What do I put in a manifesto and how do I campaign? Liz Creevy – Student Engagement Manager Ryan Lucas – Students’ Union President

How to stand out? What you would put in a manifesto? How to Have a Good Conversation Campaigning Tips Things to think about

Manifesto Talk to students, university staff and students’ union staff to understand the key issues. Be clear and concise – one page is all you need. Use clear headings and bullet points. Create ideas based off feedback. Be realistic in what you are trying to achieve. Make it look appealing.

How to Have a Good Conversation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6n3iNh4XLI

How to Have a Good Conversation Don’t multitask Don’t pontificate Use open ended questions Go with the flow If you don’t know, say you don’t know Don’t equate yourself with their experience Try not to repeat yourself Stay out of the details Listen Be brief

Campaigning Tips Have a campaign team Create a brand Go to where students are Don’t exclude smaller campus’ Use social media Be clear about what you are campaigning for Think of who you could partner with Listen to students

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