Anuj, GSU President

Safety and Security on Campuses - Collaborated closely with the University's Head of Estate and Facilities to assess vulnerable areas on our campuses, to guarantee the complete safety of students throughout all University locations.

-The University is examining the necessity of body-worn cameras for all security personnel 

-Evaluating the effectiveness of our current CCTV system 

-Exploring modern solutions and assessing the potential need for a 24/7 monitored CCTV system

-Updating the access control system

-Ensuring a visible patrolling team across all campuses

-Engaging in discussions with law enforcement to be present on campus for incident response 

Sports at Greenwich - Following numerous discussions and collaborative efforts with the University, sports facilities have been established at the Greenwich campus. These spaces provide an opportunity for students to gather with their peers, socialise, and make use of their time during breaks between classes.

International Advice Services – Drop-ins at Greenwich and Medway  
-Collaborated closely with the Senior International Student Adviser to establish a drop-in system for international students 

-Drop-ins will commence in January where students will have the opportunity to discuss their concerns with the highly trained International Student Advice team of the University 

-Details on how to book appointments will be available on the University’s website soon. Follow GSU on social media to be the first to hear about it! 

Working Hour Campaign - Anuj is campaigning to increase the number of hours International students on Student visas can work.  

The campaign is still underway, and there has been a lot of progress so far: 

-The Working Hour Campaign Petition is currently under review by the GOV.UK petition site.

-Supported by 10 additional Student Union leaders. 

-The campaign has received coverage in various press outlets. 

-A recent communication letter has been received from the office of the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. 

-Engaged in a discussion and debate at the 2023 NUS Conference. 

-The National Union of Students (NUS) has collaborated as a team to advance this initiative. 

-Recently received an invitation to participate as a panelist in the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on student and work affairs.

Aminul, GSU Officer

Laziz, GSU Officer

Sodiq, GSU Officer

Race Table Talk
-Launched the Race Table Talk series to create more awareness of the awarding gap and amplify the voices of BAME students 

-In collaboration with Dr. Kenisha Linton, organised two impactful sessions of the Race Table Talk series 

-The turnout surpassed expectations, which highlights the pressing need for such conversations within the University community 

Faculty of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (FEHHS) drop-in sessions
-In order to bolster student engagement between GSU and FEHHS, Sodiq organised drop-in sessions

-Drop-in sessions encouraged active student participation and served as a platform for students to voice their needs and concerns 

Research Corner Project
-Spearheaded the initiative to create centralized Research Corners across the Uuniversity's campuses, specifically aimed at postgraduate research students. The vision was to provide dedicated spaces that foster academic research and collaboration. 

-The groundwork has been laid, with plans in motion to launch the first Research Corner at the Greenwich campus in the upcoming term. 

-Simultaneously, a proposal has been crafted and will be submitted to the Drill Hall Library committee by January. This proposal outlines the intended changes and the vision for the Medway campus's Research Corner.