What are Student Voice Assistants?

Student Voice Assistants (SVA's) are passionate students employed by the Students' Union to help improve the academic experience at the University of Gloucestershire. Their main role is to ensure that the student voice is heard loud and clear. By working closely with Course Reps and university staff, SVA's help bridge the gap between students, academics, and the Union, making sure feedback is communicated effectively and positive changes are made.

 

Why Are SVA's Important?

Student Voice Assistants play a crucial role in ensuring that feedback doesn't just sit in a suggestion box but is actively discussed and actioned. By acting as liaisons between the student body, the university, and the Students' Union, SVAs make sure that students’ concerns and ideas are heard and responded to. Their work helps to create a collaborative environment where students can directly influence their educational journey.

 

Meet Your SVA's

Business, Computing and Social Sciences

Business, Computing and Social Sciences

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Ben Campion

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Bianca Holland

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Erika Messineo

Creative Arts

Creative Arts

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Arijit Roy-Chowdury

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Cara Hall

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Vacancy

Education and Science

Education and Science

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Angelina Sibal

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Jesse Bunn

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Vacancy

Health and Social Care

Health and Social Care

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Lucy Capener

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Holly Cooper

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Hannah Davis

 

What do they do?

  1. Connect with Course Reps – SVA's regularly meet with Course Reps to understand the feedback gathered from students. They help Course Reps refine the feedback and ensure it's ready to be communicated to academic staff.
  2. Communicate Feedback – Acting as a key link, SVA's work directly with university academics and the Students' Union to pass on the feedback collected by Course Reps. This ensures that the issues and suggestions brought up by students are heard by the people who can make a difference.
  3. Enhance the Student Experience – SVA's are dedicated to improving all aspects of teaching, learning, and the wider student experience. Whether it’s about curriculum updates, learning resources, or broader university policies, SVA's are committed to making sure students’ needs are understood and acted upon.
 

Talk to Us About SVA's

Want to know more about what Student Voice Assistants (SVAs) do? We’d love to chat! Book a meeting with us to learn how SVAs are all about making your university experience better and helping your voice be heard.

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