Hi, I’m apynghtof/Jack/Guinness. I’ve been involved in committee related roles for 2 years now, starting off as the Rocket League Game Ambassador and then, most recently, Secretary, managing the emails and sending off risk assessment reports for the events we hold. As for next year, I’m running for President. Throughout the year, I intend to pursue the following things:
Sense of community.
Throughout my time at the university I’ve seen how this society has been a way for people to get connected with others and make new friends in times when they might feel isolated or depressed. As President, I will further promote the benefits of joining the society on a social level, creating an atmosphere that makes students feel comfortable to chat and socialise with one another.
Promoting Esports and our Accomplishments.
Most of you will know about our teams, students that compete in various different games in the National Student Esports (NSE) and the National University Esports League (NUEL). Well, throughout my time at the University of Derby, our teams have won various different leagues and championships, increasing our position within BUEC and promoting the society and University as a whole. Despite this, and even though Esports is being increasingly recognised as a competitive arena, our teams still aren’t being recognised for the achievements they accomplish, especially in comparison to other, more traditional, sports and teams.
Sponsorships and collaborations
The Esports society has a large variety of different sponsorships available for members to take advantage of, and over the last year, this has increased. But there can always be more to provide members with a sense of value for money, and so I will work to do just that, reach out to external organisations to see if we can collaborate or host events sponsored by them.
Keeping committee to their word
Each member is elected based on what they say in their manifesto. And sometimes people don't stick to their words. As president, I will put in place measures to ensure that they are kept to what they promise members of the society..