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What can an SU do for you?

As you embark on your thrilling journey as a student in Huddersfield, there's one place that will soon become your home away from home, Huddersfield Students' Union. A vibrant and dynamic hub, the Students' Union is the beating heart of the university community, offering a plethora of opportunities for personal growth, social engagement, and unforgettable experiences. Join us as we delve into the captivating world of the Huddersfield Students' Union and unveil the treasures that await you. 

Meet your 2023/24 Officer Team!

Our Officers have regular meetings with decision-makers at all levels of the University, and sit on some of the most important committees to focus on making student life better for all in Huddersfield.

Meet this year's team (left to right)
Taha - SU PresidentRohith - Activities Officer, Diana - Education Officer , Wamick - Equalities Officer 

 

Accountability Panelists

 

Impact

 

Our Values

Inclusive

  • We are inclusive because we want everyone to feel that they are part of the HSU family, whether students or staff. We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of our members and be accessible to every Huddersfield student.

Empowering

  • We are empowering as we want our staff and students to feel like they can try new things, be creative, innovative and enterprising and not feel constrained by structures. We want our culture and working practices to be agile and flexible so that they are the best they can be.

Engaging

  • Being engaging is about providing opportunities to connect with each other, be supportive, have fun and provide a variety of ways to be part of the HSU community.

Integrity

  • Everything we do will be driven by integrity: we want students to see us as an organisation that is fair, ethical and honest in our work and in the way we interact with them.

Governance

Accountability Panel Minutes

 

Testimonials

  • "Being a BAME ambassador has given me networking skills and communications skills with people from different lifestyles and backgrounds."     
  • "Being in society committees has helped me develop leadership roles as well as team working."
  • "Being president of a society have me great skills in planning, event management, interaction and leadership which I can now take forward and use." 
  • "I was a committee member last year and it exposed me to people of really varied backgrounds and cultures. It really highlighted how everyone is different and require a different approach to leadership and friendship."
  • "I would say I was shy when I first came to university. By getting involved in being an academic rep and getting involved with certain societies I was able to become more aware of people’s needs and wants to help them develop their own academic or personal development. This has really taught me the skills to reflect, engage with others and be able to share my knowledge into my job role in a more confident manner."

Meet the Staff behind the Students' Union!

Taha Khan
President

I can help you with representation, ensuring your voice is heard and acted upon. I bridge the gap between Huddersfield and the National Union of Students


Contact Me

su.president@hud.ac.uk


Diana Sirnikova
Education Officer

I'm here to support you with your academic representation and provide support for anything relating to your education.


Contact Me

su.education@hud.ac.uk


Wamick Aijaz
Equalities Officer

I’m here to support campaigns and the Liberation Networks, lobbying the University on necessary policy changes, and promote overall equality in your University life. If you are keen on starting a campaign around equality, diversity and inclusion; I’m the Officer for you!


Contact Me

su.equalities@hud.ac.uk


Rohith Narayan
Activities Officer

I can help you with Sports Clubs, Societies and events, as well as representing students in committees and disciplinary hearings across campus


Contact Me

su.activities@hud.ac.uk

Lydia Blundell
Chief Executive Officer

I can help you with improving your student experience, I support the staff team and Officers to make changes based on your feedback


Contact Me

l.blundell@hud.ac.uk

Matt Short
Head of Operations

I can help you with operational and commercial aspects of the Students’ Union while supporting our team with clubs, societies, outreach and events.


Contact Me

matthew.short@hud.ac.uk


Danny Levick
Participation and Events Manager

I can help you with ideas, suggestions and issues related to Sports Clubs, Societies and Academic Societies and widening participation in these areas. Planning and running events with your SU.


Contact Me

D.Levick@hud.ac.uk


Nic Matchett
Participation Coordinator (Societies & Academic Societies)

I can help you with all your Sports Club and Society needs, including setting up a brand new group!


Contact Me

n.matchett@hud.ac.uk


James Bartholomew
Sports Development Coordinator

I can help you with all things Sports Clubs!


Contact Me

j.bartholomew@hud.ac.uk


Daisy Newman-Hills
Events Coordinator

I can help you with setting up events and bringing them to life!


Contact Me

d.newman-hills2@hud.ac.uk


Bruce Meek
Advice Centre Manager

I can help you with information and advice on a wide range of university and student matters including wellbeing

Responsible for AQS accreditation


Contact Me

b.meek@hud.ac.uk


Muzaffir Chohan
Student Adviser

I can help you with academic advice, appeals, University procedures and representation at meetings


Contact Me

m.chohan@hud.ac.uk


Fiona Dmoszynski
Student Adviser

I can help you with a wide range of issues including but not limited to academic issues, finance, housing and wellbeing.


