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As your elected Officer Trustee I'm always happy to talk to students and help out where I can.

Holly Lloyd

Vice President (Education)

Hi, I'm Holly Lloyd, Your VP (Education). Here's a little about myself - I'm from North Wales and came to Derby to study a Creative Expressive Arts course. I'm a major cat lover but unfortunately find myself allergic With my creative background I aim to make your interactions with the Student Union a more fun and interactive experience. Be sure to keep an eye out for me in and around our many campuses and feel free to come into the office for a chat.

I aim to encourage and create more engagement with the Union, ensure that students feel represented and seen with more Union representation and presence at other campuses, and to secure better funding and support for field work and placement studies.

Officer News

Your Officers
Your thoughts, our actions on sustainability

Tue 30 Apr 2024

VP (Welfare) here to talk about responsible futures, sustainability and the actions we have taken to better incentivise sustainability.

 
Your Officers
Statement from VP (Welfare) on AFAF

Wed 24 Apr 2024

Jack Mcguinness

A statement outlining the event being held by AFAF, why the University are allowing it to go ahead, and the support the Union and University provides.

 
Your Officers
Student Safety Updates

Thu 21 Mar 2024

Jack McGuinness at a Union stall

Hi everyone! Jack McGuinness, your Vice President (Welfare), here to give some updates on the work I’ve been doing around student safety and the plans I'm putting in place to improve student safety here in Derby.

 
Your Officers
VP (Welfare) February Update

Fri 15 Mar 2024

Jack McGuinness

An update from the Vice President (Welfare), Jack McGuinness, on student safety, the community pantry and more.

 
Your Officers
VP (Welfare) February update

Mon 04 Mar 2024

Vice President (Welfare) Jack McGuinness talking to a student at freshers' fair.

VP (Welfare) Jack McGuinness here to give you some updates on the work that's been going on!

 
Your Officers
The History of LGBT+ Rights in the UK

Wed 14 Feb 2024

An image of a gay rights movement march in Birmingham circa 1975.

The history of LGBT+ rights in the UK, shown through significant milestones and progress points.

 
Your Officers
5 Reasons to Run in the Elections

Mon 12 Feb 2024

Union President Dominic White smiling at the camera at Election Results night 2023

The Union elections are an amazing opportunity to use your voice and enact change within the Union and the University, so I wanted to share my top 5 reasons for why YOU should nominate yourself in the current Union elections.

 
Your Officers
VP (Welfare) Student Safety Roadshow

Fri 09 Feb 2024

Jack McGuinness, Vice President (Welfare), is on a roadshow for student safety.

 
Your Officers
Can you write about ‘Spring’ in a 50-word festival competition?

Tue 30 Jan 2024

The Derby Book Festival logo - it features a blue ribbon bookmark and text reading 'Derby Book Festi

Hi everyone! I wanted to share with you this great opportunity that all students can get involved with. The Derby Book Festival are looking for inspiring entries for their Flash Fiction Writing Competition - could you be the winner? Check out the press release below for more details on how to get involved!

 
Your Officers
A Final Message From Your Executive Officers

Tue 19 Dec 2023

The Executive Officers (in order of appearance: Holly, Dom, Gabby and Jack) lying on the floor cover

With the year coming to an end, we wanted to leave you with one final message.

 
Your Officers
A Term of Progress, Unity and Triumphs.

Mon 18 Dec 2023

Union President Dominic White doing a speech after being elected as President on elections result ni

As we bid farewell to another year, I find myself reflecting on the multitude of successes and shared experiences that have defined our journey together thus far. Serving as your Union President has been both an honour and an immense responsibility, and I am extremely proud of the progress the Union has made so far since taking office as Union President.

 
Your Officers
Disability History Month

Tue 12 Dec 2023

Dom playing Wheelchair Basketball as part of the 'Yes You Can' project

In a world that often strives for inclusivity and diversity, it is important to shed light on the unique experiences and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. Disability History Month serves as a poignant reminder of the journey towards equality and understanding.

 
Your Officers
VP (Welfare) November Update

Fri 01 Dec 2023

VP (Welfare) Jack at an elections stall during a Union fair.

Your VP (Welfare) here to give you an update on some of the work that myself and the rest of the Executive Officer team have been up to during November 2023.

 
Your Officers
You are invited to our All Student Meeting!

Tue 14 Nov 2023

Find out what happens at our All Student Meeting, and how you can get involved!

 
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Empower Your Voice: Why you should run in our upcoming Union of Students Elections!

Mon 06 Nov 2023

I understand that running for the Elected officer roles can be a daunting experience.

 
 
 
 
 

Manifesto Pledges

During my time in office I have pledged to:

Campaigns

Some of the campaigns I have been/will be working on this year.

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  • Scrutiny Reports

    My reports from Scrutiny Panel and AGMs.