"I will work to increase the collaboration of Newman Students’ Union and the other four Birmingham Students’ Unions, while forming relationships with other regional universities such as University of Wolverhampton and University of Worcester."
Due to Newman's outside of the city center location, Newman often gets overlooked or left behind while the other 4 Birmingham Universities work closely together. The work of OneCity this year has brought the 5 universities closer, however I believe we can take this further and give more students opportunities to integrate with students from across the region. "To support each executive officer to hold cross-over events with other local Universities based on topics within their remits." Within the thought of increasing regional networking, as a Union we need to also provide platforms for the part-time officers to work with their respective officers at other students' unions. To organise events and opportunities with other unions officers that provide more opportunities for Newman students to network with other midlands students and potentially find volunteering and employment opportunities. "I will work to increase the profile of the Union to potential employers working with the Universities Enterprise Department to source more opportunities for students." The Newman Enterprise Department have had a massive effect in promoting employment for the students who have engaged with them and I want to help Ben and Ian to increase these numbers and work with more students than ever. This will be through engaging with potential employers or hosting and advertising events on behalf on the Enterprise Department. |
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