Student Forum

Forum is your chance to speak up, vote, and shape what your Students’ Union works on next. Open to all students – join the discussion, back ideas, and make change happen.

Students sat round a square table in discussion

Thursday 04 December 2025

Date

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Time

Peter Lanyon Lecture Theatre 1, The Students' Union, Penryn Campus

Location

Tickets

£0.00 (Forum in-person)
£0.00 (Forum online)

About the event

Got something to say about your uni experience? Forum is your open space to show up, speak up, and make real decisions that matter. Any student can attend, join the discussion, and vote on proposals that shape what your Students’ Union works on next. Whether you bring an idea, back a cause, or just want to see how change happens – you’re part of the conversation. Free pizza, friendly faces, and your chance to influence the future.

Agenda for this meeting:

 

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Item

Information

Presented by

Time

1

Welcome and introduction

Ground rules

JM

12:30 pm

 

2 mins

2

Exec Proposals

 

 

 

Discussion

 

Voting

  • Timetables That Work: Enhancing Student Success Through Fair and Accessible Scheduling

IB

 

2 mins

 

 

 

 

10 mins

 

2 mins

3

Make a Change

 

 

 

Discussion

 

Voting

 

 

 

 

 

Discussion

 

Voting

·Wider availability of sanitary products for isolated facilities

 

 

 

 

 

·Significantly reduce laundry prices at falmouth/exeter university

 

FF/

Proposer

 

 

 

2 mins

 

 

10 mins

 

2 mins

 

 

2 mins

 

 

10 mins

 

2 mins

4

Pizza Break

 

 

1.15 - 1:45 pm

5

Current Union Priority Updates

 

 

 

 

 

 

Questions

  • Single Person Study Spaces (Provision for Neurodiverse Students) (2024/5)
  • Buses (2024/25)
  • Student Representatives actively support trans students right to exist as themselves (2024/5)

 

AL

 

 

JL

AB

2 mins

 

 

2 mins

2 mins

 

 

 

 

10 mins

6

Sabb priority updates

 

 

 

Questions

  • AL: Amplifying the voices and improving the wellbeing of neurodivergent and culturally diverse students.
  • JL: Pushing for greater transparency, ensuring the university shows students the true value of their money and where it goes.
  • IB: Increasing placement and internship opportunities available for all students, while ensuring they are financially accessible and supporting student employability for future careers.
  • AB: Championing action to help all students gain access to resources such as nutritious food, household products, and course equipment.

 

EXEC

 

2 mins each

 

 

 

10 mins

7

Amendments to Constitution

For information only

JL

 

2 mins

 

8

Summary

 

JM

 

2 mins

 

9

AOB

3 not reached voting threshold but for awareness these will still be live for voting on and if reach threshold in time will go to January Forum.

 

JM

 

2 mins

 

10

Date of next meeting and close

January 29th

JM

2 mins

 

2:30pm

What is the key accessibility information?

  • Noise: Expect general conversation and discussion. The atmosphere will be welcoming and inclusive.

  • Crowds: Open to all students. Crowds will be managed.

  • Seating & Layout: Lecture Theatre style seating in rows.

  • Step-Free Access: The venue is fully accessible, with no steps in or out of the room. 

  • Toilets: Toilets, including an accessible toilet, are available nearby on the same floor.

  • Quiet Space: If you need a break, a dedicated quiet room will be available during the event — staff can guide you there.

  • Support: Friendly Forum Facilitators, SU crew, and sabbatical officers will be present to help with anything you need.

Who is running the event?

This event is being organised by Georgina Griskeviciene, Forum Facilitators, SU Crew and Student Presidents from The SU. Our Meet the Team page includes information about every member of The SU team.

If you need a buddy to support you with arriving at the event, please email The SU on info@thesu.org.uk and we will work out what we can arrange to help. This might be someone meeting you before the event start time or simply talking you through more details of what to expect. We want to help you access our events so let us know what you need.

Where is the event taking place?

The event is taking place in Peter Lanyon Lecture Theatre 1. The SU at Penryn Campus. Peter Lanyon is at the bottom of the campus oppostie Koofi and on the way to Glasney Halls. From the bus stop walk down towards the accomodations, away from the Campus Shop and towards the Koofi. Follow the large footpath down and around to the right. You will Peter Lanyon in fornt of you. Once inside the building you can follow the signs to Lecture Theatre 1. Phew! You made it!

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Watch our Penryn Campus tour video to help you get famaliar with the campus.

What should I expect?

At Forum, you can expect:

  • Bright but comfortable lighting — clear enough to see and read, but not harsh.
  • Movement in the space as students arrive, leave, or take part in different discussions.
  • Light debate and discussion facilitated by the Forum Facilitators, with a relaxed and respectful tone.
  • A calm atmosphere — if the space gets busy, we’ll manage numbers to keep it comfortable.
  • Friendly SU staff and officers on hand to answer questions and offer support.
  • Photography and filming may take place — just let us know if you’d prefer not to be included.

For Falmouth University and University of Exeter Cornwall Campus students only.

Quiet space available — if you need a break, please ask about the nearest quiet space. Once the location is determined we will update the closest quiet spaces available to you and there will also be a dedicated room nearby which we can direct you to should you need to leave for a break or a momnet to yourself. 

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Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union
Penryn Campus
Penryn, Cornwall
TR10 9FE

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