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)

Please arrive by 4:15pm to be registered. If you arrive after 4:15pm you will not be registered to vote and will not count towards quorum. This is when the meeting will officially begin. If we are not quorate, we are not able to hold any official votes. Quorum is fulfilled at 30 student members.

If you arrive after 4:15pm you will still be allowed into the event, and can register to speak, but you will not be able to vote.

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

You must be at the event by 4:15pm, this is our cut off for you to register to vote. If you come to the event after 4:15pm, you will still be allowed in as an observer but will not be able to vote. 

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 4:15pm.

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.

What is quoracy/quorum and why does it matter? 

Quorum is the minimum number of people present to make decisions legitimate. As in accordance to our byelaws, quorum at a members meeting is 30 student members. If there are less than 30 student members present, we will not be able to hold any official votes. 

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