Make-A-Change allows you to submit your ideas about improving the student experience through the website! Any student can submit a Make-A-Change, like or dislike ideas, and discuss their thoughts on the ideas currently submitted.
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Collectives exist to allow you to share your experiences with like-minded individuals. We want to empower you to enact positive change and give you the tools you need to do so. Join a collective and get involved!
Read updates from Jadelle ahead of the upcoming Student Forum on 13th May.
Since last term, Orchestra Committee Member, Sean, & President Falmouth, Jadelle, have been working together to action the proposal that was passed at Student Forum. Read on to find out about the process of submitting a Make a Change Proposal and updates from their work!
Find out what Marketa has been up to this month!
If you're looking for us over spring break, these are the key dates when our staff and spaces will be available to students.
Bridge to Wellbeing is a student campaign led by Leah, a 3rd Year Business Management Rep.
We're excited to share with you an inspiring photo project in collaboration with, Falmouth University student, Rosie Parr. This project highlights the experiences of students with hidden disabilities and amplifies their voices.
Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union welcomes new Chief Executive Officer, Angela Novell.
Read to find out what Fina has been up to over the last month!
Hey guys, I'm Fina (they/them) one of your vice president at the SU this academic year! For LGBTQ+ history month this year I have been tasked with writing a blog to kick it off, so here it goes!
Read an update from Jadelle on what she's been working on to support your university experience.
Read an update from Jadelle on what she's been working on to support your university experience.
Your latest update from Connie Chilcott about her work as President Exeter.
Read the latest update on the work Fina has been doing over the last couple of months.
Marketa shares the wonderful things she's been working on over the last couple of months.
Over 10 months on from the original video with Reece, Sam, Auriel and Orestis, we have seen significant investment from FX Plus and the universities to improve physical accessibility on our campuses.
Take a look at the topics discussed at December's Big Rep Meeting 2024.
As we gear up for Big Rep Meeting 2024, here's a look back at what happened in Big Rep Meeting 2023.
Check out our top tips to help you save money on a weekly basis
Get ready for this year’s Big Rep Meeting! This is your opportunity to have your voice heard.
With students skipping meals and missing out on social activities to save money, access to healthy and nutritious food is more important than ever before.
In the UK, there tends to be lots of fireworks and bonfires around 5 November to commemorate the discovery of a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London.
Catch up with Jadelle on her work with The Stannary and organising Black History Month.
Over the summer, even though campus was quiet and there were lots of students away from Cornwall, I spent a lot of my time squirrelling away, getting tasks done that I'd popped on the to do list earlier in the year. It was a valuable time to get my head down, and get those tasks done! Alongside that, I had some really exciting opportunities and trainings, which I'll speak more about here!
Find out what I've been doing to work towards my manifesto priority of equality and diversity, wellbeing, and sexual health.
I've been organising events and activities to feed students, present different ways of living, and preparing for the Big Rep Meeting.
Hi, my name is Gemma and I am one of the subject chairs for the BMBS programme this year alongside Saskia.
I am going into my 5th year and have lived in Cornwall since moving here for work in 2015. I am a non-traditional student having graduated from my first degree in 2009 and starting medicine in my 30s (I know - I'm really old!).
Congratulations on getting your place at uni! We hope you’re ready to start planning your arrival and get stuck into meeting your new community. Book ahead and make sure you start your time at university going to all the events you want to attend.
We stand against the hate and violence that we are seeing across the UK.
What makes our Asian Society different to those at other institutions is that we have members from everywhere around the world! Who doesn’t like traditional food, colourful events and inclusive vibes?!
Our Exeter and Falmouth ACS, like most others around the country, aims to create a strong community between students of African and Caribbean heritage, and include students from different backgrounds who want to celebrate with us, and support us.
An update from your SU representatives who attended NUS Liberation conference 2024 in Blackpool.
Please find below a final update from your Vice President 23/24, Orestis Collins-Alamanos.
