Union Delegates

A number of Part-Time Elected Officers; students who volunteer their time to campaign on issues and improve the student experience.

What is a Union Delegate?//

A union delegate plays a crucial role in representing the student body at national conferences and within the union itself. Here are some key aspects of their role:

Representation: Union delegates are elected to represent their students’ union at the National Union of Students (NUS) conferences. They discuss and debate the NUS’s political direction, vote on policies, and decide who should be running the NUS
Policy Making: They have the power to influence national policies that affect students. This includes voting on motions and proposals that shape the SU's stance on various issues, from education funding to student welfare
Advocacy: Delegates advocate for the interests and concerns of their fellow students. They ensure that the voices of their peers are heard; helping to drive changes that benefit the student community
Engagement: They work to engage with the student body, gathering feedback and opinions to bring to the conferences. This helps ensure that the decisions made reflect the needs and desires of the wider student population.
Networking: Being a delegate also provides opportunities to network with other student leaders from across the country, share best practices, and collaborate on initiatives that can improve student life at their own and other institutions.

Overall, union delegates are vital in bridging the gap between the student body, national student organisations and the Students' Union ensuring that student voices are represented and heard in important discussions and decisions.

Delegates are elected in the Keele SU elections which take place in April and November each academic year. If you're interested in one of the roles, or would like to know more, contact su.voice@keele.ac.uk! Want to find minutes of Union Assembly meetings, or check back on what was voted on? Check out this year's archive.

Meet The Team:

Rahil Siddiqui

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' Delegate

Owen Foster

Disabled Students' Delegate

Aliya Surti

International Students' Delegate

Abhinav Melathil

Local and Commuter Students' Delegate

Muzaina Shah

Women's Delegate

Imogen Morgan Bailey

Women's Delegate

Courtney Livingstone

LGBTQ+ Students' Delegate

Giselle Pearson

Mature Students' Delegate

Amy Lee

Societies Delegate

Jack Heath

Societies Delegate

Jack Sturge

Athletic Union Delegate

Harry Macintyre

Faculty of Natural Sciences' Delegate

Stephen Andrews

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences' Delegate

Jack Medlin

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences' Delegate

We also have vacancise for the following roles:

BAME Delegate
BAME Womens Delegate
LGBTQ+ Delegate
Disabled Delegate
Postgraduate Delegate
Parent & Carer Delegate
Natural Sciences Delegate
Medical & Health Sciences Delegate

Delegates attend a meeting called Union Assembly which is a democratic meeting with the full-time officers. Whilst primarily attended by the elected representatives, it is open to any and all students. The representatives are able to hold the Elected Officers to account and vote on motions that can be brought by any student.

Looking for Agendas, Minutes, and Slideshows from previous UGMs and Union Assembly?

Check out our Democracy Archive