We are feeling ORGANISED (okay okay, and FUN!) this week and wanted to share what we’ve got planned so far for 2026. We’ve had feedback that it’s useful to know dates and prices for our training as early as possible so you can plan them in. In that spirit we thought it would be nice to share our ongoing consultancy projects and explain how you might work with us that way too.
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A space for SU staff, officers, and partners to share ideas, challenges, and emerging practice as we shape this work together. We meet online once a month, generally on a Monday morning, to explore case studies and discuss what’s working across the sector.
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Organised Fun are running a series of online focus groups bringing together leaders of student groups from across the UK who are involved in outdoor pursuits. We’d love you to take part.
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Since June 2025, we’ve been working with students’ unions, national governing bodies, outdoor pursuits organisations, NUS Charity and Howden to create and start work on a new collective programme.
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When we kicked off the very first Student Opportunities Managers Network (SOMN) meeting back in October 2024, there were just 13 of us on the call. We swapped ideas for super-niche clubs and societies we’d love to start, laughed over a scavenger hunt, and shared our experiences of the Welcome period. It was informal, friendly, and full of practical ideas - exactly the kind of space we wanted to create.
Fast forward to today, and our network has grown to over 100 members. Each with knowledge and experience that makes the network what it is, a place to share what works, tackle challenges together, and leave each conversation with something tangible to try.
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In today’s changing financial and social climate, is it still feasible—and beneficial—for students’ unions to rely heavily on student volunteers to make activities and events happen?
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This week, the Student Opportunities Managers Network (SOMN) had a fantastic session diving into the unique challenges of supporting medical students' involvement in student opportunities. 🩺✨
From unions with a central medical society overseeing various groups to those supporting individual clubs independently, one thing was clear—medical students often don't feel a strong connection to their SU. Instead, they rely heavily on their schools and established traditions, which can make engagement tricky.
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At the December Student Opportunities Managers Network (SOMN) session Elisabeth Whittall will be sharing more information about an ongoing project considering what the future of student volunteering will look like at University of Manchester Students' Union.
Ahead of the session, Lissie has written a short blog about the project and what questions they are still facing.
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Last week we spent a few days in Manchester at Membership Services Conference. Hosted by the Union at Manchester Metropolitan Students’ Union. Organised by Alan Roberts, the SU and NUS. We’ve been involved in some way for many years and it’s always a pleasure.
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