Representing students at Hallam

As the highest decision-making body within the Students' Union, it is comprised of Officers and Reps that represent a wide range of student groups, ensuring that we are the truly reflective voice of students at Hallam. There are also six elected open space reps that act as additional representatives of the student body.

Please email democracy@shu.ac.uk if you would like to attend as an observer or require support with working on a policy.

Upcoming dates

Wednesday 22 November

Time TBC

Location: The HUBS

All students are welcome to attend Union Council sessions, though we ask that you let us know in advance so we can add your attendance to the minutes and send you the Microsoft Teams link.

Propose a policy

If there's something you're passionate about that you think we could make a difference on, then why not see if you can make it an official policy?

Any student can influence the work of the Students' Union by proposing a policy to Union Council. If you have an idea for improving the lives and education of Hallam students, let us know!

Submit your policy idea

Current policies

A policy is effectively an idea that a student, or a number of students, have had which they believe will improve the Hallam student experience. Once passed, policies are binding for three years - and the we need to work to make sure they happen!

You can request an update on any of our policies at any time. Just email us at uuscampaigns@shu.ac.uk.

Education Policies

Content warnings

Approved:

21/01/2021

Expires:

21/01/2024

Officer(s) responsible:

College Officers

Policy document

BAME Mentoring Scheme

Approved:

19/05/2020

Expires:

19/05/2023

Officer(s) responsible:

President, College Officers, and BME Rep

Policy document

Attendance monitoring

Approved:

23/04/2021

Expires:

23/04/2024

Officer(s) responsible:

College Officers

Policy document

Wednesday afternoons

Approved:

23/04/2021

Expires:

23/04/2024

Officer(s) responsible:

College Officers

Policy document

Decolonizing the Curriculum

Approved:

08/03/2022

Expires:

08/03/2025

Officer(s) responsible:

College Officers

Policy document

Supporting Nursing & Midwifery students

Approved:

12/04/2022

Expires:

12/04/2025

Officer(s) responsible:

HWLS College Officer

Policy document

Campaigns and Events Policies

2021/22 UCU strikes

Approved:

29/11/2021

Expires:

29/11/2024

Officer(s) responsible:

All Officers

Policy document

Support Rent Strikes

Approved:

10/03/2021

Expires:

10/03/2024

Officer(s) responsible:

President

Policy document

Islamophobia Awareness Month

Approved:

15/02/2021

Expires:

15/02/2024

Officer(s) responsible:

President

Policy document

TEDxSheffieldHallamUniversity

Approved:

19/05/2020

Expires:

19/05/2023

Officer(s) responsible:

President and College Officers

Policy document

Support for disabled students

Approved:

03/12/2019

Expires:

13/12/2022

Officer(s) responsible:

President and Disabled Students' Rep

Policy document

Ukraine solidarity

Approved:

08/03/2022

Expires:

08/03/2025

Officer(s) responsible:

All Officers

Policy document

Sustainability Policies

A motion to create a Sustainability Committee

Approved:

28/05/2021

Expires:

28/05/2024

Officer(s) responsible:

President

Policy document

Welfare Policies

Accessible social media

Approved:

23/04/2021

Expires:

23/04/2024

Officer(s) responsible:

President and Officers

Policy document

Mind Your Head

Approved:

01/02/2022

Expires:

01/02/2025

Officer(s) responsible:

TBC

Policy document

Sports tours stance

Approved:

12/04/2022

Expires:

12/04/2025

Officer(s) responsible:

Wellbeing, Sport and Physical Activity Officer

Policy document

LGBT+ inclusivity

Approved:

01/02/2022

Expires:

01/02/2025

Officer(s) responsible:

President and LGBT+ Rep

Policy document

Zero tolerance to spiking

Approved:

23/04/2021

Expires:

23/04/2024

Officer(s) responsible:

President

Policy document

Culturally competent care

Approved:

01/02/2022

Expires:

01/02/2025

Officer(s) responsible:

President

Policy document

Student safety in accommodation

Approved:

01/12/2020

Expires:

01/12/2023

Officer(s) responsible:

TBC

Policy document

If you have feedback or opinions on any of the above policies, you can contact electedrepsupport@shu.ac.uk with your comments. Let us know if you would like your comments forwarded on to any specific Reps/Officers - if not, they will be provided to the Council as a whole.