Students' Union, first floor
A bit about the role
With a focus on liberation campaigns, mental and physical health provision and general wellbeing issues, this role forms a key voice for campaigning on campus.
Sitting on the Union’s Board of Trustees, VP Welfare & Diversity spends time working closely with students on campaign delivery while ensuring the Union is delivering on its strategic plan.
A word from Lucy
Hi, I’m Lucy, your Vice President Welfare and Diversity.
I am here to represent the best interest of all students, and to improve wellbeing and equality within the SU and the College.
This year I want to work on the relationship between physical and mental health by working on how we can improve nutrition in outlets like Founder’s Dining Hall, The Hub and the Union Shop.
I am also working on improving safety for individuals who are at risk of, and who have been subjected to assault, by creating resources for survivors to effectively reach out for help.
In addition, I am keen to provide a platform for passionate students to have their voices heard and enable them to enact positive change within our community and environment. As part of this aim I will be pushing for better systems of feedback at the College, in particular for student support services and the GP Surgery.
Latest Blogs.
Sun 05 Jul 2020
"Standing up for students, and pushing for real tangible change has been a unique gift that I could not have found elsewhere." Lucy Simpson reflects on her year in office and all of the successes, from Collectives running campaigns on sustainability and mental health, to running workshops on women in academia, disability and so much more!
Fri 24 Apr 2020
Lately, it's hard to go online without being invaded by tons of articles or vlogs telling us how to stay really productive during the pandemic and use this time wisely. But just remember, one person’s ‘productive’ is another person’s 'impossible'.
Thu 05 Mar 2020
Thursday 5 March was University Mental Health Day, and to celebrate, VP Welfare & Diversity Lucy Simpson has shared some important information about what mental health is, and how to look after yourself and your loved ones.
Mon 02 Mar 2020
Eating Disorders Awareness Week starts today, and VP Welfare & Diversity Lucy Simpson wanted to take the time to share some tips if you feel you may be struggling with your relationship with food at university.
Wed 12 Feb 2020
After a lot of hard work, VP Welfare and Diversity Lucy Simpson is excited to let you know how you can have a say in the work carried out by the Student Advisory & Wellbeing teams at Royal Holloway to help improve your experience!
Thu 06 Feb 2020
University and College Union (UCU) has announced that they will be going on strike for a further 14 days. Your Sabbatical Officers give you important information about the strike, and what stance we'll be taking as a Students' Union.