Spring Elections Manifestos 2021

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CANDIDATE 

MANIFESTOS 

MAKE 

YOUR CHOICE 

SPRING ELECTIONS 

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cardiffstudents.com/elections

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Elections 

explained 

Your Students’ Union holds elections in order 

to allow you to choose your student leaders 

for the next academic year. There are seven 

full-time Sabbatical Trustees who will work 

on a full-time basis, taking a break from their 

studies or immediately after graduation, and 

ten part-time Campaign Officers who will 

work on a voluntary basis alongside their 

ongoing studies. They are your voice and act 

as your representatives in the SU, University, 

and wider community, fighting for you on an 

institutional, local and national level. 

Candidates produce manifestos that contain 

the ideas and principles of their campaigns. 

When you’re reading these, ask yourself 

if they display the priorities as well as the 

key creative and communication skills that 

you would like to see in someone who is 

representing you and your needs. 


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Elections 

explained 

WHAT POSITIONS ARE 

AVAILABLE? 

We will be electing students for the following 

positions: 

Full-Time sabbatical trustees: 

(Seven different positions available). These 

positions are taken up from June 21st until 

June the following year. These positions 

are full-time jobs so students have to take 

a year out during their time in office, unless 

they are graduating the same year. 

Part-Time campaign Officers: 

(Ten different positions available). These 

positions are taken up at the beginning 

of July for the duration of the following 

academic year (2021/2022) and are carried 

out alongside their studies. 


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Why Vote? 

Simply put: As a student or postgraduate 

researcher at Cardiff University you will be 

affected by the decisions made by those 

elected. By voting, you have the opportunity 

to vote for the things that you want developed 

and improved in both the University and the 

Students’ Union. 

Every single student at Cardiff University 

is entitled and encouraged to vote in the 

Students’ Union elections. It doesn’t 

matter if you are a home or international 

student, full-time or part-time student, an 

undergraduate, postgraduate taught student 

or a postgraduate researcher. 

As George Jean Nathan famously said: 

‘Bad officials are elected by good citizens 

who do not vote’. 


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Students’ Union 

President 

The Students’ Union President leads the 

Sabbatical Trustee team and the SU as a 

whole. They act as the key link to the University 

Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellors, Council, 

and Senate, as well as the NUS and other key 

stakeholders. 

The role of the President includes acting as the 

chair of the Board of Directors and Trustees, 

along with being responsible for the financial 

position and performance of the Students’ 

Union. This is a full-time, paid role. 


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SU PRESIDENT 

Hannah Doe 

I’m Hannah, your current VP Education. This year I have already achieved over 20 

objectives, including the Safety Net policy, rent rebates, COVID-19 complaints 

procedure, LinkedIn learning for all, academic feedback system, option to safely return 

home for Christmas, bookable library slots and a postal book service. I want to continue 

representing you as your SU President. What is important to you is important to me. 

Here is my HANNIFESTO: 

Instagram: 

@go_for_doe 

1. WELLBEING 

Facebook: 

Night-time WALKING SCHEME 

Hannah Doe 

Free STI and DRUG testing kits 

Reduce COUNSELLING waiting times 

Reporting portal for RACISM and SEXUAL HARASSMENT 

MENTAL HEALTH and EQUALITY training for students and staff 

2. EDUCATION 

Reduce ATTAINMENT GAP 

PGR CONTRACTS and STUDY SPACES 

More INCLUSIVE and DIVERSE curriculum 

PLACEMENT and JOINT HONOURS support 

Involve STUDENTS in all course DECISIONS 

Better SAFETY NET and EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES policies 

3. STUDENT EXPERIENCE 

SU GARDEN with mini golf 

Introduce SU INTERNSHIP programme 

Review University ACCOMMODATION 

Lobby government for FEE REFUNDS 

Hold HOUSING AGENCIES to account 

Enhance WELSH LANGUAGE and CULTURE 

In-person GRADUATION and end of LOCKDOWN CELEBRATIONS 

Improve integration of INTERNATIONAL and POSTGRADUATE students 

Improve Society and Sports FACILITIES and ENGAGEMENT opportunities 

4. SUSTAINABILITY 

Sustainable FOOD and WASTE policy 

Invest in SUSTAINABLE ENERGY and encourage LOCAL sourcing 

Introduce a student GREEN Team and set Carbon Net Zero TARGETS

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Vice President 

Education 

The VP Education represents all of you on 

academic issues to the University. They will 

lobby and negotiate with the University to 

encourage them to enact your feedback as 

well as liaising with the Information Services, 

including libraries. 

The VP Education is the Chair of the College 

Forums and is responsible for 

overseeing and promoting the 

Student Academic Rep system. 

This is a full-time, paid role. 


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VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION 

#GoWithTheFlores 

IG: @AngieForVPEdu || 

Facebook & LinkedIn: Angie Flores Acuña 

Angie Flores Acuña 

SHWMAE | HOLA | CIAO | HELLO 

NUS Wales Delegate // Education Executive Committee Member // 

Advice & Welfare Executive Committee Member // Secretary for ENGIN Soc // 

President for Eat Well // Student Senator // Scrutiny Committee Member // 

Student Champion // Lead Mentor Consultant // Former SSP Chair (ENGIN) // 

Former Student Voice Assistant (Physical Sciences and Engineering College) 

TRANSPARENCY 

1. Accountability of the University 

Executive Board 

2. Tuition fees transparency 

3. Closing the feedback loop 

between Cardiff University, 

Students' Union and students 

EDUCATION 

1. A week off after examination 

period 

2. Workload regulatory policy 

3. Peer-review policy for group 

projects in every school 

4. Personal assessment feedback 

5. Module reviews available to 

students when choosing optional 

modules 

6. Compulsory SSP during week 3 of 

each term 

7. Safe access to school specific 

facilities 

8. More placement opportunities 

and support for all placement 

students 

9. Microsoft Office training 

SUPPORT 

1. COVID tests for all students that 

come to Cardiff or go back home 

2. Ease complaints and refunds 

procedure 

3. Better accessibility to counsellors 

and NHS appointments 

4. Peer-support group counselling 

5. Support network for new 

students 

6. Work with Campaign Officers 

towards a fairer representation of 

the student community 

COURSE-BASED SOCIETIES 

1. Skills-sharing and networking 

events across schools 

2. Support guidelines for Schools to 

easily communicate with 

committees 

3. Collaboration with Student Reps 

and Student Mentoring scheme

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VICE PRESIDENT 

EDUCATION 

Gina Dunn 

VOTE GINA TO #GetItDunn / / School of Music Ambassador / / 

Vice President of CU A Cappella Society / / Co-Director of The 

DeciBelles 

1. CONSTITUTIONALISED DISRUPTION PLAN: 

- Automatic safety net policy. 

- Compensation (if appropriate). 

- SUPPORT with online learning. 

2. IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE: 

- Receive EXTRA CREDIT in place of formative tasks. 

- Greater FLEXIBILITY for BA students. 

- Recording of ALL lectures. 

- INCREASE the length of library slots. 

- ANNUAL RE-EVALUATION of modules by lecturers. 

3. IMPROVED FEEDBACK: 

- COMPULSORY evaluation against the rubric. 

- Access to PAST PAPERS with mark schemes. 

- Introduce MINIMUM FEEDBACK REQUIREMENTS. 

4. ENCOURAGE SCHOOLS TO BE CONSIDERATE OF DIFFERENT 

TYPES OF LEARNING: 

- Using a COMBINATION of assessment types where possible. 

- CHOICE of assignment formats e.g. video essays/presentations. 

