Manifestos 2009

Elections 2009Take us forward

The Candidates’ Manifestos

Who will you vote for?13th - 17th March 2009

Elections … ExplainedYour Students’ Union holds elections in order to allow you to choose

your student representatives for the academic year. There are 6 full

time sabbatical officers and 14 part time non sabbatical officers on the Union’s Executive Committee who act as directors and trustees

of your Students’ Union, a body that is run by students, for students.

They are your voice and act as your representatives in the Union,

University and wider community, fighting for you on both a national and local level.

The candidates’ manifestos contain the ideas and principles of

the students that want to represent and listen to you this year, and

argue the case to the people who have the power to make your time in Cardiff better.

Please take time to read through carefully and explore how these students can help you and which of these you feel best to act as

your voice.

Ask yourself if they display key creative and communicative skills that you would like to see in someone who is representing you and your needs. If you don’t feel any of the candidates standing for each position have the qualities you feel are valuable, vote RON to

re-open nominations and propose someone better. It could be that

you feel you are the best person for this role.

The ideas and principles of the elected candidates are what your

Students’ Union will be fighting for this year. Make sure you get out to vote and really make a difference. Remember if you have time to moan about something, your have time to do something about it, so use your vote between 10am Friday 13th March and 10pm Tuesday 17th March.

President

Main Purpose of the Role:• To act as the Chief Executive of Cardiff Union Services Limited, supporting and co-ordinating the activities of the

Executive Officers, with reference to their mandates.

• To act as the public face of the Union and to maintain

and develop its Public Relations.

• To work with the Finance & Commercial Officer and General Manager and relevant staff members on the

running of all commercial service areas.

Candidates Proposed Seconded

Edward Carey Bobby Hare Daniel Jefferys

Abdullah Kahloon Matthew Brown Nicholas Barrow

Thomas Bentley Harry Gates Aimen Chouchane

James McLardy Smith Fiona Graham Lisa Paul

Thomas Wright Chloe Charlwood Jemma Mallorie

Thomas Store William Eyre Rob Hodson

Or vote RON to re-open nominations

STOP CARDIFF UNIVERSITY FROM SLIDING DOWN THE SCALE!With Cardiff dropping out of the top 100 universities worldwide, I promise to rally the University to work hard in making sure we hold our position and prestige in being a fantastic University. I will work hard in making sure top-up fees go back into providing improved I will work hard in making sure top-up fees go back into providing improved facilities in ensuring the best learning environment for all students, regardless of degree or campus.

ENTERTAINMENT THAT RESPONDS TO YOU!More big name acts on a regular basis across a number of different genres, including the development of a three-day University Music Festival.More student involvement in our club nights, with more opportunities for student More student involvement in our club nights, with more opportunities for student bands and DJs from all our societies to showcase their talents.Providing a wider range of entertainment throughout all times of the day including keynote speakers, workshops and recitals.

IMPROVING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR UNION!Making the website more responsive to what you need with a more innovative approach to how we advertise and inform you about Union issues and events.The establishment of a blog for each executive member so you can see what we The establishment of a blog for each executive member so you can see what we actually do in bringing you the best student experience!Developing communication across Cathays, the Heath Campus and throughout halls in improving student participation.

IMPROVING SPORT FACILITIESRallying the INVEST IN SPORT campaign further, in particular the universal problem of the lack of gym provision for both students and staff. Making a sports diarMaking a sports diary, in detailing all our sporting events, so that everyone is able to go and support our teams on a regular basis.

Give the Union a Brand New Spin!

From being heavily involved in CardiFrom being heavily involved in Cardiff Student Media as Head of Sales, regularly DJing at Union and running the Politics Society this year, I feel there has been a large shift in the attitude towards the Union and generally how we see ourselves as a student body. I believe it’s time we made some real changes that will benefit some real changes that will benefit EVERYONE in restoring pride in our Union!

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Hi there!

How’s it going? My name’s Tom Wright for those of you who don’t know me. I’m currently in my third year studying Medicine, but next year I want to take a year out and be your SU president.

