University of South Wales Students' Union

Leadership Race 2023

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President

The President provides leadership for USWSU officers and elected representatives and is the main ambassador and external spokesperson for the Students' Union. The role includes working with senior members of University of South Wales, local government staff and officers, local MP's and other external stakeholders.

  • Jamal Abdilahi Manifesto

    Understanding, approachable and friendly

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Vice President for Activities

The Vice President Activities promotes participation in activities, volunteering, and sport at USWSU, working closely with USWSU’s part time officers for sport and societies and staff to ensure sport and activity groups are accessible to students. The Vice President Activities champions the promotion of opportunities to develop skills through USWSU.

  • Kenul Herath Manifesto

    I am persistent, outgoing and very responsible.

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Vice President for Education

The Vice President Education takes the lead on working to improve the educational quality and academic experience at University of South Wales, based on student feedback through Student Voice Reps, Academic Course Reps, School Forums, the National Student Survey (NSS) and nationally initiated education campaigns. The VP Education also provides the key link between elected student academic representatives, and University staff, including the Academic Registrar and Heads of Subject

  • Sofia De Zulueta Soberon Manifesto

    Honest, Dependable, Trustworthy

  • Clayton Bradley Quiah Manifesto

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Vice President for Welfare

  • Cheryl Chingosho Manifesto

    USW, Our Time is Now!

  • Keatan Rees Manifesto

    Dedication, commitment and motivated

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Black Students Officer

The Black Students’ Officer is the lead representative of black students at the University and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of black students, encouraging participation in the Union, and advancing their welfare.

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Cardiff Campus Officer

The Campus Officers are the lead representatives for students on each of the University’s campuses and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of the students, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

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Chair of Student Council

The Chair of Student Council provides leadership to the Student Council and is its main ambassador. The role includes leading the part-time officer team to ensure that the Union is delivering policy passed through the Council. The Chair is a voting member of the Union’s Executive Committee.

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International Students Officer

The International Students’ Officer is the lead representative of international students at the University and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of international students, encouraging participation in the Union, and advancing their welfare.

  • Qayanat Shaikh Manifesto

    A bridge between cultures and a voice for international students.

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LGBTQ+ (Open) Officer

The LGBT+ Officers are the lead representatives on matters of sexual orientation and gender identity at the University. The roles include representing the views and interests of students regarding sexual orientation and gender identity issues, encouraging participation in the Union, and advancing their welfare.

  • will simpson Manifesto

    Rainbow CHANGE

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LGBTQ+ (Trans) Officer

The LGBT+ Officers are the lead representatives on matters of sexual orientation and gender identity at the University. The roles include representing the views and interests of students regarding sexual orientation and gender identity issues, encouraging participation in the Union, and advancing their welfare.

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LGBTQ+ (Women) Officer

The LGBT+ Officers are the lead representatives on matters of sexual orientation and gender identity at the University. The roles include representing the views and interests of students regarding sexual orientation and gender identity issues, encouraging participation in the Union, and advancing their welfare.

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Mature Students Officer

The Mature Students’ Officer is the lead representative for mature students at the University and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of mature students, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

  • Vinaya Dudhane Manifesto

    Confident. Passionate. Persistent

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Newport Campus Officer

The Campus Officers are the lead representatives for students on each of the University’s campuses and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of the students, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

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Pontypridd Campus Officer

The Campus Officers are the lead representatives for students on each of the University’s campuses and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of the students, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

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PostGrad and Part Time Officer

The Postgraduate & Part-time Students’ Officer is the lead representative for postgraduate and part-time students at the University and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of PG and PT students, encouraging participation in the Union, and advancing their welfare.

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Sports Officer

The Sports Officer is the lead representative for student members of the Union’s registered teams and clubs and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of team and club members, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

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Societies Officer

The Societies Officer is the lead representative for student members of the Union’s registered societies and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of society members, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

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Students With Disabilities Officer

The Students with Disabilities Officer is the lead representative for students with disabilities at the University and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of students with disabilities, encouraging participation in the Union and advancing their welfare.

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Swyddog yr Iaith Gymraeg

Swyddog yr Iaith Gymraeg yw’r cynrychiolydd arweiniol ar gyfer myfyrwyr sydd yn siarad/ dysgu Cymraeg yn y Brifysgol a’u prif lysgennad. Mae’r rôl yn cynnwys cynrychioli barn a diddordebau fyfyrwyr sy’n siarad/ dysgu Cymraeg, gan annog cyfranogiad yn yr Undeb a hyrwyddo eu lles. Bydd yr ymgeisydd delfrydol efo agwedd aeddfed ac yr hyder i fod y llais myfyrwyr sy’n siarad/ dysgu. Mae adnabyddiaeth am faterion a gwleidyddiaeth yn gysylltiedig â’r iaith Gymraeg yn y Brifysgol yn fantais. Sgiliau cy

  • Riley Rattray Manifesto

    Passionate, empathetic and understanding

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Womens Officer

The Women’s Officer is the lead representative of women students at the University and their main ambassador. The role includes representing the views and interests of women students, encouraging participation in the Union, and advancing the welfare of women students.

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FBCI SVR

Student Voice Representatives are the link between students, University staff and the Union. They ensure the student perspective is considered in all decisions made at University or Faculty level. They liaise with students and work with staff on academic and policy matters that are Subject or Faculty wide.

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FCES SVR

Student Voice Representatives are the link between students, University staff and the Union. They ensure the student perspective is considered in all decisions made at University or Faculty level. They liaise with students and work with staff on academic and policy matters that are Subject or Faculty wide.

  • Will Light-Hook Manifesto

    Honest, Resilient, Empathetic

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FLSE SVR

Student Voice Representatives are the link between students, University staff and the Union. They ensure the student perspective is considered in all decisions made at University or Faculty level. They liaise with students and work with staff on academic and policy matters that are Subject or Faculty wide.

  • James Catchpole Manifesto

    Good Listener, Driven

  • Jordan Lewis-Iles Manifesto

    Teamwork, confidence, communication

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Chair of SVF

The Chair of Student Voice Forum provides leadership to the Student Voice Forum and is its main ambassador. The role includes leading Student Voice Representatives to ensure that the student voice is strategically represented across the university. The Chair is a voting member of the Union’s Executive Committee and attends the University’s Learning and Teaching Enhancement Committee (LTEC).

  • Liks Robert Manifesto

    Leadership skills, communication skills, and decision-making skills

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Student Trustee

Student Trustees must have an interest in the running of the Students’ Union, for the benefit of fellow students and some understanding of the running of a member-led organisation. Whilst the positions are voluntary, you will have a unique opportunity to learn about management and strategy, have the opportunity to work with a diverse body of people and gain an insight into the workings of a multi-faceted operation.

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