Contact Me

f.dmoszynski@hud.ac.uk

Sophie Varley
Marketing Account Manager

I can help you with all your marketing requests.


Contact Me

s.varley@hud.ac.uk


Chloe Crowther
Graphic Designer

I can help you with all your design needs.


Contact Me

c.crowther2@hud.ac.uk


Anna Fillingham
Creative Content Coordinator

I can help you with promoting your campaigns and events and making sure you know what's going on both on and off campus.


Contact Me

A.Fillingham@hud.ac.uk


Faizan Khan
Digital Development Coordinator

I can help you with your user journey needs and website updates!


Contact Me

f.khan2@hud.ac.uk


Claire Platts
Finance & Payroll Manager

I pay student staff and I can help with any tax related questions


Contact Me

c.y.platts@hud.ac.uk


Lynda Duns
Finance & Payroll Coordinator

I can help you with anything finance-related


Contact Me

l.duns@hud.ac.uk


Rae Ellis-Barron
HR Manager

I can help you with physical and mental health first aid. I’m a CIPD qualified HR Manager so mainly you’ll find me helping our staff out with everything to do with their employment.


Contact Me

rae.ellis-barron@hud.ac.uk


Louise Bowman
HR Administrator

I can help you with HR enquiries, recruitment, committee governance and making sure you speak to the right member of staff.


Contact Me

l.bowman@hud.ac.uk


Andy Wright
Housing, Safety & Environmental Manager

I can help you with any housing issues that you may have or to find a new home


Contact Me

a.wright@hud.ac.uk


Virginia Kaye
HudLets Administrator

I can help you with dealing with any kind of housing issue that you might encounter, I'm always here with a sympathetic ear


Contact Me

v.kaye2@hud.ac.uk


Gaynor Hough
Retail Manager

I can help you with anything you'd like us to stock in the shop


Contact Me

g.hough@hud.ac.uk


Jess Ewart
Team Leader

I can help you with getting the best products for the best price, I'm also a first aider!


Contact Me

j.ewart@hud.ac.uk


Sharon Charlesworth
Team Leader

I can help you with anything to do with the shop, I am in charge of delivery organisation


Contact Me

s.charlesworth@hud.ac.uk


Joshua Taylor
Retail Team Leader

I can help you with getting the best products for the best price!


Contact Me

j.taylor@hud.ac.uk


Heather Wade
Voice and Representation Manager

I can help you with academic representation, MHFA, coaching, skills training, student networks


Contact Me

h.wade@hud.ac.uk


Hamish Wilkinson
Democracy and Citizenship Coordinator

I can help you with your Big Ideas, Student Jury, Accountability Panels and SU general meetings.


Contact Me

H.Wilkinson@hud.ac.uk

Qandeel Zahra
Academic Rep Assistant

I can help you with academic representation in the School of Applied Sciences


Contact Me

schoolrep.as@hud.ac.uk


Vishal Sejwal
Academic Rep Assistant

I can help you with academic representation in the School of Computing and Engineering.


Contact Me

schoolrep.ce@hud.ac.uk


Tobias Leech
Academic Rep Assistant

I can help you with academic representation in the Huddersfield Business School.


Contact Me

schoolrep.bus@hud.ac.uk


Ngoc Sao Ly Nguyen
Academic Rep Assistant

I can help you with academic representation in the School of Human and Health Sciences.


Contact Me

schoolrep.hhs@hud.ac.uk


Samilli Vasconcelos
Academic Rep Assistant

I can help you with academic representation in the School of Arts and Humanities.


Contact Me

Schoolrep.epd@hud.ac.uk


Rivea Jefferson
PGR Representation

I can help you with admin around Academic Reps.


Contact Me

pgrrepresentation@hud.ac.uk


Caroline Devonport
Class and Social Mobility Network Assistant

I can help you with aiding to represent students from lower socio-economic and/or working-class backgrounds.


Contact Me

classnetwork@hud.ac.uk


Megan Horner
LGBT Network Assistant

I can help you with representing and supporting students who identify under the umbrella of LGBT+.


Contact Me

lgbtnetwork@hud.ac.uk


Sadie CK
Women's Network Assistant

I can help you with representing and supporting students who identify as a Woman.


Contact Me

womensnetwork@hud.ac.uk


Eddie Maxfield
Disabled Network Assistant

I can help you with supporting and representing disabled students.


Contact Me

disabledstudentsnetwork@hud.ac.uk


Kate Holden
Global Citizen's Network Assistant

I can help you with supporting and representing International Students.


Contact Me

mailto:globalcitizensnetwork@hud.ac.uk


Nomqhele Sibanda
B.A.M.E Network Assistant

I can help you with representing and supporting Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic students at the University of Huddersfield.


Contact Me

bameambassadors@hud.ac.uk