I’ve been really involved in the union over my three years in Cardi!, and I’m incredibly passionate about making the union a better place. I’m also currently Medsoc president and have been involved with many other societies and charities since starting Cardi!. I have been a part of Freshers’ Crew and have worked hard in the union over the past 2 years. Through my experiences, I’ve learned there’s loads of great stu! about our union but also things we can drastically improve. Given the opportunity I will "ght to ensure the union becomes better and better and better…

REPRESENTATION, INCLUSION AND INTEGRATION

- I believe that sabbatical officers should be recognised by all Cardiff students.

- I will make myself known to you, the students and be an approachable and familiar face.

- I want you, the students to want to take pride in your university union.

- I want EVERY student to feel a part of the union, to feel represented and supported if ever they need it.

UNION NIGHTS

- I want to make Union events to be right at the top of students’ social experiences.

- I want to involve everyone; the union is there to be a part of!

YOUR UNION

- From the day you start at Cardiff until the day you finish, I want you to have had the best and most incredible experience.

- This is your union. You CAN make a difference, we can make changes.

THIS UNION IS YOUR UNION. RUN BY STUDENTS FOR STUDENTS.

YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH TOM WRIGHT!

VOTE TOM ‘HOFF’ WRIGHT FOR SU PRESIDENT.

Communication & Participation

Many students do not take full advantage of the services the union

has to offer. I aim to promote these to ensure YOU get the most from

YOUR union.

Sport

WWorking alongside the AU President, I will focus on resurrecting the

IMG whilst continuing to build on the success of AU sport.

Letting Agencies

My aim is to improve relations between students and letting agencies,

in order to ensure YOU get the best service and value for money.

24 Hour Working Spaces

I intend to work alongside the university to introduce more 24 hour I intend to work alongside the university to introduce more 24 hour

working spaces, particularly during exam periods.

I will build on the success of the union, whilst incorporating new ideas

to make YOUR union number 1!

Who am I?

I am an outgoing, sociable and friendly

3rd year Accountancy student. I have

loved my three years in Cardiff and want

to create the same experience for you.

I play IMG football and was a part of I play IMG football and was a part of

Welcome Crew, an experience which has

helped me understand what students

want from the union.

What’s ‘In Store’ for you?

So if you WANT MORE, Vote TOM STORE

Tom Store for SU President

Academic and University

Affairs Officer

Main Purpose of the Role:

• To campaign and raise awareness of academic issues

affecting students.

• To develop and maintain academic representation

across all University schools.

• To work with the President to develop a strong and

effective relationship with the University.


Adam Molloy Samantha Neades Laura Bater

Michaela Neild Jennifer Pearce Philippa Spencer

Lee Macaulay Charlotte Reilly Kayleigh Russant

Peter Nolan Duncan Rowles Nathan Sullivan

Mark Walter Anthony Cusack Rebecca Jury

Anthony Fuller Ruth Manning Catherine Kirk


I'll come to youI'm bringing representation to you by holding weekly

surgeries in your department and at department and at places like MedClub,

Trevithick and Julian

Hodge.

your great hall I'll fight to I'll fight to keep the

Great Hall for your

events like the Real Ale Festival or Go Global and tell the university touniversity to build

more lecture space

instead of taking our

hall.

fairtestingfor youRight now, you could have to sit 3 exams

in 3 days. I’ll push the university to make the university to make exam scheduling fairer and to release

exam timetables

earlier in the year.

Life outside of LecturesI’ll get the university to schedule fewer lectures after 5pm and make sure they keep your Wednesday afternoons free for sports and societies.Make your department listen I'll use your I'll use your new e-voting system to hold elections for School Reps and give them the power and voice to represent you to your department, the Union and the University.Get recognisedI want to turn the responsibilities that students hold at university likeI want to turn the responsibilities that students hold at university like running

a society or organising an IMG team into qualifications to help you onto the job ladder. I'll look into the ways that the Student Development Unit and University can accredit the skills you have and use everyday.

Fair fees for allI’ll make sure that the university is offering fair fees to all students. Not just undergraduates, but postgraduate and international students too.

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academic anduniversity Affairs

Mark Walter Academic and University Affairs Officer

Who am I?

