Meet your Newly Elected Sabbatical Officers for '25/'26 

The elections officially closed on Friday, March 21st, and you cast your votes to decide the next team of sabbatical officers for the upcoming academic year. This year, we saw a record-breaking number of votes, highlighting the power of student voice in shaping the future. Every vote truly made a difference in choosing who will represent your needs.

 

President 

Eliza Aoife Mill 

Manifesto

I have a broad range of experience, both in and out of university, that I can draw from when choosing the best actions in the interest of students. My experiences include partaking in the study abroad programme, which gave me insight into how other universities operate. I also completed a year in industry by successfully navigating the hiring process. I am currently completing my SALA and volunteering as a social secretary giving me insights into the planning and running of events.

 

Listening is essential for the role of president. Listening means not only taking notice of what others say but also acting on it. I already practice this as a course and student representative by listening to students and then presenting feedback to tutors, this has led to changes in lesson layouts.

 

I understand how the university works from various perspectives. As a student trustee, I have been involved in discussions about university management, as a student ambassador, I am familiar with what the university offers. Having used the services Hope provides, I know the student perspective on learning support, student engagement, and careers.

 

After nearly four years at Liverpool Hope University, I care about improving students’ employability after graduation, ensuring the safety of individuals while living in Liverpool, and enhancing the enjoyment of student life.

 

Success – Overall, I want to help students recognise the importance of gaining relevant experiences and participating in extracurricular activities to enhance their job applications. To do this, I will improve the promotion of available opportunities and work to provide students with experience in their field, e.g. develop a student newspaper. Furthermore, I want students to feel prepared for financial independence by providing financial packs with topical information.

 

Safety – I aim to raise awareness of health and safety services that the university and city of Liverpool provide and help students feel less alone with challenges they face. I will achieve this by creating an A-Z guide of support services, an "agony aunt" style series of posts and emphasising the importance of correct signposting by staff.

 

Social – I will continue celebrating inclusivity and the achievements of our sports teams while also increasing engagement with current events and providing more events for students. I will achieve this by improving the promotion of these events and making the SU website more accessible and relevant.

 

Side Quests – I will explore the possibility of extra water-fountains around campus and monthly clothes swaps to promote sustainability.

 

Vice President Welfare & Community 

Ellie Baldwin

Manifesto

To me Welfare & Community means building and maintaining a culture in which every member is able to and encouraged to thrive. 

The priorities outlined in this manifesto are the main ways in which work on this.

Three of my top priorities are: 

• Helping to ease the cost of living crisis
• Promoting belonging and inclusion 
• Improving access to opportunities 

Cost of Living 

Right now the cost of living is having huge consequences for students. In this role I will commit to supporting students through these challenges in any ways that I can. 

My three main plans to achieve this are to:

• Find and promote student discounts & deals 
• Continue advocating for policies that protect students
• Of course, I will continue the brilliant SU freebies 

Belonging and Inclusion

Having a sense of belonging in uni is crucial in having a good experience. I will therefore work to build a welcoming and inclusive culture for all students. 

I plan to do this by:

• Networking events for specific marginalised groups 
• Promote education of social justice through events and Social Media 
• Building community through social events 

Improving Access to Opportunities 

My time as a Hope student has shown me that there are lots of brilliant opportunities that could be made more accessible. 

The key areas I would look to promote are:

• CV boosters & Career based opportunities 
• Health & Welling Support, particularly mental health 
• Social opportunities within the university and around liverpool

 

Vice President Education

Alex Toomath

Manifesto

1. Provision Of Exceptional Student Support

• Significantly reduce/eradicate fees to student spaces such as the Capstone Theatre - students /societies should not have to pay to use student spaces.
• Sessions for third year students to prepare them for post-university life – For example, LInkedIn Workshops and subject tailored Careers sessions.
• Review of library opening hours - Ensure students get more time in the library on evenings and weekends.
• Book donation points for students - Creation of a space in which students can donate unwanted textbooks to save students in costs and promote sustainability.
• Contingency plan for Dissertation Supervisors that go on leave - I will work with faculties to ensure students have a ‘back up’ supervisor in place to help if they should need it.

2. Strengthen & Champion the Student Voice

• More social events for Course Reps - Being a Course Rep should not be just about attending your Student Voice meetings. For example, providing ‘Lunch & Learn’ sessions for Course Reps to allow for socialising as well as the opportunity to give their feedback and ideas on how to shape change at Hope.
• Continue to build strong relationships with faculty, departments and academic staff to ensure student feedback is taken seriously.
• Advocate for students on placement: - Ensuring that students are aware of their placements 10 days before.
• Promote the ‘Peer Mentoring’ system available from the library to support new and struggling students with their academic journey.
•  Alternative ceremonies to make graduation more accessible for neurodivergent students.

3. Prioritising Mental Health & Wellbeing

• Work with academic staff to promote a healthy study - life balance for students - work with faculties & staff to ensure clearer plans of work for all students in all subjects and strive to review timetable structure.
• Champion initiatives that allow for diverse learning methods by encouraging at least one outside of classroom learning session for students.

Students deserve an environment that adapts to their needs, supports success and nurtures wellbeing, ensuring education at Hope is more inclusive, accessible, adaptive and empowering for everyone.
Together, we strive for change.