Groups, laundry, academic socs

This week on the show Alan and Livia hear from Cheyenne at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, about using student programme advisors to support clubs and organisations at scale, and how peer-led support can help stretch capacity while building students’ own skills. They also catch up with Sam at York SU to discuss the rising cost of campus laundry, why it should be seen as part of students’ basic needs, and how evidence, testimony and a strong student campaign can shift the conversation with universities. Finally, Alan continues the Fast Track Scheme series with Sean from Middlesex Students’ Union, exploring the work to rebuild academic societies, strengthen course-based community, and create more co-curricular opportunities for students. With Cheyenne Alexander, Associate Director of Student Life and Involvement at the University of Massachusetts Lowell; Sam Dickinson, Community and Wellbeing officer from York SU; and Sean from Middlesex Students’ Union. Hosted by Livia Scott (Wonkhe) and Alan Roberts (Counter Culture).