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Asking students what they don’t want
- Asking students what they don’t want SODA, Co Lab Thursday 14-08-2025 - 15:15 until Thursday 14-08-2025 - 16:05
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Asking students what they don’t want
What you need to know:
- Location: SODA, Co Lab
- Date: Thursday 14 August 2025
- Time: 15:00 - 16:05
- Presenter(s): Gareth Hughes, Durham SU
Please note, all sessions across both days are subject to change. Any changes will be updated across the website and in any other digital comms in advance.
From the presenter:
A common, perhaps simplistic, frame for students’ unions - we do what students want - is challenged by significant, almost universal, cuts. The ‘democratic’ ‘representative’ system creates work for student volunteers, student leaders, SU professionals, and institutional staff.
But it isn’t designed - or at least isn’t promoted - on the basis it’ll help us decide what not to do, what to stop, what to cut, or what to close. Is growth and creativity for student democracy, but cuts and shrinking for managers and trustees?
This session tries to reconcile student leadership and a smaller, harder, future for our organisations.
🕺Who can come?
Staff working in clubs and societies, advice, student reps, democracy, governance, campaigning – anything within membership services across the UK.
🎟️ Do I need a ticket?
Yes! But tickets for this conference are now unavailable.
🎤 What type of atmosphere should I expect?
Expect a friendly, open and inclusive space to network, share and learn with likeminded people.
♿️ Is the event accessible for all?
Yes, our reception team will be on hand if you need any assistance.
☎️ Who should I contact for more information?
For more info about this event, contact Mikey and for any questions about specific sessions, contact Alan Roberts
📍Where is The Union?
21 Higher Cambridge Street,
Manchester,
M15 6AD
Venue/Timing
Venue : SODA, Co Lab
Type: Day 2 - More Student Opportunities, Membership Services Conference Day 2
Start Date: Thursday 14-08-2025 - 15:15
End date: Thursday 14-08-2025 - 16:05
Location
Contact Details
Mikey Goodwin
m.goodwin@mmu.ac.uk
Terms and Conditions
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