Time passes really quickly when you’re a sabbatical officer. Time is an incredibly valuable inexhaustible resource, and I have learnt to make the best use of every precious minute I have in my current role, because once I reach the end of July 2023, that will officially be the end of my tenure. Last year was all about quick wins and short term changes – this year is going to be all about setting up the Union for success in the long term, whilst continuing to campaign on critical issues.
Jumping right into the deep end as the President of a multi-million pounds organisation as my first ever full-time job is not something I have ever expected. The role and the sudden responsibilities put on my shoulders are nothing short of challenging, and the learning curve has felt more like a rocket launch rather than the gentle hike that I may have liked more. But as with all rocket launches, a frame that can withstand unpredictability is required.
UK Disability History Month (16th November 2022 to 16th December 2022) is an annual event focusing on the history of disabled people's struggle for equality and human rights. This month strives to raise awareness to secure equal rights for all people with disabilities, whether seen or hidden.
Authors: Nan Fletcher-Lloyd, Nathalie Podder and Philippa Saunders
You may have seen some posts recently on the power of consent and why it is important. If you are a committee member of a club, society or project (CSP), you may also have completed the consent awareness training rolled out by the Union.
After a busy few weeks of Welcome Events, the Venues Team and I are happy to be getting settled down into regular activities. Our returning students may have noticed a few changes around our Venues compared to last year! Since 2019, the Union has seen a period of progression with our Back to Basics strategy. Unfortunately, this wasn’t always seen throughout our Venues, especially due to the impact of COVID. This year we are dedicated to getting our Venues Back to Basics, and building our team to be bigger, better, and stronger than ever before.
Every year on World Mental Health Day, global efforts come together to take action to improve well-being and make mental health a global priority. I believe that, as students and members of the university community, we can create change by starting small...ensuring to make students' mental health a priority at Imperial!
Last Tuesday, you might have been one of the thousands of students who came down to South Kensington campus and delighted in a sea of sweets, music, vintage cars and the odd plane or two. Sadly, this isn’t just an average weekday. The Welcome Fair is one of the biggest events of the year – and 2022 was back with a bang after Covid!
If you were there, thank you so much! You might have been one of:
Mondays have XOYO. Tuesdays have Ministry. Thursdays have Piccadilly. Wednesdays have Slug DECIBEL.
Since I started at Imperial 4 years ago, Imperial College Union has been lacking its own identifiable night…until now! On Wednesday 12 October we are launching DECIBEL!
I’m Niamh, your Deputy President (Finance & Services). I was elected by the student body to represent you by ensuring our services, like our bars and shops, remain student focused.
