President of Union Affairs

Progress

Push for a strategic shift in funding focus for the Campus Larder and secure

more donations and funding from external organisations

As the first ever President of Union Affairs I hope to refine and be transparent with regards to its remit

as well as push for standardised financial training and literacy for all Executive Officers

both within the Union and University Court

Organise the first ever All Student Forums and within it enable

the building of new democratic structures like student working groups

Use my place on PARC (subcommittee of court) to hold power

to account to their Albany Park affordability commitment

Work with the PG Presidents to ensure their voices are present

in the meetings where decisions affecting them are made

Relaunch Save Our Scottish Universities campaign in a way that reflects the current Tertiary Education

funding landscape and meet with the Minister for Higher and Further Education in Scotland

Partner with environmental groups to make sustainability effortless and visible across your union

and increase our contribution to the biodiversity strategy

Champion a more connected and empowered Exec Team by introducing structured shared planning sessions

and regular informal check-ins to improve collaboration across all portfolios

Progress

Working with the Careers Centre, I'll advocate for a platform that highlights flexible job opportunities

compatible with studies while working with your President of Wellbeing to develop a resource

that will help advise students who are balancing work, academics, and mental health

Establish a Student Action Hub to provide comprehensive support

for student campaign funding, training, and mentorship.

Work with your President of Wellbeing to ensure that SafeZone rollout

is integrated into a broader Student Safety Plan, including night-time transport, consent workshops,

and crisis support

Introduce a Student Justice Charter

Start a Union podcast so that we are able to streamline our signposting

and projects into more impactful and accessible content

Include St Andrews in the 'Rate Your Landlord' platform (Rate Your Landlord

is a partnership between Unipol Student Homes and Leeds University Union with agreements

with a number of Universities and Students’ Unions)

Review and implement ways with Development and Student Services

to reduce the financial burden of graduating

Revolutionise our volunteer experience by implementing comprehensive training programs

and establishing clear communication channels so every volunteer feels equipped and supported

Work with PresOpps to push for a Volunteer Development Framework that will

provide certified skills recognition, professional references, and clear progression routes

Establish a space for volunteers to work and communicate with each other

Expand the annual One Union Awards

Be an active member of the Scottish Elections campaign (nationally)

Create a YOUR Scottish Elections Guide 2026

Help create and plan an impactful Sustainability Week working with your Environment Officer