Chloe has been Vice President of Higher Education at the National Union of Students (NUS) since July 2022. Her main role is to represent students in higher education and to advocate and campaign for their best interests. Prior to the NUS, she spent two years as a Student Officer at the Liverpool Guild of Students.

Xenia is a postgraduate student at the University of Bristol, where she is completing a 1+3 PhD in Social Policy funded by the ESRC. Her research examines participatory policymaking in a higher education context.

Xenia is trustee of Bristol Students’ Union and former President of Norwich University of the Arts Students’ Union. She was chair of the GuildHE student network and is a past member of the OfS student panel. She was also involved in the TEF subject pilots as a student representative on the arts panel.

Lucy is a second year Politics and Criminology PhD student at Leeds Beckett University and works as a Course Administrator at the University alongside her part-time studies. She graduated from Leeds Beckett University with a BA (Hons) in International Relations and Global Development before moving to Durham University to study an MSc in Defence, Development and Diplomacy.

Lucy spent two years working for Leeds Beckett Students’ Union as a Student Engagement Coordinator, where she helped facilitate the academic representation structures and supported EDI work within the SU, before joining Leeds School of Social Sciences in 2021. She recently supported the QAA Subject Benchmark Review for Politics and International Relations as a Student Adviser.

Liam is a PhD student at the University of Aberdeen where he is researching assessment and feedback practices in the digital age. Alongside his research, he is a Student Reviewer for QAA Scotland's Quality Enhancement and Standards Review (QESR) and has previously sat on the Scottish Higher Education Enhancement Committee (SHEEC).

A former student of the University of Glasgow, Liam graduated in 2019 with a degree in Psychology before working as Vice President and subsequently President of Glasgow University Students' Representative Council where he chaired the Board of Trustees as well as being a governor. He has represented students on a range of issues both within the University and nationally, and has spoken at sector events from organisations such as sparqs, QAA and AdvanceHE.

Kathryn is the Academic Representation Manager at the Union, Manchester Metropolitan University, alongside undertaking a part-time PhD at Queen’s University Belfast.

Having worked at Cardiff Students’ Union and Edge Hill Students’ Union in Voice and Engagement roles, Kathryn is passionate about ensuring that students are listened to in all aspects of their education. Kathryn has also written articles for WonkHE about the experience of PGR students and the funding that is available for Doctoral students.

Dola is the current President: Education at the University of Sunderland Students' Union having graduated with a Master's in Public Health in 2023. During her studies, she was an active volunteer with the Students' Union, a member of the SU crew and also a Society leader. She is passionate about students’ academic success and ensuring they get adequate and appropriate academic support. 

Her role involves being the voice for students on academic issues, contributing to the development of educational policies, campaigning for change in teaching and learning, and improving academic services. 

Cali is currently in her second year of a part-time, distance-learning PhD in Education and Social Justice at Lancaster University, whilst also working full-time as a Senior Quality & Standards Advisor at Nottingham Trent University.

Cali was previously a School Officer at Robert Gordon University, an Institutional Associate Trainer for sparqs and a member of the QAA Scotland Enhancement Themes Network. She completed an MA Student Affairs in Higher Education at Anglia Ruskin University where she represented the student body on multiple committees. Cali has a particular interest in addressing the barriers to master’s study in the UK and in creating safe educational spaces for all students.

Alam started his PhD research on British Transnational Education at Nottingham Trent University in September 2021. He also currently works at the British University in Egypt (BUE) as a Director of Academic Services. Alam is a member of BUE’s highest teaching and learning committee and the Board of Trustees’ sub-committees. He also serves as a Council Member and Audit Committee Member at the British Accreditation Council (BAC).

Prior to this, Alam worked at BUE as a Senior Assistant Registrar, London Metropolitan University as a Quality Manager (Curriculum & Standards), Student Reviewer at QAA, Student Assessor for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), and at London South Bank University as a Trustee and Vice President for Student Experience, and Quality and Enhancement Advisor.

Stella is studying a Joint Honours degree in English and Philosophy at the University of St Andrews. Born in Nigeria, Stella grew up in Leicester after moving to the United Kingdom with her family as a young child, before moving to Scotland for University.

Throughout her academic career in St Andrews, Stella has been a highly active member of the community. In 2018-19, she was the Female Sports Representative and in 2019-20, the Senior Student for St Salvator’s Hall. More recently, she was elected EDI Rep for the Schools of Philosophy and English and looks forward to contributing to the necessary conversations about decolonising the curriculum and improving both the diversity and inclusivity of both. Stella leads the Rector’s Committee, a large team of students dedicated to improving the student experience in St Andrews based on a joint vision for better access, action and accountability at the University.

Conor is an Educational Developer at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), specialising in student engagement and transition. Alongside this, Conor is currently a part-time student on the PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education course at NTU. 

Previously, Conor was President and Chair of Nottingham Trent Students’ Union and a governor from 2020-22. He represented and advocated for students locally and nationally on issues ranging from accommodation and mental health to social mobility and fair assessment. Conor is passionate about student engagement, social mobility and student voice and continues to support these as a trustee of the British Youth Council as an external trustee at the University of Salford Students' Union and as a committee member of the RAISE Network.

Zoë is a BA and MA History & Heritage graduate from Bath Spa University (2017-21), where she was heavily involved in society committees and a student representative. She took part in quality reviews and was a member of the University's Academic Board.

Since autumn 2021, Zoë has been Student Voice Coordinator (Partnerships) at Bath Spa University Students' Union. She is responsible for student voice and representation across the University, coordinating student representatives, training and elections. She also provides representation advisory support to the University's partnerships and is an advisor in the SU Advice Centre, supporting students in a range of enquiries including academic support and appeals.

Sofia is Vice President of Education at the University of Wales Students' Union.

While studying Mechanical Engineering at the University, Sofia was the Student Voice Representative for the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science, before becoming Chair of the Student Voice Forum.

Ellis is a part-time taught MA Education student and has recently started working as the Student Representation Manager at the University of South Wales Students’ Union. He is responsible for the student voice team and works to ensure student representation systems are effectively supported.

Prior to this, Ellis served as a Student Voice Representative for the entirety of his undergraduate degree. He recently achieved Associate Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy for his work in supporting teaching and learning in this role.