Some readers will view this week’s lead story as a tabloid-esque tale that employs shock tactics to grab readers’ attention.
At a time of year when it is highly likely that you will have your mind on other things, however, it is very important that you do not let the plans for the new SU pass you by.
With deadlines to meet and exams to pass for the majority of students, the publication of these redevelopments could not have come at a worse time. Most people simply do not have time to analyse all of the data and understand what it means. With that in mind, gair rhydd has attempted to present all of the facts to you in the simplest possible terms.
The Students’ Union is currently pushing the plans on the official Union website cardiffstudents.com. But who is pushing students towards the website to view these new plans? It seems that word of mouth is the driving force for spreading awareness of these plans, and with everyone immersed in their coursework and revision, word is not spreading very fast.
As the editor of a newspaper that represents ‘free words’, I believe it is vital that as many students as possible are given the opportunity to see these new plans and to voice their opinions.
It is important to point out that the plans are not polished, and some of the vague terms used in them mean that no one really knows what the final details will entail. This is another reason why student consultation is so vital at this stage.
Some of you will think that all the ideas are great, some of you will think some of the ideas are great, and some of you will disagree with the proposals in their entirety. Everyone is entitled to their opinion on these plans, whatever they are.
But whatever your opinion, it is absolutely vital that you not only voice it through gair rhydd, but that you make that voice heard by the Students’ Union by emailing them your thoughts.
The window for this consultation period is unspecified. It may be brief; it may be lengthy. At this stage, it is difficult to ascertain exactly how things will proceed.
Everyone accepts that the Union needs change, but any concerns voiced over these plans need to be raised quickly.
I therefore cannot urge you enough to make your voices heard by emailing your concerns, comments or praise to SUBuildingDevelopment@cardiff.ac.uk.
