What is Speak Week?

Speak Week is a week where students have the opportunity to share their thoughts, experiences and feedback about what they want to see happen at Middlesex University. This is your chance to make your voice heard on issues that really matter to you.

When is Speak Week?

Speak Week will take place between Monday 10^th February 2025 – 14^th February 2025. During this will, we will be on campus encouraging you as a student to provide as much feedback on your student experience whether this is through surveys, workshops, creative activities or interactive sessions on campus.

What happens to your feedback?

All feedback received during Speak Week will be analysed by our Insight Team and a report will be written informing the university of what could be done to drive positive change to make your experience at Middlesex the best it can be.

Below is a timeline of events during Speak Week where you can help change your experience at Middlesex.

Monday 10^th February 2025

Welcoming Booth (@ Welcome Desk)

This space will let you know what’s happening during the week and what we will do with your feedback.

Location: Welcome Desk @ MDX House

Survey Wall and Suggestion Station

This interactive installation near the Welcome Desk will allow you to voice your thoughts, concerns and ideas about their university experience.

• Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
• Location: MDX House

Shan’s Ted Talk

This interactive session provides a rare opportunity for students to pose questions to the Vice-Chancellor directly. Shan will address topics related to the student experience, fostering an environment of transparency and mutual understanding. The event will include a Q&A session with questions submitted beforehand. You can ask a question to Shan here.

• Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
• Location: MDX House

Student Voice Stall

This is where you can ask any questions to us and what we can do to support students and where you will be able to complete a survey for us in order for us to help make your experience at Middlesex the best it can be.

• Time: 2 PM – 3:30 PM
• Location: MDX House

 

Tuesday 11^th February 2025

Petition Hub and Suggestion Station

Students will have the opportunity to draft petitions on issues they are passionate about along with a Suggestion Station where we will collect ideas for campus improvements, providing a forum for students to voice their thoughts. 

• Time: 11 AM – 12 PM
• Location: MDX House

Resume Session

This session will offer tailored advice for students aiming for leadership roles. With guidance from MDX Works, the session will focus on crafting resumes that showcase strengths and leadership potential.

• Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
• Location: CG04

Workshop: ‘How to Write To Your Representative’

This workshop will guide students through the process of drafting impactful letters to representatives.

• Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
• Location: CG04

 

Wednesday 12^th February 2025

Wellbeing Wednesday

• Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
• Location: MDX House

Union Council

The Union Council session offers students a direct platform to engage with the governance and decision-making processes of their Students' Union. This event is designed to showcase the Union Council's role in representing the student body and driving policy changes that impact university life.

• Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
• Location: MDX House

Poster Making Workshop

This workshop will offer students a creative outlet to design advocacy posters. This session aims to foster artistic expression while amplifying important messages.

• Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
• Location: MDX House

 

Thursday 13^th February 2025

Advocacy Workshop

This workshop will cover critical topics such as allyship, unconscious bias, imposter syndrome, navigating multiple identities and self-care for activists fostering a space where their experiences are acknowledged and valued.  

• Time: 11 AM – 12 PM
• Location: CG03

Representation Fair

This will include different stalls to showcase different student voices and discuss what the SU can do to support you as a student

• Time: 12 PM – 4 PM
• Location: MDX House

 

Friday 14^th February 2025

Vision Board Activity

Students will use this creative session to map out their goals and aspirations, both personal and campus-related. Prompts and materials will guide participants in creating boards that reflect their visions for a brighter future. 

• Time: 11 AM – 12 PM
• Location: MDX House

Pledge Wall Setup

This is where students can write or draw their pledges for personal or community improvements 

• Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
• Location: MDX House

 

Here are some other ways to have your voice heard:

• Find out who your Student Voice Leader is and provide feedback to them if you have any concerns about your academic experience or if you want to become a Student Voice Leader, you can find out more here
• Submit an idea to our ideas portal
• Get in touch with one of our Sabbatical Officers – you can find their details here
• Run in our elections for a student leadership role within the Students Union, you can find out more information at Elections 2025/26 @ Middlesex University Students' Union

For any other questions about Speak Week or anything Student Voice related, contact the MDXSU Student Voice Team at studentvoice@mdx.ac.uk.