Student Voice Forum

Student Voice Forum is your chance to ask questions directly to the University's Senior Leadership team. Organised by the Voice Zone and led by your VP Voice, this open and interactive event gives students the opportunity to ask questions, share their views and help to shape the future of the university through open dialogue and transparency.

Event details

Where

Online via Microsoft Teams

When

Booking

This event is free

What is Student Voice Forum? 

Student Voice Forum takes place three times a year online via Microsoft Teams. All students are invited to attend, and Course Reps must attend or send apologies since this is a core part of their role.

During the forum, your Students' Union VP Voice will ask representatives from the University pre-set questions about student life. Topics can cover all areas of the student experience and are usually based on recent student concerns, questions or university changes. 

Attendees can submit questions through the live Q&A function and take part in interactive Mentimeter polls throughout the session. You can choose to ask your question anonymously or include your details. Questions are selected by the team and answered during the forum, and any that aren't covered live will receive a written response afterwards, meaning every single question gets an answer.

It's a unique opportunity to have your voice heard and know that your question won't go unanswered. All feedback is then shared directly with the Union and University- so every comment and question counts.

Who attends this meeting?

  • VP Voice – Forum Chair
  • Voice Zone Manager
  • Voice Zone Coordinators
  • Executive Board (Senior University Leadership)
  • Provost and Senior Vice-President
  • Pro-Vice Chancellor of Education
  • Chief Student Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer 
  • Course Reps/Head Reps
  • Students (from all levels and courses)

What issues can be discussed during the Student Voice Forum? 

Students can raise feedback on all areas of student life. The below list offers some examples of what you can discuss but is not exhaustive.

  • Course issues
  • Cost of living
  • Employability and careers
  • Accommodation and/or housing 
  • Estates and facilities
  • Academic and pastoral support, for example services like Surrey Support, MySurrey Help and Personal Tutors
  • Wellbeing support, for example Centre for Wellbeing, Disability and Neuroinclusion, ThriveWell etc
  • Inclusivity and belonging
  • International student support