Hallam Union.

Hallam Union is run by students for students. There are five full-time elected officers, who are students who have just completed their studies or taken a sabbatical (a year off during their studies). Alongside the five full-time officers, we have six part-time officers. These part-time officers are students who perform their duties alongside their studies for several hours a week. Your elected officers are there to help and represent YOU so feel free to give them a call or drop by the office at the HUBS.

 President
 Russell Swannack
 Course: BSc Sport Management
 Contact details:

 uuspresident@shu.ac.uk
 0114 225 2006

 

My involvement in Hallam Union over the past three years of study gave me the passion and desire to run for the role as President. I have been heavily involved in Hallam Volunteering, firstly as a volunteer on the Sporting Chance project before project leading Discovery Lab. I was also involved in other projects including Ready Steady Junior and Hallam Challenges. In my final year of study I was elected Hallam Volunteering Executive as a part-time position at the Union.

As President I am responsible for overseeing all Union activities while facilitating development of the Union. I am the main point of contact between your Union and the University meaning I am well placed to represent your views. As the figurehead of the organisation my role oversees the Executive Committee looking to ensure the future direction of the Union.

 

 Finance and Services Executive
 David Roy Carr
 Course: BA Media and Public Relations
 Contact Details:

 uusfinance@shu.ac.uk
 0114 225 4144

 I first got involved in Hallam Union in my second year when I became secretary of the Drama Society and Chair of the Societies Standing Committee. These experiences encouraged me to run for the position of Media Executive in my final year. During this time I developed a passion for the Union and its’ vision. I decided to run for my current position of Finance and Services Executive as I want to make everyone’s University experience as amazing as mine.

As Finance and Services Executive my role is split into many areas. I am responsible for the financial area of the Union and for the efficient and profitable running of the commercial services. I have a large involvement in the Unions democracy, organising the elections, referendum and AGM. I am also responsible for the co-ordination of SHU-Media and represent the President in his absence. I do all this whilst ensuring the Hallam Union maintains a sound ethical and environmental stance.

 

 Academic Affairs Executive
 Dani Beckett
 Course: BA Primary Education with QTS, specialising in Mathematics
 Contact details:

 uusacademic@shu.ac.uk
 0114 225 4532

 

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As a fresher, I first got involved with the Students’ Union when I joined the Drama Society and went on to become the publicity and social secretary. This sparked my interest in the Union and throughout my time at University I played an active part, being a Student Rep as well as standing on the Societies Committee and Union Representative Council. This year, I’m proud to be able to work here full time, supporting and representing the Students’ Union and the students of Sheffield Hallam.

I’m responsible for all educational matters that affect students at Sheffield Hallam and can campaign on academic issues both within Sheffield Hallam University and nationally. I also help to co-ordinate the Student Rep system, ensuring that all students can have their say about their course. Above all this, I’m here to represent you, the student, so please don’t hesitate to give me a call or email or just pop in for a chat.

 Equal Opportunities Executive
 Matthew Vicary
 Course: BSc Architecture and Design
 Contact details:

 0114 225 4129
 uusequalopps@shu.ac.uk

 

I became involved in the Union first through Hallam volunteering – teaching children in a young offenders institute to write music. In my second year of study I created and chaired the Student Respect Society. Last academic year I was the Education Officer, which is a part time role.

My current role as Equal Opportunities Executive covers a broad range of issues, including student welfare, liberation, representation (LGBT, Black students, women students and disabled students) and to combat prejudice, discrimination, racism and fascism and any of its manifestations within the University, or the wider community.

 Sports Executive
 Samantha Gill
 Course: BSc Sports Development with Coaching
 Contact details:

 uussport@shu.ac.uk
 07825 861711

 

Whilst I was studying at Hallam I had an active role in Women’s Football, Korfball and the Rowing club, competing in BUCS (British University College Sport) and Non BUCS competitions across the country. I was elected onto the Sports Committee for two years and sat on URC (Union Representative Council) for two years. Interaction with Union activities generated my interest and passion for Hallam and more specifically the Sports Union. This is why I decided to run for the position of Sports Executive.

My role as Sports Executive consists of providing support to sports clubs on a daily basis, developing sports opportunities both recreationally and competitively. Every Wednesday 38 teams compete for Sheffield Hallam against other Uni’s within BUCS, I make sure the day goes smoothly and that all our teams compete under the best possible circumstances. I organise Winter Varsity (21st February 2009) and the Varsity competition between Sheffield Hallam and Sheffield University (March 2009), I also organise the Annual Sports Ball and Awards Dinner (8th May). As well as many other day to day jobs to support the smooth running of the Union and supporting the other Executive Officers.

Education Executive
Rebecca Davies
Course: BA Politics and Sociology
Contact details:

uuseducation@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 4124

Rebecca works alongside the Academic Affairs Executive on local and national educational and academic issues. She also represents students on Union Representative Council and other relevant committees.

Volunteering Executive
Megan Lamb
Course: BSc Physical Education and Youth Sport
Contact details:

uusvolunteering@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 4124

The Volunteering Executives role is to heighten the profile of Hallam Volunteering within the Union, the University and the community. She also monitors and reviews all of Hallam Volunteering projects and activities.

Media Executive
Celina-Marie Chantiluke
Course: BA Communication and PR
Contact details:

uusmedia@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 4124

Celina’s role is to co-ordinate and promote all the student media that takes place at the Union. She oversees the running of SHUbox, SHUlife and SHUradio and advises the other Executive Officers on media matters.

International and Black Students Executive
Samuel Boateng
Course: BSc Sports and Exercise Science
Contact details:

uusmiso@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 4124

The job of this officer is to represent multicultural and international students and to help these students to play a full role in the Union without fear of discrimination.

Societies Executive
Nikki Parkinson
Course: BA Criminology
Contact details:

uussocieties@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 4124

The Societies Executive develops Hallam Union Societies and promotes new societies to students, the University and the wider community. She is the point of contact for the Societies Standing Committee and advises societies on how to run effectively.

Welfare Executive
Lewis Morris
Course: BA History
Contact details:

uuswelfare@shu.ac.uk
0114 225 4124

The role of the Welfare Executive is to represent minority groups of students and ensure that they are able to play a full and active part within the Union without fear of discrimination.