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The SU to commit to mature student enrichment

Submitted 3 years ago by Anonymous

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Mature students are given that distinction in recognition of a differing experience when attending university and yet the opportunities for enrichment in the Mature student calendar are limited to a coffee once a month. Vote to get The SU to commit to developing, funding, delivering a plan over the next three years to reform the mature student experience by providing enrichment opportunities of a mature focus that attend to our well-being as well as our social and personal development.

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Rowan Taylor: 1:11pm on 3 Nov 23 Absolutely agree here. I can rarely make the monthly meet up due to a seminar clash or parenting responsibilities. Be fantastic to have some time to meet other mature students
Kimberley Kemp: 1:40pm on 3 Nov 23 We do feel a little bit of an afterthought.
Chloe Walker-Trivett: 10:45am on 9 Nov 23 It would be great to increase the understanding of the challenges that Postgrads and mature students face amongst support services. We seem to fall straight through the gap between undergraduate and staff in almost all communications and methods of support and guidance.
Fay Kahane: 11:10am on 9 Nov 23 There definitely needs to be more recognition around caring responsibilities (eg children). I have been told ‘we can’t do that for everyone’ re timetabling to take account of school pick up. Have been meaning to raise this - of course we can’t do everything for everyone, but we can at least take notice when people really need it and can evidence it, esp if it's for a social responsibility (raising the next generation).
Stephanie Hirtenstein: 11:38am on 9 Nov 23 Definitely agree that as a mature student there could be more enrichment opportunities and accomadations in general. Many of us are parent carers and may even be snadwich carers so it would be great if these issues are acknowledged in some way as adding to our experience of university and juggling work/life balance.
Kensa Broadhurst: 11:54am on 9 Nov 23 I seem unable to vote but this society is vital. I've been a student at Penryn for 4 years and the provision for and understanding of the different needs of mature students is non-existent. Pitiful!
Paul Simmons: 12:02pm on 9 Nov 23 We need a voice for a seemingly invisible group. With that voice we get a say and that enables dialogue and hopefully change where needed. Thanks for allowing us to make a start.
Simon Lee: 10:04pm on 9 Nov 23 Great idea and well overdue. 100% supportive of this motion!
Joanna Eveline Furtado: 8:41am on 10 Nov 23 100% agree. I didn't even know there was a coffee morning?? Easy to feel like you don't fit in anywhere as a mature student, whether that is support or social activities.
Kayleigh Hardy: 4:54pm on 6 Feb 24 This was discussed at Student Forum on Monday and has been approved and passed to the Executive Committee to action.

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The SU to commit to mature student enrichment

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