Latest Ideas

On this page you'll find all the ideas going to the next forums, as well as the outcomes of recent forums.

How do the forums work?

At the forums, a panel of 16 randomly selected students will decide whether these ideas will make the Union, University or City of Leeds better. At each forum will be representatives who will communicate the views of the students they represent. Find out more here.

Ideas for a better Union

Should the union use an on-line banking system?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the student panel

 

Should the union increase the provision of non commercial space?

Outcome: This Idea has gone to Referendum

 

Should the Union boycott Israeli goods?

Outcome: This Idea has gone to Referendum

 

Should LUU oppose sexual objectification?

Outcome: This Idea has gone to Referendum

 

Should the union sell cheaper non alcoholic drinks?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the student panel

 

Should the Union be stocking FSC and MSC ethical products and working with suppliers?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the student panel

 

Should the Union have a President?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the student panel

 

Should the LUU Sponsorship policy be updated and rewritten?

Outcome: This idea was removed by the Idea proposer

 

Should the Union update the following Bye-Laws?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the student panel

 

Should the Union improve the Old Bar's outdoor area?

Outcome: The forum ended before this idea could be discussed.

 

Should the union streamline its requirements of society committees?

Outcome: This Idea has gone to Referendum

 

 

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Ideas for a better University

Should the University extend The Edge opening hours at the weekend?

Outcomes: This idea was removed by the idea holder.

 

Should the University stop the vast food waste which occurs in the refectory restaurant?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the student panel

 

Should the University charge tuition levied against future wages rather than accepting debt now?

Outcome: This idea was removed by the Idea proposer

 

Should the Edge push towards self sustainability in power?

Outcome: This idea was removed by the idea holder.

 

Should the Union work with the library to set up a 24/7 'Learning Grid'?

Outcomes: This idea was removed by the idea holder.

 

Should the Union support fair pay for postgraduate teaching?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the student panel

 

Should the University provide Gender-Neutral toilets across campus?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the student panel

 

Should each faculty introduce a standard feedback form with essays?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the student panel

 

Should we increase fines on recalled library books?

Outcome: This idea holder declined to come the meeting

 

Should the Union support the Graduate Tax as an alternative funding system for Higher Education?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the student panel

 

Should the Union and the University work together to oppose unpaid internships?

Outcome: This Idea has gone to Referendum

 

Should we oppose the cuts to Higher Education?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the student panel

 

 

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Ideas for a better Leeds

Should Leeds Student Medical Practice be made accessible to all Students living in Leeds?

Outcome: The Idea proposer did not attend the meeting.

 

Should LUU oppose further building of high-rise student accommodation in the Burley Road area?

Outcome: This Idea has been passed by student panel

 

Should Clubs and bars in Leeds City Centre be free from sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Outcome: This Idea has been passed by student panel

 

Should the Union give students information on how to help the homeless?

Outcome: This Idea has been passed by student panel

 

Should the Union work with local grocers to arrange a student discount?

Outcome: This Idea has been passed by student panel

 

Should the Union lobby Unipol to set the house-hunting release date back?

Outcome: This Idea has been passed by student panel

 

 

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Ideas for a better Union

Should the Union install Mobile phone repeaters to give coverage in Stylus?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the Student Panel

 

Should the Union lobby Natwest to create a cashpoint service in the building?

Outcome: This Idea was removed by the Idea holder

 

Should LUU support a people’s right to self-determination?

Outcome: This Idea was sent to Referendum

 

Should we have new computers in Hidden Cafe?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the Student Panel

 

 

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Ideas for a better University

Should the University give 10 min interval between every class in the timetable?

Outcome:This Idea was passed by the Student Panel

 

Should the University allow LUU societies to book specific on campus venues for rehearsals?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the Student Panel

 

Should we have Meat Free Wednesdays

Outcome: The Idea was sent to Referendum

 

Should the Union participate in the NUS Student Walkout?

This Idea was sent to referendum but did not reach quorum and therefore falls

 

Should we have vending machines in 24 hour clusters?

Outcome: The Idea Holder declined to come to the meeting

 

 

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Ideas for a better Leeds

Should the Union support asylum seekers?

Outcome: This Idea was passed by the Student Panel

 

Should the union actively promote student involvement in local groups?

Outcome: This idea was passed by the student panel

 

Should the union lobby the council to improve cycle lanes around Leeds?