A friendly, approachable, sociable

3rd year History Student,

committed to Cardiff Students,

Cardiff’s Union and every students’

education.

HeHeavily involved in the

Mountaineering Club and captain

of BUSA team. Also involved in

many other societies.

Improvement

Exams

Already a stressful experience, I Already a stressful experience, I

will help departments run exams

more efficiently, and work with the

university to arrange a more active

support structure for exam issues.

Communication

On course, Off course

Get students more involved in University life. I will keep them informed of

day-to-day goings on when present in Cardiff or when further afield.

Make academic representatives more answerable to the students and increase

their influence in staff and University matters.

Enhancing your student experienceEnhancing your student experience

The University offers many services outside of study, including the careers

service and evening classes. I will increase student awareness and

involvement in these.

HIT THE MARK! - Mark Walter

Improving your Student Life, Communicating your Views

Staff-Student Relations

Staff are not responsive enough. I will ensure they are more accountable to

students, and communicate better over issues of personal development and

personal problems.

Tony FullerAcademic & University Affairs Officer

Welfare, Campaigns and CommunicationMain Purpose of the Role:

• To develop, prioritise and co-ordinate all Union

Campaigns.

• To campaign and raise awareness of issues affecting

students’ welfare.

• To lead, direct and promote all of the organisation’s

communications.

• To direct Student Council, AGM and Elections and

continue to develop the democratic structures of the

organisation.


Jemma Mallorie Thomas Wright Rosemary Coulston

Sam Knight Joanne Galazka Dan Phipps

Duncan Rowles Peter Nolan Nathan Sullivan

Joshua Morris Harriet Jones Robert Ellis

Edward Dolding Ravteg Dhesi Jack Navein


- Ethical and Environmental Officer 2008-2009- Organised campaigns for Cancer Research, Make Poverty History and Donate Wales- Head of Technical for Xpress Radio 2007 - 2008- Student Council member for 2 years

Fees

Campaign to stop a fuCampaign to stop a further increase in tuition fees in next year's government review.

Housing The right knowledge leads to the right choices. I will provide the information you will need.

Life From enrollment to graduation I will assist you in all problems you may fface. My first priority will be to promote the work of the advice andrepresentation centre in dealing with all issues relating to student life.

Communication

Communication has been the biggest failure of our Students' Union.Next year, with a new constitution and building plans coming to the union, this must not be allowed to continue. I will ensure the active participation of students in this process in order to prevent past mistakes.

AccessiAccessible Executive Hold open surgeries to allow students talk to the executive without appointments.

Modernisation This is the 21st century. With modern communication tools such as Facebook and Twitter to be exploited, the union must take this opportunity to reach out to students that until nstudents that until now have remained unheard. This means everyone.

Democracy I will use Voicebox to feed your views and opinions straight into our democratic structures like the student council.

BIG BEAT MANIFESTO

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Healthier Bodies, Happier Days

• Tackle the current confusion surrounding GP registration, ensuring all students have access to local healthcare.

• Work with Cardiff GUM clinic and SHAG to establish an accessible and confidential STI drop in clinic.

• Find real solutions for overcrowded and under provisioned gyms and pitches, recognising the importance of sport and exercise to a healthy student lifestyle.

• Support societies and initiatives that look out for student’s welfare such as SHAG, Union Co-Op and Nightline, ensuring they get the financial and practical support they deserve.

Know Your Union

• Work with Student Media to ensure Union events and campaigns, particularly those of our societies, are fully publicised.

• Ensure the wide range of student services and resources, from free eye care and cheap newspapers to legal aid and hardship funds are advertised to all.

• Introduce regular Policy Forums to ensure all sabbatical officers are accountable to the wider student body throughout the year.

A Fresh Face, A Fresh Approach

• Champion the positive impact students bring to the wider community through organisations such as Student Volunteers Cardiff.

• Tackle rogue landlords and illegal agencies who provide student slums.

• Create a Re-Fresher’s week after the January exams, including unique nights at the Union and a second Societies and AU Fair.

Who is this Ed?

