Co-Presidents' Update - October
Continuing their commitment to enhancing student life and amplifying student voices, which is in-line with the University of Law’s Students’ Union 2024 – 2027 Strategic Priorities of Being there for students, building communities and connection and making a change, the Co-Presidents Jana and Uche achieved several key milestones in October.
In line with their dedication to ensuring students are heard, supported, and prioritised, here’s what they accomplished:
- Celebrated Black History Month with Creativity and Dialogue
- Hosted the first virtual art exhibition, showcasing students’ visual interpretations of the theme “Standing Firm in Power and Pride.” The event, held in collaboration with the October edition of Career LaunchPad, featured professionals from legal, business, technology, medical, and entertainment sectors. Students’ submissions were reviewed by the University’s Vice-Chancellor and guest curators from the visual arts industry.
- Celebrated the SU's 10th Anniversary
- Joined over a hundred students and staff at Birmingham campus for the SU's 10th Birthday Party, delivering speeches about our past, present and future alongside presidents and staff from previous years
- Connected with Student Leaders
- Attended the Elected Student Representatives Training at the Birmingham Campus, engaging with newly elected representatives and learning about their goals for the year ahead.
- Advanced TEDx Project Planning
- Completed the second phase of planning for the upcoming TEDx event, including speaker recruitment, theme selection, and launching marketing materials to build excitement.
- Launched Intercampus Mooting Competition
- Officially kicked off preliminary rounds of the mooting competition across ULaw campuses, fostering advocacy and legal skills among students.
- Introduced Ideas2Impact at Moorgate Campus
- Rolled out the maiden edition of Ideas2Impact, a dynamic initiative designed to unlock students’ potential through debate activities, pitch jams, AI prompt sessions, and networking opportunities.
- Represented Students at Key University Committees
- Actively participated in committees such as the International Student Experience Group (ISEG), Development Steering Group (DSG), and the Students’ Union Governing Board (SUGB), as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Students’ Union’s independence.
Looking ahead, the Co-Presidents will continue working towards their manifesto goals, including student welfare projects, next iteration of LawCon, BizCon, ideas2Impact, Simulation Day, etc. while deepening collaboration with student volunteers and support teams to ensure every student feels supported throughout their journey at the University of Law.
