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SU Elections 2023

Every year, Student Leaders are elected to represent the 25,000 students at Queen’s and to lead the Union. There are 34 roles available: 6 Full-Time Student Officers; 3 Undergraduate Faculty Representatives; 10 Student Association Chairpersons; and 15 Undergraduate School Representatives.

The polls have closed.

Students' Union President

The Students' Union President (Full-Time, Paid):

  • Represents students' views on campus and beyond
  • Identifies priority issues for students
  • Co-ordinates the activities of the Union

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  • Yokeshwar Raja

  • Jamie-Lukas Campbell Manifesto

    Vote for Change. Take Back Our SU.

  • Beth Elder Manifesto

    Let's make it your union and put the power back into the hands of students.

  • Aakanksha Shukla

  • Edward Ferrin Manifesto

    More Skills, Less Bills! Vote for Edward Ferrin!

  • Ronnie Lynch Manifesto

    Im just a simple man from somewhere out yonder. If you too are a simple man or woman who likes beer and pizza then vote me your president.

  • Shannon McKinney

  • Neha Hendre

  • Nitant Pratap Manifesto

    Listening To Every Voice And Winning The Hearts. The Sword Is Sharpened On The Whetting Stone Of Ideas. I am full of ambition, hope and charm of life. A vote for me is a vote for your voice to be heard !

  • Ahmad Gulzaib Manifesto

    Students are the decision Makers!

  • Re-open Nominations (R.O.N.) About

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Student Officer Undergraduate Education

The Student Officer Undergraduate Education (Full-Time, Paid):

  • Represents students' interests relating to their academic studies
  • Helps with any academic problems students might have
  • Works with School/Course Reps to ensure that students have a say about their education

Full Role Description

  • Holly Clark

  • Grace Duffy Manifesto

    Vote Grace #1 for Education Officer! Vote for me for 48hour lecture recordings, removal of bunched deadlines and placement fees, a better academic community, amplification of student voices and more. I have the experience necessary, and I would love to represent you all. Grace for Education: your voice, our future!

  • Adam Mandeville Manifesto

    It’s time to start prioritising students by gaining refunds for missed lectures, implementing lecture recordings, scrapping re-sit caps and fees, ending bunched deadlines, increasing bursaries for placement students, and removing the hidden cost of education. The University doesn’t care about students. Time to make them.

  • Kacey Quigley

  • Re-open Nominations (R.O.N.) About

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Student Officer Postgraduate Education

The Student Officer Postgraduate Education (Full-Time, Paid):

  • Represents students' interests relating to their academic studies
  • Helps with any academic problems students might have
  • Works with School/Course Reps to ensure that students have a say about their education

Full Role Description

  • Ragland Immanuel Stephen Manifesto

    “Vote for Justices & vote brings justices” “Vote is your voice & your voice is my voice” “Vote for different “

  • Annay Chatterjee Manifesto

    Alone we have just one voice. BUT UNITED, WE ARE A MILLION VOICES! I AM YOUR VOICE. ALWAYS SPEAKING FOR YOU, ALWAYS WITH YOU CONNECT. ADVOCATE. REFORM. STAND WITH ANNAY CHATTERJEE: To defend your voice, Protect your student rights and Enlarge your choice

  • Md Touhidul Islam Manifesto

    Openness, acceptance, progress

  • Kieran Minto Manifesto

    Vote Kieran Minto - Postgrads are now 25% of the student body, isn’t it time the university listened to us? I stand with all students, together we can tackle the cost-of-living crisis, increase research funding, create a more sustainable university,

  • Gagan Ravindra Reddy

  • Kumar Himmat

  • Re-open Nominations (R.O.N.) About

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Student Officer Campaigns and Engagement

The post of Student Officer Campaigns and Engagement (Full-Time, Paid):

  • Identifies and organises Students’ Union campaigns
  • Advises and supports students on campaigns
  • Strives to engage students with the Students’ Union, including campaigning, community, clubs and societies, enterprise, employability and volunteering

Full Role Description

  • Aoife Maguire Manifesto

    Your Union, Your Democracy

  • Aidan Moran Manifesto

    We need a Union that fights back against university management, slum landlords and dodgy bosses. We need a Union empowers students in every corner to take the action that matters for them on a personal basis. The Union should stand for every student and fight with them in every struggle.

