Voting Opens for SU Elections

Voting is now open for the SU elections. Over the course of the week, students will have the opportunity to choose their SU representatives for the next academic year. In total, there are 14 positions, made up of both part-time and full-time officers.

Ahead of the election, The Boar asked each candidate to submit a 50-word statement explaining why they were running. This is a full list of all the candidates along with their statements (you can also find these in the recent SU Election paper).

President

Tomi Amole

Hi, I’m Tomi, your VP Welfare and Campaigns. I’m running for President because I believe that we need an SU which truly stands up for students. If elected, I’ll continue to campaign for support for students during the cost-of-living crisis and ensure your SU more democratic, representative and transparent

Anna Taylor

Hi! I’m Anna, your VP for Societies, and I’m running to be your next SU President. If elected, I’ll work towards building a more transparent SU, mitigating the impact of the cost of living crisis on students’ lives and university experience, and lobby for a more flexible and accessible approach to education.

Levi Chen

Santos Gentilini

VP for Education

Anna Trubetskaya

The satisfaction and happiness with the world strongly depend on the quality of individual thoughts which can be harmonized with desires, fortune, and morality. I am a true independent thinker who stays for creativity, critical thinking, and virtuous ethics to overcome global challenges.

Holly Roffe

My experience at university across three years has been filled with a need to advocate for myself and my education, and it is because of this that I am driven to be your VP for Education. My campaign has five priorities: accessibility, students’ choice, teach-outs, communication, and cost of living.

Arya Wadivkar

Kartik Kumar

Ayesha Zahid Butt

VP Sports

Emma Birch

I am running for re-election because I truly love sport at Warwick and I am passionate about our sporting community.

I know what is possible, I know how to effect change, and I will continue to work hard to keep student voices at the forefront of sporting decisions at Warwick.

Sanchit Mehra 

“As a professional cricketer, I am eager to bring a New Era of Warwick Athletes(NEWA) characterized by excellence, dedication, and passion. By fostering a culture of excellence, I want to encourage athletes to strive for greatness. Sports can transform lives and I want to give this power to all students.”  

Henry Levell 

“I’ve always been heavily involved in sport – player, coach, referee, supporter, and, currently, President of Warwick Futsal.  I strongly believe I have the experience and attributes to make a real success of the role and am determined to LEAD on improving sporting experiences and opportunities for ALL our students.”

Abhijit Prasad Nair

VP for Postgraduates

Keerthana Jaiganesh

I am an international master’s student from the Warwick business school.  The Uni life in Warwick gave me many incredible opportunities from the university, and I am eager to give back to the community by nominating myself for the position of Vice President for Postgraduate Students. I focus on building my candidature on three aspects: Quality campus life, well-being for international students, and academic and career support.

Vaishnavi Ravi

Hi, I’m Vash! I am running for postgraduate officer. I will prioritize affordability, inclusivity, and fair treatment for all postgraduates. I will advocate for better pay for GTA’s, decrease in rent prices, and more affordable food options. I will listen to your concerns and work towards creating an inclusive environment for postgraduates to connect and succeed.

Komal Ahire

A Sharmila Anbalagan

Mansimran Singh Miglani

Dyuti Chaturvedi

Tarunkumar Singh

VP for Democracy and Development

Sophie Clark

While at university, I have campaigned for Warwick to provide cost of living support and to cut its ties with harmful companies. I stand for accountable democracy, lower rent and free transport! I will make the SU fight for students’ interests, read how in my manifesto! Vote SOPHIE for DDO

Josh Lucas Mitte

I have an ambitious yet realistic plan prioritising transport, affordability, and sustainability, from scrutinising Stagecoach and reducing plastic usage to reintroducing e-scooters and the free minibus. I will work with local authorities and sponsors to achieve these goals. I also have a plan to make SU democracy more accessible.

Joba Thomas

Kieran Mardania

Nitika Madaan

Brian Wamahiu

Jahnavi Rathore

VP for Societies

Max Pike

“Hi I’m Max. Over the years I’ve supported many socs both big and small and I promise you that I will #TAKESOCSTOTHEMAX. I am campaigning to keep joining and running societies affordable, to make societies run smoother through supercharged support and to represent students at every stage.”

Reid Payne

Hardik Bhasin

VP for Welfare and Campaigns

Enaya Nihal 

Hey, everyone! I’m Enaya, your Women’s Officer. My aim as VP Welfare & Campaigns would be making life at Warwick more equal, safe, and affordable by:

Expanding the #GetHomeSafe campaign,
Mitigating the impact of the Cost-of-Living crisis on students,
Reducing waiting times for well-being, and
Supporting awareness campaigns across the university. 

Erin Marrs

Harry Sun

Manal Ayyazuddin

Ayushi Singh 

Abhishek Gopinath

Environment and Ethics Officer

Denys Stepanets

My name is Denys Stepanets, and I am second-year Management student. As the Environment & Ethics Officer I aim to represent the student body on all issues relating to sustainability and ethical practice in University of Warwick. My objective is to play a key role in ensuring the Warwick SU honours its commitment to sustainability by championing sustainable practice on campus and beyond, as well as act as key point of contact for students regarding environmental matters. On top of this, I will assist and bring resources needed to lead on sustainable projects, such as campaigns and events.

