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President: Wellbeing November 2024 Update

Tuesday 10-12-2024 - 15:57

President: Wellbeing November 2024 Update

By President: Wellbeing - Babatunde Jimoh

Hi everyone,

As the days grew colder and November unfolded, I found myself involved in a couple of activities aimed at shaping a better student experience and fostering meaningful collaborations. Here's a recap of my November highlights:

President: Wellbeing Babatunde Jimoh

President: Wellbeing Babatunde Jimoh

Shaping the SU's Future

The month began with a pivotal Members Meeting where we focused on the Students' Union's Democracy and Governance Review. Discussions centered on transitioning from four presidents to two—one for Sunderland and one for London—supported by four part-time paid officers, and a number of other key changes that will impact how the SU engages with you, our students. The proposed structure and changes aim to enhance representation and efficiency in serving our diverse student body. The changes were voted through by students who attended Members Meeting, and the SU will now work to implement these.

Elsewhere, I met a member of the University’s Academic Registry team to plan a blood donation drive in Sunderland, spearheaded by the Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage (REACH) staff network. The initiative seeks to reduce barriers for ethnic minorities to donate blood. We plan to secure CitySpace as the venue, with the event slated for mid to late March.

My Campaigns

As part of my campaign plans, I attended Course Rep Training this month. This opportunity provided valuable insights into the resources available for Course and Student Voice Reps, which I hope to integrate into my initiatives. My collaboration with Team Sunderland for the Clash of Minsters to have festivals also gained momentum. Scheduled for March, the event will include a sports festival and a week-long series of sporty and wellbeing activities for staff and students.

Exciting Campus Developments

I attended the launch of the Campus Cinema. The cinema, rendered unusable by storm damage a few years ago, has been beautifully restored, offering a vibrant new space for students to relax and connect.

Engaging with University Leadership

Throughout the month, I engaged with key university bodies like executive committee and student success committee to advocate for student needs. In a meeting with the Student Journey team, we explored how to gather more feedback to support campaigns addressing financial aid and wellbeing resources.

Expanding Campaign Initiatives

Key updates from my campaigns include:

  • Student Loan Fee Campaign: Plans are underway to design a student survey, in collaboration with the Student Journey team, to gather data on financial support.
  • Someone to Talk To Campaign: I am reviewing wellbeing and leadership training for society leaders, aiming to provide an improved yearly training template.
  • Clash of Minsters: With support from Team Sunderland, the festival will feature wellbeing programmes, a charity match, free “Just Play” sessions, and jersey-themed sports week. There’s also an exciting push to involve local schools and alumni, creating a broader community impact.

Celebrating Graduations

The month concluded with graduations - a heart-warming experience. Watching students celebrate their achievements reminded me of the importance of our efforts to support them during their academic journeys.

November was a month of growth, collaboration, and planning for impactful initiatives and, I look forward to seeing these projects come to life and to continuing to serve the student community with passion and purpose.

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