  • Preksha Prashant Jain Manifesto

    From one of you, for all of you! Your voice comes first!

  • Re-open Nominations (R.O.N.) About

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Student Officer Equality & Diversity

The Student Officer Equality & Diversity (Full-Time, Paid):

  • Works with Student Assoications to strengthen the voice of under-represented student groups
  • Organises campaigns on equality and diversity issues
  • Strives to ensure a spirit of diversity and equality of opportunity at Queen’s

Full Role Description

  • Manya Ranganathan Manifesto

    Represent your voice, make the right choice!

  • Sajid Khan Manifesto

    Choose Inclusion. Choose empowering the exploited. Choose an SU that respects the Irish language. Choose LGBTQIA+ Sex Ed and events. Choose a multi-faith room. Choose Saj Khan for Equality and Diversity

  • Sheá McCourt Manifesto

    Let's Make Equality About You! Vote Sheá for change!

  • Shruthi Gurumoorthy Manifesto

    Learning to Teach Change: Equality & Diversity. Establishing a Community supporting - Equality, Good Environment, Socially inept and mental health issues of all the individuals on campus . Will be your voice and Will make sure that it has been heard

  • Divya Chepuri

  • Re-open Nominations (R.O.N.) About

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Student Officer Welfare

The Vice-President Welfare (Full-Time, Paid):

  • Represents students' interests relating to their welfare
  • Helps students with any welfare problems like their general wellbeing, mental and sexual health, housing and safety
  • Promotes wellbeing campaigns on campus

Full Role Description

  • Niamh Bone Manifesto

    Putting mental health first, fighting for renters rights and bringing SHAG week to campus.

  • Jess Hindley Manifesto

    The university is failing you, the Students’ Union has forgotten about you, landlords are exploiting you. As your welfare officer I would introduce mandatory consent training, fight for student renters, push for increased mental health funding, introduce drug testing kits and attempt to break the world record for STI testing.

  • Kieron Portbury Manifesto

    Students deserve better than the bare minimum!

  • Re-open Nominations (R.O.N.) About

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Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) Undergraduate Faculty Representative

The AHSS Undergraduate Faculty Representative:

  • Is the leading voice of undergrad AHSS students
  • Works in consultation with University staff to identify, and campaign on important issues
  • Encourages AHSS students to become more involved in the Union
  • Sits on the Students’ Union Council and Executive Management Committee

Role Description

  • Adam Wilson Manifesto

    Better Education, Better Community. I'm Always Working for YOU.

  • Molly Quinn Manifesto

    Your Education. Your Choice. Your Vote.

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Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) Undergraduate Faculty Representative

The EPS Undergraduate Faculty Representative:

  • Is the leading voice of undergrad EPS students
  • Works in consultation with University staff to identify, and campaign on important issues
  • Encourages EPS students to become more involved in the Union
  • Sits on the Students’ Union Council and attends the Executive Management Committee

Role Description

  • Jean F. Leonard

    As Faculty Representative for QUB Engineering and Physical Sciences, my goal is to effectively bring about change benefiting all students. I will be in your corner, supporting your rights, ensuring your student voice is heard. If you choose to support me, I will unreservedly support you. Use your vote!!

  • Ryan Irwin Manifesto

    Leading with experience and committed to ensuring your voice is heard. Vote Ryan Irwin for re-election.

  • Yu Hoi Shing Jeff Manifesto

    Vote Jeff for EPS, aims to create student opportunities to shine. #VoteJeffForBrightFuture

  • Cathal McStay Manifesto

    A vote for you!

  • Moksh Ahire Manifesto

    Your Voice. Your Choice. Your Vote. Vote for Moksh R. Ahire, Your Voice on the council, and make yourself heard.

