Meeting of the Student Union Executive
Date: 26th August 2022
Katy
- Hydroelectricity
- An assessment of the river was conducted
- Cost 250,000 to implement, and would take 40 years to recover that, requires replacement every 10 years
- The vote was unanimous in not having the Archimedean Screw
- Toby and Karina's events
- Well done to TC and KK for the events they have put on
- Daye events
- Like to see PTO engagement at DA’s upcoming event
- Student Council
- It happened on Wednesday evening
- Attendance was only 9 people out of 38
- KB made complaints to the ARs about lack of participation and lack of visible feedback gathering
- NSS survey feedback was also given
- Prevent training
- Thanks to PTOs for attending
- The training was lacking in clarity
- Other
- Crewe Survey Discussion
- SU went to the Crewe campus and held a large meeting with students to discuss issues and problems raised by their survey
- Work is being put on to resolve issues, at least with the SU-related issues
- KB to go forward with departmental issues.
Henry
- No new society applications
- The society handbook is finished
- Freshers Fair 28th Sept 3 pm to 6 pm, PTOs expected to attend
- The awards night was a success, survey will be released next week, please fill out and share it with others
Maia
Karina
- Event was successful
- I would like more PTO attendance
- Prepping for next term’s events, seeking assistance from Brook Jones
Adam
- BSU AGMs, all clubs finished AGMs successfully
- New Korfball club
- New execs received training on 25/08, and will be met more 1 to 1 style by Adam and Sarah over the next weeks and term
- Chancellors Cup, great success, high attendance, making it even bigger next year
- Awards Night, great success from BSU & Sports Clubs’ point of view
- Quiz night, poor attendance but those who attended enjoyed
- Plan to revive Hockey club around Freshers
- The potential for Volleyball club start around Freshers
- Potential for Tennis club start next term
Zaid
- Investigating SurgSoc for further issues
- HH and ZA gave presentations to SU
- The response was that the change of the system was too drastic and it is better to enforce current rules instead
- Training will have to be more intense
- Investigation into Med Abroad Soc
- Met WSD
- Discussing with students about med curriculum
Toby
- Battle of the Bins 2 was more successful than the first
- Thanked PTO engagement
- Tripled amount of litter collected than the first event (12 bags)
- Battle of the Bins 3 to come soon
- Potential for 17th September
- Met with Friends of University
- Befriended them
- Talked about the current allotment project
- Potential for a biking society
Daye
- Completed and submitted microaggressions paper
- Currently sitting with Jessica Robertson
- Upcoming event: Mocktail Making Event, 3pm to 6pm
- Planning an International Day for students for next term
AOB
- General reminder to PTOs to seek reimbursement when making purchases on behalf of SU
- Taking part in FemSoc’s 1.6miles event
- MK Pride on 10th September
- Expecting 260 students in Bucks on Sept, 33 Crewe