Meet the Candidates

SU Elections 2025

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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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  • Aqib Shafiq

  • Himanshu Sharma Manifesto

    "Vote Himanshu Sharma for students union president – Your Voice, Your Vision, Your Future. Together, We Lead and Achieve More!"

  • Shah Ata

  • Tamish Gambhir

  • Jay Basra Manifesto

    REFORM THE SU - Ensure fair and equal representation for all students

  • Vaishnavi Balkrishna Metangale Manifesto

    For Craic, Community, and Change

  • Amy Smith Manifesto

    VOTE AMY #1 for President 25/26. I will support placement students with their financial struggles whilst reforming assessment ensuring our students get the most out of university opportunities. I will work on ongoing issues like cost of living and mental health, ensuring the continuation of mental health awareness around campus.

  • Yashika Karamchandani

  • Aditi Sethiya Manifesto

    Leading Change, Empowering Students.

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Student Officer Accessible Education

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

  • Represents students' interests relating to their academic studies
  • Helps with any academic problems students might have
  • Works to make education accessible for everyone

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  • Evan Newman Manifesto

    I believe it is vital that all students can access education from the same starting line. Where this isn’t possible, I will be relentless in campaigning for changes, big and small, to create an equitable learning environment. Voting for me is voting for your fellow students to learn equally!

  • Durgadas Bindhu Rajendran

  • Morrigan McEvoy Manifesto

    A vote for me is a vote for improved learning conditions, bringing together our community, upholding and enhancing Queens' sustainability pledge, and building a safe, welcoming campus for all. A vote for me is a vote for change, reliability, and honesty. A vote for me is a vote for you!

  • Lois Wang Manifesto

    Here to Help, Ready to Act

  • Supraja Sridharan

  • Suyi Yang Manifesto

    I’m committed to keep fighting for equity in education if elected as your Accessible Education Officer. I’ ll make sure all students, especially those from non-traditional backgrounds, have the support and opportunities they need to succeed. Vote for equal access to education for every student!

  • Adam Wilson Manifesto

    Vote ADAM for: Academic Support, Disability Support, Accessible Opportunities for Feedback, More Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

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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

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  • Tejaswini Dayanand Kotian

  • Lakhan Dinesh Baheti

  • Carolina Suarez Campos Manifesto

    Unique, creative, ready to be the change!

  • Muhammad Shujee Ahmed Manifesto

    United We Stand Together We Can

  • Mohammad Kashif Zafar Manifesto

    As a postgraduate student, I know firsthand the challenges we face—financial struggles, lack of internships, and time pressures. I’m running for Postgraduate Officer because we deserve better support, genuine opportunities, and a more connected community.

  • Nadine Curtis Manifesto

    AN EDUCATION EXPERIENCE THAT WORKS FOR ALL. | No more Exploitation. No more Isolation. | A vote for me is a vote for Fair Fees, Sufficient Stipends, Community, Accessible Education, Mental Health support, Professional development and a VOICE.

  • Krupali Shankar Thakur

  • Devraj Bikash Das Manifesto

    Your goals, my drive, let’s win this together!

  • Raghvendra Tiwari Manifesto

    Empowering Postgraduates with real support, real opportunities, and real change. I will fight for paid placements, stronger industry connections, better funding & well-being, and affordable accommodation. Together, we can bridge the gap between education and career success. Vote for a future where postgraduates thrive—not just survive!

  • Anna McDermott Manifesto

    Collaborative Minds, Community Progress

  • Zhil Rajesh Vora

  • Anusha Adil

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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

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  • Maria Olteanu Manifesto

    Your education! Your voice! Your future!

  • Eli McBriarty Manifesto

    Vote Eli #1! I will fight to reform the current academic sanctions policy to be fairer for students. I will push for the university to reduce the assesment burden for students. I will ensure that student reps are respected. I will lobby for better cost of living support for all.

  • Muhammad Abdul Rehman Manifesto

    Vote for me to be your Student Officer of Undergraduate Education.

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Student Officer Activities and Engagement

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

  • Creates a sense of student community
  • Advises and supports students Clubs, Societies and Associations
  • Strives to engage students with the Students’ Union, including campaigning, community, clubs and societies, enterprise, employability and volunteering

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  • Sakshi Roy

  • Róisín Costelloe Manifesto

    Uni is more than just academics. Let me help you find the right activity for you and be your advocate for more: Funding for Clubs&Socs. Cost of Living Support. Safer Environment. Support, workshops and initiatives you want to engage with. Postgrad inclusion.Reduced frees for Queen’s Athletes & More!

  • Sulekya Vuppala Manifesto

    Bringing the vibes, building the tribe !

  • Daisy Gallivan Manifesto

    Vote Daisy!

  • Ronnie Lynch Manifesto

    Vote Ronnie to make the Union work for you. I will: Fight for Palestine, Clubs & Societies, Women's Safety and Revive Campus Campaigns! Vote Ronnie #1 for a stronger, united, and passionate student voice. Take power out of the boardroom and to the Students. A New Union For All!

  • Finn Lampstaes Capes Manifesto

    Your advocate for clubs and societies

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Student Officer Welfare and Community

The Student Offcier Welfare and Commuity (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

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  • Hassan Mahmood Mazari

  • Jack Lydon Manifesto

    Hi, I’m Jack (They/Them). I’ve been active in the SU for over 2 years. I will work to improve students’ renting standards; Women’s Safety support; Transport that works for students; Drug and Alcohol harm reduction. Read my manifesto; Vote me for Welfare!