Please find below a Term 2 update from your President Exeter 23/24, Connie Chilcott.
Please find below a Term 2 update from your Vice President 23/24, Phil Green .
Please find below a Term 2 update from your President Falmouth 23/24, Hannah de Oliveira Whitlock.
It’s been a week of candidates, voting, free doughnuts, chatting about student democracy, and getting out and about. Now you get to find out the winners of the Sabbatical Officer Elections 2024.
Voting in the Sabbatical Elections 2024 is now open! Here's some reasons why you should cast your vote now.
It's important to highlight the challenges that the LGBTQ+ community have endured in their past, in order to help understand and support the modern community that continues to thrive today. Today we celebrate the life of Lily Parr, professional women's footballer and LGBT rights icon.
The aim of LGBTQ+ History Month is to promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity, by celebrating the lives and championing the work of key LGBTQ+ activists.
The aim of LGBTQ+ History Month is to promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity, by celebrating the lives and championing the work of key LGBTQ+ activists.
The current state of higher education is systematically excluding students from pursuing their studies and leading them to enter a perpetual survival mode.
Through the month of October, Pride Soc will be using this account to highlight some queer, Black women who may have been sidelined or overlooked by history.
Through the month of October, Pride Soc will be using this account to highlight some queer, Black women who may have been sidelined or overlooked by history.
Hey there,
When I first rolled into Falmouth, I couldn't help but feel this overwhelming sense of gratitude. It was like a breath of fresh, inclusive air compared to where I'd come from. But hey, let's not kid ourselves; not everyone felt the same way. And you know what? That's alright because that's where we, the SU, come in, ready to shake things up!
Through the month of October, Pride Soc will be using this account to highlight some queer, Black women who may have been sidelined or overlooked by history.
Through the month of October, Pride Soc will be using this account to highlight some queer, Black women who may have been sidelined or overlooked by history.
At the SU, we are ordinary individuals, not academics or experts on the ongoing situation in Israel and Palestine. We speak with no authority on the issue, and don’t claim to have any answers or solutions to the events that are unfolding.
Through the month of October, Pride Soc will be using this account to highlight some queer, Black women who may have been sidelined or overlooked by history.
Through the month of October, Pride Soc will be using this account to highlight some queer, Black women who may have been sidelined or overlooked by history.
In recognition of the escalating violence in Israel and Palestine, we wanted to remind all students that your safety is a priority to The SU.
Through the month of October, Pride Soc will be using this account to highlight some queer, Black women who may have been sidelined or overlooked by history.
Through the month of October, Pride Soc will be using this account to highlight some queer, Black women who may have been sidelined or overlooked by history.
Through the month of October, Pride Soc will be using this account to highlight some queer, Black women who may have been sidelined or overlooked by history.
Through the month of October, Pride Soc will be using this account to highlight some queer, Black women who may have been sidelined or overlooked by history.
Hello, wonderful students of Cornwall!
I'm Orestis, your friendly neighbourhood Sabbatical Officer, and I'm absolutely thrilled to meet you.
We want you to have a safe and enjoyable time whilst at uni, and avoid the negative impacts of drug and alcohol use. I have worked with the SU team to get this information updated for you in time for Welcome Week!
Welcome to the Cornwall Campus from the SSLC (Student Staff Liaison Committee)!
We know that writing a complaint can feel daunting, so we have provided a guide to give you some tips and useful points to consider when writing your complaint.
Congratulations to Asian society for winning Opportunities for All Award! At the National Societies & Volunteering Awards
Through the Here Together Strategy, our organisation values, and the profile of sustainability amongst our student community, The SU is reflecting on areas of the organisation that could be more sustainable. One of these areas includes selecting who we choose to bank with.
Tremough FC, part of Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union, make Cornwall Sunday League history as the first team to secure treble trophies.
Winning the Sunday Championship County Cup, the Sunday Football League Knockout Cup, and the Cornwall Combined Sunday League in the 22/23 season, makes this the most successful season for the club in its 20-year history
Grab yourself a cuppa because this is going to be long.
