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President SUSTAINABILITY.

LIFE SKILL SESSIONS. TRANSPORT FROM HOME TO UNI FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED IT.

DOM FAIRBRASS - SU PRESIDENT

VOTE FOR

t n e d i s e r P U S r o f h t e B s e r p 4 e r y e h t e b @

BETH EYRE - SU PRESIDENT

4 Candidates

- Establish a mental health committee.

- Fund societies for mental health officers.

- Suicide awareness training for new students.

Housing - Student website of reputable landlords.

- Bar underperforming landlords from SU. - Affordable University housing.

Democracy - Public SU officer question-time.

- Mature and Post-grad SU officer.

- Ethical and environmental business partners.

HOW TO VOTE www.Dom4President.co.uk

@Dom4President

VOTE FROM 9-11TH MARCH

JOSH GLICKLICH - SU PRESIDENT

FLEUR DELUGAR - SU PRESIDENT

Mental Health

INFO ON POLICIES

VOTE FOR A BETH OF FRESH EYRE AS YOUR SU PRESIDENT SU ELECTIONS 2020

VOTE FOR ACTION | VOTE FOR DOM

IDENT S E R P R SH FO VOTE JO Tackling Mental Health: Providing better support for ALL students with particular emphasis on International and Postgrad students.

Our Green Responsibility: Lobbying the university to switch to renewable and sustainable energy sources.

Leveling the playing field: Abolish resit fees for financially disadvantaged students.

ING OK O OR L R TF OU OTHE H C EA

Activities Officer LIAM HOLISTER - ACTIVITIES OFFICER

VOTE

SIMON

More SUPPORT for Inclusions Officer Make TV STUDIO More Versatile UNION WIDE Events Calander

EASIER University Room Booking PROMOTE Smaller Societies REDUCE Society Waste

SU Development Officer CIARA O’SULLIVAN - SU DEVELOPENT OFFICER

SIMON ALFORD - ACTIVITIES OFFICER

JOEL KIRK - ACTIVITIES OFFICER

3 Candidates

SU ELECTIONS 2020

9TH-11TH MARCH

Vote CIARA #1 for DEVELOPMENT Reject fast fashion More opportunities for work experience and employment Encourage better recycling behaviours Support students to make healthy food choices Invest in renewable sources of energy Ensure SU only supports sustainable brands Promote a united and cohesive SU

Want the world

clearer?! vote CIARA!

@ciara4development

SU Development Officer JORDAN WEIR

FOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

UNIVERSITY DIVESTMENT FROM FOSSIL FUELS From my first day as officer, I will hold our University to account and lobby for the University to fully end fossil fuel usage and invest in sustainable green alternatives.

OPEN A SU SWAP SHOP In 2015 the fashion industry was responsible for 1,715 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. I want to tackle the issue of over-consumption by opening a SU Swap Shop. This will reduce the consumption of new clothing amongst our student population, helping to set a sustainable example to other universities wanting to implement progressive climate policies.

IMPROVED TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ALL SU CASUAL STAFF We have the best SU in the country, yet it is still not good enough. Our casual workers must be given better terms and conditions. The SU must work hand-inhand with workers and, as such, I will demand better pay and conditions for our SU staff.

STUDENT AND STAFF LED INQUIRY TO ENDING SINGLE USE PLASTICS Real leadership is about listening. If elected I promise to open a student and staff inquiry into how we can reduce single-use plastic waste in SU venues, listening to ideas from staff and students.

SOPHIE NCGINLEY - SU DEVELOPENT OFFICER

JORDAN WEIR - SU DEVELOPENT OFFICER

4 Candidates

Mental health matters fund To support societies when planning events, promoting coping mechanisms and the emotional wellbeing of students.

Online student housing forum To improve the environmental standards and safety of student housing in Sheffield.

Lobby the University on sustainable promises Ensure the university switches to clean energy sources and implements sustainable curriculum.

Second-hand clothing shop at the SU Ethical, sustainable and affordable clothing shop in the SU in place of the current box office.

Sustainability awards To acknowledge and encourage sustainable achievements by students, committees and staff with recognition of an award.

Levy on high carbon products To encourage movement to sustainable diets and away from single use plastic.

Levy on high carbon products To encourage movement to sustainable diets and away from single use plastic.