• I’m a friendly, sociable and driven third year

History student. I’ve enjoyed three top notch years as a Cardiff University student and as your Welfare, Campaigns and Communications officer I would strive to ensure you do to.

• I have been passionately involved as an executive

in both the History Society and the University of Wales Air Squadron.

• I initiated a ticket promotions system of selling

Cardiff Union Events tickets to Clubs and Societies at a discounted price.

Societies, Events and

Activities


• To act as the main point of contact for Societies with

overarching responsibility for Society activity.

• To promote diversity and cultural awareness within the

Students’ Union.


Sohaib Khan Katharina Joite Mohammed Ahmed

David Parr Andrew Lloyd Simon Goodwin

Alice Jones Polly Lord Megan Beardsley-Price

Jessica Barry Eleanor Fice Rosemary Coulston

Carys Hazell Sam Knight Michaela Neild


Who Am I?

A Postgraduate student studying Linguistics.I am President of the Funky Arse Dancing Society and have been a dedicated committee member for the past two years.I am also an enthusiastic student volunteer.I hI have been a member of the Entertainments and Marketing team at the Students’ Union for the past two years.

This has given me the opportunity to take part in and help organise many activities and events at the Students’ Union including Go Global, SVC Fun Run, and many FAD performances.

What Will I Do? IImprove the currently problematic room booking system for societies and ensure that the use of CF10 is free.Create a virtual Societies Fayre to accommodate students who are unable to attend.Help to integrate healthcare students who currently feel segregated by ensuring they know what events are going on at their union. AArrange events and activities that cater for international students and ensure the smooth running of their welcome programme in Freshers’ Week.Overall, to encourage more societies to get involved in a wide range of events and activities.

SAY YES TO JESS

Jessica Barry

Athletic Union PresidentMain Purpose of the Role:• To oversee the running of the Cardiff University Athletic

Union.

• Together with the President, liaise with the University on

all matters pertaining to sports and sports facilities and to

liaise with relevant staff members within the Union.

• To be the primary liaison with those members of staff

providing services to the Athletic Union.

• To co-ordinate the activities of all Athletic Union Clubs

and the IMG programme.


Oliver Birrell Madeleine Young James Maddison

Penny Challans Adam Kene Elizabeth Wray

Rachel Clayton Martyn White Megon Mitchell

Harri Morgan Sean Hogan Elin Morris

Natalie Proctor Emily Law Rebecca Carling

Rachael Wheeler Jack Adams Bethan Powell


Where’s W-Olly?Vote Olly

Who’s Olly?

WWhat’s Olly Going to Do?

Find Me on Campus, I Won’t be Hard to Spot!

Rachel Clayton AKA The Claytonator

WHAT I WILL DO

Continue the Invest in Sport campaign. We are currently performing as an elite

university in sport and we need the

facilities to match this achievement

Combine performance and Combine performance and participation. I believe that with

increased participation we will gain

increased performance across all

university sports

Inter Mural Games.Inter Mural Games. I want to work

alongside the IMG chair to solve issues

such as poor football pitches and

unqualified netball umpires

Help increase continuity across theHelp increase continuity across the AU. I think it is important to have everyone

coming together to reach the same goal-

to be a successful sporting university that

encourages everyone to participate

ImproveImprove AU website. An up-to-date

website would help attract potential

players and continually update Cardiff

students with fixtures, results and

achievements

ABOUT ME

Final year friendly, approachable, outgoing Accounting and

Management student

Previously I was treasurer of Ladies Hockey Club and I am

currently Chairwoman

I work in theI work in the AU on a regular basis and have developed a good

understanding of the issues and the way the AU operates

Sport has shaped my university experience and I want other

people to have the same opportunity

Head of Student Media and Gair Rhydd Editor

Main Purpose of the Role:• To oversee the running of gair rhydd.

• To oversee the operation of Xpress Radio and CUTV.

• To be responsible for the executive editing of Quench

Magazine.

• To act as the publisher of gair rhydd.


