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Student Leader Elections 2022

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; 10 Part-Time Student Officers; 3 Faculty Representatives; 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

Full Role Description

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 and charm of life but can renounce everything at the time of need. I stand in favour of the students for the students and by the students.
Owain Rhys Phillips Manifesto
Students and Staff United Against Management's Exploitation.
Emma Murphy Manifesto
Vote Emma #1 for President to Liberate your Learning- from Unfit for Purpose Teaching, the Burden of Tuition Fees, Uneccessary Impact on Your Mental Health, and High Accommodation Fees #VoteEmmaforQUBSUPresident
Abhay Mundhara Manifesto
Oh, I just can’t wait to be President!
Achintay Joshi
Suriya Veeraiyan Subramanian
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Student Officer Campaigns and Engagement

The post of Vice President 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

Eibhlin NicCormaic Manifesto
This university consistently disrespects the student voice when it’s making decisions that will impact on us, and that’s simply unacceptable. I’m going to be a strong voice in campaigning for you, and supporting you to make the change we all need. Ní neart go cur le chéile.
Yao Liu
Jenny Steele Manifesto
My name is Jenny Steele and I am standing to be your next Campaigns & Engagement Officer! Vote Jenny for - Better Support for Clubs and Societies - A Sustainable Campus - Campus Safety Working Groups - Campaign Training - A More Inclusive Community And Much More! #JennyForCandE
Aidan Moran Manifesto
Students have been abandoned by QUB but nobody stands up for us. We’re exploited by dodgy landlords, charged full fees for online learning and left in mental health crises. Vote for a union that will fight back, running radical campaigns to make the university listen and build an active community.
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Student Officer Education

The Vice-President 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

Hayder Ibrahim
Beth Elder Manifesto
The pandemic has shown how powerful we can be when we work together, and I want to build on this to create a better education for all. A vote for Beth #1 for Education means a vote for your voice and for action, accountability, and change.
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Student Officer Equality & Diversity

The Vice President Equality & Diversity (Full-Time, Paid):

Works with the Part-Time Student Officers 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

Manas Khanna
Sanyukta Pallavi Sanyukta Pallavi Manifesto
Embrace Diversity ,Create Equality.
Kieron Portbury Manifesto
Improving safety for female, non-binary, and trans students; accommodating disabled students during return to in-person learning; promoting policies regarding harassment; support structures for GB and International students; updating of support systems for LGBTQIA+ students; spotlight of work from minority advocacy groups.
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Student Officer Postgraduate

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

Represents postgraduate students to the University to make sure that their education meets their expectations
Works with School & Course Reps to make sure that postgraduate students have a say in how their School and Course is run
Supports postgraduate community in Queen’s

Full Role Description

Jamie-Lukas Campbell Manifesto
A pragmatic voice for Queen’s postgraduate community.
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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

Abhijit Tripathy Manifesto
Hrushikesh Kittad Manifesto
Help one, help all...Live together
Lauren Moore Manifesto
Here for you and your well-being!
Rachel Hasson Manifesto
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Part-Time - Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Students’ Officer

The BAME Students’ Officer (Voluntary, Unpaid):

Is the voice of BAME students in the Union, University and beyond
Campaigns on issues of importance to BAME students
Encourages BAME students to become more involved in the Union
Highlights instances of racism and discrimination in Queen’s if these occur

Full Role Description

Devanshi Sachin Pawar
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Part-Time - Disabled Students' Officer

The Disabled Students' Officer (Voluntary, Unpaid):

Is the voice of disabled students in the Union, University and beyond
Campaigns on issues of importance to disabled students
Encourages disabled students to become more involved in the Union
Highlights instances of discrimination in Queen’s if these occur

Full Role Description

Matt Geer Manifesto
"Listen. Represent. Empower."
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Part-Time - Environmental Officer

The Environmental Officer (Voluntary, Unpaid):

Is the leading student voice on environmental and ethical trading issues
Campaigns on environmental and ethical trading issues
Encourages students to become more involved in environmental and ethical trading activities

Full Role Description

Anna Herron Manifesto
Our planet is in crisis and it is time for Queens to respond! Vote Anna for Environmental Officer for increased student participation in environmental issues, support in fighting climate change, pressure on Queens to step up, and more student collaboration!
Mohammed Aquib Nasaruddin
Aditi Sangogi Manifesto
Stop polluting and start living!
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Part-Time - International Students’ Officer

The International Students' Officer (Voluntary, Unpaid):

Is the voice of international students in the Union, University and beyond
Campaigns on issues of importance to international students
Encourages international students to become more involved in the Union
Challenges racism and discrimination

Full Role Description

Ruoya Fang
Some things will never be done if don't do it now
Julien Kolta Manifesto
Endeavouring to ensure our voices are always heard because student voice is the most important voice. Vote for Julien to make this a reality.
Saumya Sumeet Katyal
Grace Wong
Rubina Maani
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Part-Time - Irish Language Officer

The Irish Language Officer (Voluntary, Unpaid):