@sophie4devofficer

Voting open: 9th-11th March

Second-hand Textbook exchange Financial Education for Students Plastic Free Meal Deal Mobile U-Card & Ticket System

VOTE

TARA

Sustainability Fund

#1 for

DEVELOPMENT tara 4 development vote 9th-11th march

#teamtara

International Students’ Officer HANIA MOUSA- INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER

TARA KIMBERLEE - SU DEVELOPENT OFFICER

BE CLEAR, VOTE WEIR

HANIA

ONE FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE

INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICER OFFICER STUDENT

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SU.SHEFFIELD.AC.UK

AIMS

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INCORPORATE INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES THAT WOULD BE FRESHERS’ POINT OF CONTACT TO OFFER THEM ADVICE AND AID THEM IN ANY DIFFICULTIES, ENSURING THEIR WELFARE

INTERACT WITH THE CAREERS SERVICE TO FORM WORKSHOPS THAT WOULD PROVIDE INTERNATIONALS A PROSPECT FOR POST-GRADUATION EMPLOYMENT IN THE UK NEGOTIATE FOR MORE SCHOLARSHIPS TO ALLOW STUDENTS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO GAIN VALUABLE EDUCATION

REACH A SETTLEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF THE UNIVERSITY TO OPEN OTHER BRANCHES IN SEVERAL DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, IN ORDER TO ENHANCE EDUCATION THERE

EXPERIENCES

ACADEMIC REPRESENTATIVE AND FACILITATOR AT THE MBB DEPARTMENT SECRETARY AT BOTH ARAB AND MBB SOCIETY SURE SCHEME RESEARCH STUDENT, STUDYING HOW TO TREAT BREAST CANCER WITH NANOMAGNETIC TECHNIQUES ARABIC AND BIOLOGY TUTOR NEGOTIATION SKILLS

TEAM-WORK SKILLS COMMUNICATION SKILLS

ORGANISATION SKILLS

International Students’ Officer HELEN CHI ZHANG - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER

IURI MONTENEGRO - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER

JACK GONG - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER

JING LI - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER

7 Candidates

WHAT I WILL DO

To be the international officer, I will help the international students h a ve a h i g h - q u a l i t y study life at Sheffield Uni

International Students’ Officer LU SHAN - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER

SAYA UOTANI - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER

7 Candidates

Vote between 9th-11th March at: sheffieldsu.com/vote Vote Saya for ISO @Saya4ISO

@SayaforISO SayaUotani

VOTE SAYA #

1 for IS

Multi-lingual International Student's Hotline: Protect students against violence Culture Shock Support: Info that really matters

Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship/Graduate Scheme Career Fair

Pre-Arrival Pen Pal Project #VoteSaya #Saya4ISO

Sports Officer

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physical HEALTH * effective physiotherapy programmes * compulsory qualified coaches

RECOGNITION * revision of hear report to include all students participating in sport * recognising the importance of sport for mental health * mandatory training for departments on the commitment and benefits of sport

inclusivity * making REPRESENTATIVE campaigns permanent features * open dialogue with representative committees and clubs

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JORDAN FRITH - SPORTS OFFICER

2 Candidates

MATT GRAVES

FOR SPORTS

OFFICER...

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TRANSPORT SUBSIDIES

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Welfare Officer ELMO HUANG - WELFARE OFFICER

CHRIS BURREY - WELFARE OFFICER

4 Candidates

VOTE For Welfare

ELMO

Reinvest tuition fees into Student Welfare Build capsules for students to take a nap in SU + Libraries Multilingual counsellors at UCS for internationals Tackle high rent in student campus accommodation Single mother/father student support Urge Uni to increase funding for women's night bus Ma the welfare officer more accessible to students in need Make Assist SU president in creating the Mental Health Committee Assistance with collecting evidence of mistreatment by classmates or Uni staff Creation of online evaluation system for various student services to

Vote Holly for Welfare!

SU Officer Elections 2020

Hello! I’m Holly and I’m running for Welfare Officer! As Chair of Welfare Committee, I’m passionate about students’ wellbeing and I’ve led campaigns and events working alongside the current Welfare Officer!

I’m also: • Inclusions Officer for Ice Skating Society • Final year Psychology student • Global Campus Ambassador • Careers Service Ambassador • Sheffield Mentor • Student Caller Team Leader • Faculty/Academic Rep • Library Ambassador • Induction Assistant for ELTC

I’ve been: • Mental Health Officer on Welfare Committee • Orientation Ambassador • Intro Week Assistant • Graduation Alumni Stand Assistant • Good Neighbour Volunteer • Specialist Mentor • Support Worker …so I know what students want!

Don’t be a wally, vote Holly!

Vote from 9-11th March

If elected, I’ll:

•Set up a 24/7 talking service for mental health support

•Support housing by…

…clarifying where international …clari students can get documents translated officially …organising more housemate finder events

•Raise awareness of hate crimes,

discrimination, homophobia and racism, and support our LGBT+ students

•Fight for students to get… …compensation from strike action! …better access to the women’s minibus!

