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President

Pablo Josiah

The role of the President within the Students' Union encompasses various responsibilities. Primarily, the SU President takes the lead in democratic procedures, acts as the main point of contact for university-related matters, and serves as the primary liaison between the SU and the University. They are the face of the student body throughout the University and ensure the fair representation of all students. 

The President role also oversees both full-time and part-time officer teams and chairs the SU's Executive Committee, which holds significant decision-making authority within the Union. Additionally, they also chair the Trustee Board consisting of 9 Trustees, who possess the ultimate decision-making powers within the SU. 

Pablo has previously worked for the University as a Student leader, where his main objective was to introduce young adults to HE (higher education) and help them develop themselves to achieve their goals and grow holistically.

When Pablo's not at the SU, you can find him on the dance floor in town or just chilling at home, watching movies or jamming to music with his friends. Or sometimes, if you're lucky...you'll catch him having his own dance party at home. Also, he's a real people person, so if you spot him around, don't forget to go say "hi!", or "ciao".

From Your Officer

Pablo Josiah

Ciao, I'm Pablo but my friends know me as Pabs. I am the Italian wannabe Annalise Keating, so hit me up if you ever want to discuss how to get away with murder or get some free Italian tutoring lessons...I'm so excited to be your President for 2023/24. During my 2 years in Swansea, I've gotten involved in a lot with both the SU and the university, ranging from sports to social causes. I've dabbled in athletics, food banks, miscarriages of justice, street law, kickboxing, NUS conferences, liberation conferences, and more.

I've got big things planned for the year ahead, so be sure to keep an eye on my Instagram @susupresident and of course, the SU page @swanseaunisu

 
 

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

I amplify student voices, advocating their concerns to the university. Collaborating with peers and staff, I enhance campus life through events, campaigns, and diversity initiatives. As a bridge between students and the university, I influence policies for academic excellence and well-being. My leadership ensures students' needs are heard and acted upon, fostering a vibrant, supportive, and successful student community.

 
 

What I'm Working On

Campaigns and Student Safety

Early Stages

Objectives

  • Campaign for student nightlife safety. 

  • Campaign for introduction of more streetlights.  

  • Campaign for student sexual health safety. 

  • Campaign for cost-of-living crisis.  

  • Campaign for providing training for night-time associated venues to treat the student population in accordance with the new SU policies. 

Updates

 
Encourage Active Participation From Students

Early Stages

Objectives 

  • Aim to work with the university to develop a user-friendly platform where students can give daily feedback to the SU regarding their ideas, concerns and suggestions, to best help the SU to represent you and your policies. 

Updates 

 
Encourage Equal Representation & Celebration For All Students

Early Stages

Objective

  • Work with the university to celebrate minority groups throughout the whole year rather than just having one designated month such as Black history month.  

  • Work with the university and the Race, Inclusion and International Officer to facilitate appropriate feedback channels to ensure that everyone’s needs are heard and endeavoured to be met.  

Updates

 
Accessibility

Early Stages

Objectives 

  • Ensure that the university installs new lifts on Singleton campus to ensure easy access in and out of buildings.  

  • Ensure that the university installs new accessible toilets on Singleton campus. 

Updates

 
Cost of Living

Early Stages

Objectives

  • Introduce vouchers for cheaper food on campus.  

  • Work with the university to reduce prices for food and necessities in campus-stores.  

  • Provide students with comfortable and warm spaces to relieve stress.  

Updates 

 
Improve Services

Early Stages

Objectives 

  • Work to make the bus service more efficient.  

  • Aim to introduce free shuttle busses or bus passes for all students.  

  • Aim to implement a platform similar to the ‘Strut Safe’ initiative that operates at other universities to ensure student safety after student nights.  

  • Make the hardship fund easily accessible for those who need it.  

  • Provide support for students with potential housing and landlord issues.  

Updates