What made you apply for this SU role? I applied for this role because I’m passionate about the matters you get to deal with as the Welfare and Equality Officer. I’ve been an activist for mental health, housing, better drug policy, nightlife, sexual health and consent etc since I was a teenager so to advocate for these things within the student community and beyond as my job … [Read more...] about Vice President – Welfare and Equality Officer: Imogen O’Flaherty Falconer
Archives for February 2022
Vice President – Welfare and Equality Officer: Katie Blain
What made you apply for this SU role? I’ve been involved with the SU since first year is a class representative role but I have been wanting to run for the role of VP for Welfare and Equality since way back in sixth year of secondary school. The final push that got me to officially run was just seeing and hearing what students were feeling with rent crises, their … [Read more...] about Vice President – Welfare and Equality Officer: Katie Blain
Vice President – Education Officer: Joe Mee
What made you want to apply for this SU role? Last year when I ran for President, I saw so many problems that students were facing, and I really wanted to solve them with a proactive response. I think that the policies weren’t as strong last year in education, and it’s one of the things that I’m very passionate about. I’ve been a class rep for three years and an academic … [Read more...] about Vice President – Education Officer: Joe Mee
Vice President – Education Officer: Shalom McGillen
What made you want to apply for this role? An aspiration for change, really. I love the saying “Be the change you want to see in the world.” I’ve been a class rep for two years now. There’s just been so many instances where students got the short straw, and I just found myself wanting to make that change. I think that this role is the best way to make that change that I’m so … [Read more...] about Vice President – Education Officer: Shalom McGillen
SU President: Sai Gujulla
What made you apply for this SU role? Over these past 3 years of being a student at NUIG I have seen the same issues come up from time to time with no solution in sight. Having gained experience by being a class representative for two years and by being the Convenor of Science & Engineering this year I believe I can bring a solution to some of the long-term issues we are … [Read more...] about SU President: Sai Gujulla