•Improve food on campus by…

se …getting Uni Central to serve for longer every day …reducing cost of food and drinks in uni cafes …increasing vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options in SU outlets @HollySUWelfare

MEGAN ROBERTS - WELFARE OFFICER

HOLLY ELLIS - WELFARE OFFICER

assess unresponsive or dismissive service staff

#1 n a g e M or r e e c t i f ff Vo O e r a f Wel

No Student Should Feel Alone

I’ll Work With You

Simplify sign-possng, and increase face-to-face support

Work closely with representaave commiiees

More mental health training for staff

Welfare-support surveys to understand student needs

Anonymous story Ano campaigns of students’ diverse experiences

Promote inclusions of diversity weeks/months into di society programmes

Creaang Clarity

Welfare Beyond Campus

Clarify extenuaang circumstances

Publish a simple, healthy recipe book available to all students

Clarify rights for housing, finance, sexual harassment/assault, and Brexit

Safety campaign for navigaang the city at night

Ensure Ensu support, and increase the SU’s role in accvely helping students assert rights

Promote the #WeAreNotAVirus campaign beyond the SU

You’ll Adore Her, Vote Megan Dora!

Women’s Officer

Education Officer

VOTE 4 MORE WITH GRIMSHAW #lil4womensofficer 1) 'Body Neutrality' Campaign.

Tackling the stigma around body-image issues by equipping students with the tools needed to form better relationships with their bodies.

Introducing a series of workshops/talks to spread awareness whilst offering vital support for those who need it.

2) Intersectionality.

Working collaboratively with representative committees to listen to the different experiences, ideas and needs of ALL women.

Continuing the fight against racism, homophobia, ableism and sexism on campus.

3) Celebrating female success.

Creating a bi-annual journal/exhibition which showcases the diversity of female success throughout our university, with features across departments from different liberation groups.

4) Consent.

3 Candidate

MICHA FARRELL - EDUCATION OFFICER

LILY GRIMSHAW - WOMEN’S OFFICER

1 Candidate

Re-shaping student education about consent whilst actively tackling areas of University which perpetuate ‘Rape Culture’.

What I Want For You 

Establish a fund for students to buy course materials

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Welfare training for every department - faculty members to be trained in mental health first aid

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Better communications during strike period

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Exams and assessments deadlines not to be in same week

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Minimum of 1 week before taught content examinable

Why You Should Vote Ellie for Education 

I’ve been here for 3 years and I have loved my time here, but I know the uni makes mistakes - I want to fix them

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I have been involved with societies and worked for the su so I have a good understanding of how the system works

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I am inclusions officer for my society so I have experience supporting students and having difficult conversations

Vote Ellie for Education from 9th—11th March on the Students’ Union website!

SAM CALDERBANK - EDUCATION OFFICER

ELLIE LYNAS - EDUCATION OFFICER

Voting opens Monday 9th - Wednesday 11th March!

Ban negative marking

I STAND FOR Equal educational experience

support through strike action Better services

VOTE FOR MICHA EDUCATIONAL OFFICER !

Incorporating external experts such as the ‘Good-lad Initiative’ within compulsory lectures for all students and training sessions for committee members and sports teams.

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OUR TIME OUR MONEY OUR EDUCATION

SAM FOR EDUCATION! WHAM BAM VOTE FOR SAM VOTING OPENS 9TH-11TH OF MARCH

Cross Departmental Collaboration Every department should be working together and have staff dedicated to educational progress and welfare.

Equally Supporting Student Concerns and Strikes

The SU should continue to be a safe space and feedback needs to be listened to for all modules, departments and the whole university.

Education Accessible to All Education is a basic right and I pledge to ensure that everyone has access to a high level of education in our University.

Sam For Education

Elected Student Trustee

To my peers, My name is Janice Azu. I am currently a year abroad student, reading Hispanic Studies.

I have previously stood as: ACS Committee President, a Library Student Associate and an Academic Representative. Therefore, I have experience ​advocating on behalf of you - my peers ​and communicating efficiently with staff members too. You can trust me to represent you.

I have a keen interest in ​social enterprise, sustainability and issues concerning minorities​ and I vow to improve and enhance what our SU offers us as individuals and our environment too.

You have influence in how our Students’ Union manifests in order to suit your needs and requirements. I commit to seeking to represent every individual and diverse voice, so that all our needs are met and not one individual suffers as a minority.

Campaigning for positive change is important to me. I would like to represent your voice as I understand its value and I have an interest in communicating your insights in order to improve our student experience in our student space.

I believe in taking advantage of opportunities and given the opportunity to be a Student Trustee, I intend to be proactive and available to you to hear your voice and communicate your vision for your SU. Yours sincerely, Janice Azu - and I vote for you.

MARK AYAD - ELECTED STUDENT TRUSTEE

JANICE AZU - ELECTED STUDENT TRUSTEE

2 Candidates

Mark Ayad Student Trustee

Hello, I'm Mark, a second year civil engineering student. I want to nominate myself for the student trustee role for many reasons. First, I have loads of experience in representing my fellow students, starting high school when I was the SU president, and currently as the Civil & Structural Engineering departmental councillor. The mental health and well-being of my colleagues is my top priority.

I have done a lot of work in my department this year to tackle this problem.

Second of all, I have a very diverse background as I'm an international student and I am a Type 1 diabetic. These backgrounds changed my view of the student experience and have given me greater insight on what problems students from different backgrounds face during their university experience. I promise you that I will do my best in representing your voices to the student Union.

Vote for me for a better university experience!

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