Student Stories

Name: Vanuja Jayasekera 

Where are you from? Sri Lanka 

What course are you studying? Psychology 

SU Credentials? 

• Green Team and Sustainability Committee Member 

• Psychology Student Rep  

• Sustainability Officer for Psychology Society  

• Event and Fundraising Officer for Criminology Society   

Why did you get involved? To serve the community while also gaining more experience, opportunities, and chances to grow. For instance, during this academic year (2025/26), I contributed significantly to achieving 1st place in both the Greener Future mini competition and the annual Greener Future Project leaderboard and I also won the Student Rep Gold Award at the Student Experience Awards ceremony.  

What do you love about being part of The Students’ Union? Having fun while also striving for self-improvement. 

What’s your hidden gem on campus? The Bee Garden.  

What’s your favourite spot in Bristol? Clifton Suspension Bridge. 

Find out more about The Green Team or Part-Time Officers & Democratic Procedure Officers.