Emma Jones Steffan Powell Eleanor Smith

Emma Barlow Nicole Briggs Eleanor Joslin

Hazel Plush Jennifer Edwards Hannah Powell

Scott D’Arcy Natalia Popova Richard Williams


As editor of Quench and deputy editor of gair rhydd, I already have a year of invaluable experience. Working with the whole cross-section of the media de-partment has given me the contacts, connections and insight that the Head of

Student Media needs. Internships on newspapers in the UK and abroad have taught me the essential news-reporting skills, and as an active member of Student Council I fully understand the constitution of the Union and the University, which will allow me to report on the matters that affect your life here.

MY OBJECTIVES: More INVESTIGATIONS and coverage of the stories that you want to read: the story behind university arms investment, plagiarism, dodgy landlords... we’ll keep hunting out Cardiff’s biggest stories and reporting them back to you. PULLOUTS AND SUPPLEMENTS bringing you more sports, creative writ-ing, and the best bits from your favourite sections. DIVERSE SPORTS COVERAGE of IMG and BUCS - reporting and analysing your successes, and keeping up the Invest In Sport fight. SOCIETIES COVERAGE across the whole of student media to showcase your news, events and achievements. A CAMPUS-WIDE SURVEY to find out how we can secure greater reach and relevance to you. Make the first GLOSSY QUENCH a reality and keep distilling the best bits of student culture into this award-winning magazine. RELAUNCH CUTV on Union TVs and redesign its website, bringing this fantastic asset closer to its full potential. Increase high-quality output on XPRESS RADIO, and get it out to you through tuned-in University cafés, more roadshows, and live coverage of Cardiff’s main events

Hazel PlushMaking your student media a stronger, more diverse representation of the Cardiff student body

Blush for Plush!

gair rhyddCARDIFF'S STUDENT WEEKLY freeword - EST. 1972 VOTE FROM MARCH 13 2009

Finance & Commercial Officer


• To act as the company Secretary and Treasurer of Cardiff

Union Services Limited.

• To act as the Sabbatical Officer with responsibility for

Company and Union finances and commercial activity.


Richard Pearce Jack Navein Edward Dolding

Chloe Charlwood Megon Mitchell Adeshola Doherty

Nadine Knight Jenna Mason Gareth Ludkin

Sophie Bryant Joseph Bennett Omodeji Alli

Hector Roddan Sam Knight Dave Shortt


Richy

Rich Pearce Who am I?

I’m a friendly, outgoing and sociable third year history student; I’ve loved my time at Cardiff University and am passionate about providing the same experience for the next generation.

I was President of HistSoc and I instigated a system of discounted ticket selling for Union nights giving me the leadership experience and incite into the Union that I’ll need for the job!

What Will I do?

Provide Students with a better and more competitive service.

+ Increase Student spending in the Union.

= Use the extra revenue generated to give students, Clubs and Societies more money and support!

How will I do this?

Make the Union Competitive! I will ensure all Union spaces, such as CF10, are available free of charge for Clubs,

Societies and Charities to use for their own events in order generate more money for themselves!

I will create a Union Events Promotions Team whose sole responsibility is the communication of Union Events to the student body! This team will also be available to any student organised events free of charge.

I will create a weekly Gair Rydd Events Pull Out advertising all events on at the Union, with priority being given to Student organised events!

I will Create a Welcome Back Week in second term to include unique nights at the Union and a second Societies and AU Fair to encourage mid term involvement with the Union.

I will diversify the Union’s student nightlife in order to compete with the clubs in town.

I will initiate a cross‐campus review of the university’s environmental impact.

Rich

Richy

Healthcare Student

Integration OfficerMain Purpose of the Role:

The Healthcare & Student Integration Officer role is brand new and as such the exact role is still being finalised, however the main purpose of the role is:

• To lead on Healthcare issues.• To engage with all Healthcare students.• To endeavour to integrate all Healthcare students into the Cardiff University student experience.• To develop and maintain effective structures to represent Healthcare students.• To work with other officers to ensure all policies are

Healthcare student friendly.• To increase student engagement between the Students’

Union and Healthcare students on placement.• To endeavour to effectively communicate and publicise activities, events and developments to Healthcare students.


