We're holding an additional Members' Meeting following a petition signed by at least 50 student members.

2 December 2025

4pm - 6pm

Hallam Students' Union (HUBS, Stage)

What's being discussed

This will be a 'single issue' Members' Meeting where we'll discuss and vote on the following suggested belief:

No cuts: "Students should have fully funded courses, with respect to the individual course, and support services that are adequately staffed, without fear of transfer, with HSU supporting them through the lobbying of SHU management and support of industrial action that defends student interests".

We encourage all members to attend and have their say. To do so and to learn more, simply book your free ticket online.

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How the vote will work

There will be a maximum of two votes at this Members' Meeting, each decided by a simple majority (i.e. if there are more 'yes' votes than 'no' votes cast by members present at the meeting, the item will pass).

Students will vote online through our SU voting platform but must be present at the meeting to vote.

1. Should HSU approve the 'No cuts' belief?

• Yes
• No
• Abstain

If the first vote reaches a simple majority for 'yes', a second vote will take place for the following:

2. Should HSU make the 'No cuts' belief an 'HSU priority' for the 2025/26 academic year?

• Yes
• No
• Abstain

How does 'abstaining' work?

If you vote to abstain, your vote won't count towards the final vote or influence whether the vote passes or not. In other words, we ignore abstentions when counting votes via a simple majority.

Example:

100 students vote (40 yes, 35 no, 25 abstain)

Outcome: Yes wins (40 yes vs 35 no)

FAQs

I would like to speak for or against this belief, is this possible?

That's great! You can sign up to speak for or against this belief in advance, or sign up at the beginning of the event.

You will only have up to 2 minutes to speak.

If I'm late to the meeting, will I be able to vote?

Due to the voting process, HSU will be implementing a cut off for attendees to vote. Therefore, to vote you must be at the meeting no later than 4:30pm.

If you arrive any later, you will be able to attend and observe, but not able to vote.

What's the difference between an HSU belief and an HSU priority?

A 'belief' is a stance we take on an issue impacting Hallam students. A 'priority' is a belief we decide to focus and act on as a priority.

There can be any number of beliefs at one time, but there can only be a maximum of six active priorities at any one time.

The SU and our elected Officers are mandated to take action on the chosen priorities during the current academic year.

What's the difference between a student member and an associate member?

A student member is a Sheffield Hallam University student. They can speak and vote in Members' Meetings.

An associate member is a staff member that works at either Sheffield Hallam University or Hallam Students' Union. They can speak in Members' Meetings, but not vote.

Further information regarding the voting process and structure for speeches on the belief will be shared with attendees at the event.

If you have any other questions before the meeting, please reach out to us at democracy@shu.ac.uk.