Author: LSU Media

Hi, my name is R.O.N which stands for ‘Re-Open nominations’. You may also know me as ‘No Voting’ or voting ‘No Candidate’. I’m here to give you another choice when it comes to voting day, just in case you decide that none of the candidates are up to the job.  I’m particularly useful when it comes to uncontested positions as it means, like with a contested position, you still have a choice of voting for someone other than the candidate. It is important that you make an informed vote when the polls open; don’t waste your one chance to choose…

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Why am I running to be your Loughborough Students’ Union President? 1. I have been through the treadmill ‘university’, in three different countries, I understand how it works and how I can support students to make their lives better. I am interested not only in the experiences of undergraduates but also PGTs and PGRs and I also fully understand life as an international student. 2. I am experienced in it. I have been on the Executive team of ARGEOS for 3.5 years- 2.5 years as Vice and one year as Chair. ARGEOS is the organisation for German speaking students of GIS,…

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Hi! I’m Jess Excellence and I’m running to be your next Union President. If elected, I would:  Improve Student Representation Student Forum is an open space for students to review the union. Currently the representation is uneven and as a result, discussions are always orientated around a limited student demographic. I want to effectively advertise and encourage all students to attend Student Forum so they can play an active part in developing their Student Experience. Work to develop and redesign the Students Union building As a leading University, with an award winning Student Experience and some of the best sections…

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Hi I’m Jack McShane. In my time at Loughborough I’ve tried to make the most of what the Union has to offer me and I’ve had an amazing as part of an AU Sports club, part of a society and regularly involved with IMS. However, I feel a few changes could be made to make the Loughborough Experience better for College students in the future. If elected I would: – Create, support and develop a fully functioning student committee: Work with the Exec team to provide training to the new committee. I believe a committee that works with optimum efficiency will help…

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For those of you who do not already know me, I am Jessie Downs, and am campaigning to be your next VP College. During my two years at university I have dedicated all my free time to getting involved with LSU. I have been a programme rep, an active member of my hall committee, a committed member of action, raising £3,000 for Loughborough rag, and am also a member of numerous societies. My involvement in this diverse range of union sections has given me an essential insight into the union as a whole, and the knowledge I have acquired from…

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I would like the role of VP College at Loughborough Students Union as I would love to get the students at Loughborough College involved in events at the student union. I am very keen to get the college students more involved in freshers week, including promoting the sober activities to the FE students. In the past, freshers week with college students and the Gables halls of residence has been somewhat under par in comparison to the university halls of residence’s freshers plans. However if I get the role of VP College I plan to make freshers activities for college students…

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