AGM 2022: Motion Summary

Thank you to everyone who signed into our AGM yesterday! It was great to see so many students join us to debate and vote around a number of motions, covering topics such as flexibility for student parents, trans rights, and parking on campus.

A summary of the motion discussion and voting results can be found below, with our AGM Motion Tracker updated over the coming days. The Union team will now put plans in place to deliver on these motions, with regular updates to be provided through this website and our social media channels.

MOTIONS

Motion: Inadequate Job Opportunities for International Students.

107 FOR  |   1 AGAINST   |    9 ABSTAIN

Motion passed

Motion: Improve Cooking Facilities at 53.3 Degrees in Gray's.

Amendments: 1 amendment was submitted prior to the AGM. However, the amendment was not approved for consideration by the Sabbatical Executive Committee.

57 FOR  |   5 AGAINST   |   24 ABSTAIN

Motion passed

Motion: Carbon Footprint Sign.

70 FOR   |   5 AGAINST   |   17 ABSTAIN

Motion passed

Motion: Trans and Non-binary Inclusivity Training for Staff.

57 FOR   |   14 AGAINST   |   25 ABSTAIN

Motion passed

Motion: Unrealistic Assessment Schedule..

Amendments: 1 amendment was submitted prior to the AGM. However, the amendment was not approved for consideration by the Sabbatical Executive Committee.

82 FOR   |   4 AGAINST   |   7 ABSTAIN

Motion passed

Motion: Timetable Flexibility for Student Parents.

Amendments: 1 amendment (Hybrid learning included in flexibility aims) was submitted at the AGM. However, the amendment was deemed to already be covered by the original AGM motion aims.

Amendments: 1 amendment (Overhaul online learning strategy) was submitted at the AGM. However, the amendment was not approved for consideration by the Sabbatical Executive Committee (changed the core motion aims).

Amendments: 1 amendment (Nursery) was submitted at the AGM. However, the amendment was not approved for consideration by the Sabbatical Executive Committee (changed the core motion aims).

71 FOR   |   4 AGAINST   |   11 ABSTAIN

Motion passed

Motion: Parking on Campus (1)

Amendments: None submitted.

77 FOR   |   2 AGAINST   |   6 ABSTAIN

Motion passed

Motion: Parking on Campus (2)

48 FOR   |   12 AGAINST   |   13 ABSTAIN

Motion passed