  • Sheila Adams Manifesto

    Imagine what we could achieve, if we empowered each other!

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Medicine, Health and Life Sciences (MHLS) Undergraduate Faculty Representative

The MHLS Undergraduate Faculty Representative:

  • Is the leading voice of undergrad MHLS students
  • Works in consultation with University staff to identify, and campaign on important issues
  • Encourages MHLS students to become more involved in the Union
  • Sits on the Students’ Union Council and attends the Executive Management Committee

Role Description

  • Manya Ranganathan Manifesto

    Represent your voice, make the right choice!

  • Hazel McMorrow Manifesto

    Why fix it yourself? Leave it to the pros.

  • Nadine Curtis Manifesto

    Current Biological sciences student and Student council member

  • Aariz Ahmed Manifesto

    If you want a to create a Rizzpectful SMED, Vote AaRizz. Working hard, playing harder, rizzing hardest

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Arts, English and Languages (SAEL)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Arts, English and Languages (SAEL)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

  • Alan Montgomery

  • Sinead Reid Manifesto

    Hi everyone, my name is Sinéad and I am currently studying English with Creative Writing. Recently I became a course rep as I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to be listened to and heard. My contribution should hopefully contribute to a happy positive uni experience.

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Biological Sciences (SBIO)

Undergraduate School Representative of School of Biological Sciences (SBIO)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering (SCHEM)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering (SCHEM)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

  • Shéa Muldoon

  • Daniel McCormack

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (SEECS)

School Representative for School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (SEECS)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

  • Gabriel Yang

  • Benjamin Sloane-Hunter

  • Tim Chan Manifesto

    Building a more connected, transparent and supportive EEECS

  • Cathal McStay Manifesto

    A vote for you!

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics (SHAPP)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics (SHAPP)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

  • Emily O'Neill Manifesto

    Campaigning for: Reduced Deadline Clashes, Set Feedback Dates, Improved Cross-Discipline Communication, Increased Visibility and Support for Societies

  • Mischa Gerrard Manifesto

    Communication is vital for productive change to take place. As the Undergraduate School Representative for HAPP I intend to amplify the voice of the student body, representing what matters most to you and ensuring that all views are taken into account.

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Law (SLAW)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Law (SLAW)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

  • Ben Wilson Manifesto

    A student voice that creates change and communication interlinking students and staff alike.

  • Sophie Crumlin

  • Erika Lim Manifesto

    Your Voice, Your Power for Change!

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Undergraduate School Representative - Queen's Business School (SMGT)

Undergraduate School Representative for Queen's Management School (SMGT)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

  • Changmin Zhou Manifesto

    TO PROGRESS AND LEAD

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Mathematics & Physics (SMP)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Mathematics & Physics (SMP)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (SMAE)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (SMAE)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

  • Yu Hoi Shing Jeff Manifesto

    Vote Jeff for SMAE, aims to create student opportunities to shine. #VoteJeffForBrightFuture

  • Nitant Pratap Manifesto

    Listening To Every Voice And Winning The Hearts. The Sword Is Sharpened On The Whetting Stone Of Ideas. I am full of ambition, hope and charm of life. A vote for me is a vote for your voice to be heard !

  • Moksh Ahire Manifesto

    Your Choice. Your Voice. Your Vote. Vote for Moksh R. Ahire, Your Voice on the council, and make yourself heard.

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences (SMED)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences (SMED)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

  • Rosa Yang Manifesto

    Hello everyone! My name is Rosa Yang and I'm a first-year undergraduate in the School of Dentistry. I believe I can help improve the compatibility of the school with you, whether it's matters related to academics or general student support.

  • Fatima Al-Imam

    Vote to make our university experience better both academically and socially!

  • Aariz Ahmed Manifesto

    If you want a to create a Rizzpectful MHLS, Vote AaRizz. Working hard, playing harder, rizzing hardest

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Natural and Built Environment (SNBE)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Natural and Built Environment (SNBE)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

  • Sophie Hughes

  • Kacey Quigley

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Nursing & Midwifery (SNAM)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Nursing & Midwifery (SNAM)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

  • Patrina Loughran Manifesto

    Providing a voice for the fantastic nursing and midwifery students!

