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evan's FULL manifesto objectives

Have checks in place to ensure every assessment is fair and equivalent to previous years.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Sept 21

After lobbying the University they are starting an assessment and feedback transformation project whish should start in November

7 Feb 22

I have been engaging with the university-wide project on changing assesment, alongside VP Education Dami. This has include attending a 2-day event, and feeding in at various levels. Additionly, I have saught assurance of this from directorate.

Additional course costs paid for by the university.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Sept 21

I have contacted Student Voice and Policy Team and we are in discussions about the hidden course costs

7 Feb 22

I have been monitoring a university project concerning hidden costs, and I will pursue this further in upcoming months.

Additional time provided for: Lost lab time, time in workshops,all other specialised equipment.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Sept 21

Working with the directorate to identify those with the need to use the equipment/Labs/Workshops

7 Feb 22

I have received assurance that students across programmes were able to have additonal time. I will lobby any department where this has not been the case.

Lobby UWE about their Carbon Neutrality.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Sept 21

Working with the sustainability committee and putting out info around the time of COP 26.

7 Feb 22

From reports I have sought, UWE Bristol is on course to be near to net-Zero by 2025, but I monitor this closely. I have raised this at Board of Governors, specifically around making sure staff are trained well enough to make this a reality. I am involved regularly with the sustainability board, and in conversation with the Assistant VC environemnt and sustainability.

Make every campus Biodiverse.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Sept 21

In contact with UWE Estates and Sustainability committee looking at how best to take this forward.

7 Feb 22

UWE has achieved Hedgehog Friendly Campus gold accreditation! I and other SU staff mobilised quickly in December to make this happen, making sure that the grounds team at UWE had what they neded for their submission. Litter pickers are now avaialble from all SU offices/receptions, and events planned. This accreditation also means that UWE campuses are friendly to much wildlife, as if its friendly to hedgehogs it tends to be freindly to all wildlife. Additionally, I have attended and promoted the community garden on Frenchay and had discussions with the library about in-door plants.

Ensure every student has access to the support that is promised by UWE

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Sept 21

looking to get feedback from students about their supot and what they were promised.

7 Feb 22

I have established a project with the university to deal with this. The aim of this project is to gain insight on the issue of wellbeing support (including financial etc.), come up with recommendations, and action the ones we can immediately. The project has had two project meetings so far, and will be soon gathering quality information to make access easier.

Organise a rent strike (UWE owned and otherwise) if required.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Sept 21

Whilst there are still issues around accomodation I do not belive a rent strike would be the best way forward currently. We are in conversation with the directorate and accommodation on a regular basis.

7 Feb 22

I've been working on various accomadation issues since coming into post, including a crisis of homeless students and widepsread maintenance issues on a campus accomadation. At time of writing, a rent strike has not been required as I have been able to achieve satisfactory results without one.

Access to The Students' Union marketing team to post your society/sport news, projects, or anything your passionate about.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Sept 21

Let me know what you want to advertise and we will get the ball rolling.

7 Feb 22

TeamUWE is available for sports clubs, and I have been promoting activities in various ways. I coordinated Refreshers Fair, which allowed the opportunity for socities/sports clubs to advertise. This will be picked up further in the next few months.

National representation; I will regularly meet with MP’s and the council to take your voice higher.

Status: Updated 07/02/22

1 July 21

Term of Office started

1 Sept 21

I am planning to contact all local MPs over teh next few months, and will represent your views at NUS National Conference in March.

7 Feb 22

I have fed into national discussion about career support for students. I have also liasied with the Lord Mayor, and a local councillor. I am due to attend the NUS National Conference in March. Additionally, myself and Dami(VPEd) are putting forward the student submission for TEF, giving the student voice for how UWE Bristol is rated nationally. Additionally, I have attended meetings with FirstBus about Bus provision. Finaly, I have rasied issues with the President of UniversitiesUK.