If you bring the ideas, we can bring the tools to make it happen! The new Ideas platform is a digital decision making platform for campaign ideas and union policy proposals.

Your Ideas

If you bring the ideas, we can bring the tools to make it happen! The new Ideas platform is a digital decision making platform for campaign ideas and union policy proposals.

Want to make change? Got an Idea?

We've got the tools to make it happen! The Ideas platform is the new interactive way to submit topics for discussion, propose policy, and suggest campaign ideas to improve student life here at Arts.

Idea submissions will be taken to the Student Forums and the Annual Members Meeting

Passed ideas (Arts SU Policy Book):

Passed ideas, either via the Ideas Platform (Your Ideas) or via one of our All-Student Meetings are referred to as SU Policy. This means that it is an objective we must focus on at the SU as mandated by our members (UAL students!). Ideas that are passed will be official SU policy for 3 years.

You can read the full list of previously passed ideas via our SU Policy Book!

Passed ideas policy book (Updated May 2024)

Ideas that reach between 20 - 99 upvotes will be discussed and voted on at the next student meeting. 

The next meeting will take place: 23rd April 2025 - Sign up by clicking here.

Your Ideas

Welcome to The Ideas! This is the way you can submit topics for discussion, policy, and campaign ideas to improve Arts. Idea submissions will be taken to the Student Forums and the Annual Members Meeting

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    Foundation Students in Sports

    Submitted 2 weeks ago by Daiki Odawara
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      What is the current situation? (Background)

      Foundation students at UAL currently aren’t given the same consideration as undergraduates when it comes to BUCS Wednesdays. While most undergraduate courses are scheduled with BUCS in mind—either keeping Wednesdays free or allowing students to miss class for matches—foundation timetables don’t take this into account. As a result, foundation students are often left to choose between attending class or representing the university in sport.

      What will be the impact of your Idea? (Why)

      This lack of consideration can be disheartening and exclusionary. Many foundation students are just as eager to participate in sports, build community, and represent UAL, but are unable to do so because their academic schedule doesn’t accommodate it. It creates an unnecessary barrier to getting involved, and makes foundation students feel like they’re not seen as a full part of the student body when it comes to extracurricular life.

      What action could Arts SU take to develop your idea? (How)

      The SU can work with course leaders and the admin team to make sure foundation students are given the same flexibility and support as everyone else. Whether that means adjusting timetables or formally recognising BUCS as a valid reason to be excused from class, your vote helps push for a more inclusive and fair experience.

    Julia Wojacka
    11:25am on 22 Apr 25 I agree! We should make sure all UAL students, pre degree, undergrad and postgrad are treated with equal respect and rights!
    Panchi Munoz
    11:42am on 24 Apr 25 Foundation students deserve the same respect as undergraduates—it's unacceptable that they're being penalized for representing the university. UAL’s support for student athletes is already insufficient, and limiting matches to one day a week is the bare minimum. We’re balancing academics, training, and competition, yet the institution continues to make it harder instead of helping.

    FAQs

    How does it work?

    1. Make sure you're logged into the Arts SU website, and press the "New Idea" button.
    2. You'll need to give your idea a title, try to keep it as concise as possible. (e.g: Arts SU should publicly support UCU)
    3. Fill in the Ideas form, answering the three questions:

      What is the current situation? (Background)
      What will be the impact of your Idea? (Why)
      What action could Arts SU take to develop your idea? (How)
    4. When you submit your idea, we'll review it and get in touch if we have any questions. We'll also let you know the status of your idea such as when it's live on the website.
    5. Once your idea is live, all students will be able to vote and comment on your idea. So be sure to campaign to get your idea passed.

    How do I get my idea approved?

    All ideas require 20+ Yes votes to be referred to our Student Forum to be discussed.

    If your idea reaches 100+ Yes votes, it will automatically be approved.

    If your idea is approved, either by the Student Forum or reaching 100+ Yes votes, we'll be in touch on how to make your idea a reality!

    What happens if your idea isn't approved?

    We review all ideas before they're available on the website, if we have any questions at this stage we will be in touch.

    If your idea is rejected or doesn't reach the voting threshold, we can work together to review your idea and submit it again.

    Got any questions or feedback?

    This is a new system, and we appreciate your patience during its implementation. If you have any questions about the Ideas system or have feedback on how we can do things differently email democracy@su.arts.ac.uk.

    Got an Idea? We've got the tools!