5. PRINTING ALLOWANCE: 

- To REDUCE screen time. 

- Providing for courses that REQUIRE PRINTED MATERIALS. 

6. SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS THROUGH STRIKES: 

- Work with the university to DIMINISH the need for strikes.

VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION 

Julian Green 

Vote Julian Green for VP Education to give CHANGE the GREEN Light. 

I am currently a final-year history student. Despite being proud to study 

at this university, I am aware that change is needed. Over the past 3 

years, as a student and as an ambassador, I have reflected on where 

there should be a change in our education at Cardiff University. 

I will implement CHANGE in the following areas: 

Challenge tuition fees – Remote learning has been below the 

expectations of a £9000 fee. I will lobby for a reimbursement of this 

year’s fees. 

Hear the student voice – The student voice in Cathays and Heath can 

be often overlooked. My work will be influenced by the needs and 

opinions of students. I plan to increase engagement with the student 

voice, through greater involvement with Reps and Execs. 

Add a reading week for all subjects – Every student deserves dedicated 

time to focus on their research and deadlines. 

New welfare support – Access to welfare support at Cardiff University 

can be difficult. I plan to introduce wellbeing councillors into academic 

schools, which will give students direct access to the support that they 

need. 

Greater access to education – Everyone should have fair access to 

higher education. I aim to improve recruitment from minority, disability, 

and lower-income backgrounds. Additionally, I will support refugee 

scholarships. 

Environment-friendly campus – I will lobby to introduce renewable 

energy, including adding solar panels to existing buildings, as well as 

introducing new points to recycle batteries and crisp packets.

VP EDUCATION 

CHARLIE 

MALLINSON 

Shwmae! I’m Charlie, a third-year Law 

student, and I am running to be YOUR VP 

Education! 

I have spent two years as a Student Rep, Chair 

and Senator making YOUR voice heard. 

So far for the law school, I have ensured that: 

• staff explained what a safety net actually 

means for US 

• lecturers are adapting to fit law students’ 

needs 

• assessment feedback issues were actioned 

Now let’s take it to the next level. 

Welcome to my MALLINfesto (yes…I know that was cheesy). 

TEACHING 

Lobby for Education Quality Review due to COVID 

SAFETY NET applied to ALL 

Support for students who have NOT experienced a ‘normal’ university exam 

Christmas vacation academic support for January summatives 

No weekend OR consecutive day exams 

Fix feedback issues re delays, quality and quantity 

Reading weeks for ALL - consistent and guaranteed 

POLICY 

In person Graduations 

Personal Tutor MENTAL HEALTH training 

Long Term Coronavirus Education Plan – developed WITH students FOR students 

Welsh Government COVID Funding – transparent and measurable action 

Welsh Government Coronavirus Regulations – lobby for FAIR student rules 

Refund and Complaint Procedures – KEEP the issue on the agenda 

Strikes – ensure EDUCATION remains paramount 

Environmental SUSTAINABILITY across schools 

Working in the financial and legal industries, and as a Student Senator means I have the 

necessary skills, knowledge, and determination to be the best representation for YOUR 

education. 

We can ensure Cardiff University ACTs! 

ACTIONS our concerns 

COMMUNICATES effectively, transparently and swiftly 

TUNES in to our needs 

It’s not a me, it’s a WE! #ChooseCharlie

James Wallice 


EDUCATION 

#Wallice4Education • #WheresWallice 

The university’s treatment of students is broken, and urgently needs fixing. We need 

proactive leadership, and someone willing to stand up for YOUR EDUCATION. 

I’m James Wallice, a final year International Relations & Politics undergraduate and 

student campaigner. I have a three point plan to take on Cardiff University’s 

complacent leadership. 

1. FIGHTING FOR YOUR EDUCATION 

- SAFEGUARD THE SAFETY NET POLICY to ensure fair outcomes FOR 

STUDENTS AT ALL LEVELS. 

- Introduce a UNIVERSITY-WIDE READING WEEK in semester one. 

- Ensure ALL lecture recordings are published, and IN AN ACCESSIBLE 

FORMAT. 

- Introduce A TRANSPARENT COMPLAINTS PROCESS, to ensure university 

leadership are held ACCOUNTABLE FOR YOUR EDUCATION. 

- IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK by automatically 

releasing ALL exam scripts. 

- End disruption by PREVENTING I.T. MAINTENANCE DURING EXAM SEASON. 

2. HEALTHY CAMPUS 

- MENTAL HEALTH 100: a pledge to train 100 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDERS. 

- Extend GYM OPENING HOURS and introduce flexible GYM MEMBERSHIP 

OPTIONS. 

- Provide FREE STI TESTING KITS and promote SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICES. 

3. EDUCATION FOR LIFE 

- The option to partake in a UNIVERSITY-WIDE CAREERS WEEK in semester 

two 

- Collaborate with BME Officer to ADDRESS THE UNEQUAL BARRIERS TO 

CAREER AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FACED BY BME STUDENTS. 

- Work with VP Heath to REMOVE THE PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL HURDLES 

TO HEALTHCARE PLACEMENTS. 

Throughout the pandemic, students have been forgotten, ignored and neglected. It’s 

time we held our £255,000-a-year Vice Chancellor to account for his inaction. 

I will be the person to take on the university bosses, and lead the fight for YOUR 

EDUCATION.

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Heath Park 

Campus 

The VP Heath Park Campus works to improve 

the healthcare and medical student experience 

and the services at the Heath Park site. 

They are responsible for ensuring the growth 

of the Union’s offering at the Heath and also 

represent interests of healthcare and medical 

students at all levels of the 

University and SU. This is a 

full-time, paid role. 



HEATH PARK 

CAMPUS 

Sebastian 

Ripley 

Shwmae, I am Sebastian Ripley. You will most likely recognise me as your 

current VP Heath Park Campus, if not, you’re in luck - you have the chance to 

get to know me and what I stand for once again. That’s right…. I’m back. 

Although options may be limited, I am again asking for your vote in this year’s 

election. I have worked hard during a turbulent year to represent you, Heath 

Park Students, as well as the wider student body, championing your ideas, 

making sure every single one of you is heard. If I am elected, I will endeavour 

to: 

1. Continue work on building a community of students at the HPC. 

2. Keep HPC issues at the forefront of University conversations. Ensuring the 

transition back to normality is seamless, addressing Libraries, teaching 

sessions and assessment policy. 

3. Support the elected Campaign Officers and Student Led Services to engage 

with HPC students on a larger level. 

4. Kickstart an annual HPC campaign that is specific and practical. 

5. Continue to work with University staff to address the financial burden of 

Clinical Placements. 

6. Improve signage at the HPC to give 1 st and 2 nd year students the best 

chance of actually finding the right building. 

7. Look at providing a debriefing service for students who have had 

challenging days whilst on clinical placement. 

8. Work with you, to ensure that the reopening of venues is unforgettable.

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Postgraduate 

Students 

The VP Postgraduate Students will work 

closely with the Student Voice team and fellow 

Sabbatical Trustees on issues and policies that 

affect both Postgraduate Researchers (PGR) 

and Postgraduate Taught (PGT) Students. 

They communicate School and College level 

feedback from postgraduate students at 

University committees to lobby for change. 

They also work with the Student Voice team 

and VP Education to facilitate the Academic 

Representation System for postgraduates, 

providing support for the Reps to enable 

them to carry out their role. They 

are the principle contact for 

postgraduates in the Students’ 

Union, working closely with and 

supporting the Postgraduate 

Students’ Association. This 

is a full-time, paid role. 



