This week on the Membership Services Show Liv and Alan kick off officer-induction season with Mack, exploring how the Summer Training Programme helps new sabbatical officers get to grips with their union’s policy environment and institutional context.

They also talk to Gary Hughes of Durham SU about building an ethical framework for officer support, and answer a question from Ryan at Keele SU on whether tighter university finances could make students’ union mergers more likely. Plus – why first-time presenters matter, and a heads-up that Membership Services Conference tickets are down to the last few dozen.

With Mack Marshall, Community and Policy Officer, Wonkhe SUs, Gary Hughes, Chief Executive, Durham Students’ Union and hosted by Livia Scott (Partnerships Coordinator, Wonkhe) and Alan Roberts (Director, Counterculture).

Wonkhe SUs summer programme 2025

Durham SU

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This week on the Membership Services Show Alan catches up with Ghika from the Student Community Partnership in Bath to explore how a unique, city-wide collaboration is improving life for students and residents alike – from managing community tensions and waste to pioneering vape recycling and promoting student safety in the night-time economy.

Meanwhile, Livia speaks with James Coe (Associate Editor, Wonkhe) about why SUs should care about Labour’s evolving research and development agenda, and Alan speaks to Ash from Undeb Aber to introduce Project Luna, a new community-based charity aiming to make local venues safer for trans and non-binary people.

With Ghika Savva, (Student Community Partnership, Bath, James Coe, Associate Editor at Wonkhe, Ash (Aberystwyth SU / Project Luna), and hosted by Livia Scott, Wonkhe’s Partnerships Coordinator, and Alan Roberts, Director at Counterculture.

Registration for Membership Services Conference 2025 is now open. It’s the two-day conference for clubs & societies, advice, student reps, democracy, governance and campaigning staff. Hosted by Manchester Met Students' Union, and supported by NUS, Wonkhe, Counterculture and Manchester Met, it features skills training, networking, and peer learning from SUs and sector specialists. We provide content, venue and catering - you choose your Manchester accommodation. Register now.

James Coe on Wonkhe

Undeb Aber / Project L.U.N.A

The Student Community Partnership (SCP)

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This week on the Membership Services Show Alan and Liv talk to Price at Sunderland who's been busy this year lobbying the university to introduce flexible payment plans for international students struggling with the cost of living. They also debate whether it's wise to be student led for studdent led's sake, and talk to Mike at ARU Students' Union about their bold real student leadership strategy.

With Price Ikechi, President Activities at Sunderland SU, Mike Hill, Director of Membership Services at ARU Students' Union and hosted by Livia Scott, Wonkhe’s Partnerships Coordinator, and Alan Roberts, Director at Counterculture.

Registration for Membership Services Conference 2025 is now open. It’s the two-day conference for clubs & societies, advice, student reps, democracy, governance and campaigning staff. Hosted by Manchester Met Students’ Union, and supported by NUS, Wonkhe, Counterculture and Manchester Met, it features skills training, networking, and peer learning from SUs and sector specialists. We provide content, venue and catering – you choose your Manchester accommodation. Register now.

A student leadership revolution is overdue

Sunderland SU President: Activities May 2025 Update

Should you be student-led for student-led’s sake?

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