Every year, we set out a Union Agenda – our collective declaration of what we, as King’s students, believe in, what we’re fighting for, and the future we want to build together.
The Union Agenda 2025/26 is rooted in your feedback – from course reps and campaigners, to student surveys, petitions, and elections. It’s evidence-based, shaped by sector research and lived student experiences, and designed to make sure your voice is at the heart of change at King’s. This year, it’s also backed by the Union Agenda Priorities Report, which pulls together key insights from the last academic year and turns them into clear, actionable priorities.
We know our community is powerful when we act together. Last year’s Agenda influenced real wins – from improved academic support, to grace periods on deadlines, and stronger calls for affordable housing. But there’s still work to do, and this year’s Agenda sets out six key areas where we want King’s to step up.
Access to Education
University should be accessible to everyone, no matter their background. But rising tuition fees, costly visa processes, and sky-high living expenses mean many students – particularly international, estranged, disabled or care-experienced students – face extra barriers.
We’re calling for affordable prices across campus, clearer communication of support, and financial guidance that helps students meet basic needs without sacrificing their studies.
Operation and Management of Education
From admissions to graduation, we deserve smooth, well-organised processes. Students told us timetables are still stressful – often clashing with travel, part-time jobs, caring responsibilities and faith commitments. Disabled students in particular report lower satisfaction with how courses are run.
We want King’s to adopt an “inclusivity by design” approach to timetabling and administration, ensuring that organisation supports, rather than hinders, our education.
Enhanced Teaching and Learning
Teaching at King’s is strong – 93% of undergrads said staff are good at explaining things – but assessment and feedback remain a sticking point. Students say marking criteria aren’t clear and feedback doesn’t always help them improve.
Through initiatives like TASK (Transforming Assessment for Students at King’s), we’re pushing for feedback that’s fair, timely, and consistent across all faculties. We also want diverse, globally aware teaching that reflects the times we live in and challenges outdated narratives.
Student Life and Support
University is about more than classes. But one in three postgrads say they feel left out of student life, while across the UK, 29% of undergrads have considered leaving due to mental health concerns. At King’s, financial pressure and London’s housing market only add to the stress.
We’re calling for accessible support networks, affordable and secure housing options, and student life that fosters belonging for every King’s student – whether you’re on campus or online.
Ethics & Values
Students want King’s to live up to its mission to “make the world a better place.” That means more than words – it’s about ethical investment, transparency, and taking responsibility for the university’s impact.
Campaigns like Fossil Free Careers and divestment motions show that students care deeply about how King’s operates. We expect a university that aligns its research, partnerships and investments with ethical principles, and that listens to us when we demand change.
Campus Spaces
With five campuses across London, students face long journeys, expensive commutes and a lack of consistent facilities. We want more connected, inclusive, and social spaces – somewhere we can study, collaborate, and build community.
Projects like Campus Futures are underway, but student feedback must stay front and centre. From petitions for shuttle buses to campaigns for pedestrianising the Strand, we’re clear: our campus spaces should make university life easier, not harder.
Why the Agenda Matters
The Union Agenda is more than words on paper; it’s our collective vision for what student life at King’s should look like. It gives us, as your Union, a mandate to campaign on your behalf, work with the university to address concerns, and hold leadership accountable.
This year, your Officers will focus their energy on these six areas, ensuring that your voices aren’t just heard, but acted on.
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