POSTGRADUATE 

STUDENTS 

Amogh 

George 

Hello, I am Amogh George and am running to serve you as your Vice President for 

Postgraduate Students. In the recent past I have worked with NGOs in India to alleviate 

poverty and also as a frontline worker in the first half of 2020. My successful experiences 

with managing benefactors, bureaucrats, government officials, authorities, and funds and 

resources make me the ideal candidate for this role. 

I am a student of MA International Journalism at the university which requires me to stay 

abreast to the policies and politics of the country. So as an updated, woke, liberal and 

determined candidate all my proposed plans will directly benefit the students and the 

stakeholders of the university. 

If elected, I’ll be systematically working towards: 

• Improving mental, career, personal and social well-being of the students. 

• Increasing offline contact hours. 

• Increasing scholarships, funds, and grants to PG students. 

• Increasing internship and graduate schemes. 

• Setting up monthly meetings with student reps to address grievances of each course to 

find quick solutions. 

• Helping undergraduates with transition. 

• Creating a portal to increase contact between alumni and current students. 

• Creating a portal to lodge complaints that require immediate attention, action and 

solution. 

• Hosting regular open-to-all-students zoom calls to learn about and solve immediate 

challenges. 

• Lobbying for improvement in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. 

• Updating CUSU blogs with all recent developments. 

Those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely (Roosevelt). Vote for Amogh 

George as your first preference from 8 th to 12 th March 2021 and make a difference.


POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS 

Tilly Houldsworth 

About me: 

I’m Tilly, a PGT student in GEOPL. I have been in the Ladies Hockey Club while 

studying at Cardiff for the last 4 years and you also may have seen me working 

in the Taf for the last 2 years. As CULHC Wellbeing Officer, I am committed to 

supporting students. I want to represent the Postgraduate community; voicing 

your concerns and providing results. PGT and PGR students face unique 

challenges in their university experiences which set them apart from both 

undergraduates and each other, and I want to represent and support you all. 

My aims: 

Academic: 

o Minimise the repercussions of potential strikes for Postgraduate students. 

o Resolve issues by communicating with Deans and Course reps swiftly. 

o Ensure transparency through Postgraduate newsletters and regular SU 

website updates. 

o Provide more dedicated Postgraduate study areas. 

o Support PGR students whose research has been interrupted by COVID. 

Wellbeing, finance and extracurricular: 

o Introduce a mentor scheme where prospective PG students can receive 

advice on the application process and Postgraduate University Life. 

o Ensure inclusivity of PGs within Sports and Societies. 

o Lobby for more discounted postgraduate courses for Cardiff alumni. 

o Uphold Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity. 

o Improve access to tailored wellbeing, financial and academic support and 

advice for postgraduates. 

o Develop community through Postgraduate socials. 

o Push for the university to support PGR who teach and provide formal 

contracted hours. 

o Lobby UKRI for funded extensions for PGR students who have been 

disrupted due to COVID

Orla Tarn 

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Postgraduate 

Students 

I was your Vice President Societies and now a Maths Masters’ Student. I have already 

worked to better YOUR Student Experience, and WE achieved so much together, including 

Refreshers, accessibility of funding, and improved wellbeing provisions in student groups. 

Having now lived life as a Postgraduate, I know there is SO MUCH to be done to improve 

the PG Experience here at Cardiff and am full of ideas of how it can be better! 

I have the SKILLS and EXPERIENCE to get to work from day one, putting YOUR best 

interests at the forefront of everything I do. 

If elected, I will work to ensure OUR University experience is: 

ACCESSIBLE: 

• Champion the RIGHTS of PGRs paid to teach within the University 

• Specific WELLBEING DROP-INS for PG students, and INCREASED SUPPORT for remote 

learners 

• Lobby for the replacement of designated STUDY SPACES 

• Sustained WELLBEING SUPPORT such as THERAPY ANIMALS and AWARENESS 

CAMPAIGNS 

• Specific HOUSE-HUNTING events, supporting you even before your course begins 

ENJOYABLE: 

• Create MORE TRAINING opportunities for students, including MENTAL HEALTH FIRST 

AID 

• Work towards WINTER GRADUATION ceremonies 

• Improve representation and communication with a POSTGRADUATE UNION within the 

Union 

• Champion POSTGRADUATE SOCIETIES and SPORTS 

• Host an end-of-year PG BALL to celebrate your ACHIEVEMENTS 

AFFORDABLE: 

• Fair REFUND POLICY for teaching lost due to COVID and INDUSTRIAL ACTION 

• Lobby for DISCOUNTS for RETURNING STUDENTS across all PG programmes 

• Work towards better HOUSING OPTIONS over summer months 

• Lobby Welsh Government for FREE MEDICAL EVIDENCE 

• Tackle HIDDEN COURSE COSTS and equipment lists 

#OrlOrNothing

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POSTGRADUATE 

JANET WILLIAMS 

VOTE JANet #1 for VP Postgrad 

Hi there! I am Jan the Wise & I am here for YOU! 

Over the last three and a half years of being a part-time LLM student, I participated in 

Student Politics across Cardiff, Wales and UK. I held numerous student roles at the 

University, SU and NUS. For example, I was mature student officer, senator, scrutiny chair, 

housing action president, chair student/staff postgrad panel, member of postgraduate, 

NUS Wales, UK, Women’s rep and for part-time students. 

I created FIRST EVER Carers and Parents’ association, helped ABOLISH Welsh agency fees, 

ran CARERS week at heath and Cathays, passed motions locally, nationally and hosted an 

Xpress radio show! 

TRUST ME, I have been there and I have seen it all! IMAGINE what I can do to continue 

TRANSFORMING this campus for YOU! 

Vote me in, I will create the following: 

COMMUNITY: 

• BETTER connected community for ALL postgrad through Consistent Online & Offline 

Events! 

•DEDICATED DROP-IN sessions for PG ONLINE & OFFLINE 

SUPPORT: 

. INTERNSHIPS for ALL PG 

• COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT for INTERNATIONAL & EU PG 

•EASIER ACCESS to Scholarships, bursaries, hardship funds 

•IMPROVED supervision system including personal tutoring system for PGRS 

•More CONSISTENCY for PGTs across disciplines 

•Covid-19 specific Support 

RIGHTS: 

•MORE & EASY to access PG AREAS across the campus 

•Granting EMPLOYMENT status to PGRs who teach 

Check out my FB & Instagram @JanTheWise 

VOTE #1 #JanTheWise #ThereForYOU #YesWeJan

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The following 

candidates are 

also standing for 

the position of 

VP Postgraduate 

Students, but have 

not provided a 

manifesto. 

Charley Sullivan 

Patricia Evanis Kahinju Kaijuka 


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Societies and 

Volunteering 

The VP Societies and Volunteering champions 

societies, campaigns and student-led 

activities within the Union, University, and 

local community. They are responsible for 

allocating budgets to our societies and it is 

their role to represent the views of our diverse 

membership of over 200 affiliated groups and 

8,000 members. 

They help to ensure the SU continues to 

develop its support for societies and ensure 

that students as members and leaders have 

access to high quality 

opportunities. This is a 



I’m Zac Edge and 

I’m running to be 

your next 

VP Societies and 

Volunteering. 

Getting involved with 

Activities has completely 

changed my University 

experience and given me so 

much joy. 

I want to ensure that 

experience is shared by as 

many students as possible. 

I’m dedicated to 

strengthening Society and 

Volunteering interaction 

virtually whilst continuing to 

look forward and ensure we 

all bounce back together. 

01. Engagement - Support Society Committees by introducing new platforms for 

them to showcase their societies. I’d also work with VP Postgraduate and VP Heath 

to build guidelines for Societies to better engage PG and Heath students. 