Jack Navein Thomas Seddon Adeniran Haastrup


Environmental and Ethical

Officer


• Represent appropriate student caucus within the University,

locally and nationally, liaising with relevant organisations and

professional bodies.


Bethan Horsley Rosanna Fakhraee Kate Kellaway-Moore


Students with Disabilities Officer


• To convene and chair meetings of SWD Committees as and

when appropriate.


locally and nationally, liaising with relevant organisations

and professional bodies.


Dominic Stone Theo Chapman Kathryn Livingstone


Dom StoneStudents with Disabilities Officer

> Age 21

> 2nd Year Politics Student

> Student Warden in Residences

> I have Narcolepsy - Yes, the one where you fall asleep alot.

> I want to support you and your class mates to ensure all

students with disabilities are getting the most out of univeristy.

> By creating a database of relevant support staff contact

details, I can assist both students and personal tutors get the

help required.

> There is thousands of pounds available in terms of grants

and equipment available to disabled students - if you’and equipment available to disabled students - if you’re

eligible, let me help you get it.

Disability

Officer

Means

Supporting You

Teaching Others

Offering Opportunities

NNever Giving Up

Ensuring You Enjoy University

International Students Officer


• To convene and chair meetings of relevant International

Society Committees as and when appropriate.


locally and nationally, liaising with relevant organisations

and professional bodies.


Peng Lin Dongni Yao Zi Xu

Sara Correia Thomas Hindson Ellora Adam

Mahbub Shaik Venkata Upadrashta Ram Tumkurkadivela

Brahmini Goud Jagori Dhar Neha Akkineni

Thodupunoori

Sjawal Bhutta Rabi Ur Memon Waseem Alvi

Priyanshu Talan Karan Mude Neha Chhetri


Who I am…I believe in the possibility of a world of I believe in the possibility of a world of

equal opportunity for ALL. As such, the

position of International Officer, in the

context of the diverse ethno-cultural

environment of our University this

position strikes me as one of

representation which will

bring a voice to international

students such as you and me. I am a

SELF-SUPPORTING non-UK, EU

STUDENT in my second year of a Politics

& International Relations degree. I have

been lucky enough to live in a few

countries (Portugal, Germany, Canada,

India and the UK) and I am VEIndia and the UK) and I am VERY

FAMILIAR with the challenges of moving

somewhere new and starting all over

again. My interests are varied but they

include current affairs, a good book,

cheese, cold sunny days and the

occasional beer.

Sara CorreiaFor International Students Officer

What I’ll do…Develop a comprehensive database of available FINANCIAL AID to

OVERSEAS and EU students alike.

Attempt to create very low cost storage space for holiday periods.

Review and compile the rights of international students across all

different areas of student life.

Represent international students and bring to the table the issues Represent international students and bring to the table the issues

that are relevant to them and their particular circumstances and

organize campaigns relevant to those same issues.

Liaise between the various societies which represent particular

regions of the world and make an effort to bring them together on

monthly meetings, as well as attend to their specific needs.

Promote a Buddy system forPromote a Buddy system for ALL 1st year international who are

interested.

Subhani

Hello friends,

Let me introduce myself first, I am Subhani, Pursuing MBA from Cardiff Business School.Being a part of the international communitBeing a part of the international community, I know how difficult it is for the international students to adjust to this new environment. Every person and every thing seems to be strange to us. Despite of all these fighting situations we are determined to emerge as successful graduates from the university. So, to improve the experiences of the students studying or coming to study at Cardiff University I would love to do the following things:

Be an accessible individual to whom you can explain all your problems and share your valuable suggestions.Arrange student fares every month where you can bring in all your concernsBring all your concerns to the university notice and see to it that they are solvedMove towards introducing Scholarships for the merit studentsmerit studentsPromote cultural and sports activities which will make all the students engagedEnsure that full assistance is given to the students regarding visa issuesGiving all kinds of Support to the newcomers to the universityMove towards curtailing the increasing tuition Move towards curtailing the increasing tuition fees for international students.Giving enough information to the freshers joining the university. Information regarding part time jobs, cost of living, accommodation facilities, pick up’s from airport etc.

