The Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) is the Students' Union's largest democratic event. Any student can attend and vote! AMM takes place once a year in second term and like Student Council, this meeting is an opportunity to pass policy and hold the Full-time Officers to account. Any items (motions) that pass become active SU policy for three years.

The AMM was held online on Zoom, on Tuesday 15th February 2021, 5pm.

Motions (in alphabetical order)

1. Bristol SU to oppose the University’s unsustainable expansion - passed
2. Changes for Network Committees in relation to Byelaw 7 - passed
3. Install R;pple on all university IT infrastructure to help prevent suicides - passed
4. Protecting Students in Nightclubs and Bars - passed
5. Update Bye-Law Section 9 (student groups) to increase clarity, reduce bureaucracy, and ensure all groups remain truly student led - passed

Also for ratification at this meeting: 
Boycott Barclays - passed

Boycott the border industry on campus - passed

Support for the movement against immigration detention and the hostile environment - passed

 

Student Council is the primary representative forum of the Students' Union. It creates policy which directs the focus of the elected officers. Members discuss and vote on items (motions) submitted by students. Any items (motions) that pass become active SU policy for three years. 

The Student Council was held online on Zoom, on Tuesday 23rd November 2021, 4pm.

Motions

1. (Amended) Bristol SU's Response to University Industrial Action - passed (Council voted in favour of an amendment to this motion, then voted in favour of the motion as amended)
2. Did you know that the university funds its own slaughterhouse and dairy farm? We want more transparency with what goes on there - passed
3. Forced Swim Test - passed
4. Fossil Free Careers - passed
5. Free sustainable period products for students - passed
6. Student representation in selecting new Vice Chancellor - passed

Student Council is the primary representative forum of the Students' Union. It creates policy which directs the focus of the elected officers. Members discuss and vote on items (motions) submitted by students. Any items (motions) that pass become active SU policy for three years. 

The Student Council was held online on Zoom, on Tuesday 8th June 2021, 4pm.

Motions

1. Students’ Union to Lobby the University for Increased in-person Teaching - passed
2. Improving Governance, Democracy and Membership Engagement - passed
3. Inclusive Student Spaces and Experiences – Now and in the Future - passed
4. Byelaw Stage 2 Changes - passed
5. Increasing Input into the University’s Anti-Racist Initiatives - passed
6. Supporting Students who Have Experienced Sexual Misconduct - passed

The Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) is the Students' Union's largest democratic event. Any student can attend and vote! AMM takes place once a year in second term and like Student Council, this meeting is an opportunity to pass policy and hold the Full-time Officers to account. Any items (motions) that pass become active SU policy for three years.

The AMM was held online on Zoom, on Tuesday 2nd March 2021, 4pm.

Motions (in alphabetical order)

1. Antisemitism Awareness Week - passed
2. Championing Issues Facing Students with Caring Responsibilities - passed
3. Establishing a Student Tenants Union - passed
4. Governance Review Stage 3 - passed
5. Official Recognition of the Peer-Support Scheme at the University of Bristol - passed
6. Officialisation of the Financial Wellbeing Project - passed
7. Paid Postgraduate Parental and Long-term Sick Leave - passed
8. Private School Admissions Cap - failed 

Also for ratification at this meeting: 

Volunteering and Fundraising Network Terms of Reference - passed

Sustainability Network Terms of Reference - passed

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Network Terms of Reference - passed

Black Students Network Terms of Reference - passed

Student Council is the primary representative forum of the Students' Union. It creates policy which directs the focus of the elected officers. Members discuss and vote on items (motions) submitted by students. Any items (motions) that pass become active SU policy for three years. 

This Student Council was held online on Blackboard, on Thursday 26th November 2020.

Motions (in confirmed order)

1. A Better Culture of Consent at Bristol SU - Passed

2. Officer Team Motion on Tuition Fees and On-Campus Teaching - with amendments (action 1) - Passed

3. Make Content Notes Compulsory on Sensitive Learning Materials across the University - with amendments (actions 1 and 2) - Passed

4. Byelaw and Articles of Association Changes Stage 2 - Passed

 

This Student Council was held online on Blackboard, on Thursday 18th June 2020.

Motions (in confirmed order)

1. Tuition Fee Transparency - with amendments (actions 5 and 6 were added) - Passed

2. Harm Reduction Approach to Alcohol and Other Drugs - Passed

3. Introducing a Full Time BAME Officer - Passed

4. Proposal for the formation of a Black Student’s Network - Passed

5. Changing our language to embrace body positivity - Passed

6. PG network: New year, new Chairs - Passed

7. Supporting Student Sex Workers - Passed

8. Making the Winston Theatre more accessible - Failed

9. Bristol SU to run an official Global Health Shortcourse - Passed

(Council also voted to ratify all motions passed at AMM 2020)

Agenda

• Welcome and Introductions
• Motions 1-4
• Ratification of AMM business
• Motions 5-9
• Officer Update Videos and Open Questions

 

The Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) is the Students' Union's largest democratic event. Any student can attend and vote! AMM takes place once a year in second term and like Student Council, this meeting is an opportunity to pass policy and hold the Full-time Officers to account. Any items (motions) that pass become active SU policy for three years.

This year's AMM took place on 25 February 2020 5.30pm onwards.

Agenda 

• Welcome and Introductions   
• Q&A with a University and College Union (UCU) rep about strikes 
• Officer Updates and Questions 
• Motions 1-4 
• NUS Referendum campaign leader election 
• Motions 5-7 
• Bristol SU Strategy Consultation

Motions (in the confirmed order): 

1. Support Student Rent Strikes  (PASSED) 

2. Trial Dairy-Free Campus Cafés in 2020/21  (FAILED) 

3. Establishment of an academic writing centre (PASSED) 

4. One-Split wonder: Rag, Volunteer and Sustainability Network (PASSED) 

5. Temporary and Short-term recruitment Services for students by Students Union (PASSED)

6. Support Student Societies with Security Costs (FAILED)

7. Network Terms of Reference Alignment (PASSED) 

    

 

Meeting minutes.

Motions in the order of how they were discussed:

1. Give Volunteers a Voice (PASSED)

2. Care Leavers and Estranged Students Terms Of Reference (PASSED)

3. Byelaw and Articles of Association changes (PASSED)
- Byelaw tracked changes
- Articles tracked changes

4. Move the Welcome Fair to a time accessible to all (PASSED)

5. Support Student Housing Cooperatives (PASSED)

6. Support the Student Climate Strikes (PASSED)

7. Climate Crisis and Food - Ban Beef and Lamb, and Introduce a Dairy Tax (FAILED)

8. Sanctuary Scholarship Legal Fund (PASSED)

9. Ensuring Inclusive and Safe Student Groups (PASSED)

10. Let's Disarm Bristol! Lobby the University to End Ties with Arms Trade Companies (PASSED)

11. Bristol SU to run an official Global Health short course (NOT DISCUSSED)