Is the voice of Irish language speaking students and works with An Cumann Gaelach (QUB) to promote the Irish language on campus
Campaigns on issues for Irish language speaking students
Produces Irish language content for campaigns; responds to Irish language communications

Full Role Description

Storm Eaton Kilgallen Manifesto
An Ghaeilge a normalú ar champas! Normalise the Irish Language on campus!
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Part-Time - LGBT+ Students' Officer

The LGBT+ Officer (Voluntary, Unpaid):

Is the voice of LGBT+ students and campaigns on issues of importance to LGBT+ students
Encourages LGBT+ students to become more involved in the Union
Highlights instances of discrimination in Queen’s if these occur

Full Role Description

Petra Stone Manifesto
Make sure the gays always win!
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Part-Time - Mature and Part-Time Students' Officer

The Mature and Part-Time Students' Officer (Voluntary, Unpaid):

Is the voice of mature and part-time students in the Union, University and beyond
Campaigns on issues of importance to mature and part-time students
Encourages mature students and part-time students to become more involved in the Union

Full Role Description

Marta Cipriano Manifesto
What about us!
Daryll Galloghly Manifesto
Vote for a voice you can rely on. Vote for Daryll!
Grant Godwin
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Part-Time - Trans Students' Officer

The Trans Students' Officer (Voluntary, Unpaid):

Is the voice of trans students and campaigns on issues of importance to trans students
Encourages trans students to become more involved in the Union
Highlights instances of discrimination in Queen’s if these occur

Full Role Description

Avery Johnston Manifesto
Queens needs to treat its trans students better
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Part-Time - Women Students' Officer

The Women Students' Officer (Voluntary, Unpaid):

Is the voice of women students in the Union, University and beyond
Campaigns on issues of importance to women students
Encourages women students to become more involved in the Union
Highlights instances of discrimination in Queen’s if these occur

Full Role Description

Sakshi Roy
Grace Thompson
Jessica Crisp Manifesto
Vote Jess for intersectional policies, tackling gender-based violence, spiking, abortion access, period poverty, inclusive sex education and support for trans-women!
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Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) Faculty Representative

The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) Faculty Representative:

Is the leading voice of 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

Molly Quinn
Edward Ferrin Manifesto
Eddie can do it! Strong, determined, principled leadership!
Declan Gorman Manifesto
Use your vote!
Eóin Cummings Manifesto
Together | Le Chéile
Kelly Razey Manifesto
A vote for me is a vote for a hardworking student who is willing to ensure your voices and opinions are heard and matter.
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Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) Faculty Representative

The Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) Faculty Representative:

Is the leading voice of 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 Executive Management Committee

Role Description

Ryan Irwin
Abraham Wilson
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Medicine, Health and Life Sciences (MHLS) Faculty Representative

The Medicine, Health and Life Sciences (MHLS) Faculty Representative:

Is the leading voice of 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 Executive Management Committee

Role Description

Meghan-Louise Meban Manifesto
Megs for MHLS!
Tulika Ashok Kumar
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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)

Sean Fitzgerald

Undergraduate School Representative - School of Biological Sciences (SBIO)

Undergraduate School Representative of School of Biological Sciences (SBIO)

Amy Bryson
Why should video recorded lectures end with the pandemic? I will put pressure on staff to continue to post recordings of live lectures as well as listening to and addressing your concerns within the school.

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

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

Caroline Brennan

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

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

Jane Moore Manifesto
I will strive to continually improve students’ education across EEECS by working as a liaison between the students and the school!
Benjamin Sloane-Hunter Manifesto
Sloane-gon (Please read my manifesto)
Jordan Barbour

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

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

Adam Wilson Manifesto
Adam Wilson --- Always Working for YOU.

Undergraduate School Representative - School of Law (SLAW)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Law (SLAW)

Molly Quinn Manifesto
Do you want your say? Vote Molly today!
Declan Gorman Manifesto
Vote Declan Gorman for School of Law Rep!

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

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

Grace Wong
Lichuan Mei

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

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

Tj Lindsay

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

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

Andrew Brand

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

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

Julien Kolta Manifesto
Endeavouring to ensure our voices are always heard because student voice is the most important voice. Vote for Julien to make this a reality.
Sakshi Roy Manifesto
Arjun Ahluwalia Manifesto
Let's bring change together! One step at a time!
Hazel McMorrow Manifesto
Some people call me Bob the Builder… got a problem? I can fix it!
Rachael Fitzpatrick
Rubina Maani
Nidhruv Ravikumar

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

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

Elliott Bissell

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

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

Rebekah McCauley

Undergraduate School Representative - School of Pharmacy (SPMY)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Pharmacy (SPMY)

Sean Dynes

Undergraduate School Representative - School of Psychology (SBS)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Psychology (SBS)

Rebecca Smyth Manifesto
Advocating for students' voices to be heard.

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

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

Ioan Racasan
Shea McCourt Manifesto
I will represent student voices in the future.
Conor Rathbone Manifesto
Count on Conor!

