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

Wednesday 06 May 2026

Date

3pm - 5pm

Time

The Students' Union, Penryn Campus

Location

Tickets

£0.00 (Forum)

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.

Join link for online attendees: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/368085043848569?p=Txut9XkXTfUlxdYuPc

Student Forum Agenda

Date

06 May 2026

Time

3pm

Location

The SU - Penryn

Facilitated By

Thomas Quinn

 

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Item

Information

Presented by

Time

1

Welcome and introduction

Ground rules

Facilitator

 

2

Update: Bye-Laws

 

Voting

 

 

Complaints & Disciplinary procedures

HM

5-10 mins

3

Officer Updates

 

 

 

Sabbatical Officer updates

 

JL

AL

AB

 

 

EXEC

15 mins

4

Union Priority Updates

 

·Buses

  • Supporting Trans student community
  • Neurodiverse-friendly study spaces
  • Cheaper campus laundry
  • Free Soup Fridays
  • Supporting and representing students of colour

 

EXEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

Proposal 1

 

 

 

Discussion

 

 

Improving institutional inclusion and representation for online students

EXEC Leads

Proposer

 

6

Proposal 2

 

 

 

Discussion

 

 

Reducing the amount of AI topics in lectures and seminars

Proposer

 

7

Proposal 3

 

Discussion

 

Let’s put a stop to generative AI

 

Proposer

 

 

8

Explanation of Action Options

Options of Union Priority vs Agreed Action, and voting process, explained by Exec Committee.

Facilitator, EXEC

 

9

Voting of Proposals

 

 

 

 

Includes discussion of which Union Priorities to replace, if necessary.

Facilitator

 

10

Summary

 

 

 

 

11

AOB

 

 

 

 

12

Date of next meeting and close

TBC

Facilitator

 

13

Pizza

 

 

 

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 and you will be seated at tables of 10-12 people depending on numbers. 

  • Seating & Layout: Open-plan room with flexible seating around tables so you can choose where you feel most comfortable.

  • Step-Free Access: The venue is fully accessible via ramps, with no steps in, out, or around the space.

  • 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 Caitlin Ridgway, 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 at The SU at Penryn Campus. This is in the centre of the campus oppostie the Masters Suite and to the side of the Stannary. From the bus stop walk passed the Campus Shop and towards the Stannary. Follow the large footpath arounf the frint of the Stannary and up the hill. You will see our wonderful SU Mural ahead of you. From here you can go left to take the ramp up to the doors or right and up the stairs. Once inside the building we are the room on the right. Phew! You made it!

The exact location on What3words is ///letters.sensibly.croutons

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 Chair and Vice Chair, 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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