My name is Neil Pennell and I’m a third year creative writing student. I’m the current LGBTQ+ PTO officer and I’m running for VP Welfare. In my second year I was the president of the LGBTQ+ society and ran many successful events, including the Masquerade Ball.
As a trans student, I found the uni’s original trans policy weren’t as good they could be. Because of this, I have spent the last two years campaigning for a more comprehensive and progressive trans policy within the uni. What I have found at my time at uni is a friendly and approachable union who want the best for all students. I want to enhance the experience of students and, if elected, I will do this in 3 main ways:
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Improve the university wellbeing service through feedback from students. Several officers have already conducting student surveys and I want to continue this work. A vital aspect of the union of students is the student voice.
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Focus on the mental health of students through union run events.
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Ensure the university effectively implements its new and improved trans policy.