Student Council
- Student Council The Anson Rooms, Richmond Building, 105 Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LN Thursday 14-11-2024 - 17:00 until Thursday 14-11-2024 - 20:00
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Student Council
This is your chance to make a difference and learn more about democracy at Bristol SU!
Student Council this year will happen on 14 November 2024 between 17:00 and 20:00 in the Anson Rooms of the Richmond Building.
If you can't make it in person to the meeting, you can join online: Student Council 2024 Online Meeting Link. Please bear in mind that if you're speaking for or against a motion you need to come in person. If you are joining online and are a voting member but having trouble accessing Slido, please fill in this Student Council 2024 Support Form.
Student Council is the main representative forum of the Students' Union. It creates policy which directs the focus for our team of seven SU officers. Members discuss and vote on items (called motions) submitted by students. Any motions that pass become active SU policy for three years.
All students can submit motions and attend the meeting, but only course reps, faculty reps, network chairs, society presidents, volunteering project co-ordinators, or club captains can vote on motions. Find out more on the democratic events page.
About Student Council
Read your Student Council Guide for all the details on this Student Council.
Ahead of Student Council students can put forward suggestions (called motions), which are designed to improve students’ lives. All Bristol students can then attend Student Council to watch the debates and see which motions have been voted in (passed).
In previous Student Councils, students have passed policy to create Black Students' and Parents, Carers, and Mature Students' Networks, to better support pregnant students, to support the climate strike campaign, and to adopt a harm reduction approach to drugs and alcohol. This is your chance to make long-lasting and far-reaching change at Bristol.
This is an unticketed event but please bring your student IDs as we will need to check them to verify who is able to vote. There will also be free pizza provided with vegan and gluten free options!
How Does Student Council Work?
Student Council is a chance for you to get your voice heard directly and help set the agenda of your Students Union. You can help submit your student ideas as motions which get debated. All students can submit motions and attend the meeting, but only course reps, faculty reps, network chairs, society presidents, volunteering project co-ordinators, or club captains can vote on motions.
We have 10 motions coming to this Student Council:
- NUS Representative Update
- Representation Review
- Financial Support for Current International Undergraduates
- Free Circuit Laundry
- Introduction of an anti-Palestinian racism definition to Bristol
- Adjusting Graduation Ceremony Dates for International Students
- Proposition for the SU to support the Divest Borders Campaign
- Accessibility for students with disabilities at University of Bristol
- End All Forced Swimming Experiments at the University of Bristol
- Easier Access to Support Services for International Students
Please get in touch with any questions: email our Democracy inbox or our Democracy & Campaigns Coordinator.
You must attend in person to contribute to the debate.
How do motions come into existence?
A student will have a new idea on how to better their SU. They then meet with the Liberation & Campaigns Team, to help shape this into a motion. Sometimes students will be ahead of the curb and have a fully fledged motion ready to submit!
See the process on submitting motions on our Democratic Events page.
What happens with motions once approved?
Motions get sent to Democratic Standards, to be approved for debate. They’ll make sure it’s appropriate to go to Student Council and approve it. The students will be notified and briefed on having to propose a motion by the SU staff team.
How the debate is structured
Students at our Student Council get to speak for a motion if they’ve introduced the idea, to propose and convince the student body it works! Then someone can speak against the motion if they don’t like it. There’s a chance to answer any questions you might have about the idea to the proposer – rinse & repeat until we need to hold a vote!
Why it is important to debate?
Imagine if the SU suddenly decided it was against their practice to ever support the football on, or to never host events past the month of March. It would feel pretty unfair, right? Debate is designed as a chance to hear from everyone – so we can carry on being a Union for all Students!
How do I vote?
As part of our efforts to make our democratic events more accessible and easier to take part in, we've introduced digital voting! We'll be using a Q&A and polling platform called Slido. If you're a voting member, you can see the guidance on voting using Slido on the Student Council Guide. If you are joining online and are a voting member but having trouble accessing Slido, please fill in this Student Council 2024 Support Form.
Accessibility
Bristol SU is committed to running safe and accessible events for all students. If you have any questions about access to our events please email the Bristol SU Democracy and Campaigns team at bristolsu-democracy@bristol.ac.uk
We welcome attendees who need to bring medicines, food, or drink to manage a medical condition, or medical equipment. Please email us at bristolsu-democracy@bristol.ac.uk or speak to a member of staff on arrival if you have any questions or concerns.