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Pharmacy (SPMY)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Pharmacy (SPMY)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

  • Maria Murray Manifesto

    Hello!! My name is Maria and I am a second year Pharmacy student. From being a course rep for the past two years, I have seen the positive impact the school rep has made for students in the school of Pharmacy which has encouraged me to run for the position.

  • Joel Hartley Manifesto

    Your School, Your Future, Your Voice

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Psychology (SBS)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Psychology (SBS)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

  • Claire Gibson Manifesto

    I believe a world where we advocate for one another would be a better one. I will stand up for this unseen person equally as much as those who have high profiles and strive to make queens of more equitable place. Let me be your voice!

  • Ella Denvir Manifesto

  • Faith Wallace Manifesto

    When you sit in a lecture hall among 100 students and one professor, you should have 101 options for support, not one. Vote for psychology students supporting psychology students.

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Undergraduate School Representative - Social Sciences, Education and Social Work (SSESW)

Undergraduate School Representative for Social Sciences, Education and Social Work (SSESW)

School Representatives lead and represent student views at School-, Faculty-, and University-level; work in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues; liaise with the Students’ Union throughout the year; and sit on the Students’ Union Council. (More Role Info)

  • Chris Beaumont Manifesto

    I’m Chris, a determined and passionate activist who believes in social justice, if elected I will bring: Fortnightly drop in; School wide suggestion box; School Wide Social Events; Regular course rep meetings; Mental Health / LGBTQIA+ / Social Justice Fundraisers; Clear and visible representation.

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Disabled Students’ Association Chairperson

The Disabled Students’ Association Chairperson (Voluntary, Unpaid):

  • Leads the Disabled Students’ Association
  • Supports a committee of students
  • Is the lead representative of their community in the Students' Union
  • Is a member of the SU Council and attends the Executive Management Committee

Full Role Description

  • Eoin Cummings Manifesto

    Putting You First Vote Eóin Cummings! Vótáil Eóin Cummings!

  • Mischa Gerrard Manifesto

    I intend to bring a radical, intersectional approach to Disability Activism, allowing me to effectively represent and amplify Disabled voices at QUB. My priorities include ensuring the provision of specialised mental health support to meet individual needs and the inclusion of Disabled people in conversations around decisions that impact them.

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Environmental Action Students’ Association Chairperson

The Environmental Action Students’ Association Chairperson (Voluntary, Unpaid):

  • Leads the Environmental Action Students’ Association
  • Supports a committee of students
  • Is the lead representative of their community in the Students' Union
  • Is a member of the SU Council and attends the Executive Management Committee

Full Role Description

  • Vismay Joshi

  • Mohit Rai

  • Kieran Minto

  • Leo Davies Manifesto

    Working hard so you don't have to.

  • Sasha Ferguson

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Ethnically Diverse Students’ Association Chairperson

The Ethnically Diverse Students’ Association Chairperson (Voluntary, Unpaid):

  • Leads the Ethnically Diverse Students’ Association
  • Supports a committee of students
  • Is the lead representative of their community in the Students' Union
  • Is a member of the SU Council and attends the Executive Management Committee

Full Role Description

  • Mohammed Faiz

  • Mohit Rai Manifesto

    As a international student I would like to provide a place to talk about how to improve outcomes for students of colour in higher education.

  • Salim Usman Manifesto

    Embracing the Heterogeneity, Standing in Solidarity

  • Kanchan Rajendra Valsangkar

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International Students’ Association Chairperson

The International Students’ Association Chairperson (Voluntary, Unpaid):

  • Leads the International Students’ Association
  • Supports a committee of students
  • Is the lead representative of their community in the Students' Union
  • Is a member of the SU Council and attends the Executive Management Committee

Full Role Description

  • Kavyusha Krishna Yadav Tulli

  • Erika Lim Manifesto

    Belfast, Your Second Home!

