Union Council, chaired by Sameer Sattar Khan Pathan, met on November 20 to discuss student experience, wellbeing, and campus development.
President Jean-Marc Amagoua reported strong engagement with a new Wi-Fi survey, which received 122 responses, and outlined discussions with Vice-Chancellor Damien Page on the future of the Uxbridge and Nottingham campuses.
Joe Burrell, Vice-President Achievement & Belonging, updated members on his Movember fundraising challenge and highlighted disability-in-sport initiatives, while confirming that his “Joe Tries” series in January.
Erin Cook, Vice-President Education & Welfare for High Wycombe, highlighted the Smile campaign and a Wellness Within Reach event offering creative wellbeing activities, alongside work on disability and inclusion.
Bethany Jackson, Vice-President Education & Welfare for Uxbridge and Aylesbury, reported improvements to student facilities in Aylesbury and praised Uxbridge’s most successful Freshers Fair in three years. Trustees confirmed new campaigns on gambling awareness and free printing, as well as £2,190 raised during Rag Week One.
Guest speaker Charlotte Stewart, Head of Disability and Inclusion, warned that students particularly first-generation and Global Majority learners—remain at higher risk of mental health difficulties, outlining support available through counselling, CBT and partnerships with Bucks Talking Therapies.
Dan Charlton, Chair of the Mental Society, led a group activity exploring causes of poor mental health at university and positive wellbeing strategies. Officers said their top priority is tackling unequal opportunities across campuses, with talks underway on parking for commuting students.
Key dates were announced for late November and early December, and the meeting closed by promoting student research into LGBTQIA+ wellbeing. the meeting closed with Sameer Sattar Khan Pathan reaffirming the Union’s commitment to ensuring every student across every campus is supported, empowered and heard.