Response #272 More activities for mature – “No. students.” Response #586 I am a mature student and don't particularly feel like I belong. – “No. The problem could well be me more than you though.....” Response #716 Know. Really pleased to see the bar is now opening again! – “Don’t More for postgraduates and 'mature' students; it can be a slightly lonely experience.” Response #1034 They do not seem to have a presence for the Post Grad – “No. courses, which is a shame” Response #1023 SU emails seem more aimed at undergrads than postgrads. – “No. Other than the occasional email from the SU I have no contact with them” Students reiterated these sentiments when we conducted the secondary interviews: feel like there should be more events and nights dedicated to mature students, and “I as a non-drinker, I find it harder to be involved with the - David Jones, Design SU.” Department - Undergraduate, Year 3. Another common explanation for a response being negative seemed student’s to revolve around the supposed political leanings SU’s For example, in response to Question 33: Response #535 They are an overtly political body - and it's not my politics! I – “No. would not feel that I could express my views openly.” I feel the student union has way too many political Response #222 – “No. affiliations. I do not think their function should be to promote rallies express political opinions etc. unless they are related to student activities. I firmly believe student unions should be apolitical and have a student-centred agenda.” Response #304 See above statement about 'no-platforming' and political – “No. Note - Respondent appears to be referring to their response to Question agendas.” 31: get frustrated by illogical activist movements making the environment a hub of “I
Response #272 – “No. More activities for mature students.” Response #586 – “No. I am a mature student and don't particularly feel like I belong. The problem could well be me more than you though.....” Response #716 – “Don’t Know. Really pleased to see the bar is now opening again! More for postgraduates and 'mature' students; it can be a slightly lonely experience.” Response #1034 – “No. They do not seem to have a presence for the Post Grad courses, which is a shame” Response #1023 – “No. SU emails seem more aimed at undergrads than postgrads. Other than the occasional email from the SU I have no contact with them” Students reiterated these sentiments when we conducted the secondary interviews: “I feel like there should be more events and nights dedicated to mature students, and as a non-drinker, I find it harder to be involved with the SU.” - David Jones, Design Department - Undergraduate, Year 3. Another common explanation for a student’s response being negative seemed to revolve around the SU’s supposed political leanings For example, in response to Question 33: Response #535 – “No. They are an overtly political body - and it's not my politics! I would not feel that I could express my views openly.” Response #222 – “No. I feel the student union has way too many political affiliations. I do not think their function should be to promote rallies express political opinions etc. unless they are related to student activities. I firmly believe student unions should be apolitical and have a student-centred agenda.” Response #304 – “No. See above statement about 'no-platforming' and political agendas.” Note - Respondent appears to be referring to their response to Question 31: “I get frustrated by illogical activist movements making the environment a hub of
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