Motions

1. NUS Representative Update - Passed
2. Representation Review - Passed
3. Financial Support for Current International Undergraduates - Passed
4. Free Circuit Laundry - Passed
5. Introduction of an anti-Palestinian racism definition to Bristol - Passed
6. Adjusting Graduation Ceremony Dates for International Students - Passed
7. Proposition for the SU to support the Divest Borders Campaign - Passed
8. Accessibility for students with disabilities at University of Bristol - Passed
9. End All Forced Swimming Experiments at the University of Bristol - Passed
10. Easier Access to Support Services for International Students - Passed

The minutes from the meeting will be available soon.

Motions

1. Natural (Committee) Selection - Passed
2. Remove the Colston Dolphin from the University Crest and Stop Selling Merchandise Featuring It - Passed
   • Amendment 
3. Standing Committee Changes for the better  - Passed

The minutes from the meeting can be viewed here.

Motions

1. Improve the Music Practice Rooms at the University - Passed
2. Transition to a 100% just and sustainable plant-based student union - Failed
3. An Update to SU Byelaws to Align with Current Practice - Passed
4. Clarifying the role of Democratic Standards Committee during Elections - Passed
5. Reinstate the 4-year Graduate-entry Medicine course at the University of Bristol. - Passed
6. Supporting trans and non-binary students & campaigning for Gender Justice. - Passed
7. Allow the mandatory committee role of Equalities Officer to be held by up to two people - Passed
8. Ensure academic support is in place for all Full-Time Officer candidates during elections. - Passed

The minutes from the meeting can be viewed here. 

Motions

1. Motion: Earlier Timetable Release for Students - Passed
2. Motion: Continue to Support Bristol Student Housing Cooperative - Passed
3. Motion: Entrepreneurial Initiatives Support - Passed
4. Motion: Proportionate Spending in Affilliated Student Groups' Sub-Groups - Failed

(Council also voted to ratify motions passed at June 2022 Council)

The minutes from the meeting can be viewed here. 

Motions

1. Accessibility Audit - Passed
2. An Agenda That Works - Passed
3. Disaffiliate the Bristol Officer Training Corps - Failed
4. Guarantor Scheme - Passed
5. Standing Up for Students -  Passed
6. Changes to Byelaws 11(b) 11(h) 11(i) - Failed 

The minutes from the meeting can be viewed here.

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

The minutes from the meeting can be viewed here.

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 minutes from the meeting can be found here.

Motions

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)

The minutes from the meeting can be viewed here.

Motion Renewals 

• Harm Reduction Approach to Alcohol and Other Drugs - Passed
• Championing a Culture of Consent at Bristol SU - Passed
• Supporting Student Sex Workers - Passed

Motions 

• Liberating the Structure- Passed
• Our Voices Matter: Initiating Systematic Measures to Promote Student Voter Registration - Passed
• Include 'Latino/a/x' as an option in all future data collection related to Student Ethnic Background - Passed
• Restructuring the annual student bus pass (Aligning the academic year with student Bus Pass) - Passed 
• Campus space usage - Passed
• Subsidized Dental Care Access for University of Bristol Students through UOB dental School - Passed
• Accessible SU Car Rental for Student Events - Passed

This meeting also ratified the 2023 Annual Members Meeting.

The minutes from the meeting can be viewed here.

Motion Renewals (in alphabetical order)

• Let's Disarm Bristol! Lobby the University to End Ties with Arms Trade Companies - Actions 1, 2 and 5 Passed. Actions 3 and 4 Failed. 
• Sanctuary Scholarship Legal Fund - Passed
• Support Student Rent Strikes - Passed
• Support the Student Climate Strikes - Passed

Motions (in alphabetical order)

• New and Improved Prayer Room for Muslims on Campus - Passed

The following motions were deferred to Student Council in May:

• A Plant Based Students’ Union 
• Stopping Mandatory Sub-Group Subsidisation in Student Groups
• Supporting Trans and Non-Binary Students & Campaigning for Gender Justice

The minutes from the meeting can be viewed here.

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

The minutes from the meeting can be viewed here.

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

The minutes from the meeting can be viewed here.

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 - Failed 

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

The minutes for this meeting can be found here.

The DSC ensures that Bristol SU's structures and democracy are accessible, fair and productive for all students. The committee also sets the agenda for each Student Council and AMM.

The DSC may decide that a motion is unnecessary, or an item is better discussed by a different group. For example, at a Network forum, or via an all-student referendum.

The DSC includes the Chair of Student Council, Union Affairs Officer and five students elected by Student Council.

Student Representatives Assembly (formerly Standing Committee) scrutinises the actions of the Full-time officers. It also develops proposals and motions as directed by Student Council. This committee reports to Student Council about other democratic events and conferences.

SRA includes the full time officers, chairs of networks, faculty reps and student trustees.

Access the minutes from the Student Rep Assembly meetings here:

• 28.09.22
• 19.10.22
• 27.09.23
• 25.10.23
• 23.11.23
• 17.10.24