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If you’re studying at Sussex or BSMS, you’re already a member of the Students' Union! We’re independent from the University, and you’re part of our community of 20,000 plus students.

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Explore the many groups, societies and sports clubs you can get involved with through the SU, and make new friends.

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Whether you need support with your academic life, housing or personal circumstances, our dedicated Advice team can help.

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Wellbeing

Have a look at all the wellbeing tips and resources on our Wellbeing page - you never know when you might need them.

Wellbeing

Student Representation

Meet your Officers - the team of students responsible for leading your Students’ Union and ensuring student voices are heard by the University.

Full-time officers

Diversity, Access and Participation Officer photo

Jada Orlebar-Earle (she/her)

Diversity, Access and Participation Officer

Jada joins the SU having recently completed an MA in Globalisation, Business and Development. Previous union roles include committee membership of BAMEsoc and Femsoc, as well as working at Falmer Bar. Priorities for the year: More support to find career opportunities and career preparation; Compulsory anti-discrimination enrolment module; Welfare training for all committee members.
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Wellbeing Officer photo

Naina Bahl (they/them)

Wellbeing Officer

Naina was re-elected for their second year as the Wellbeing Officer, after having set up and been the Nightline Coordinator for two years, being a part-time officer and involved in Under the Sheets and Access Sussex campaigns. Priorities for the year: Delivering Know Your Rights training for students so students know what their rights are as a tenant, an employee, an activist and more!; Working towards a harm-reduction approach to drugs and alcohol in Brighton; Building better and comprehensive Union and University support for trans and non-binary and disabled students; Focussing on the reasonable adjustments review to ensure students are able to access the reasonable adjustments they need.
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Sports, Societies and Events Officer photo

Ardi Sefre (he/him)

Sports, Societies and Events Officer

Ardi has held various SU roles, including president of the Mountaineering Society, lead actor in student productions, and organiser of numerous events; partnering with Oxfam for second hand fashion shows, hosting trail running events with HOKA and co-creating ‘BoysThatRun’ a mental health running initiative. Priorities for the year: Positive culture training for all sports teams; Develop a non-intrusive hardship fund that supports students in joining and sticking with sports and societies throughout their studies; Get students cycling, increase safe storage on campus and draw attention to biking as a cost effective, sustainable mode of transport; Develop a network of ethical sponsors to support teams in funding.
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Student Living and Sustainability Officer photo

Elena Southard (she/her)

Student Living and Sustainability Officer

Anthropology student Elena has been involved in numerous SU activities, including a role as activities & events officer in the Sustainability Committee and taking a leading role in the Oxfam Society. Priorities for the year: Improve student housing and tackle the cost of living; Improve transport to campus; Create opportunities to improve student wellbeing sustainably.
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International Students' Officer photo

Esther Adeyemo (she/her)

International Students' Officer

Esther is a postgraduate student of Governance, Development and Public Policy, with varied experience in advocacy and development. Priorities for the year: Harmonise the international student community; Secure more commitment for funding & career support; Increase mental health and other support services.
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Education and Employability Officer photo

Lewis Wilson (he/him)

Education and Employability Officer

Law student Lewis takes on the role of Full-Time Officer having previously served as a student trustee. Priorities for the year: Improve our learning conditions; Preparing students for the workplace and supporting working students; An equal Sussex with an accessible, better funded students' union.
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Student Campaigns

Campaigning is a big part of our work at the Students’ Union. Whether representing students within the University or campaigning at a local or national level on big issues, it's built into our ethos.

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