President of Union Affairs
Amy amplifies your voice, improves Union services, and supports leaders to drive meaningful student change.
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About my role
Read the President of Union Affairs' full role description.
Hiya! I'm Amy, your President of Union Affairs. In my role, I act as the link between you, the Union, the University and the wider community in order to turn your input into real action. My time in this town has shown me how much of an impact we can have when we work together and I am excited to continue these key changes.
So, what does my job involve?
As President of Union Affairs, I am jointly accountable (alongside the Union’s Chief Executive) for steering the strategic direction and long-term sustainability of the Students’ Association. I work with the Association Executive, student leaders, and our staff team to ensure our services, governance, and structures reflect student need.
This includes:
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Representing students on University Court and attending key committees to ensure your voice is present when decisions are made.
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Overseeing the Union’s democratic functions, including the All Student Forum and student-led change structures.
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Working with commercial teams to shape Union services in ways that serve you better.
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Leading the Association Executive and supporting officers across portfolios.
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Leading the Union Affairs Executive where key issues linked to accommodation, sustainability, and the community are raised.
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Ensuring the Union remains ethical, financially sustainable, and environmentally responsible.
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Acting as a liaison between the Union, the University, and the local community.
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Communicating openly with students about decisions, progress, and challenges.
I am so excited to work with you all this year, and feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or ideas! If you prefer an in-person chat, drop into my office hour in Rectors from 2-3pm on Fridays.
Officers I work closely with:
Liaises with external relations
National Representation
The PresAffs responds to consultations run by Westminster, Holyrood, and Fife Council on behalf of St Andrews students.
They monitor developments in policy and are responsible both for making external bodies aware of student concerns/views as well as for informing students about policy changes which directly impact them.
Our Wider St Andrews Community
The PresAffs is the first point of contact in the Students Association for issues affecting students in the town.
The PresAffs sits on the Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council.
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