Student Council is a new part of the Students’ Union’s democratic structure, offering more opportunities for students to be involved in discussion, debate, and the representative work of the Union. The Council is made up of 22 Student Councillors who take leadership roles within the Union’s representation and campaigning work, making recommendations to the Sabbatical Officers as to the direction of the Union. Council meetings are open to all students, and any student may submit an item to be discussed and voted on by the Council. As well as making recommendations, the Council reviews and scrutinises the work of the Sabbatical team, working with them to ensure that the needs of students are being met.

2012/13 Student Council Members

The Council Members for 2012/13 are: Rohan Nair, Muftau Akintoye, Eliot Johnson, Amy Fairclough, Liam McLoughlin, Cameron Craigie, Sonia Ekause, John Hart, Ryan Snape, Daniel Rhodes-Mumby, Oscar Rodmell, Mohammad Alsam, Megan Hughes, Ross Malloy, Rebecca Morgan. Tualemi Eze (International Students), Malik Hakeem (Black and Minority Ethnic Students), Daniel Mason (LGBT Students), Tracy Graham (Mature Students), Annie Anderson (Postgraduate Students), Elizabeth Godley (Students with Disabilities), Zoe Swindells (Women).
 

Who sits on Student Council?

15 Student Councillors are elected through during the Students’ Union’s annual elections.
An additional seven Student Councillors are elected from within the following representative groups: LGBT; Black & Minority Ethnic; Students with Disabilities; Postgraduates; Mature Students; International Students; and Women.

In addition to the Councillors, the Sabbatical Officers attend Council meetings with speaking rights and all students are able to attend meetings with speaking rights. Only Student Councillors can vote on issues during Council meetings.

How can I get involved in Student Council?

Student Councillors will be arranging forums and discussion groups on various topics throughout the year. You can get involved in the issues that interest you by keeping an eye on this website, and checking your University email account for updates.

You can ask for an item to be placed on the Student Council meeting agenda, and present it in person if you wish. All students are also welcome to attend the Council meetings to participate in discussion and debate.

 Papers and minutes for Student Council meetings can be downloaded below:

Papers 25 May 2011	Minutes 25 May 2011	Papers 23 Nov 2011	Papers 7 Feb 2012
Papers 3 October 2011	Minutes 3 October 2011	Minutes 23 Nov 2011	Minutes 7 Feb 2012