Monday 08-02-2021 - 11:17

Flo Ingram, Chair of Bristol SU's Education Network joins us for a guest blog to tell us all about the work of the Education Network, and to give you a chance to get involved!

 

Last week marked the first Education Network forum of 2021 as students and reps came together to discuss January assessments. For those of you who have not yet had the chance to attend an Education Network Forum, this is a space to discuss and give feedback about your academic experiences, normally centred around a specific topic. Anyone can get involved, and you can also sign up to be a member of the Education Network here. 

With all the disruption and changes made to January assessments, we wanted to hear from students about how they have been affected, be that around the fundamentals of their assessment(s) or whether the University’s ‘Support Package’ has gone far enough. It is only with this invaluable feedback of personal experiences that SU Officers and your Reps can campaign and work for change. 

Interested? With the SU elections coming up, this could be you. Nominations are open until the 25th February and this is your chance to make a positive difference for those around you.

For me, getting involved in student politics helped me to engage with my university and meet some amazing people. The role has allowed me to use my time in a fulfilling manner; you have the support of the 600+ rep community, SU staff and the training to do anything (within reason) from attending important meetings, suggesting Student Council motions or getting involved in organising campaigns. As a faculty rep, I have developed countless skills along the way, from leadership to organisation, chairing key meetings and being a part of the conversation.

With Covid-19 mitigation talks settling, the next academic year looks to be one of proactive campaigning and change from reps, deciding how the next era of the University of Bristol will look. Find out more about the upcoming Bristol SU elections here.

 

- Flo Ingram

Bristol SU Education Network