Hi I’m Connor, I’m the Student Union Co-ordinator at our wonderful London Campus in Stratford! I completed my undergraduate degree in Games Design here from 2020-2023 and loved it so much that I never left! My role covers many different areas, from advice, to student voice and student engagement! Every aspect of my role is enjoyable, which is all thanks to you – the students! Outside of work, you’ll typically find me either making my own games, playing games, attending metal and rock concerts or enjoying a pint with my best mates!
Hi! I’m Jess and I’m the Student Union Co-ordinator based at Staffordshire University Stafford Campus. I completed my Undergraduate and Master’s degree here at Staffs and started working at the Union in 2017! I became a Duty Venue Manager in 2021 and now have moved into this role! It is my role to provide you with advice and guidance, work with the Student Voice Team to represent your voice and work with the Student Engagement Team to help with events and activities! When I’m not at work you’ll usually find me watching anime - JoJo’s is my favourite!
I'm Ralph. But you can call me anything you like. Within reason.
My Bachelor’s Degree in Theology isn’t really relevant to my work in terms of subject matter, but I use the transferrable and analytical skills and mind-set it provided every day. I became an Adviser in 1995 (yes, I'm that old); at first volunteering for Citizens' Advice and qualifying through their full advice training. Having specialised in disability benefits there (not an area in which I remain skilled), I started advising students in November 1997. I maintain my advice skills and knowledge through numerous trainings and meetings; especially valuing those on student funding provided by NUS and the Child Poverty Action Group plus sessions by the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education on University-related matters.
I find it rewarding to try and empower people to take control of their own lives and situations. I try to find ways of unpacking often-complex regulations or systems such that people can navigate through them and manage problematic situations for themselves.
Away from work, I retain an academic interest in Reformation/Cranmerian liturgy coupled with thought on the impact of beliefs (and how we speak of those beliefs) on our ways of thinking and our wellbeing. I play chess online, but am no longer really a 'force to be reckoned with' at that game. I occasionally roll polyhedral dice; dabbling in Runequest Glorantha.
I'm Lisa and I'm the senior manager responsible for the advice service at the Students' Union.
Hi, I'm Jamie and I'm the Voice and Advocacy Manager at Your Union. This means I oversee the operation of our excellent advice team to make sure we're best placed to help students when they need us, and also that we apply what we're learning from students' challenges to prevent them in the future. I've worked at Staffs since 2017, before which I worked at KeeleSU, SoT 6th Form College and in a self-employed capacity. Prior to this and my grey hair, I studied at Staffs and was also part of the Officer Team for two years. When I'm not Voice-ing and Advocating, you'll most likely find me walking my two collies with my family or enjoying a pint in a "proper" pub!