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
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.
This idea has failed and no further action will be taken.
February 2018: The Vice-Chancellor regretfully declines
Unfortunately from a price point this would not be viable
This 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 duplicate of an existing Idea which is still open for action. It has been refused as a duplicate.
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.
This idea has failed. No further action will be taken.
This idea has lapsed with the close of the democratic year 2017-18
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.
This idea was received on 8 February 2018 and rejected.
It is a duplicate of an existing idea which is live for action.
This idea failed to get over 475 voters, and fails. No further action will be taken.
This idea failed to get over 475 voters, and fails. No further action will be taken.
President Shades has raised this with the University but the cost would be too significant
This idea did not achieve 475 voters and fails. No further action will be taken.
This idea about the UCU strike action is duplicating existing Ideas which are still open for voting.
This idea about the UCU strike action is duplicating existing Ideas which are still open for voting.
This idea about the UCU strike action is duplicating existing Ideas which are still open for voting.
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).
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.
This idea has failed to reach 476 voters and has failed. No further action will be taken.
21 December 2017: All of the newly built hubs will have microwave and hot water facilities
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: 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.
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 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.
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."
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 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.