As part of this priority, VP Wellbeing & Diversity, Vaishnavi plans to work closely with the ongoing Students’ Union Cost of Living campaign, which aims to proactively reduce the financial and mental pressures students are facing during this challenging time.

VP Education, Matthew, is prioritising efforts to tackle the intense clustering of deadlines, which often sees multiple major assignments due within the same week—or even the same day. Recognising how stressful and counterproductive this can be for students, Matthew is working closely with the University and academic departments to help centralise assessment deadlines and reduce deadline stacking, particularly in high-enrolment modules. This work is key to improving both the academic experience and student wellbeing.

President, Olivia, is leading the priority to increase the accessibility and availability of financial support for all students—something more important than ever during the ongoing Cost of Living Crisis. This work will align closely with the Students’ Union's Cost of Living campaign, with a strong focus on lobbying for improved support and guidance from the University, the SU, the wider community, and national initiatives. Ensuring students have access to meaningful financial support throughout their time at Royal Holloway is central to this campaign.

VP Education, Matthew, is tackling the lack of accessible and comfortable spaces on campus—whether it's for studying quietly, eating lunch, or socialising between lectures. During peak times, finding a suitable seat can be frustrating, especially when key spaces like the Library are full. This priority focuses on identifying and promoting alternative spaces across campus that are welcoming, practical, and available when students need them most.

VP Sports & Societies, David, is focusing on improving how student timetables work in practice, recognising that student life is often packed with lectures, contact hours, society involvement, part-time jobs, commuting, and socialising. Right now, rigid or poorly structured timetables can make it difficult to find flexible work or leave commuter students with long, unproductive gaps between lectures. This priority involves working with the University and academic departments to help create a more flexible, student-friendly timetabling system that supports all aspects of student life.

VP Wellbeing & Diversity, Vaishnavi, is prioritising student transport and commuting, with a focus on making it easier and more affordable for students to get to campus and around the local area. Based on student feedback, this work will include pushing for improvements to the frequency and cost of local transport, better integration between bus and train services, and overall more convenient and accessible travel options for all students.

VP Societies & Sport, David, is committed to making Students’ Union events more affordable, ensuring that all students can enjoy campus life without added financial stress. Whether it's trying something new with Give it a Go, heading to The Packhorse, dancing at Medicine, or enjoying an SU night, taking part in student life shouldn’t break the bank. This priority aims to reduce costs where possible and support students through the Cost of Living Crisis—so your student experience remains fun, accessible, and inclusive for everyone.

President, Olivia, is focusing on improving parking and campus accessibility, a key issue—particularly for commuting students. With limited student parking and frequent congestion during peak hours, this priority is about working with the University to find practical solutions that ease pressure on parking and support a more accessible, commuter-friendly campus for both students and staff.