"Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my RSU President manifesto. You may know me as the current Froebel College President, you may have seen me working as a Senior Student Ambassador on-campus or elsewhere across London and the UK, you may have seen me on the university social media platforms, or may have been served by me in the Union Bar or attended my weekly pub quiz."

WHY AM I RUNNING TO BE YOUR PRESIDENT DURING A PANDEMIC?

After achieving my goals this year, I believe I have gained transferable skills to support the entire Roehampton community. With the easing of COVID restrictions, I believe the university should operate in a "Living with Covid" manner, offering a full on-campus experience for those who prefer face-to-face interactions, and a hybrid/online approach for those unable to access campus facilities. In my eyes, the pandemic has highlighted the need for change, from pre-2020 and post-2020, which I am here to implement to better your student experience.

MY TOP 5 WINS OF THE YEAR

• Broke a record for the amount fundraised during a single night at a Movember waxing event supporting men's mental health
• Created a music video and hosted social media challenges to highlight support available at Roehampton
• Led an online campaign raising awareness during LGBTQ+ History Month
• Organised a Homelessness Awareness Week including a Froebel Sleepout fundraiser
• Worked with security/estates to facilitate the accessibility of campus gates

WHAT WILL I AIM TO ACHIEVE IF ELECTED?

• EVENTS AROUND LONDON

  • With around 75% of the student population living off-campus, organising events at a time and location that suits you
  • Including non-drinking events
  • Allowing all students to experience London and celebrate diversity

• ENSURING REPRESENTATION

  • Work closely with the elected Black Students' Officer and Asian and Minority Ethnic Students' Officer
  • Events in accordance with the diversity calendar
  • Support for all PTOs to better the sense of community across all student groups
  • Work with Race Equality Champions to better student experience
  • Improvements to the Union Bar including more events, deals & soft drinks

• SOCIETIES

  • With only 42 societies currently registered, I aim to increase this by bringing back your favourite societies
  • Societies for every academic department and all student groups
  • Re-freshers fair & events for January starters
  • More career opportunities

• SAFETY ON-CAMPUS

  • Security staff to formally introduce themselves when entering accommodation
  • Card production for lost ID cards available outside of term-time working hours
  • Increased visability of 24/7 mental health support
  • Reintroduce Travel Sunday for all new resident students
  • Continuation of period poverty campaign

• SUSTAINABILITY

  • Sustainability training for all student leadership positions
  • More vegan options
  • Reduce plastic and food waste - 'drop'n'swap' locations on campus and introduction of 'bring your own cup' schemes

• IMPORTANCE OF EVENTS

  • Sport Wednesdays - involvement of all students to improve college spirit - bring back Wednesday nights
  • Shuttle bus extension to local sport events
  • Freshers' Week - diverse and inclusive events
  • Roehampton Pride event

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