02. Rewards – look into options for achieving tier awards such as: first access to 

stalls, free entry to club nights, gold tier card scheme for committee members 

which could entitle you to certain perks/discounts in the SU. 

03. Development – Implement an Interactive tier structure on the website so 

students can see exactly how a society achieved its award and highlight how active 

they are. 

04. Collaboration - Have a sign-up system on the website to organise and 

encourage collaboration between societies, volunteering projects, SLS and sports 

clubs. 

05. Support - Provide more opportunities for campaign officers to liaise with me 

on how societies can be more inclusive and highlight concerns. As well as extra 

support for newly affiliated societies such as more drop ins and 

guidance documents. 

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Find out more at: bit.ly/ZacStreetBoysVP

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VICE PRESIDENT SOCIETIES 

AND VOLUNTEERING 

CHRIS GRIEVE 

Having spent the last year on the Ice Skating and Bioscience committees, I 

know as well as anyone how rewarding but also how challenging running a 

student-led group is. Even more so with the year we’ve just had; but the next 

year presents an incredible opportunity for our existing societies and studentled 

groups to bounce-back and for innovative new societies to flourish! 

If I get elected, I’ll be pushing for changes to make this happen: 

-Making the provision of space for society activities a top priority so groups can 

get back on their feet as fast as possible. 

-Improvements to the student portal, so groups have less “behind-the-scenes” 

work to do and can just get stuck into what they really love doing! 

-Faster turnarounds on the guest speaker and other policies, so groups have 

an easier time recruiting external speakers and can be more flexible with the 

events they want to run. 

But this is just the start. My manifesto will be dynamic. I’ll be regularly checking 

in with societies and volunteering groups throughout my time in office, making 

sure that the changes you want to see are heard and fought for. Together we 

can make 2021/22 a fantastic year for both committees and members. 

If you believe - Vote Grieve!

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Sports & Athletic 

Union President 

The VP Sports and AU President champions 

sport within the Union, University, and local 

community. It’s their role to represent 

students who play both competitive and 

participation sports to both the University 

and the Union. They are also the key liaison 

Sabbatical Trustee with the University Sports 

Department, as well as working with the 

student-led sports clubs to assist them in their 

development. 

Essentially, the VP Sports is here to promote 

health and fitness and to inspire 

more students to play sport 

at Cardiff University. This is 

a full-time, paid role. 


@tom4vpsports #thechosentom 

Tom for VP 

Sports/AU 

President 

I’m Tom, and I am a fourth year Physics 

student. I have been a member of the 

American Football team for my whole 

time at Cardiff Uni and was Club 

Secretary for a year. Sport is an integral 

part of the Cardiff student community 

and being a part of a sports team has 

had a huge positive impact on my 

University experience. By running for VP 

Sport I aim to make sports available and 

accessible for every student in Cardiff. 

My Aims: 

A smooth return to post COVID sports 

Lobby the uni for facility funding 

Understand and support each 

individual club 

Reduce gym membership for AU 

members and introduce monthly 

payment 

Increase awareness of physical/mental 

benefits of sport 

Ensure sports are inclusive and 

accessible for everyone 

Push back free entry time for SU 

Wednesdays 

Bring in a scheme that links practising 

student physios to sports clubs 

You know what to do 

- vote Tom for AU! 


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Welfare and 

Campaigns 

The VP Welfare & Campaigns represents 

your welfare needs to the University and 

strengthens links with key welfare service 

providers in the local community. 

The VP Welfare & Campaigns works to 

improve support services in both the SU and 

University and will campaign on any welfare 

issues facing our student population. They 

work closed with the Campaign Officers to 

support them in campaigning 

and promoting the issues 

students care about. This is a 



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WELFARE AND 

CAMPAIGNS 

IONA 

FRENGUELLI 

Siwmae! I’m Iona Frenguelli, and I’m running for VP Welfare and Campaigns to create a 

more inclusive, transparent, empathetic student union. 

I’m passionate about equality and an avid listener of student voices. I engage with these 

issues via my sexual health podcast (Wow, What’s That?), being the former President of 

SHAG before being promoted to co-ordinate the SLS groups within the Union, member of a 

BAME book group, volunteering with equality-driven charities, and sitting on the Equality 

Diversity and Inclusion Committee for my department. 

After a very chaotic 2020, we need positive and constructive policies that will benefit ALL 

students throughout 2021. 

If elected, my top priorities would be: 

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Foster COVID safe engagements and seek to improve mental health facilities throughout 

2021. 

Anti-racist committees in every department to push for racial equality, and work to decolonialise 

curriculums. 

Work with the Student Led Service, STASH, for truthful drugs awareness education and 

continue lobbying for accessible, free drug testing kits. I want to create a Drugs Amnesty 

where people can anonymously receive harm reduction support for drug-related issues. 

Continue work to improve sex education and awareness across campus. 

Increased accessibility to all university buildings (for dis/abled students) 

Instigate tougher measures improving sustainability of Union – water-saving toilets, 

and animal products to be sustainably sourced. 

Vote Iona Frenguelli for VP Welfare! Reach me at @WOWIona4Welfare_ Instagram 

WOW IONA – What Our union Wants, Iona

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VICE PRESIDENT WELFARE AND 

CAMPAIGNS 

SHRESHTH GOEL 

Hey! I’m Shreshth Goel (Call me S) and I’m running for VP Welfare & 

Campaigns. You might remember me as the guy going around Cardiff in a 

sanitary pad costume last month. Well, I wish to do more now. 

1. Fortnightly Accountability QnA sessions open to every student to 

ensure transparency. 

2. Regular visits from Therapy Animals on campus. 

3. Campaign to remove the stigma surrounding Mental Health Issues. 

4. Campaign to provide out of hour Support to students. 

5. Free Mental and Physical First Aid training made available to all 

students. 

6. Work alongside Campaign Officers and continue to vocalize the voices 

of all students (especially BAME, LGBTQ+, mature students, and students 

with disabilities.) 

7. Lead campaigns such as Green Week, Sexual Awareness, Menstrual 

Dignity, Pride Week, and many more. 

8. Increase Night-Time support for students 

9. Accessible Drug testing 

10. Create an online forum for reviewing student accommodation and 

landlords 

11. Increase gender-neutral toilets across campus 

12. Create a secure and anonymous forum to report suspicious behaviour. 

Why #VoteforS? 

Advice and Welfare Executive Committee member 

Safe Periods for you campaign 

Mental Health First Aid Training 

International student + Part of an Ethnic Minority group + Advocate for 

LGBTQ+ and women's rights 

Previous candidate for Mental Health Officer 

Please follow my Instagram @goforgoel_vp for campaign updates and 

remember ’GO FOR GOEL’ because 'SHANGE STARTS WITH S' (get it?)

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CAMPAIGNS 

Shahbaaz Shahnawaz 

Hey! 

I'm #AllAboutThatBaaz, and I'M all about: 

• Implementing mental health spaces for overwhelmed students 

• A more accessible complaints procedure to help students dealing 

with mental health issues, as well as students who have experienced 

sexual assault, and identity-based hate crimes/microaggressions. 

• Ensuring the employment of staff that understand minority students' 

issues from a personal perspective, and Mandatory workshops and 

training for members of staff on gender, sexual orientation, mental 

health, and discrimination. 

• Providing accessible renting information for students so they aren't 

targeted by predatory landlords and letting agencies 

• Putting pressure on the letting agent in the SU to drop their contract 

with Glide. 