Last but not least, if I am elected as the International Students officer I would ensure that all students have a trouble free graduate journey, and I will promise that you will enjoy your presence in the university.

I am a 2nd year law student and I am running for

International Students Officer.

For You

Sjawal BhuttaVOTE

I AM…

1st Year Computer Systems Engineering student.

A course representative and key members of many soci-

eties

An international student and have experienced & aware

of the challenges faced

OBJECTIVES

Bring about greater representation of the international

students in the union.

To increase awareness about the societies by creating

specific open days and expanding the society’s fair to

more days in a semester.

Get societies to interact amongst each other and organise Get societies to interact amongst each other and organise

common events.

Organise variety of events to bridge the gap between

international communities in our University.

Why Vote?The Students’ Union’s Executive Committee has the power to improve your student experience at Cardiff University. Every single one of our 25,000 student members has the right to vote in Union elections.Your vote is your opportunity to elect the student representatives who will address the issues that matter to you.Ultimately, it’s also down to the candidates themselves to inspire you to vote. Each of the nominated candidates has a manifesto that outlines their ideas, and all of the manifestos will be available online for you to view from the start of campaigning at 10am on Monday 9th March 2009. There are also various opportunities to meet and question the candidates during the campaign period. Use your vote and take us forward this year.

ONLINE VOTING IS HERE:

Vote online at www.cardiffstudents.com 10am Friday 13th to 10pm Tuesday 17th March.

WHEN VOTING:

Use numbers and rank the candidates for each position in order of preference, beginning with 1. You do not have to vote for every position, or for every candidate. You can vote to re-open nominations (RON) if you are dissatisfied with the

choice of candidates.For more information on the Transferable Voting System, visit www.cardiffstudents.com

Quench Magazine Editor


• Help the gair rhydd editor oversee the running of gair rhydd

and Quench.


Simon Lucey Harriet Doel Dominic Crosby


Xpress Radio Station Manager


• Oversee the running of Xpress Radio.

• To further develop Xpress Radio into a high profile and

success activity


Thomas Carroll Ashley Thomas Adrian Naik

Steven Kenward Megan Dobson Alicia Thomas


Thomas CarrollYour Union's Lucky Charm

Helping Xpress Members

Create training videos on how to use every aspect of Xpress Order hoodies etc at start of broadcasting.Acquire a 5 digit text number for easier textingHave more regular casual pub socials Introduce more quality control

Running of Xpress

Monthly meetings with exec members to focus on their teamCreate a deputy station manager positionHave regular office hours were I'll be in Xpress to assist membersActively seek advertising funding by emailing companies regularly seeking sponsershipEnsure we have 2 months on FM and look into getting back on DABEnsure we have 2 months on FM and look into getting back on DAB

Xpress in the Union

Organise one major charity event for Xpress each yearCampaign to have Xpress merchandise available in union shopMore regular interaction with Gair Rhydd/Quench Focus on having Xpress events in Taf/KitchenUse Xpress to expand union communication e.g regular interviews with Union Use Xpress to expand union communication e.g regular interviews with Union exec/societiesEnsure Xpress has union club tickets + gigs to give away every day.Actively seek interviews with every band, comedian and artist coming to CardiffAllow listeners and members to vote on the playlist onlineConduct a student satisfaction survey with all students to gauge their opinions on Xpress.

Recruitment

Recruit more! Place recruitment posters in every university schoolLet every student know there's a role for them in XpressMake a video showing students why they should Make a video showing students why they should join Xpress in Fresher's

About Me

2nd year Law and politics student (incl. media law)Xpress mainstream presenter since Sept 2007Head of Mainstream since September 2008Student councillorGair Rhydd and Quench contributor

Cardiff Union Television

Station Manager


• To oversee the running of CUTV

• To further develop CUTV into a high profile and success

activity


Jody Tozer Lewis Green Christopher Plowman

James Temperton Laurel Newnham Luke Marchant


Student Council Chair


• To facilitate debate and discussion at Student Council

during tabled motions and items of discussion in a

manner that is both fair and impartial.


Adeniran Haastrup James Lambden Edward Carey


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