SU Co-President - Academic Affairs
Peter Bolaji

Peter.Bolaji@law.ac.uk

My manifesto:

• Representation and campaigns to develop the Union’s educational priorities for all students, on every campus.
• Liaise with Programme Representatives, the Co-President (Union Development), and class reps to collate student views and concerns about their modules and tutors.
• Work with all the union representatives and relevant staff to respond to the National Student Survey.
• Effective and timely communications on every union matter to students.
• Provide relevant and adequate support for every international student about their exams and assessment.

About me:

What did you study?

Business Analytics

Where did you study?

Birmingham campus

What groups/activities/roles were you engaged with as a student?

Student Employability Ambassador, President of Inspire X (Birmingham Campus)

What was the main reason you decided to nominate yourself for a Co-President role?

My motivation for pursuing the Co-President role stems from my ardent desire to drive positive change within the student community. I am confident that my past experiences, coupled with my skills, make me an ideal candidate to represent the student voice and collaborate towards enhancing our academic environment. As a Student Employability Ambassador, I have had the unique opportunity to advocate for students' interests and address their needs. This invaluable experience has instilled in me a profound appreciation for attentively listening to students' concerns and taking decisive action. Through my active involvement in such capacities, I have cultivated essential skills in communication, collaboration, and leadership, which are crucial for the Co-President role. Serving as an Ambassador has demonstrated to me the significant impact I can make by empowering students and working together to facilitate meaningful change on their behalf.

If you had to pick only 3 things to achieve this year, what would they be?

1. Strengthening student representation by increasing transparency and communication between the student body and administration.
2. Enhancing academic support services, particularly for students who need additional guidance in areas such as study skills and mental health.
3. Fostering a more inclusive campus culture that celebrates diversity and promotes respect for all individuals, regardless of background or identity.

SU Co-President - Union Development

Uche Adika

Uche.Adika@law.ac.uk

My manifesto:

• Actualising a shared goal that centres on students' welfare, addressing communication lapses, and promoting students' inclusiveness

• Furthering the course of the student union's independence by exploring a path to reach a middle ground with the school's management.

• Collaborate with the Co-president Academic to eradicate academic difficulties and make students feel heard, supported, and prioritised.

• Pushing for a more flexible payment plan for students, especially international students who have witnessed exchange rate volatility in their home country's local currency over the last year. 

• Infuse inclusion strategies aimed at creating a welcoming and respectful environment that facilitates unity-building, learning, and acceptance amongst students at the school.

About me:

What did you study?

M.Sc. Business Analytics

Where did you study?

University of Law Manchester Campus

What groups/activities/roles were you engaged with as a student?

Secretary The Manchester Business Connect Society

What was the main reason you decided to nominate yourself for a Co-President role?

Passionate about improving student experience

If you had to pick only 3 things to achieve this year, what would they be?

1. Improving students' communication experience
2. Advocating for a more flexible tuition payment plan
3. Furthering the course of the SU independence post the recent external consultant's report