Activities Officer

Similar to that of the male football league already in place. A sociable netball league that allows increased participation rates in sport, giving students the opportunity to be active in a team, sociable environment at low cost and lower commitment than BUCs competitive sports. There has been the demand for a long time from female students for the opportunity to participate in a social sports activity. As there is an increasing understanding of the importance of an 'active campus' this is an ideal opportunity to provide enthusiastic students with an outlet to participate in a popular sport.

Promotion of sport events across campus with match times and location using social media, website and digital screens. This will encourage more wins for the Reading teams as crowd support is a great motivator! Additionally, it allows Reading students to feel a part of the BUCs Wednesday and the Knights identity without having to participate in the sport itself. This initiative achieves the aims through sports calendars, highlight reels and social media posts. The Good Lad Initiative workshops also sit under support sport as they promote better behaviour amongst are clubs which in turn will reduce negative stereotypes associated with sports and encourage a more cohesive campus between all students.

A campaign involving sports and societies to participate in a week of each other’s activities sessions. Allowing a better understanding and appreciation of the different interest’s students partake in and allowing people to try something they would not have otherwise. For example, rugby try a RUDIYS knitting session. This will result in an increased cohesion on campus, appreciating that we all have different interests. My proposed manifesto originally has a point on mixed society socials however I think this campaign is a much more productive opportunity for students to meet one another with increased benefit of participating in something new and understanding all activities should be respected.

Inspired by the cultural norm around Rugby where both oppositions and officials socialise after their sport over food and drink in a club house. Teams should get a chance to relax and enjoy celebrating their match results whilst refuelling. Additionally, removing the competitive side after the match and socialising with the opposition develops our relations with neighbouring universities. To encourage this, I want to offer a food and drink deal at Mojos on Wednesday afternoons.

Sports can easily demonstrate what they have been working on during their BUCs matches whereas societies have less of a visible platform to perform. I want to promote an evening where a variety of arts and talents can perform at 3sixty in a showcase evening in front of an audience.

A live semi-acoustic music event at Mojos held at lunchtimes. It will be a great opportunity for music societies to demonstrate their talent and hard work to students. A further benefit could be attracting students to join the societies performing.

RUSU aims to work with the UoR and local community to improve relations and the overall reputation of students. Through this campaign it will promote better cohesion between the local community and students resulting in a friendlier and safer neighbourhood. Working in conjunction with Dan Bentley (Welfare Officer).

The Knights Accreditation Scheme was set up last year however was not majorly advertised and pushed towards our clubs as it was midway through the academic year. This scheme is to encourage sports to move their clubs in the right direction to grow sustainably and improve their society, with Bronze level as the minimum requirement for clubs to affiliate with RUSU.