By Vannessa Marovatsanga Victoria Chihumura is the Students’ Union first Ethnic Minorities Officer. Victoria is in Arts and studying Economics, Sociology and Political Science. SIN caught up with her ahead of the elections to see what she’s been up to since she was elected in September. “The most rewarding part of the role is seeing students happy and benefiting from the … [Read more...] about Victoria Chihumura’s main priority is raising awareness of Direct Provision
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Mature Students’ Officer calls for more IT and technology support for mature students
By Áine Kenny Chuka Paul Oguekwe is the Students’ Union’s Mature Students’ Officer. He is also a Law CÉIM Leader. He says his passion is to see mature students enjoy college social life, as well as excel in their academic pursuits. “The most rewarding part of my role as the Mature Students’ Officer is the opportunity to serve and share in the burdens of fellow matures,” … [Read more...] about Mature Students’ Officer calls for more IT and technology support for mature students
Muireann O’Sullivan, Disability Rights Officer says they enjoyed their new role
By Marie Coady Muireann O’Sullivan, a final year Arts with Human Rights student, is the Students’ Union’s first Disability Rights Officer. SIN caught up with them to see what they’d done throughout the year. “Being able to help individual disabled students or students with an ongoing health condition thrive in university has been the most rewarding for me. The fact that … [Read more...] about Muireann O’Sullivan, Disability Rights Officer says they enjoyed their new role
Alex Coughlan, Gender and LGBT+ Rights Officer, says casework has been very rewarding
By Rachel Garvey Alex Coughlan is a third year BA with Human Rights student, and the Students’ Union’s first Gender and LGBT+ Rights Officer. “I have really enjoyed what I’ve been able to do as an officer. The Athena Swan gender equality process is being started across a number of schools across the University. It has been great to see the receptiveness of various staff … [Read more...] about Alex Coughlan, Gender and LGBT+ Rights Officer, says casework has been very rewarding
Medicine Convenor says students from her college can be stressed while on placement
By Martha Brennan Liezel Ravenscroft is a third year Medicine student and the Students’ Union’s Convenor of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. “The aspect of my role that I enjoyed most was getting to work with the academic side of the University. This year the convenors, as well as the postgraduate officer, got to be a part of the Academic Council. I … [Read more...] about Medicine Convenor says students from her college can be stressed while on placement