Candidate for the position of President
Campaigning for You and for a Stronger SU
I’m running for President because I want to make our Students’ Union more transparent, open and accountable to the student body.
I promise to:
- Publish a summary of every meeting I'm involved in with the University, on social media and the SU website. We’re at a critical moment in Higher Education, where new legislation could see getting a degree in this country become more expensive still. So it is more important than ever that you know what the Union is doing and saying on your behalf - after all it is the organization designed to represent our views to the university.
- Continue campaigning - for you and for our SU. It's incredibly important that the SU works hard to hold the university to account - I’m not talking about picking needless fights but we do need to ensure that the SU represents our views and best interests even if they stand in opposition to what the university’s leadership believes. As somebody who has been involved in political activism, often in relation to university policies, I feel that I am well suited to perform this key role.
- Visit every campus at least once per month, meeting and listening to students to ensure that I understand your concerns and views and that I’m representing you to the absolute best of my ability. To truly represent our student body, our union leadership needs to make sure it engages with all of our students. We have a diverse range of backgrounds, religions, and political views among students on campus. Regardless of how much, or little, we have in common, I will protect your rights as a student and listen to you in an open-minded way.
I believe that I'm well placed to take this important role because I've come to UWE after time working and travelling around the world. I'm used to negotiating and working with complex agendas, from campaigning for labour rights in the Global South to working in a Vice-Chancellor’s office in a politically fraught environment. I understand the need to keep people well-informed and I value contributions from everyone. A vote for me is a vote for transparency and a stronger Students’ Union. I’m looking forward to meeting you on the campaign trail!