Plenary: Representing Students in a Time of Crisis

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Plenary: Representing Students in a Time of Crisis

What you need to know:

- Location: The Union, Main Hall

- Date: Wednesday 13 August 2025

- Time: 09:30 - 10:20

- Presenter(s): Rob Samuels, Bangor SU; Hannah Alcock, Christchurch SU, Diya Rattanpal, SOAS SU, and Charlotte Corrish, OIAHE.

- Chair: Hannah Sketchley NUS UK.

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:

We hear regularly that we are several weeks out from a university going bankrupt. We’re seeing block grants frozen and shrunk across students’ unions. Out of crisis, new and innovative practice has to bloom: how can we support students not just to survive but to thrive while they’re at university?

Hear from Rob Samuels, Bangor SU; Hannah Alcock, Christchurch SU, Diya Rattanpal, SOAS SU, and Charlotte Corrish, OIAHE on the opportunities to strengthen student representation, advice and campaigning. Chair: Hannah Sketchley, NUS UK.

This session will be followed by a planning workshop to digest the discussion and put it into action, led by Hannah Sketchley and Alan Roberts."

 

🕺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 : The Union, Main Hall

Type: Membership Services Conference Day 2

Start Date: Thursday 14-08-2025 - 09:00

End date: Thursday 14-08-2025 - 09:45

Location

Contact Details

Mikey Goodwin

m.goodwin@mmu.ac.uk

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