Speak Week took place from Monday 27 April- Friday 1 May, providing students across campus the chance to share their views on the University and Union. Throughout this week, students submitted suggestions through ballot boxes, our online form and at our Speak Week stalls. 

This campaign featured our Outreach Stalls supported by our Union Officers and wider team, where over 774 cupcakes were given out to students who completed the submission form. We also had a great turn out to Student Voice Forum, where 37  questions were raised and escalated directly to senior University staff in attendance- all of which will receive answers from the team. We also had 5 focus groups and even had time for a Course Rep social where 25 large pizzas were ordered and eaten. Although we are still finalising numbers, we estimate that over 1.2k change suggestions have been submitted- almost doubling our November Speak Week and nearing our all time record number of responses. Thank you to all those who took part and had their say!

Luana, VP Voice 2024-2026

Ideas, thoughts and feedback gathered through our Speak Week Campaign are collated and shared across the Union and University- resulting in escalation of concerns, awareness of issues and guidance for teams in shaping their upcoming plans. Every suggestion matters.

Find out more about previous Speak Week Reports here. Stay tuned for our November 2025 and April 2026 report. 

Other ways to have your say: 

From large meetings, dedicated representatives and groups, to more casual feedback opportunities- there are plenty of ways to get involved and provide feedback.

YOUR SABBATICAL OFFICERS:

These elected officers work full-time to represent you, support you and shape the experience of every student at the University of Surrey. Want to speak to the team directly? Find their information here.

COURSE REPS & HEAD REPS:

These student representatives are elected to collect feedback and work closely with the Students’ Union and University to bring about positive changes that benefit all students. Why not speak to your Course Rep directly about feedback related to your studies? Find out more about Course Reps here.

STUDENT VOICE FORUM:

Hosted by your VP Voice and attended by several members of the University Leadership team, Student Voice Forum is a chance to share your thoughts and directly inform university decisions. Through pre-set questions shaped by student feedback, live audience Q&A and a Mentimeter you can share your opinions AND receive a University response. Did you know that all questions asked at Student Voice Forum are responded to by the University? You can find all previous questions and answers here.

UNION FORUM:

This forum brings the elected officer team together to provide updates about their manifestos, share raised concerns and have a final say on Union decisions. It’s an opportunity for the Students’ Union to directly engage with the student body and ensure their voices are heard and represented at the University. Students can attend this session to hear updates and ask questions. Find out more here. 

THE STUDENT EQUALITY NETWORK: 

The Network is a group for students who are passionate about promoting equality at Surrey and help to ensure the Union is well-informed about the experiences of our community. Members directly shape and contribute to Awareness Campaigns, Events, Monthly discussions, are offered paid opportunities to share your lived experience and can provide anonymous feedback. Find out more about the Network here.

 ...YOURSELF? 

Be the change you want to see! Get involved with your Union by completing feedback surveys, join the team in part time paid positions or put yourself forward for different opportunities.

Have big plans for the Union or University? Think you have what it takes to be President or a VP? Surrey Decides, the Union's annual election, is taking place in February 2027. Although a while away  it might be worth thinking now if this is something you might be interested in. With full time and part time paid positions available there is something to suit wherever you are in your academic journey. Find out more about Surrey Decides here. 

Thank you to everyone who took part! Your feedback is incredibly valuable in shaping the student experience at Surrey. You can find out more about Speak Week here.