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Student Life President

Matilda Copley

Your Student Life President is responsible for improving your experience at St Mary’s outside of your academic studies!

studentlifepresident@stmarys.ac.uk

Get to know Matilda...

What I studied 

I studied BSc Psychology

My favourite thing about St Mary’s 

My favourite thing about St Mary’s was being part of an amazing community.

What I’m looking to achieve this year  

I am looking to improve the student life experience for all students. My areas of focus are student safety, affordability, nightlife, events, societies and sports.

One tip for making the most out of St Mary’s 

One tip to making the most out of St Mary's would be to get involved in everything you can! Even if you have never played a sport before or had an interest in a particular hobby or society, now is your time to try something new.

My best Simmie memory 

My best simmie memory is scoring a goal on varsity and going out to celebrate that night. It was such an achievement from never playing football before university to ending my experience on a high.

My manifesto aims 👇

Improving Food Options and Affordability On Campus

  • An increase in meal points to catered students
  • Meal points usage in DV and Naylor
  • Introduce grab and go options outside of Refectory opening hours
  • Snack options available on points
  • Introduce student discount in the Ref
  • More Vital return bins.
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Improving Nightlife in The 1850

  • Introduce regular competitive games nights
  • Advocate for The 1850 to be open on weekends during term times
  • Advocate for live sport games to be broadcast on The 1850 TVs
  • Ensure there are 1850 sponsorships available for student groups
  • Support and grow the number of society-led events
  • Improve variety of events throughout the year.
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Increasing Support For Societies and Inclusive Activities

  • Run regular Give it a Go activities throughout each semester
  • Review Sports St Mary's reimbursement policy to support students with sporting participation costs
  • Introduce protected society status to promote continuous representation
  • Increase awareness of Adopt a Society and run more society drop-in days.
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Improving Communication and Accountability

  • Introduce monthly event/campaign comms
  • Improve access to Student Union services at all university sites
  • Ensure regular SU updates are given to students to share SU progress (e.g. petitions, initiatives, manifestos)
  • Collaborate with university services
  • Strengthen communication with student leaders
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