• Pushing for a re-evaluation of the university accommodation 

contracts, especially recently with security and residences staff 

taking advantage and fining students over the smallest things 

• Better support for students who have experienced spiking and 

sexual assault. 

• Offering support to students who do sex work. 

• Widespread sexual health education 

• Fighting slut-shaming culture and the stigma around STI’s. 

• Pushing the university system to give priority to chosen and 

preferred names over legal ones. 

• Consistent access to facilities including lifts, ramps, and disabled 

toilets. 

• More gender-neutral bathrooms. 

• An easy and accessible system to allow students to get transport at 

a reduced/more readily available rate at club nights / late after the 

ASSL to prevent the rising cases of people being followed. 

• Providing a guarantor service for struggling students. 

• Allowing students to get post redirected to the SU in incidents of 

temporary homelessness 

To find out more check out: https://linktr.ee/AllAboutThatBaaz


WELFARE AND 

CAMPAIGNS 

Charlotte Towlson 

#WholesomeTowlson #VoteCT4VP 

Hello! I am delighted to run for VP Welfare and Campaigns for the next 

academic year. 

Let me get straight to the point… If elected, I would like to make these 

changes: 

• PROVIDE an understanding of sexual harassment and PROVIDE a safe 

and accessible system for reporting incidents. 

• IMPLEMENT welfare reps to each course to provide guidance and support. 

• INCREASE awareness of Counselling & Wellbeing Services and reduce 

the waiting times. 

• CREATE a support network for those who have been emotionally impacted 

by COVID. For example: employment, anxieties or bereavement. 

• ESTABLISH group therapy sessions for healthcare students to open up 

about experiences that may have affected them on placement. 

• SET UP a fact-based fair for housing agencies to inform students of 

accommodation options best suited for them. 

• CONTINUOUSLY engage with First Year Students and implement change 

to support their WELL-BEING. 

• LAUNCH campaigns to celebrate different social and ethnic diversities and 

promote INCLUSION.

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Black and Ethnic 

Minorities Officer 

The Black and Ethnic Minorities Officer works 

to represent the interests of black students 

and students of ethnic minority backgrounds 

(BEM) and to campaign on any relevant issues. 

This is a part-time volunteer Campaign Officer 

role taken up by a student alongside their 

studies. 


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Officer 

Ashly Alava Garcia 

Shwmae, Hello and Hola! 

Student Senator and former Scrutiny Committee Member - Welfare and Wellbeing exec 

member - Former Student Mentor, Rep and SSP Secretary for ENGIN - PSE Student Rep of 

the Year 2019/20 - Former Student Voice Assistant 

As a minority, I have not always felt represented or heard. Black and Minority Ethnic 

students will experience unique challenges and barriers at university, this is how I want to 

tackle them: 

– RACE & EQUALITY REPORT – 

Highlight areas of improvement, give recommendations, and show good practice 

Identify barriers for students to access wellbeing and academic support 

Implement initiatives to close the attainment gap 

– TAILORED SUPPORT FOR BME STUDENTS – 

Streamline the complaints procedure and facilitate a safe space for victims 

BME counsellors available on request 

Race & Equality training for tutors and lecturers 

BME resources booklet 

– BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACROSS CAMPUS – 

BHM to all university buildings 

Active university participation during BHM 

– CULTURAL HISTORY SHOWCASE – 

Educate students on different cultures and how to acknowledge them 

Forums to discuss global issues affecting students from all ethnic backgrounds 

– DECOLONISATION OF THE CURRICULUM – 

Work with the university to enable this task across campus 

Tools for academics to enable conversations about 

BME representation and staff hiring policies review 

Aim for zero tolerance against racism and discrimination #AimWithA 

#RepresentationMatters 

Instagram:@AshlyforBME 

Facebook/LinkedIn: Ashly Alava Garcia

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Ethical and 

Environmental 

Officer 

The Ethical and Environmental Officer works to 

represent students’ ethical and environmental 

interests and campaigns on any relevant 

issues. This is a part-time volunteer Campaign 

Officer role taken up by a student alongside 

their studies. 


It’s time to make a difference... 

VOTE! 

ETHICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL 

OFFICER 

PUNYAJA JANI 

Hello friends! My name is Punyaja and I am studying MSc 

Physiotherapy at Cardiff Uni! I'm from Pune city in India. It's a 

delight to be a part of such a prestigious university like 

Cardiff University. In the current scenario, Ethics and 

Environment, in general, have been global highlights amidst 

the pandemic and there has been an evident and accelerating 

climate change that we are witnessing. These areas are 

something that I closely follow and also do my best towards 

living and motivating sustainable living. I have been a part of 

multiple campaigns and drives in India focused on 

cleanliness, hygiene and general awareness. As an Ethical 

and Environmental Officer, my main motto is to promote - 

“ETHICAL LIVING FOR A SUSTAINABLE 

ENVIRONMENT” 

In my time at the university, areas I'd like to focus on are - 

- Encourage appropriate discarding of masks and gloves 

- Promote hand, respiratory and cough hygiene 

- Maintain clean surrounding in the university campus 

- Promote understanding of carbon footprints on the 

environment 

- Introducing and understanding Recycling 

I believe in leading by example and also understand the 

responsibilities that come with leadership. I am looking 

forward to this new experience. Thanks!

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The following 

candidates are also 

standing for the 

position of Ethical 

and Environmental 

Officer, but have 


manifesto. 

Fern Dempsey 

Vvanshika Anand 

Mingbo Zhang 


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International 

Students’ Officer 

The International Students’ Officer works to 

represent international students’ interests at 

SU and University level and to campaign on any 

relevant issues. This is a part-time volunteer 

Campaign Officer role taken up by a student 

alongside their studies. 


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STUDENTS’ 

OFFICER 

Aditya 

Agrawal 

Hi, I am Aditya, and I would like to be the International Students Officer. 

Being an international student studying in Cardiff has provided me with 

ample opportunities to understand the needs and aspirations of 

international students. Several issues are faced by our cohort from 

financing our studies to settling in a completely different environment, and 

I have realized that most of such issues are not currently addressed but 

they can be resolved through effective communication and a strong 

campaign. If elected, I plan to: 

Raise awareness and promote international students to join student 

committees and societies, increase their access to local communities by 

informing them about events and workshops available. Launch and manage 

a campaign to increase the visibility of international students in the 

University’s sports and co-curricular activities. Provide a platform where 

international students could share any issues or problems they are facing in 

any aspect of their stay at Cardiff and their studies at the University. 

Create Zoom sessions for an easy transition for incoming international 

students, briefing them on registering with a GP, opening and using bank 

accounts, applying for part-time jobs, and using the public transport 

system. Promote social interactions and networking amongst international 

students to enhance their experience of studying at Cardiff University. I 

would also help students facing mental health issues (developed during this 

lockdown) and connect them to the Student Support and Wellbeing 

department of our university.

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OFFICER 

Aurora 

Birkeland 

Hello, my name is Rory and I am from Norway. 

I have gained experience in my positions as academic representative and 

member of the EDI (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion) committee within the 

university. Previously I have launched an internationalisation campaign aiming 

to improve cross-cultural understanding in a culturally diverse student body to 

integrate international students into the local school system at my college. 

My campaign points: 

Create a smooth transition for current and new EU students post-Brexit 

In this unprecedent situation EU students currently find themselves in, I want to 

create support for current students applying for the settlement scheme and 

help new students who need visas and guidance on financial support. 

Support international students undertaking remote study 

I want to advocate for more support for international students abroad, 

especially those in inconvenient time zones. E.g. I wish for exams to be 24 

hours so those students can undertake assessments at convenient times. 

