Sheffield
Students'
Assembly
Join the city-wide forum bringing together student voices, decision makers, and community groups to tackle the key issues affecting student life across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
A Powerful Partnership
A partnership between Hallam and Sheffield Students' Unions, the Assembly brings us together to turn shared concerns into a city-wide force for change.
Our Purpose
Unite Sheffield's students
Hold decision makers accountable
Drive impactful change
Events
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Sheffield Students' Assembly - Public Transport
Sheffield Students' Assembly - Night-time Safety
Past Assemblies
See what we've discussed and achieved in our previous gatherings.
Public Transport, Rights & Safety
Attendees
- Over 70 students from Uni of Sheffield & Hallam Uni
- Senior leaders from Sheffield SU and Hallam SU, including elected Officers
- Better Buses for South Yorkshire
- Sheffield Women's Collective
- Cat Calls of Sheffield
- The Sheffield College
- South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
- South Yorkshire Police
- Sheffield City Council
- Parliament
- First Bus South Yorkshire
Key Power Holder Discussions
Oliver Coppard
South Yorkshire Mayor
Shared his desire to make buses and public transport across the city more accessible for everyone, and the work SYMCA is doing to support this.
Abtisam Mohamed
Sheffield Central MP
Shared how she's representing students in Parliament and how her role as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for International Students means she has influence over government policy and reiterated her willingness to hear from Sheffield students about their experiences and concerns.
Matt Clay
Director of Policing and Reform
Spoke about his role as Director of Policing and Reform and the work South Yorkshire Police is doing to improve nighttime safety in Sheffield, aiming to make the city a safe place for all.
Student Discussions
What's happened since?
Officer Action
Regular meetings between Officer teams to plan next steps and agree specific requests for key power holders.
Future Planning
Planning of two further Assemblies with additional power holders present to hear student concerns in more detail.
International Focus
Further planning and discussions between International Students' Officers regarding international students' rights.
Gallery
A glimpse into the energy, collaboration, and shared purpose from previous assemblies. It's not just a meeting - it's a movement.
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