priority 8

what is the RHSU priority 8?

The RHSU Priority 8 puts the power to shape the Students' Union's priorities directly into the hands of students. Rather than relying on Officer manifestos, you will get to vote on the top issues that matter most to you. The top 8 will become the key priorities that our elected Sabbatical Officers will focus on throughout the year, ensuring that the work of the Union is truly student-led.

the journey so far...

The move to the RHSU Priority 8 is all about making sure we are working on the issues you want us to work on. So over the last few months, we’ve been collecting data to ensure that the issues we’re bringing forward are what matter to you. This data has come from: our Speak Week campaign, Rate Your Union results, various survey results, discussions with the Student Executives, NSS feedback and lots more! From all this data, we were able to identify the top 20 key themes and concerns that you have shared with us.

why should I care?

This is your chance to directly influence the actions and campaigns that will make a difference during your time at Royal Holloway. By voting on the RHSU Priority 8, you ensure that our resources and efforts are focused on what really matters to you—whether it's improving campus facilities, supporting mental health services, enhancing academic experiences, or tackling sustainability.

And just so you know, we commit to always campaign for liberation issues and as such these are not included in the RHSU Priority 8.

what do you need to do now

Now it’s your time to have your say! So here’s what you need to do:

  1. Review the top 20 priorities – check out the information below to understand all of the different issues and the supporting research.
  2. Vote on the RHSU Priority 8 – cast your vote and rank the issues in order of importance.
  3. Vote for your Leaders – and whilst you’re there, vote for your leaders for 2025/26 who will be making your priorities happen.

and then what?

After the RHSU Priority 8 is selected, they will be the focus of the Students’ Union’s work for the next academic year. We’ll be working with the newly elected Officers to determining an action plan, which you will be able to check the progress on via our website.

the priorities.

These 20 key themes have been identified from student feedback gathered from projects such as Speak Week and Rate Your Union as well as long-term research projects such as Policy Inquiries. The top ranked 8 items will be your priorities for your sabbatical officers for 2025/26.


  1. Improve Parking on the Egham Campus
  2. Improve Maintenance and Support for University Halls of Residence
  3. Increase the number of social and study spaces on campus
  4. Longer opening hours at food outlets
  5. More affordable food options on campus
  6. Reduce deadline stacking for assessments and coursework
  7. Standardize marking criteria and feedback within departments
  8. More student-friendly timetables
  9. More financial support for students
  10. Improved support around extenuating circumstances and assessments
  11. Improve personal tutor support
  12. Improve communication and access to University professional support services
  13. More departmental careers support
  14. Run more departmental events and networking opportunities for undergraduates and postgraduates
  15. More music and event variety for SU club nights
  16. More daytime events
  17. Make SU events more affordable and accessible
  18. Create initiatives to improve the relationship between students and residents of the local community
  19. Improve street lighting in the local area
  20. Cheaper and more frequent transport in the local area