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Development & Democracy Officer Blog

Hi I’m Sophie, your elected Development & Democracy Officer.

I came to Keele in 2020, from a little town called Solihull on the outskirts of Birmingham, to study a dual honours in Forensic Science and Psychology. However, at the end of my first year, I realised my heart was with forensics and so moved onto the Master's in Forensic and Analytical Sciences course. I first got involved in the Students' Union when I joined Craft, KRAP and American Football back in my second year, as my first year was spent in COVID.

I have been a part of 12 different clubs and societies during my time here. Outside of my role, I am interested in music, from Taylor Swift to Bring Me The Horizon, and a bit of musical theatre here and there.  I’m also obsessed with my baby boy, Gizmo, who is a tiny chihuahua who will sometimes come and visit me on campus in my lunch break or after work, in his bumblebee harness.  

One thing you wish you had known before you came to Keele

That you can get GU pots, Magnum ice-creams and a multitude of pastries all included in the Co-op's £4 member meal deal (Get your Co-op memberships!!!)

You can talk to me about:

  • Issues you're having around campus
  • Our Campaign Networks
  • Any SU or University suggestions
  • Democracy, elections and why we do what we do
  • Sustainability

Email me at su.uddofficer@keele.ac.uk 

December AGM 2024

  • New Multifaith Spaces around Campus
  • Another £1500 grant secured for a 2025 Warmer Winter Campaign!
  • Recruitment: CEO and the University's Chancellor.
  • Planned and helped deliver the new CEO's introduction calendar.
  • SU Strategy Stakeholder Sessions with University Executives.
  • HYSD and Elections oversight and reformation.
  • Campaign planning for semester two!