  • Shruthi Gurumoorthy

  • Gabriel Yang Manifesto

    Unity in Diversity

  • Thomas Pontius

  • Kumar Himmat

  • Kanchan Rajendra Valsangkar Manifesto

    As a international student I would love to be the voice for issues facing by students also focus more on mental health.

  • Kapil Kapil Manifesto

    I want to be that person who will stand up for you all in your troubles because I believe that if you don't fight for what you want, then don't cry over what you lost. Students are the voice; make the right choice.

  • Ahmad Gulzaib

  • Mohit Rai

  • Adil Uddin Mohammed

  • Gagan Ravindra Reddy

  • Ramasamy Kannan

  • Yokeshwar Raja

  • Rafia Mazhar

    YOUR voice is MY voice

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Irish Language Students’ Association Chairperson

The Irish Language Students’ Association Chairperson (Voluntary, Unpaid):

  • Leads the Irish Language Students’ Association
  • Supports a committee of students
  • Is the lead representative of their community in the Students' Union
  • Is a member of the SU Council and attends the Executive Management Committee

Full Role Description

  • Malachy Donnelly Manifesto

    Ollscoil gan teanga. Ollscoil gan anam.

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LGBT+ Students’ Association Chairperson

The LGBT+ Students’ Association Chairperson (Voluntary, Unpaid):

  • Leads the LGBT+ Students’ Association
  • Supports a committee of students
  • Is the lead representative of their community in the Students' Union
  • Is a member of the SU Council and attends the Executive Management Committee

Full Role Description

  • Olivier Gastinel Manifesto

    Fighting to support students and improve lives.

  • Morgan Gormley Manifesto

    (Any Pronouns) I'm Gay, I'm Organised, Vote for me!

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Mature and Part-Time Students’ Association Chairperson

The Mature and Part-Time Students’ Association Chairperson (Voluntary, Unpaid):

  • Leads the Mature and Part-Time Students’ Association
  • Supports a committee of students
  • Is the lead representative of their community in the Students' Union
  • Is a member of the SU Council and attends the Executive Management Committee

Full Role Description

  • Matt Birch

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Student Parents’ and Carers’ Students’ Association Chairperson

The Student Parents’ and Carers’ Students’ Association Chairperson (Voluntary, Unpaid):

  • Leads the Student Parents’ and Carers’ Students’ Association
  • Supports a committee of students
  • Is the lead representative of their community in the Students' Union
  • Is a member of the SU Council and attends the Executive Management Committee

Full Role Description

  • Jean F. Leonard

    Being a parent and carer myself, I understand the responsibilities that exist alongside studying. As chairperson of The Student Parents’ and Carers’ Students’ Association, I hope to implement greater support for students who have been struggling to maintain a balance between education and caring responsibilities. Use your vote!!

  • Shruthi Gurumoorthy

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Trans Students’ Association Chairperson

The Trans Students’ Association Chairperson (Voluntary, Unpaid):

  • Leads the Trans Students’ Association
  • Supports a committee of students
  • Is the lead representative of their community in the Students' Union
  • Is a member of the SU Council and attends the Executive Management Committee

Full Role Description

  • Avery Johnston Manifesto

    Trans Students Deserve Better

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Women Students’ Association Chairperson

The Women Students’ Association Chairperson (Voluntary, Unpaid):

  • Leads the Women Students’ Association
  • Supports a committee of students
  • Is the lead representative of their community in the Students' Union
  • Is a member of the SU Council and attends the Executive Management Committee

Full Role Description

  • Róisín Keenan Manifesto

    Roisin Keenan: Make the SU work for women.

  • Nadine Curtis Manifesto

    Passionate about Feminism and giving Women bodily autonomy.

  • Faith Wallace Manifesto

    My troubles as a woman are not defined by your stereotypes of my troubles as a woman. Vote for Changing the Narrative on Women’s Issues

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RAG Charity Partner

QUB RAG is the official fundraising group of the Students’ Union. Choose the charities that your SU will raise money for throughout 2023-2024.

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