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 2022-2023.

Pure Mental NI Manifesto
Pure Mental NI is the first student-led mental health charity with a passion for improving mental health education, services and awareness in Northern Ireland’s schools to ensure young people are equipped with the understanding, knowledge and confidence to identify how they feel, be able to ask for help if they need it, and support others.
The Turnaround Project Manifesto
Our goals are to help people who are serving sentences in prison or in the community to turn around their futures. We do this by providing training and 12 months paid transitional employment to people serving sentences. Alongside this they receive strength-based coaching to support them to achieve their own personal goals.
Homeplus Manifesto
We provide a nightly Street Outreach service for homeless rough sleepers, a Drop-In Centre supplying food, clothing and other practical support for vulnerable migrant workers, refugees and asylum seekers, a multi-lingual Advice Centre and a Women's Centre for female refugees and asylum seekers and their dependents.
MS Society Northern Ireland Manifesto
Multiple Sclerosis (a neurological condition where the immune system attacks the nerves) affects over 5,000 people in Northern Ireland, one of the highest prevalence rates in the world. The MS Society provide help, support and services for the here and now but also fund vital research which provides hope for the future.
Nexus Manifesto
Nexus is Northern Ireland’s only specialist sexual trauma charity. We provide a safe and supportive environment for victims & survivors to be heard and believed. We provide specialist counselling to anyone affected by any form of sexual abuse and trauma and manage Northern Ireland’s 24-hour Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline.
Cavaliers in Need NI Manifesto
We have rescued, rehabilitated and rehomed over 2500 dogs who needed our help. We’re committed to improving student wellbeing and stress management by running regular petting days in the Students’ Union. Your vote will help us ensure that we can continue to support the dogs who need rescuing from puppy farms and neglect.

National Students' Unions - NUS Conference Delegate

Vote for who will represent Queens' Students' Union at the annual National Union of Students (NUS) Conference. This is where national student officers are elected and the priorities of the national union are debated, discussed and decided upon.

Edmund Larbi Afari
Be the change you want to see. And to do this, represent the people you need to represent, speak for the people you need to speak for and advocate for the people you need to advocate for. The future is exciting, let's get ready to make it so.
Eibhlin NicCormaic
Dariya Mariya Petryshyn
As a woman delegate, I hope to make meaningful contacts with the other delegates at this conference. I want to share what Queen's SU has been working on and bring back ideas based on what other SU's are doing, that can be applied to improve our SU.
Astrid Rudjord
Representing Queen's students at the NUS conference -- Ag déanamh ionadaochta do mhic léinn OnaB ag an gcomhdháil NUS.
Chloe Ferguson
Hi folks! I'm Chloe, your Student Officer Campaigns and Engagement in your Students' Union. I would like to attend national conference to represent you on issues surrounding fully-funded education, sustainability, student safety and mental health reform and student accommodation. #CountonChloe with your #1 vote!
Jenny Steele

National Students' Unions - NUS-USI Conference Delegate

Vote for who will represent Queens' Students' Union at the annual National Union of Students - Union of Students in Ireland (NUS-USI) Conference. This is where national student officers are elected and the priorities of the national union are debated, discussed and decided upon.

Huda Al Baqali
Hi I’m Huda AlBaqali, I’m the EEECS School Rep & part of the EPS Reps for Student Council, & I’m running to be a part of the delegation that represents Queen’s Student Union in this year’s NUS-USI Conference. I’ve had previous experience in attending the NUS-USI Conference back in 2019.
Eibhlin NicCormaic
Jenny Steele
Aida Roslan
Beth Elder
Ryley Lopushinsky
Astrid Rudjord
Representing Queen's students at the NUS-USI conference -- Ag déanamh ionadaochta do mhic léinn OnaB ag an gcomhdháil NUS-USI.
Dariya Mariya Petryshyn
I hope to share my ideas and build new ones by attending these conferences. As a female representative for international students at QUBSU, I hope to share with other SU's what Queen's SU is doing and with their support generate ideas for events we can do for the coming year.
Edmund Larbi Afari
Be the change you want to see. And to do this, represent the people you need to represent, speak for the people you need to speak for and advocate for the people you need to advocate for. The future is exciting, let's get ready to make it so.

National Students' Unions - USI Congress Delegate

Vote for who will represent Queens' Students' Union at the annual Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Congress. This is an event is where national student officers are elected and the priorities of the national union are debated, discussed and decided upon.

Chloe Ferguson
Hi folks! I'm Chloe, your Student Officer Campaigns and Engagement in your Students' Union. I would like to attend national conference to represent you on issues surrounding fully-funded education, sustainability, student safety and mental health reform and student accommodation. #CountonChloe with your #1 vote!
Bethany Moore
Dariya Mariya Petryshyn
I would appreciate your support to attend this conference as a woman delegate. Being a law student and an INTO representative at QUB, I would be a great inclusion to the team of delegates for this conference. My attendance will help build ideas for how we can improve our SU.
Beth Elder