Promote the integration of international students into the local 

community 

I want to create and promote resources to help students feel comfortable using 

English, motivate cross-cultural friendships in the student body, and encourage 

students to undertake volunteer work in the community. 

You can reach me at birkelandaa@cardiff.ac.uk. 

Please remember to vote for me.

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International Students’ Officer 

Chloé Chan 

As one of the international students in Cardiff University, I 

understand the challenges that international students face 

when settling into a new environment, stepping into 

another important milestone in life, and this is the reason I 

am putting myself forward for this role. 

In my first year at the university, I have seen first-hand the 

devastating effects of lack events and activities to help 

international students settle into life in Cardiff and the UK. 

As being an international student, I personally dealt with a 

number of different hurdles. I was lucky enough to have a 

very good personal tutor, giving me exceptional advice and 

guidance on the way, but I know this is not the case for all 

international students. Along with the pandemic, I've 

experienced a struggling year, with not many people I can 

turn into face to face. As everything is online, it felt so 

unreal and distanced, making studying abroad even harder. 

I would also want to take one step further in contributing to 

the university and have a voice to change, make things 

better. As being one of the student representatives in 

ENCAP, I would love to take the skills I’ve learned there to 

another level, reaching out to more international students in 

the university and help Cardiff University as a whole. 

With these experiences, I am passionate in helping 

international students knocking down these barriers and 

adapt more comfortably, confidently. I hope to ensure all 

international students have constant support and direction.

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Aranyaa Gupta 

I'm Aranyaa and i'd like to be the next international 

students officer. As a first year international 

undergraduate at cardiff, I've noticed and personally 

experienced that settling in as an international 

student isn't always easy. I believe a lot more can be 

done to improve the support available for students 

who live thousands of miles away from home. No one 

should feel isolated just because you haven't grown 

up here doesn't mean you don't belong. I will create a 

standardized system for holding international freshers 

event prior to freshers week. This will allow 

international freshers to get to know each other first, 

adjust to the new culture, and form an international 

community. I will also create a mentoring system for 

international students where older students can 

advise freshers for setting up bank accounts, phone 

contacts and adjusting to british culture. I will ensure 

all international reps are welfare trained so that they 

can be the first port of call for international students 

or at least one peer supporter is an international 

student.

International Officer 

Ayana Sakai 

Yes, and No. 

These were the only English words I knew when I left my home country. 

I understand how daunting it is to leave your home country for the first 

time, especially during this pandemic. 

Ayana (she/her) will be the bridge between YOU and the university. 

Together, we can get through this pandemic and make the best out of our 

university experience, making a change for equality and getting a valuable 

experience from it. 

From the recent feedbacks I received, these are some of the points I would 

like to raise: 

Ø More bursaries and scholarships available to International and EU 

students 

Ø Better communication to and from the university 

Ø A smooth transition into university and make sure everyone can 

socialise, whether remotely or face-to-face 

Ø A network to be able to communicate confidentially to university 

support 24 hours (no need to worry about time difference!) 

Ø More support available to the MLang students on their year abroad 

Ø Raising more awareness and partnering up with the Student Led 

Services (SLSs) – such as buddy scheme, 59% of the students who 

applied for a buddy were international students 

Why vote Ayana Sakai? 

• An international student herself, and has gone through phases of 

needing support, but too scared to ask for it. She’s got your back! 

• Advice and Welfare Executive at Student Union for the past 2 years – 

knows where to get the right support 

• Friendly Student Mentor 

• Approachable Accredited Mental Health First Aider 

Full manifesto can be found here: https://www.ayanasakai.com/

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The following 


also standing 

for the position 

of International 

Students’ Officer, 

but have not 

provided a 

manifesto. 

Ziyi Cao 

Arthur Ddamulira 

Ling Gong 

Tanishka Trivedi 


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LGBTQ+ Officer 

(Open) 

The LGBTQ+ Officer (Open) role represents 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans* and Plus 

students’ interests and campaigns on any 






Open 

Lola Brin 

Hello there! My name is Lola (she/they), I'm running to 

become LGBTQ+ Officer next year and here is quick look at 

some of my policies! 

- Requiring a more thorough change on university records 

when students change their name. 

- Setting up an easier and more accessible discrimination 

report system, especially regarding housing and school. 

- Mandatory staff training. Every single member of 

university and SU staff will run into contact with LGBTQ+ 

students at some point, and those students need to know 

that they're safe and in as much of a welcoming 

environment as any other students. 

- Widen the range of year round key dates in LGBTQ+ 

history that we celebrate, as well as adding focus on 

Welsh specific and international LGBTQ+ history. 

- Various Mental health and physical health campaigns 

throughout the year, hopefully some of which can be shared 

initiatives with other officers.

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(Trans) 

The LGBTQ+ Officer (Trans) role represents 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans* and Plus 

students’ interests and to campaign on any 





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Mental Health 

Officer 

The Mental Health Officer works to represent 

the interests of students experiencing a mental 

health condition at SU and University level 

and campaigns on any relevant issues. This is 

a part-time volunteer Campaign Officer role 

taken up by a student alongside their studies. 


Mental Health Officer 

Rebecca Deverell 

Hi! 

My name is Rebecca Deverell and I am a second year law 

student who is running to be your next Mental Health Officer! 

This year has been tough on many of us to say the least and 

the declining mental health of students is seen across 

campus. If elected, I would help to provide more accessible 

mental health support across the University. 

I want to increase awareness of all the support services the 

University offers to first years so that as soon as they step foot 

on campus, they know where to go for support and what 

options are available for them 

I would help to advertise these support services to all other 

years so they can become accustomed to these services if 

they had not been aware of them 

Target loneliness in isolated students throughout the academic 

year 

Operate weekly drop ins open to all students as a chance to 

ask questions and chat to other students 

Campaign to have every student mentor mental health first aid 

trained so they can help support their mentees 

Increase support for those struggling to get along with 

flatmates/housemates 

Help the University recognise student’s mental health as a top 

priority when implementing Coronavirus measures on campus 

Being President of the Buddy Scheme this year has shown me 

how invaluable it is when just one person reaches out. Vote for 

me and we can make it easier for everyone to reach out.

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Mature Students’ 

Officer 

The Mature Students’ Officer role is to 

represent mature students’ interests and to 

campaign on any relevant issues. This is a parttime 

volunteer Campaign Officer role taken up 

by a student alongside their studies. 


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VICE PRESIDENT SPORTS AND 

ATHLETIC UNION PRESIDENT 

Daniel Philitoga 

I stand for the role of Mature Students Officer firstly 

because I can relate to circumstances and situations 

that mature students may face in University Life. I 

have gone through and experienced various 

climaxes, battles and challenges to know what it feels 

like to search for meaning in life. Entering university 

or studying at a mature age can be challenging at 

times especially for someone who may have left 

education after a while. Getting used to time 

schedules and various lectures and creating the 

mental capacity to absorb and maintain various 

lesson can be strenuous at times. I know the 

pressure that some students may face like working 

while undergoing studies to cater for personal needs 

and well being. I understand the learning barriers that 

certain students may face in terms of age, resources, 

finances and health or well-being related matters that 

could affect a student's full potential to succeed at 

University. Being a person of colour makes it easier 

to relate to students from different cultural and ethnic 

backgrounds. I am also multilingual and able to 

communicate and share ideas and values easily. I am 

confident in my ability for the role of Mature Students 

Officer knowing that this responsibility will support 

mature students academically and provide all the 

necessary assistance to ensure my fellow students 

an enjoyable and fulfilling time at university.

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Vee Somasundaram 

Shwmae! Hello! 

