► Sabbs

The University of Plymouth Students’ Union is a democratic organisation led by students for students. The role of our Sabbatical Officers is to lead UPSU representing the views of students to the university and the community. The Sabbatical Officers hold a full time role at the University of Plymouth Students’ Union. There are 5 Officers in total, and despite having different remits they are all willing to talk to you about any issues regarding University life that you may wish to raise. If they can’t help you personally, they’ll certainly know where to go for help. 

ACTING PRESIDENT / VP SPORT: Tom Davidson

Hi everyone, as Vice President Sport it’s my job to make sure that all students at Plymouth have the best possible opportunities to get involved in sport and physical activity; be it representing the university in BUCS competitions or playing intramural sport with some of your mates on a Sunday afternoon. 

My remit is to work with the university and local partners to make sure that sports development, from new facilities to volunteering opportunities, is at the forefront of development within the University. 
If you have any questions then please drop me an email or drop by the office and say hi in person.

Cheers!
 
Email me: vpsports@upsu.com  Call me: 01752 588378  

DEPUTY PRESIDENT: Rich Garratt 

Bonjour as they say, if you’re French. My name is Rich Garratt and I am your Deputy President of the UPSU.

Whether you are a new student or returning to the theatre of dreams, as the University of Plymouth has been dubbed, for another year of study. UPSU is an organization that is solely there to represent you! Whether this be academically or in relation to personal issues that may be troubling you our door is always open.

The University offers countless opportunities from being able to engage with a variety of diverse cultures which is spearheaded by the OH! (overseas and home) campaign to representing the University in one of our many sports teams.

The students’ union pride themselves on having something for everyone.

Should you have an idea about how University life can be improved please do not hesitate to contact me. I am here to represent you and will do my up most to aid any visions to become a reality.

I look forwards to the upcoming year and meeting you. 

Email me: deputypresident@upsu.com  Call me: 01752 588372  

VICE PRESIDENT ACTIVITIES & COMMS: Jazz Singh-Khaira

Hello, my name is Jazz I’m your Vice President Activities and Communications here at UPSU. 

I am here to ensure that students get the best out of Societies & Volunteering and that all UPSU activity is communicated back to you through our website (upsu.com), UPSU Facebook and Twitter. I also help out our student led media; UPSU Radio & The Knowledge , our paper, we are always looking for contributors for both!

Joining a society is an awesome way to meet like minded people and will give you invaluable experience doing something you love, or just trying something new!
Volunteering while you are at University is not only a rewarding experience but will help you with essential skills and looks great on a CV, we offer many opportunities, just pop in to the Hive in the SU and speak to our volunteering department!

As Sabbatical officers we are also here to represent you, the students at various different levels within the University and spend a lot of time in meetings with them to make sure students get a better deal!

If you have any questions or queries contact me. 

Email me: vpactivities@upsu.com Call me: 01752 588378

VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION & WELFARE: Emma Wilson

My task for the coming year is to gather the views of students and represent you within the university. I attend high level committees within the University and feed up issues which are raised by students on the ground to ensure that every student studying with Plymouth University feels that they are represented academically and are supported throughout their studies.

I will also be promoting the great services UPSU has to offer including our fantastic Advice Centre (above the Hive) and getting out to speak to as many students as possible to hear first-hand what issues you are facing. This will help me represent you and strive to ensure that every students university experience is a fun, exciting, fair and most importantly, enjoyable one. From looking after Course Reps, to training you to run your own campaigns or signposting you to support services in terms of accommodation advice, counseling, or even information about how to get more involved in UPSU whilst you are here - the union is here for you, and as a Sabbatical Officer I can help point you in the right direction! I can’t encourage you enough to get as involved as possible with university life, whether as signing up to be a course rep or a UPSU parliamentarian, both are vitally important in getting the voices of students heard around the University and ultimately can really drive change at Plymouth for the benefit of all students.

If you have an issue you feel strongly about that you would like to share with other students, or that you think that UPSU or the University should be addressing then please do get in touch.

Have a fantastic year! 

Email me: vpedandwelfare@upsu.com  Call me: 01752 588372