If you need to step out of this event to find a quiet space please notify a member of staff as you’re leaving so that they can let you back in.
Venue/Timing
Venue : The Anson Rooms, Richmond Building, 105 Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LN
Type: Democratic Events, Featured Events
Start Date: Thursday 14-11-2024 - 17:00
End date: Thursday 14-11-2024 - 20:00
Capacity: 300
Location
Contact Details
bristolsu-democracy@bristol.ac.uk
Terms and Conditions
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General Terms and Conditions
- Bristol SU operates ticket purchasing for multiple events at venues across the city. These terms and conditions only apply where they are not superseded by an event promoter or a particular venue’s terms and conditions.
- We don't sell tickets through secondary ticket sites. Sometimes tickets are sold through partners, but this will be stated. A ticket purchased from secondary ticket sites or from ticket touts will not be valid, and Bristol SU accepts no liability for refunds.
- Admission to all events is subject to the restrictions employed by the host venue.
- Students must bring their University of Bristol UCard to every event they wish to attend for identification purposes. For members of the public, photo ID will be required (e.g., passport, driving licence, proof of age card).
- Re-admission is not typically allowed once you have attended an event, unless approved by the manager on duty. There are some events where re-admission is allowed, e.g., the Welcome Fair, but this will be stated on the specific event information.
- Right of admission is reserved by the venue management, and their decision is final. We have a zero-tolerance policy on Racism, Sexism, Ageism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Ableism, or any other form of discrimination. Harassment, aggression, or intimidating behaviour will not be tolerated.
- Your UCard is not transferrable – you cannot lend it to anyone else to get into the venue.
- Every effort will be made to allow priority queuing at all events – however, this cannot be guaranteed.
- All events are restricted to AGE 18+ unless specifically noted on the event page. All guests are required to provide proof of age if asked by the door staff, and entry can be refused without it. Bristol students who forget their UCard will also need proof of age.
- We may use the email address you provide when purchasing tickets to give you updates about your purchase, event details, or request feedback after the event.
Refunds
*** Please note that this is standard practice at every entertainments venue in the UK. *** ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERRABLE. All sales are final. Refunds are not available on tickets once purchased, including those bought in error or in cases of illness or injury. However, refunds may be given in the following cases:
- The entire event is cancelled by the promoter or Bristol SU. Refunds are available to everyone who has purchased a ticket in advance.
- The event is postponed to another date which the ticket holder cannot attend. The ticket holder must opt in to a refund within 7 days of notification or before the event date, whichever is sooner.
- The main performing artist has cancelled or the event is significantly altered for reasons beyond our control, but the event still took place. Refunds will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
- The event has sold out, and there is a waiting list. In this instance, refunds may be given and the tickets resold to people on the waiting list.
In all instances, the duty manager’s decision will be final.
Transfer Policy
- All tickets for Bristol SU events are non-transferrable and are assigned exclusively to your account.
- You may send your ticket to a trusted friend to use on your behalf. Our systems detect duplicate tickets, so only send your ticket to one person to avoid them being turned away.
- Do not buy from secondary ticket outlets, as it is usually a scam.
Physical Ticket Replacements
- For events with physical tickets, it is the responsibility of the individual purchaser to keep their ticket safe once collected. Replacement tickets will not be issued in the event of loss or damage, and will need to be repurchased.
- It is advised to write your name and University number on the back of your ticket so it can be returned if found.
Filming, Photography and Broadcast
- During events, the SU may broadcast live, take photographs, or record videos to be used for SU marketing and editorial purposes. Media may appear on the SU website, social media, and other publications.
- If you have concerns about appearing in photographs, film, or live broadcasts, please contact bristolsu-marketing@bristol.ac.uk in advance, and we will do our best to comply with your wishes.
Accessibility
- The Richmond Building and Senate House are fully wheelchair accessible.
- During busy times, such as Welcome Week, quiet or sensory rooms are available. Please see signs at the venue or ask a member of staff.
- Staff can be identified by their light blue t-shirts if you need any support at an event.
- Some events may use smoke machines, strobe lights, or other special effects.
Covid-19
- You should not attend events if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or are feeling unwell.