A final farewell from President Exeter.
Hello! The past year has been a mad whirlwind of experiences and opportunities. This being my final update as SU president Falmouth before I handover to my successor at the end of June, I’d like to take the time to reflect on what I have done in my position this year, what projects are currently underway and what I hope for the future.
Well well well, we made it! Congratulations to those of you who have completed final hand ins and a massive well done to those of you who have completed an entire degree; you should be so so SO proud of yourself.
The aim of Exeter Connect is to create greater campus connectivity between Exeter and Cornwall campuses, enhance the Cornwall identity, provide high-quality opportunities and connections, and offer better access to facilities.
Student members of Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union Tap Jam and SU Dance Society dance their way to the top of the leader board at university dance championships.
Easter Holidays! As the Easter break approaches, here's five things you can do before the holidays. You can find all the information you need for SU opening times and emergency service contact details.
Congratulations to members of the Truro Surgical Society on placing second at the South Coast Anatomy Competition in Brighton.
Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union Volleyball club men’s team and women’s team win the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Western Conference Cup 2023.
An update from Lauren, Chair of the SU Board of Trustees, on the SU's next steps for equality, diversity, and inclusivity.
The 2023 South West University Varsity Competition took place at Fistral Beach, Newquay, on 11 March 2023.
It’s been a week of candidates, voting, free doughnuts, chatting about student democracy, and getting out and about. Now you get to find out the winners of the President Elections 2023.
“Climate justice is the hope of a liveable future.”
Student council have voted in support of UCU Industrial Action creating a mandate for the students' union to support striking staff.
The Students’ Union have been closely following the developments of the devastating earthquakes in Northern Syria and Southern Türkiye. Our thoughts are with our student members who have been affected by this news and the people at the centre of the disaster.
Your elected Volunteering Officer, Jordan Pidwell, presents the value of student volunteering to kickstart Student Volunteering Week 2023.
Through the month of October, Pride Soc will be using this account to highlight some queer, Black women who may have been sidelined or overlooked by history.
A Gender Expression Fund within our student union serves as an important and inclusive resource for supporting students' diverse gender identities and expressions. Here are several reasons why I wanted this fund to be accessible for you:
What a start to the academic year!
We’ve had a brilliant time so far representing your views to the Universities and FX Plus, delivering a whole host of events and activities and implementing some of our key manifesto priorities.
The University of Exeter has recently announced changes to their mitigation and extension policies. Key changes include the change to a 72-hour period for self-certified assessment extensions. This is when you do not need to provide any evidence to get an extension.
Following the occupation of the chapel lecture theatre in early November by students from End Fossil Falmouth, the SU has committed to helping support the creation of people’s assemblies, with the aim of facilitating conversations about the climate and ecological crisis.
With all the festivities and assignments happening right now, December is a really busy time in the academic calendar but there are some practical things to do now that will save you time and money in the new year.
After the hectic and exciting experiences of a few months of university, the break from studying can be a welcome rest or a daunting change which isn’t always easy to settle in to. Here's some ideas to help!
It's really important to ensure you spend some time this break recharging your batteries and focusing on looking after yourself.
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact the student experience, your President team are still working to ensure that student voices are heard in top level conversations with all our partners.
If you’re LGBTQ+ and nervous about heading home over the winter break, now is a good time to consider what you could do to help alleviate your worries and find ways to manage what may be difficult conversations.
I was presented with an amazing opportunity to take part in a programme called ‘Lessons from Auschwitz’ being run by the Holocaust Education Trust and the Union of Jewish Students.
SU Tap Jam are taking part in a national tap for Children in Need and livestreaming it! They're also hoping to break a Guinness World Record.
On 15 June 2022, at the last student council session of the year, your student council voted to endorse the Fossil Free Careers campaign, after a Make a Change submission reached the threshold of 25 upvotes.
