Through collaboration and research, we aim to ensure that the student voice is heard clearly and effectively across all levels of the institution. This ongoing process supports a positive and inclusive academic environment for all students.
In 2024/25 Oxford SU introduced Policy Associate positions to support how we do representation. These positions are paid student roles. The core purposes of our Policy Associates are to:
- Gather insights on student experience
- Identify short- and long-term policy change targets from university and college committees
- Produce or co-produce evidence-based policy papers, briefings and toolkits for different stakeholders, this may include the Officer Team, Staff or University Task and Finish Groups
- Analyse existing or proposed policies and assess impact on student groups (including equality impact assessments)
- Deliver student consultations through focus groups, surveys, and questionnaires
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