Gemma Bowen - President 2024-26

 

As your President of the Students’ Union, I’m proud to share some of the wins I’ve achieved for you this year:

• Raised your voice; from lobbying MPs to improving the Course Rep system and shaping the new University Strategy.
• Boosted support; advocated for diabetic supplies in first  aid kits on campus, promoted cost-of-living help, and laid the groundwork for a surplus food initiative.
• Built community; launched events like Cuppa & Chat, My Black History, Christmas Grotto, collaborated with Academics for the Spring into Summer fund raiser, plus a vibrant Summer Party!
• Emphasised wellbeing; from free personal training to Time Management & Financial Literacy Workshops

Looking ahead to 2025–26, I’ll be:

• Overhauling the Course Rep system to gain a stronger understanding of the student voice
• Launching new cultural storytelling projects
• Collaborate with Student Success and the new Money Advice Officer to expand hardship and financial advice provision
• Connect with other local Students’ Unions for greater collaboration, shared campaigns, and student-led learning opportunities.
• Support the Vice President to grow student-led events and societies
• Making the Christmas Grotto a yearly tradition 🎄

This is not an exclusive list and I have lots more in the pipework. Thank you for being part of such a vibrant, resilient community. Let’s keep building something brilliant together.

Gem.

To read reflections on the year from your Vice-President click here.