Creative Industries Zone (25th January 2016)

1. 1 Apologies from Rebecca Griffin, Christina Vinothan and William Garside

1. Pokémon Society are growing well, as are quiz soc with their inter-society quiz nights.

• 2.2 SS has advertised for the Showcase on the CI Presidents Facebook page and has already had replies from people who haven’t previously interacted.

• 2.3Chris from Rock Soc reported a problem with room bookings. Their booking was confirmed in November however as they arrived at The Bridge, they were locking the doors. The staff member who was locking up had no knowledge of the booking. This seems to be a recurring problem across the board as BPJ reported having similar issues with Union Question Time. KS asked for any examples to be emailed to her so she can investigate this matter further. SS will also ask other groups if this is something that has been problematic for them too.

3.1 In RG absence, KS informed all that we are starting to look at a review of PA which will be huge. There are plenty of shows coming up, plus a new Arts Centre being built in the centre of Southampton.

1.  The preparations for LGBT are underway; the website is being designed which will encourage the groups to work together.
2.  The magazines are doing well, with birthday season approaching for Wessex Scene and Surge.
3. SUSUtv are auditioning people for live shows.
4. There is a recruitment boost happening in Wessex Scene, where a welcome meeting will take place on 26^th

1.  The Student Media review is taking place on 8^th February as KS urged everyone to get as many people there as possible. Make it mandatory for people to go. The main groupings are Quality, SUSU Working Relationship, Skills and Ideas.

1.  eSports are happy to have a stall, as well as Live Soc but SS would like to know about timings so they can give accurate information and can ensure we have enough space for everyone.
2. KS put forward the idea of pushing the Showcase back to June and present it as more of a festival, which would hopefully attract more people. She plans to create a working group for this.

1.  CC has had an update from the Dance Rep who said the University of Portsmouth cannot afford to go to the dance competitions and therefore will be around for Varsity. The Dance Rep will arrange a competition between the two Universities.
2.  KS asked how much space we had – CC has a meeting coming up so can find out and report back. In the meantime, SS is to email CC with a minimum requirement of what people are asking for.

1.  In the last meeting, it was discussed about where we could possibly have the next Creative Industries Social. The new Trampolining place in Southampton was discussed as an option, however KS would rather put on an event which would be more accessible to everyone. The suggestion of a Murder Mystery was well received. 

9.1 There were no other events to discuss in this meeting.

10.1 BF explained the vision 20/20 is a 5 year strategy. We are focusing on longer term objectives and not just short term ones. 

10.2 Creative Industries are the most proactive zone when it comes to engagement and organising events of employability for our students. KS updated the committee on Careers Season; there is one coming up in February. KS suggested taking the season in a digital direction and asked for people's thoughts on this. NF liked it and added that her designer would enjoy making some how to videos for them.

10.3 Live Soc would like to publish a 'how to' put on a gig, as this is the question they are asked the most. They would also like to work with the Edge to print an article on the same subject matter.

10.4 We currently have an Excel Intern working on pulling all the careers work together which will then be made into an App. 

11.1 We hope to make PA a higher priority with the Uni. Hopefully the new building in the centre of Southampton will help with this shift. 

11.2 We are making slow progress with SIPPA, which aims to become a National organisation. We are in a strong position for this to happen but just need to promote it a bit more.

12.1 Southampton Music Academy offer BTEC group performances. SS spoke with the Principal who offered our students use of their music rooms to rehearse. 

12.2 SS is happy to maintain a good working relationship with them for the use of the space. She also mentioned that Colleges are very keen to help out Universities and we should be building strong partnerships with them. 

12.3 KS thanked SS for finding these spaces and asked for suggestions of any other ways we can support or create these links. 

13.1 Elections are coming up. KS urged everyone to encourage people to run for their position.