Completed Ideas.

Believe it or not, we do actually do some work here at the SU. From the ideas you’ve submitted, we’ve managed to turn a good few of them into a reality. Have a look below to find out what we’ve been up to over the last year.

SWIPE CARD SYSTEM FOR THE BACK GATE

• 24 hour access has been approved by the College.
• Work on implementation will begin on 20 November.
• Trial period from 1 December.
• New lighting and CCTV to be installed.
• Read more here and here.

IMPROVE THE SPORTS CENTRE

• Steff Milne has conducted two surveying sessions, one at the Sports Centre, and one at the library, generating just under 200 responses.
• The responses have now been compiled and will shortly be presented to the Sports Centre.
• The following have been implemented:
  • New ab wheel.
  • Resistance bands ordered.
  • Music regulation.
  • Changing room deep clean scheduled.
  • More cleaning equipment.
  • Cleaned all dumbbells.
  • Staff cleaning/maintenance training.
  • Improved communication with SU.

BRING YOUR OWN CUP AND GET A DISCOUNT ON YOUR COFFEE

• All coffee has now been discounted to £1, provided you bring your own cup
• If you don't bring your own, we'll charge you an extra 5op for a cup

MAKE SU AND MEDICINE BAR STRAW FREE

• Plastic straws have now been replaced by biodegradable paper straws.
• Read more here

REFUND STUDENTS' TUTITION FEES DUE TO STRIKE ACTION

• This idea has been implemented into the policy surrounding UCU industrial action.
• It calls on students to ask for their fees back so as to increase disruption.

BANNING 'BLURRED LINES'

• 'Blurred Lines' has now been banned from all of our venues and will no longer be played as part of our functions.
• You can read more here.

PROVIDE A FULL STI SCREENING/CONTRACEPTION CLINIC ON CAMPUS

• We are regularly running temporary STI Clinics on campus available to all students
• These clinics test for chlamydia, gonnorhea, and HIV

SWIPE CARD SYSTEM FOR THE BACK GATE

• 24 hour access has been approved by the college
• Work on implementation will begin on 20th November
• Trial period from 1st December
• New lighting and CCTV to be installed
• Read more here and here!

IMPROVE THE SERVICE OF THE HEALTH CENTRE

• Whilst there is still much to do, a great deal of improvement has been made.
• You can read more about it here.

NO LIGHT NIGHT - A STROBE-FREE CLUB NIGHT TWICE A MONTH

• We're happy to offer several strobe free nights every term. You can read about it here.
• We will be including photosensitive epilepsy and other invisible illnesses as part of our Disability Awareness Week next term.