My name is Vithursana (most people call me Vee) and I am running for 

the position of Mature Students Officer. As a mature student, I have 

first-hand experience of what it means to be a mature student at 

university and know exactly what the struggles are. Due to this, I 

would like to make clear changes and support the student experience 

of my mature students’ peers. 

During the last two years I had the chance to be a Student Mentor 

and, posteriorly, a Mentor Consultant; thanks to this, I had the 

opportunity to establish real connections with other mature students, 

know about their experiences and what improvements are necessary 

to improve our student experience. I believe that this makes me the 

perfect candidate for this role! 

If elected I would aim to: 

- Hold numerous amount of events aimed at bringing students 

together to bridge the gap between student groups and to 

increase outreach. - Collaborate with the Societies and Clubs to 

ensure the social activity is provided to ALL groups of students 

- Work on the Mature Students’ Association and keep it updated 

with funding/sponsorship opportunities 

- Hold weekly/fortnightly drop-in session to provide support and 

a safe place to share current situations and feelings I believe these 

aims will make a huge difference to mature student’s university 

experiences as they will provide an enjoyable and safe 

environment to meet new people and make new friends as well as 

having more opportunities to access help and support.

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The following 


also standing for 

the position of 

Mature Students’ 

Officer, but have 


manifesto. 

Ben Lund 

Fareena Kanwar 

Lilian Ginns 

Tayyeb Rafique 

Zadie Vaca 


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Students with 

Disabilities’ Officer 

The Students with Disabilities’ Officer works 

to represent the interests of students with 

disabilities at SU and University level and 

campaigns on any relevant issues. This is a 

part-time volunteer Campaign Officer role 



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OFFICER 

Megan Dee 

Hi! 

I’m Megan and I am running to be your Students’ with Disabilities Officer for 

another year! For the past year I have been representing disabled students 

at Cardiff, but current events have derailed a lot of what I wanted to 

accomplish, and I have so much more I want to do! 

What have I done? 

• Ran a #GoRedForDyselxia Campaign to raise awareness of the impact 

of dyslexia 

• Lobbied the University to improve accessibility information on campus 

• Worked with Student Support and the Disability and Dyslexia service to 

address the feedback and concerns of students with disabilities in the 

Student Written Submission 

• Laid the groundwork for a campaign for recruitment for the Students’ 

with Disabilities Association and visibility of students with disabilities at 

Cardiff 

What do I want to do? 

• Establish the Students’ with Disabilities Association and build a network 

for all disabled students at Cardiff 

• Lobby for more adaptable online learning opportunities post-COVID 

• Secure a higher standard of accessibility information across campus 

• Work with the Staff Disability Network to enhance staff training to raise 

awareness of students with disabilities, including ASD, SpLD and 

hidden disabilities 

• Raise understanding of the price of dyslexia and SpLD testing, and 

increase access to University funding to cover these costs. 

Thank you for reading, and I would love to count on your vote! 

Find me on Facebook - @DeeForDisabilities 

#DeeForDisabilities

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Welsh Language 

Officer 

The Welsh Language Officer is responsible for 

representing the interests of Welsh speaking 

students within the structures of the Union 

and where appropriate, the University. This is 

a part-time volunteer Campaign Officer role 



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SWYDDOG Y GYMRAEG 

Annell Dyfri 

Fel myfyrwraig sydd wedi manteisio ar bob cyfle i gymdeithasu ac astudio drwy gyfrwng 

y Gymraeg ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd, fy mwriad yw ehangu a datblygu defnydd o’r 

Gymraeg ledled y brifysgol. Byddaf yn gweithio’n ddiflino i sicrhau bod pob myfyriwr 

boed yn ddysgwr neu’n rhugl yn y Gymraeg yn cael yr un profiad ag unrhyw fyfyriwr 

arall wrth sicrhau eu bod yn ymwybodol o’r holl fanteision sydd ar gael wrth astudio a 

byw yn Gymraeg yn y Brifddinas. 

Byddaf yn 

- Marchnata’r Gymraeg ar bob lefel yn y Brifysgol, o’r cyrsiau gradd i’r bywyd 

cymdeithasol wrth gyd-weithio’n glos gyda’r Undeb 

- Sicrhau bod y myfyrwyr yn ymwybodol o’u hawliau cyfrwng Cymraeg o fewn y 

Brifysgol Cyd-weithio gyda chymdeithasau megis y Gymdeithas Gymraeg i geisio adfer 

Undeb Myfyrwyr Cymraeg Caerdydd fel bod cyswllt clos rhwng Undeb y Myfyrwyr a’r 

gymdeithas 

- Sicrhau bod y Gymraeg i’w gweld yn weledol o amgylch y brifysgol Cyd-weithio gyda’r 

Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol i hybu’r ddarpariaeth addysgu cyfrwng Cymraeg 

- Sicrhau bod llais myfyrwyr Cymraeg y brifysgol yn cael sylw 

- Ymgyrchu i sicrhau penodi swyddog Cymraeg llawn amser gyda’r undeb yn y 

dyfodol 

Gobeithio’n fawr y caf eich cefnogaeth 

As a student who has taken every opportunity to socialize and study through the medium of Welsh 

at Cardiff University, my intention is to expand and develop the use of Welsh throughout the 

university. I will work tirelessly to ensure that all students, whether they are learners or fluent 

Welsh speakers, have the same experience as any other student whilst ensuring that they are aware 

of all the benefits available from studying and living throuh the medium of Welsh in the Capital. 

I will 

- Market the Welsh language at all levels of the University, from degree courses to social life while 

working closely with the Union 

- Ensure that students are aware of their Welsh-medium rights within the University. Collaborate 

with societies such as the Welsh Society to try to restore Cardiff's Welsh Students’ Union so that 

there is a close link between the Students' Union and the society 

- Make Welsh visible around the university. Collaborate with the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol to 

promote Welsh-medium teaching provision 

- Ensure that the voice of the university's Welsh speaking students is heard 

- Campaign to secure the appointment of a full time Welsh language officer with the union in the 

future 

I very much hope you have your support

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Women’s Officer 

The Women’s Officer works to represent 

the interests of our women students and 

campaigns on any relevant issues. This is a 

part-time volunteer Campaign Officer role 



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Officer 

Bryony Danks 

Inform. Inspire. Empower. 

As Women’s Officer, I want to ensure that all women feel informed, inspired, 

and empowered whilst at Cardiff University and beyond. As a Politics and 

International Relations student, with both public speaking and committee 

experience, I feel I possess the skills needed to be your Women’s Officer. 

My initiatives as your Women's Officer are - 

· All Ears – creating a safe space to bring men into the 

conversation. Encouraging those unspoken conversations. How pricy is a 

period? What is sexual assault and how can I play a role in preventing it? 

What impact does the contraceptive pill have on people who take it? 

· Where do Women Belong? - Wherever they want. I will 

arrange events where you will get the chance to listen successful women 

in a wide range of industries. Inspiring you to follow your career goals. 

· Run/walk Buddy Scheme – I want to create a network of 

women who wish to run, jog, or walk but do not necessarily feel safe on 

their own or when it gets dark. A make Cardiff a place where everyone 

feels safe to exercise. 

· Alexa, play “Independent Women” – A campaign which aims 

to give tips on how to be a strong and independent woman. Providing CV 

and interview advice. Advice on holding your own and allowing your 

voice to be heard. 

As Women’s Officer, I want to create an inclusive place. A place where you 

feel informed, inspired, and empowered, whilst at University and beyond.

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The following 

candidate is 

also standing 


of Women’s 

Officer, but has 


manifesto. 

