Monday 03-10-2016 - 16:57

Update from Alice

As you may or may not know, I’ve now been in post as Durham Students’ Union President for three months, and I’m genuinely so excited to be welcoming returning students back and meeting a whole new cohort of first years and postgraduates. If you fall into the latter category, good luck with your first weeks in Durham and beyond – it’s a great place to study, and here at the Students’ Union we’re committed to helping you make the most of it.

Over the summer there has been a lot going on at the Union. We heard lots from students last year about what they wanted from our building and our website. In response we’ve gone on something of a revamp campaign through Dunelm House -there’s fresh paint, new furniture and a Starbucks – make sure you come and check it out! The website has had a facelift too, have a look at durhamsu.com! All of these changes have been really exciting (and a little scary at times) but have helped the new Officers and the Union get really clear on who we are and what we’re here to do. As part of the big changes going on at the SU, our new strategy will be launched soon, sharing our vision and plan for Durham Students’ Union, focusing on how we can support students, whether it be through groups, colleges, individuals, student representatives or more, to have the best experience possible at Durham.

 

As President, over the next year I’m focusing on several areas that I believe will really make a difference to our students.  I’ll be working with Colleges to better understand and provide the support and amplification of voice that helps them be the best home for students they can be. With the move of Queen’s campus, I’m also focusing on making sure affected students still get the quality student experience they deserve, supported by their colleges, academic departments and the Unions’ services during this period of change. My third focus is on how the University and Union understand students’ opinions and keeps us informed and active on the issues and challenges we face.  I look forward to meeting you all around Durham over the next year!