Question 1: Qualitative comments

Student Reps

41 out of 304 free text comments (13.5%)

“I am a Student Rep and I participate in activities as often as I can.”

“I have been involved in the Student Rep scheme and attended some societies.”

“I am a student rep and active member of SUBU.”

“I have been a Rep, I have participated in focus groups and I am currently working with SUBU.”

“Currently a Rep and soon to be a President of a society. Mainly engaged with societies and some SUBU events.”

Question 2: What barriers, if any, prevent you from getting more involved with SUBU services/ activities? (Select all that apply)

More than one in three students stated that there were no barriers for them when getting involved with SUBU. Where barriers were stated, lack of time was by far the most frequent barrier.

More than one in five students also stated lack of information and/or communication as a barrier and just over 7% did not understand what SUBU does.

All surveyed

Barriers to SUBU from different groups of students

For the students who said they were not aware of SUBU in Question 1.

33.3%

19.6% did not understand what SUBU does.

13.7% felt SUBU was unapproachable.

For international students (EU and non-EU).

33.3%

59.2% were

4.1% did not understand what SUBU does.

0% felt SUBU was unapproachable.