Francesca Hailey.

Candidate for VP Education

Hello, my name is Francesca and I have been at Royal Holloway for four years now with this year being my final year studying for my Master's in English Literature. Now entering my fourth year at Royal Holloway, I have been through both my undergrad and postgrad at Royal Holloway and I have realised how much Royal Holloway has meant to me on both an academic and social level. Above all else, these last four years have taught me how much I can offer to the university on both these levels but entering the next year with a further passion for the position of VP of Education.

Firstly, I have understood how important it is on behalf of both myself and my fellow students at how important receiving your educational timetable and exam timetable at a reasonable time allowing students to plan ahead of time to prepare for upcoming classes and exams. Previously, this timetable has been released at a time that is too short notice for students. It is my belief, that timetables aren't released with enough time allowing for students to prepare, but by working with academic departments and ensuring that timetables are released many weeks before also with the consideration that many students have long and unachievable hours, timetables can be released and spread out working alongside hours that are attainable for students.

Secondly, our student study spaces on campus are great - but how can they be better? Well, my answer to that is opening up a new system that allows students to book out more rooms with a new system that allows for students to book out lecture theatres at more hours that suit students (after hours). Whether this is lecture theatres for students to rehearse those presentations that we all get apprehensive about or on a more minimal level that allows students to collectively study together to prepare for assessments. These study rooms will provide extra support for all students and give you an opportunity to be with your study groups in a space that is more comfortable for you.

Lastly, hearing from you, the student. Too frequently, the university asks what they want to hear from students to improve our educational system and this is often met with little to no response. But, working with the university to ensure that students are being responded to will mean that you are being listened to which is fundamentally why you are here... to learn! There is so much more I can offer, but trust in me, and as always, your voice is important! Vote for Fran!