About Us
About Us
At the UCSA, we're always looking for new and better ways to help students succeed and belong!
The Suggestion Box is an exciting new way to let us know about any initiatives or changes you want to see the UCSA implement, whether it’s about UCSA policy, our services, or a wider UC issue you’re passionate about.
How it works:
- Enter your idea in the Suggestion Box portal. Your name won't be made public, but our super-friendly UCSA staff and Executive will be able to see it. Please keep it nice and respectful.
- Students can see suggestions and upvote or downvote them (again, voters' names won't be shown publicly, but UCSA staff and Exec will be able to see it). The vote tally will be visible.
- Finally, the Student Executive will review each suggestion and report back on outcomes within 10 days (each vote is non-binding). You can find reports on our News page.
For more information, email our Finance and Engagement Officer: finance@ucsa.org.nz.
We're excited to see what ideas you have!
Student suggestions
- 46Food pricePrice of the food being sold in uni is ridiculously expensive. I found out some of them are more expensive than the outside food prices which is shocking. It is a common sense that uni or student asso... Read more...
- 31Library InternetEver since everyone has been back on campus the wifi in the library has been shocking. We need new bigger and better modems to be able to at least try and watch our lectures on echo that we missed fro... Read more...
- 11More Food OptionsUniversities in other countries usually have a canteen with many stores selling different kinds of food. But we only have sandwiches, burgers stuff and expensive dishes from the commercial restaurant.... Read more...
- 11Cheaper student parkingUCSA RESPONSE Thank you for your suggestion - we have been in touch with the senior management team at UC and they have come back to us with the following response. As you can see here, this is... Read more...
- 10Borrow a bike AppWould be great if there was an app to borrow the UC bikes. That way you could see bike availability and book for how long you need it. Then you just need to show reception your phone and off you go. ... Read more...
- 9UCSA MarketplaceCreate a separate UCSA Facebook group for selling rooms/items, to avoid drowning out other posts in the UCSA Noticeboard group UCSA RESPONSE Thanks for your suggestion! Believe it ... Read more...
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- 7SunblockThere should be free sunblock around the campus! Perhaps at the libraries to start. Would subtly inspire people to get outdoors - while being sun smart. Posters advertising the available sunblock woul... Read more...
- 7Skateboard/longboard locksFor people who want to longboard to uni but don’t want to carry it between lectures all day but don’t want it stolen. Idea from Pinterest.
- 6Borrow-a-bike available after hours/weekendIt would be great if there was a way students would be able to use the borrow-a-bike scheme during after hours and in the weekends 🙂 UCSA RESPONSE We really loved this suggestion,... Read more...
- 6Therapy dogs 🐕Having therapy dogs not just only during exam period but having them on a weekly basis to support student and their mental wellbeing
- 6Vending machines in libSo you don’t have to make the hike and walk to the ones in undercroft - some on level 6 perhaps UCSA RESPONSE: Thanks so much for your suggestion! We are really glad to inform you there is n... Read more...
- 6Sustainability RepresentativeIt would be great to see a sustainability representative on the UCSA executive. As making UC sustainable is an issue important to many students
- 5Parking lines on Clyde roadI think parking lines on that strip on the uni side of Clyde road would be very beneficial. I see so many cars space out crazily and then some so cramped you wonder how they’d get out. I had the rea... Read more...
- 4Foundry Doof on Weekends-Have the equivalent to Mono except on a Friday/Saturday. -With DnB similar to Big Doof or Full Moon events. -Don’t necessarily have to get in a famous artist, students with decks could play. UCS... Read more...
- 4On desk cleaning sprayImplement spray bottles across campus to allow people to clean their desk before/after studying. Just like at the gym.
- 4Organize more social eventOrganize more social events such as special party to invite everyone to have the chance to meet new people. Or hiking events or outdoors BBQ etc . UCSA RESPONSE Kia Ora, and thanks... Read more...
- 3Doggy Day CareA place to take your fury friends while you are at uni. Volunteer driven and lets people come play with dogs during their break.
- 3Let students feed back on time sensitive issuesAs a student, we often come across areas of campus where something is not working. At any workplace, you would be able to tell someone and see the problem get solved effectively and quickly. For examp... Read more...
- 2Cleaning liquid at sinksPut in dish soap dispensers at sinks across campus to all sinks to allow for anyone to clean their containers, cutlery or keep cups after lunch.
- 2Optimised bike storageEncourage proper use of space in the Eng core (Creyke road side) bike storage for the hanging bikes. With the addition of a central pipe, locking a bike securely will be possible by just a D-lock.Curr... Read more...
- 2Variation for MonoEvery once in a while have mono where the music is strictly old school bangers. Songs that everyone knows as opposed to straight DnB. Would be nice as the current mono is a bit same same.
- 1HousingI think the UCSA should start putting money away for a long term project to buy student flats around the university. This would take some time to accomplish (think 20 years), and require some long ter... Read more...
- 1Replace hand towels more frequentlyHand towels are often used and in need of replacement before the end of the day. Clean hand towels should be available at all times.
- 1Link from LEARNI think it'd be great if all students were able to access the suggestion box from LEARN. Maybe a link from the top navigation bar? That would make it easier to find.
- 1Nutritional foodWould love to have a healthy food bar at university. You go there to buy some healthy and nutritious food. For example: a yummy salad with seasonal vegetables and any source of protein which also does... Read more...
- 1Free drug test kits at the UC Health CenterIf the UCSA is supposed to be improving student wellbeing then why should it turn a blind eye to what students are activity doing...which is drugs. With substances like mephedrone and research chemica... Read more...
- 1Refund our levy fees that weren't usedLevy fees that haven't been used should be refunded to us. Especially this year where half the time we weren't even on campus. I'm not saying we shouldn't pay for services. However I saw the pie chart... Read more...
- 1Soda Water TapsSoda water on tap to encourage students to drink water as opposed to poor alternatives such as sugary fizzy drinks which are bad for student health and the environment. As done by cafes like park rang... Read more...
- 1Limit Library HeatingThe heaters in the library in winter create the library far too hot, let alone in 22 degree weather when they are still on. It is an irresponsible use of fossil fuels on campus and creating an overwhe... Read more...
- 1Enforcing masks on CampusAccording to the UC Communications I students have received, masks are ‘mandatory’ on Campus at Alert Level 2.Why, then, are there so many students coming to Campus without masks, and not facing any c... Read more...
- 1Umbrellas at the FoundryThe outdoor area at the Foundry really needs sun umbrellas! It’s very exposed and the light is glaring on a sunny day. Makes it hard to enjoy the fresh air while getting brunch with the gals.
- 10800 toll free numbersEvery UC and UCSA student service that has a 03 phone number should also have an 0800 toll free number.
