President of Education

 

  

president of activities & Wellbeing

 

 

PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION

JACOB WEEKS

My Ideas

The first thing I will do if elected:

Push for a student hub & Multi-role hall

The second thing I will do or change if elected:

rework feedback by changing how student reps operate.

Is there anything else you would like to share with voters as a candidate?

I'll explore options to decrease material costs. For more, go to @Jacob_president_uos

 

 

LEE-ANN DURRANT

My Ideas

The first thing I will do if elected:

Improving Systems for Students with Disabilities
I am dedicated to enhancing the systems that support students with disabilities. The focus areas for improvement include:

• Accessible Facilities: Ensuring all campus buildings, classrooms, and facilities are completely accessible.
• Assistive Technologies: Providing cutting-edge assistive technologies and resources to facilitate learning and participation.
• Support Services: Expanding counselling, tutoring, and mentorship programmes designed explicitly for the needs of students with disabilities.

The second thing I will do or change if elected:

Providing More Support for International Students
International students enrich our campus with their diverse perspectives and cultures. To better support them, I propose:

• Orientation Programmes: Comprehensive orientation programmes to help international students acclimatise to campus life and local culture.
• Language Support: Offering language assistance and tutoring to help non-English speakers excel academically.
• Cultural Integration: Organising events and activities with the co-president that promote cultural exchange and integration.

Is there anything else you would like to share with voters as a candidate?

Making Brightspace More Accessible
Brightspace is an essential tool for our academic success. We strive to enhance its accessibility by: •

• User-Friendly Interface: Simplifying the interface to ensure it is intuitive and easy to navigate for all students.
• Accessibility Features: Incorporating screen readers, text-to-speech, and customisable text sizes with training to access.
• Technical Support: Providing comprehensive technical support to assist students with any issues they may encounter on the platform.

Improving Support on Campus for the Entire Student Body
To ensure that every student feels supported, we will improve:

• Mental Health Services: Expand mental health services, including counselling and wellness programmes.
• Academic Resources: Enhance access to educational resources such as tutoring centres, study groups, and workshops.
• Support School officers and Course Reps through growing my network
• Community Building: Collaborate with the co-president to cultivate community through clubs, societies, and events encouraging student engagement and collaboration.
• Building upon my work as a Course Rep for four years, I will continue to grow my connections within the University to further support School officers and Course Reps. I also aim to host social evenings to discuss academic issues in a social setting.

 

MOHAMMAD SALEH MOAZZAM

My Ideas

The first thing I will do if elected:

Have more fun activities not only for local students but also for international student as I think there is activities for international students

The second thing I will do or change if elected:

Would interact the local students with international so they have good interaction

Is there anything else you would like to share with voters as a candidate?

I would be a good president and would represent university in international level

 

 

PRESIDENT OF ACTIVITIES AND WELLBEING

AQSA RAZZAQ CHAUDHRY

My Ideas

The first thing I will do if elected:

The first thing I will do if elected: I will launch a Campus Wellbeing Survey to gather students' input on mental health, activities, and support services, ensuring that I prioritize and address the areas where you need the most support right from the start. This will help me create initiatives that reflect your needs and make immediate improvements for all.

The second thing I will do or change if elected:

I will prioritize your wellbeing by expanding mental health support across campus. This includes increasing access to counseling services, reducing stigma around mental health, and offering mindfulness workshops. I’ll also introduce stress-relief events, such as yoga sessions and meditation circles, particularly during exam periods, ensuring you have the tools to thrive both academically and personally.

Is there anything else you would like to share with voters as a candidate?

As your candidate for President - Activities & Wellbeing, I’m committed to making your university experience not just educational, but fulfilling and enjoyable. What I will focus on: More Inclusive Activities & Events: I’ll bring a diverse range of events, from social gatherings to career development opportunities, making sure there's something for everyone—no matter your interests. Improved Mental Health Support: I’ll advocate for better access to mental health resources, including counseling services, and introduce stress-relief activities like yoga sessions, mindfulness workshops, and peer support groups during exam periods. Affordable Student Life: I will work to bring more discounts, student perks, and affordable resources to ease the financial pressures of university life. A Real Voice in Decisions: Your opinions matter. I’ll set up regular feedback opportunities and engage with students directly to ensure your needs are at the heart of every decision I make. I am dedicated to listening to your concerns, implementing meaningful change, and creating an environment that fosters success, well-being, and community. Vote for me for a university where your voice is heard, your well-being is prioritized, and your time at Suffolk is one you’ll always remember for all the right reasons.

 

MIA-NICOLE BROWN

My Ideas

The first thing I will do if elected:

Organise Monthly Social and Wellbeing events for all students to create a fun and supportive environment. To balance academic studies and stress, whilst forging new relationships. Especially for those who have moved away from home for university, living in accommodation or students that have travelled internationally. For example wellbeing walks, talks and exercise classes. Additionally monthly socials events, quizzes and nights out.

The second thing I will do or change if elected:

Introduce Sport Team Wednesdays, exploring options to organise transportation to home BUCs sports fixtures for spectators. Followed by Sport Social evenings at the Student Bar and Cafe Mix, with dress themed nights.

Is there anything else you would like to share with voters as a candidate?

Both of my manifesto points will increase student participation in social aspects of university life as well as driving sport team participation.

 

 

Voting runs from 10am on Monday 10 March to 10am on Thursday 13 March.