Charlotte Atton 


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Scrutiny 

Committee 

Member 

Scrutiny Committee members are responsible 

for holding the Elected Officers accountable 

to their commitments, monitoring any ongoing 

projects and ensuring the officers are at 

all times striving to improve the student 

experience and lead Cardiff University 

Students’ Union in the right direction. 


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ZACCHAEUS HAYWARD 

I am standing for Scrutiny Committee for one simple 

reason: to improve accountability. 

I want to ensure that the Student’s Union’s officers are 

performing their roles to the high standards that we expect 

of them, and that they are making it clear what they’re 

doing. As a Scrutiny Committee member, I will work with 

SU Officers on the finer points of their projects, to 

guarantee that their work is the best it can be and that it will 

improve student life or hold the University accountable for 

their actions, depending on the work in question. 

The work itself is only one aspect of an SU Officer’s role. I 

want to ensure that any project worth talking about comes 

with a detailed communications plan. The work our SU 

does is great, without question, but students need to hear 

about what we have voted for going from words to action. 

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, as a member of 

Scrutiny Committee I would push the issue that many 

students, especially this year, feel a disconnect from the 

SU. Covid-19 has created a need for different kinds of 

communication to guarantee everyone can engage with the 

SU's work, and electing me will help to bring this about.

Scrutiny Committee 

Jazz Walsh 

As a potential Scrutiny committee member there are many areas I 

would like to pay particular attention to. These namely being: 

• Responsibility 

• Visibility 

• Accessibility 

Expanding on these further, I would like to ensure that the 

current work being carried out by the Student Union elected 

officers and the work of officials is visible, clear and 

understandable to all students. I would also like to push officers to 

provide more easily accessible, year-round platforms for all 

students of the university to submit feedback on the work of the 

student union and each policy - ensuring that students have an 

opportunity to communicate their thoughts more 

regularly, beyond just Speak Week. Finally, I want to make sure 

that officers are held accountable on the impact of policy, and that 

their policies then hold the University to account at large. 

As a First Year student I am fully aware of the challenges the 

Coronavirus has brought to our education. I would like to ensure 

that all students make the most out of their university education 

during these difficult circumstances. In doing so I recognise the 

importance of the Student Union’s role to provide a platform for 

students' views, and by electing myself, you maximise the effect 

that your SU can have, by making sure your views are at the centre 

of all decision making.

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NUS National 

Delegates 

NUS delegates represent the views of 

Cardiff University Students at NUS National 

Conference, the annual policy making body 

of the National Union of Students. Cardiff 

University Students’ Union is currently a 

member on the NUS and therefore entitled to 

send nine delegates to attend 

the conference 


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Hannah Doe 

Shwmae Hannah ydw i, eich Is-lywydd Addysg cyfredol. 

Eleni rydw i wedi cael Polisi Rhwyd Diogelwch, Ad-daliadau 

Rhent a Chwynion COVID i chi. Rydw i wedi mwynhau eich 

cynrychioli chi eleni ac fe garem i fod yno i chi yng 

nghynhadledd NUS eleni. 

Mae beth sy’n bwysig i chi yn bwysig i mi. 

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@go_for_doe 

Faceook: 

Hannah Doe 

Shwmae I'm Hannah, your current Vice President 

Education. 

This year I have got you a Safety Net Policy, Rent 

Rebates and COVID Complaints. I have enjoyed 

representing you this year and I would love to be 

there for you at this years NUS conference. 

What is important to you is important to me.

NUS NATIONAL 

DELEGATE 

Precious 

Ebere 

I am a postgraduate student studying Social and Public Policy at Cardiff University 

(CU), and a member of the executive postgraduate student team at the Student 

Union. As an NUS National Delegate, I see my engagement as an opportunity to 

stimulate strategic policies that represents the voices of Cardiff University 

students, covering varieties of our audiences in school, whilst promoting deeper 

engagement and inclusion for all students in the University. 

All through my career journey as a leader, coupled with my personal objective of 

giving back to the system that shaped my understanding of policy, I have seen 

how policies play crucial roles in shaping the future of thousands of student, 

families and organization, whilst aiding informed decisions for implementations at 

various levels. This alone influenced my self-nomination. 

The opportunity to serve as a delegate at the NUS UK Conference will provide me 

with the unrivalled cultural diversity working with various stakeholders and 

proactive team members, and the chance to develop globally relevant knowledge, 

and building professional collaborations for the future. I am bringing on board my 

5-years’ experience in various skills-set in leadership, strategic-planning, newmedia, 

data analysis and advocacy. 

Finally, if selected, I will promote the use of behavioral insights to contribute to 

design, enhance and reassess policies and services that would be in the best 

interest of CU student, with the aim of achieving better outcomes as it aligns with 

the priority areas of Cardiff University students which further amplifies the NUS 

overarching goal of promoting, defending and extending student rights amongst 

over seven million students across the UK.

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NUS NATIONAL DELEGATE 

ZACCHAEUS HAYWARD 

NUS Conference gives us an opportunity to shape the 

policy of the largest student advocacy organisation in the 

country. As a delegate, I would want to seize that 

opportunity, and push the views of Cardiff students into 

the national conversation every chance I get. 

While there are other serious points to be considered, 

owing to the nature of this year, I want to focus mainly on 

mental health and mental health support in universities, 

as well as our clear concerns about tuition fees. The 

pandemic has fundamentally changed what being a 

student looks like in 2021, and I want to work with 

delegates going through the same thing across the UK to 

make sure NUS policy reflects that. 

This raises another point: collaboration. While the 

conference might look a bit different this year, I think there 

is an opportunity to talk constructively with students from 

other Universities and learn from their experiences, as 

well as beginning to understand shared ones. If they've 

run a successful campaign on something we're struggling 

with, I'll try to learn from it and bring that back to our SU 

to strengthen the work they do on our behalf. There's so 

much we can learn from each other, and as a delegate I'd 

make sure that our delegation at least asks the right 

questions.

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NUS DELEGATE 

Reshika Suraj 

There is a great opportunity for us to make university a better experience- 

I believe that this university can and needs to do better- for all its students 

and the wider world it is connected to. 

Why me? 

Having been involved in public speaking division, as a current volunteer 

and a student mentor in CU, I would like to use the experience to support 

other delegates and ensure that we can represent students in the most 

functional and effectual way as achievable. My policies: 

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• Vote in favour of motions that positively elevate students experience in 

the university 

• encourage NUS to interfere with any post Brexit action that negatively 

impacts EU students, to keep Cardiff as approachable and accessible for 

prospective EU students 

• Support for estranged students and care leavers by encouraging NUS to 

closely work with organisations such as Stand Alone 

WELFARE 

• support other delegates to write motions, make amendments, speak on 

motions at conference. 

• Vote in favour of motions that support rent strikes. Collude 

with abolishment of rent campaigns for universities and cap any further 

increase in annual rent expansion for new tenants 

• make NUS improve mental health provisions 

TOGETHER 

• Make NUS work closely with student survey results on academic 

struggles student face and act on them.

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The following 


also standing 


of NUS National 

Delegate, but have 


manifesto. 

Raymond Ariho 

Fern Dempsey 

Bruce Hunt 

Janet Williams 


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Student Senator 

Student Senators represent and act as the 

voice of Cardiff University students. Student 

Senators are responsible for creating and 

reviewing Union policies. Student Senate has 

the power to make policy which ensures the 

Union works in a way which reflects the values 

and ideals of the Student Body. 


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The following 

candidate is 

standing for 

the position 

of Student 

Senator, but has 


manifesto. 

William Lloyd

Spring Elections Manifestos 2021

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