Outcome: This idea was passed by the student panel

 

Should there be an review into the accessibility & quality of mental health services?

Outcome: This idea was passed by the student panel

 

 

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Ideas for a better University

Should our libraries have a designated eating area/kitchen?

Outcome: The Idea proposer declined to attend the meeting

 

Should we have designated smoking areas around the University campus?

Outcome: The Idea was sent to Referendum by the student panel 5:9 (Yes:No)

 

Should the University work towards library facility collaboration with Leeds Met?

Outcome: Prior to the meeting it was discovered that we already do this so the idea was withdrawn.

 

Should Leeds University encourage students to create less waste when they buy hot drinks?

Outcome: The idea was passed with the panel voting 14:0 (Yes:No)

 

 

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Ideas for a better Leeds

Should the Union actively advise students against choosing Virgin Media internet?

Outcome - This Idea was passed by the Student Panel

 

Should the Union campaign for Better Burley Buses?

Outcome: This Idea was sent to Referendum by the student panel

 

Should the Union lobby the Council to reconstruct the pavement outside of the Parkinson Building?

Outcome: This Idea was sent to Referendum by the student panel

 

 

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Ideas for a better Union

Should the Union Boycott The Sun?

Outcome: The idea submitter declined to come to the forum meeting.

 

Should Essentials use degradable plastic bags?

Outcome: Sent to referendum

 

Should the Union create a Nap Space?

Outcome: Sent to referendum

 

Should pre-existing club and society room bookings take preference over external conference bookings

Outcome: Passed

 

Should LUU increase it's members awareness of unethical products?

Outcome: The idea submitter asked the Idea be postponed to the next meeting

 

Should the Union celebrate Human Rights Day for the next three years?

Outcome: Passed

 

Should the Union send questionnaires to club members to receive feedback on club performance?

Outcome: Passed

 

Should LUU broaden the scope of being ‘Family Friendly’?

Outcome: Passed

 

Should the Union update the Bye-laws with the following changes?

Outcome: Passed

 

 

Ideas for a better Uni

Should the meal times for Catered Students be extended?

Outcome: The idea submitter declined to come to the forum meeting.

 

Should the Union lobby the University for better step-free access?

Outcome: Passed

 

Should the University include all major faith dates in its central calendar?

Outcome: Passed

 

Should the University provide 24-hour library access?

Outcome: Sent to referendum

 

 

Ideas for a better Leeds

Should the Halls Reps terms be changed?

Outcome: Passed

 

Should the Union put resources into disrupting child poverty in Leeds?

Outcome: Passed

 

Should the University sign up to the “engaged university” manifesto?

Outcome: Sent to referendum

 

 

Ideas for a better Union

Should the Union host a Friday food market?

Outcome: The idea submitter declined to come to the forum meeting.

 

Should LUU remove ban on bottled water sold within it's shops?

Outcome: Rejected

 

Should the Union acknowledge company progress and reintroduce Nestle products to its Union shops?

Outcome: Rejected

 

Should the Union send questionnaires to club members to receive feedback on club performance?

 

Should Essentials use degradable plastic bags?

 

Should the Union be supportive of the NCAFC London march against the rise in tuition fees?

 

Should the Union set up a peer-led eating disorder support group?

Outcome: Approved

 

 

Ideas for a better University

Should the Union be supportive of the NCAFC London march against the rise in tuition fees

Outcome: Sent to Referendum

 

Should the University allow leafleting on Campus?

Outcome: Sent to Referendum

 

Should the Union campaign for different enrolment dates for different schools?

Outcome: Approved

 

Should the Union Exec lobby the University to pay its staff a Living Wage?

Outcome: sent to Referendum

 

Should the Union ensure the University is assessed for the quality of the education it provides?

Outcome: Approved

 

Should the University prioritise specific areas of the Blueprint

Outcome: Approved

 

 

 

Ideas for a better Leeds

Should the LUU lobby the local gov't for better lighting in and around Woodhouse Moor(Hyde Park)

Outcome: The idea submitter declined to come to the forum meeting.

 

Should the Union dedicate resources to ensuring students can vote in elections?

Outcome: Accepted

 

Should there be paper recycling bins outside the Parkinson building for all the flyers?

Outcome: Accepted

 

Should University-owned residences have double glazed windows?

Outcome: Approved

 

 

If you have an opinion on any of these Ideas, tell your rep to ensure your views are considered at the forum.