James Varney

Hi, I’m James Varney, a Warwick Labour Frep. As your EE Officer, I pledge to bring back the Voi scooters, put SU outlets on Too Good to Go, and have greater transparency surrounding the university’s investments. For more information: @varney4ethics on Insta!

Thomas Wilkie

Jasim Sinnan Ameer Basha

Asees Kandhari

Trans Student Officer

Dorian Henry 

‘Hi, I’m Dorian, a Theatre and Performance Studies 1st year and I’d love to be your Trans Students’ Officer! I’ll work intersectionally within the SU to ensure ALL trans students feel safe and welcome, with dedicated specialist wellbeing support and staff inclusivity training. Vote Dorian for trans inclusivity on campus!’

LGBTQUA+ Officer

Dixon Gao-Cheung

Hiya! I’m Dixon (he/they), Pride Campaigns Officer, PLAN Frep and Development Committee Member. Proud of helping raise £2.6k for the Gender Expression Fund (GEF). Average Loud & Proud, TBar & reluctant ABBA enjoyer!

I’ll:

• Host a Pride Festival,
• Revamp Glow,
• Lobby Uni for an expanded GEF,
• Establish LGBTQUIA+ “queer-to-queer” support.

Jude Barkey

Lauren Taylor

Ethnic Minorities Officer

Nia Marcus-Taylor

I’m Nia, a second-year history and politics student running for the position of ethnic minorities officer. I aim to be the voice for ethnic minority students, promoting inclusion and diversity. My manifesto: diversify the ethnic minority experience in all sectors of university life – food, nightlife, cultural holidays

Diya Kandhari 

Hey, I am Diya Kandhari and I am an international undergraduate student studying EPP. I am running to be your Ethnic Minorities Officer and urge you to vote for me to campaign against discriminatory and microaggressive behaviour, access career opportunities and well-being services as BAME students and welcome cultural expression.

Dayah Sagoo

I’m Dayah and I’m running for ethnic minorities officer. I’ve decided to run for this role as I think that working through the SU I could help make university a more caring space for ethnic minority and international students through working on campaigns that have this at the forefront.

Durriah Niazi

Hi, I am Durriah and am standing in the post of Ethnic minorities officer. My motto is to raise my voice against racism, and I will make sure that every student should be treated fairly.  I can arrange awareness events and campaigns at the university against discrimination.

Ofunne Mordi

Layla Shan

Htoo ‘Albert’ Wei

Shareek Oluwo

Disabled Students Officer

Josh Bradbury

“After spending the past 4 months campaigning on behalf of Disabled students as Campaigns and Events Officer for the University’s only functioning Disability society; I am eager to take this work to the next level if elected Disabled Students Officer. My record of advocating for Disabled students speaks for itself.”

Mads Wilson

‘The role of Disabled Students Officer should be led by you. This is why I will set up a student led initiative that will have a say in all of my decisions throughout the term. Moreover, my manifesto pledges focus on student support and uplifting student voices.’

Erin Daly

Widening Participation Officer

Mya Kaur

Hi, I’m Mya, running for Widening Participation Officer. Being a first-generation student, I am aware of the additional challenges students like myself face. I want to ensure future students are sufficiently equipped to tackle the financial, academic and lifestyle challenges they may face when applying to and living at university.

Josh Hargan

I’m Josh, a second-year History and Politics student who is hoping to become the next Widening Participation Officer. If elected I plan to better the finances of Widening Participation students by lobbying for increased financial support and price freezes until there is a meaningful increase in student maintenance loans.

Mark Ponder

“Hi, I’m Mark (Marcus), a first-year politics student running to be your next Widening Participation Officer.

I aim to improve communication, funding and support for vulnerable students whilst removing the stigma that surrounds the need for support.

Don’t Ponder, Vote Mark”

Vanessa Kweto

 Women’s Officer

Bella Segal

Hi, my name is Bella Segal and I’ll be standing for the part-time role of Women’s Officer in the SU’s Spring Elections. I’m a second-year PPL student whose aim is to campaign for and collaborate toward a safer, more liberated campus for all femme students! I’m so excited to be running and can’t wait for election week to begin.

Izzy Mercer

I’m Izzy, a second year Law student, running to be your next Women’s Officer. 

Through increasing the exposure of the Women’s Association, diversifying the range of career opportunities provided, and combating sexual violence, I hope to create a community for women at Warwick where all can thrive and be successful!

Ella Seear

Hi, I’m Ella, a second-year History student and the ONLY current female chair of an SU committee. I’d love to be your Women’s Officer and my key aims are: to give ALL women a platform in the SU, work to tackle period poverty and to help keep Warwick women safe.

Ojal Jain

Manthila Gallassage

Anna Paul

Khushi Sampat

Anisha Shishodia