  • Gena Farrell Manifesto

    Vote Gena!

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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 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; attends the Executive Management Committee

Role Details

  • Erin Barnes Manifesto

    Low on Iron , high on impact!

  • Patrick McMahon Manifesto

    "Small in stature, big in ambition."

  • Samar Ahmad Manifesto

    The Student Voice exists, and will always continue to exist. Trust me to ensure your voice will be heard.

  • Chloe O'Malley Manifesto

    To make uni life better, because we're better together

  • Shah Ata

  • Marianne Barnes Manifesto

    "Vote for Me, Let’s Be Heard!"

  • Shaafia Shoyeb Ali Manifesto

    Your Voice, Your Representation. Making Student Voices Count!

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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 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; attends the Executive Management Committee

Role Details

  • Orla McHenry

  • Sophie-Jean Knox

  • Michael Loughran Manifesto

    Experience You Trust. Reducing Over-Assessment. Empowering Learning with AI

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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 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; attends the Executive Management Committee

Role Details

  • Claudia Liu

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

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

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. (Role Details)

  • Annuj Nadarajah

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

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Arts, English and Languages

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. (Role Details)

  • Chloe O'Malley Manifesto

    Our school, our say!

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Biological Sciences (SBIO)

Undergraduate School Representative of School of Biological Sciences

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. (Role Details)

  • Vidhya Gummadavelli Manifesto

    Your Voice, My Mission – Vote Vidhya!

  • Jake Grant Manifesto

    Representing the views and opinions of everyone to make meaningful change

  • Vaishnav Dachepalli

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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

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. (Role Details)

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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

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. (Role Details)

  • Jay Basra

    REFORM THE SU Empower Students, Ensure Academic Excellence and improve student Well-being

  • Samar Ahmad

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Law (SLAW)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Law

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. (Role Details)

  • Patrick Pickles

  • Erin Barnes Manifesto

    Next time you ought to make a life-altering decision , just question yourself "what would Harvey do?"

  • Thomas King Manifesto

    Your voice, your rights, your rep to get real results- TJ King is your choice for a leader who listens and fights for you.

  • Muhammad Abdul Rehman Manifesto

    Vote for me to be your Undergrad Student Representative for the School of Law.

  • Patrick McMahon Manifesto

    Small in stature, big in ambition.

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

Undergraduate School Representative for Queen's Business School

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. (Role Details)

  • Shaafia Shoyeb Ali Manifesto

    Together, We Build a Future You Deserve.

  • Aqib Shafiq

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

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Mathematics & Physics

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. (Role Details)

  • Lucy O'Rawe Manifesto

    Someone who really cares about improving student satisfaction and is dedicated to the Maths and Physics department - vote for Lucy!

  • Edan Scrimgeour Manifesto

    Together is better – let’s build a stronger Maths & Physics community! I will work to improve academic support, enhance communication, and ensure every student’s voice is heard. With collaboration and student-led change, we can create a more connected and successful learning environment. Vote Edan!

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

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

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. (Role Details)

  • Colm Daly Manifesto

    Propelling Ideas Forward!

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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

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 SU Council. (Role Details)

  • Claudia Liu

  • Beth Elder

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

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Natural and Built Environment

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. (Role Details)

  • Peter Brookwalker

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

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Nursing & Midwifery

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. (Role Details)

  • Amanda Harrison Manifesto

    Passionate advocator, ensuring equal representation for all !!!

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Pharmacy (SPMY)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Pharmacy

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. (Role Details)

  • Clodagh Spollen

    Vote for me as Course Representative! With two years of experience, I’ve successfully represented our year group, advocating for your concerns and enhancing our course experience. I’m committed to continuing this work, ensuring your voice is heard, and improving our academic journey together.

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Undergraduate School Representative - School of Psychology (SBS)

Undergraduate School Representative for School of Psychology

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. (Role Details)

  • Shazeya Ahamed Manifesto

    Your Voice, Your Future – Shaping Psychology Together.

  • Orla McHenry

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

Undergraduate School Representative for Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

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. (Role Details)

  • Sorcha McDonagh

  • Stella Lee

  • Marianne Barnes Manifesto

    Hear to elevate the voices of SSESW!

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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

Role Details

  • Cameron Worbey Manifesto

    Removing Barriers, Creating change, Advocating for You

  • Elizabeth Hartley Manifesto

    A better tomorrow

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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

Role Details

  • Beth Elder Manifesto

    A chairde! I'm your current Student Association Chairperson. Young people are the future, and there is no Planet B. Vote Beth #1!

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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

Role Details

  • Muhammad Abdul Rehman Manifesto

    Vote for me to be your President for Ethnically Diverse Students’ Association.

  • Sakshi Roy

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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

Role Details

  • Claudia Liu

  • Sakshi Roy

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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

Role Details

  • Ádhamh Sterio

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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

Role Details

  • Ewan McClelland Manifesto

    Being a voice that helps make Queen's an inclusive, supportive and empowering environment for all LGBTQ+ students to express themselves. As well as championing the diversity and intersectionality within Belfast's LGBTQ+ community.

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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

Role Details

  • Mál Farrell

  • Liam Magill

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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

Role Details

  • Erin Barnes

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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

Role Details

  • Chloe Beattie Manifesto

    Decisive action, not hollow words.

  • Evi Blackadder Manifesto

    Fight for the future: call that some trans-action

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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

Role Details

  • Emily Burke Manifesto

    Make women a priority

  • Sophie-Jean Knox

  • Holly Dougan Manifesto

    Championing Women. Forging the Future.

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