Your latest update on work by Kira Orchard, President Welfare and Inclusivity, for the Cost of Living crisis.
We are reflecting on the bold and celebratory Black History Month at the Students Union.
Trial for the University Challenge team for Falmouth University or the University of Exeter Cornwall!
We have been acutely aware of the ongoing cost of living crisis, and the corresponding discussions and impact faced by students. The cost of living crisis is an emergency, and it needs to be treated as such.
Election season is upon us! Nominate yourself for a role and represent your course in sharing feedback with the university.
Diane Abbott is a British Member of Parliament, who has been the sitting MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington since the 1987 General Election, representing Labour.
Lady Phyll (full name Phyllis Akua Opoku-Gyimah) is known for her trailblazing work on racial equality and queer activism.
Have you seen the free period products in the toilets around campus?
A quick message from your SU Presidents to welcome you to your university life.
With Sustainability Week over and out what should you do now to ensure you are a sustainable warrior all year round?
You may have heard news about the recent death of Her Majesty the Queen on Thursday 8th September 2022. Below is key information from the universities, local council and government.
Hello, all! My first official update as SU President Exeter may be slightly shorter than my fellow presidents.
Besides sitting in meetings for most of my working days, as President Exeter, I do believe I have achieved a lot this year. As complex as some these meetings have been, it is in these spaces where my presence has influenced some of the greatest changes that I am most proud to have seen.
Some of us have been working on dissertations this year, some of us have been meeting cohorts for the first time and some of us have still never tried a Cornish pasty. Regardless of what we’ve been doing, I’m sure we can all agree that this has been an interesting year as we come away from the pandemic and navigate this new normal. I definitely missed the in-person shenanigans but learning how to socialise again has been weird for sure. I find myself asking people how they are doing twice wh
What a year! I hope everyone is having a good old time and the rainy few days of June haven’t been a dampener! As my time comes to an end and I notice my desk edging ever so closer to the door, I thought I would provide an update of some of the things I have been up to this past year!
OMG, my final ever SU update!
Hi all, we have all made it through Study block 2!
This year, the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week was ‘loneliness’. Your SU focused on what signposting is available for services that could help if you are feeling lonely, aiming to improve awareness of all the people and places available to support your mental health.
The annual Camborne School of Mines (CSM) sports varsity took place on 25 and 26 February, bringing together student athletes from CSM and the Royal School of Mines (RSM).
Hi everyone! There’s been lots going on with welfare and inclusivity and I wanted to share our recent successes at the EDI Tables online discussion, that I hosted with the SU’s Student Voice Coordinator (Welfare & Liberation), Ellie Howell.
The time has come! It's time to announce the winners of the 2022 President Elections.
Hi there everyone! I hope everyone had a great new year and has stuck to their resolutions. I’m happy to be back on campus, it’s great to have everyone enjoying the campus experience again, especially now there's bubble tea LOL.
We’re pleased to share the winner of the mural design competition!
As the debate continues on whether it’s too early to bring out Christmas decorations yet, I have compiled an update on all the things that have been happening in my role as President Welfare & Inclusivity in the last couple of months. It’s quite lengthy, so you may want to grab a cuppa (or a chai latte!) for this one.
As your Students’ Union we offer Sports Bursaries to students of outstanding sporting ability. The bursaries we offer range up to £1,500, are awarded on an annual basis, and are available to all current students who evidence satisfactory sporting performance, academic progress and general conduct.
A quick update from me on the annual Falmouth fashion show.
Hi everyone! Whether you are working hard or hardly working, I hope that you are taking care of yourself and enjoying the run down to the end of the year.
The past couple of weeks have absolutely flown by.
Buddy-up fortnight came and went in a flash.
Hello, this is my first update as SU President Falmouth!
I hope everyone is well and is enjoying a bit of downtime before exam and assessment time. While you guys are hopefully getting some much-needed R&R, the Presidents and I are working hard to make sure you're getting the best experience possible