Faran Sabir, flicking through a book on British politics.

My Course

MSc Computer Science

Why I Ran for Officer

I couldn't resist the chance to be the voice of reason for my fellow students.

My Leadership Race Campaign

Click here to view the manifesto I campaigned with in the 24/25 Leadership Race. I then worked with the rest of the team to break it down into the projects on this page.

Favourite Memory at Staffs

The Leadership Race 2023 made my day when I received 200+ calls from the students to greet me on being elected.

Go-to Ember Lounge Order

To be honest, I've never had a meal at Ember... I can definitely think of some drinks, though!

Guilty Pleasure

When no one's around, I enjoy blasting my favourite music hits and dancing like nobody's watching.

Advice to First Years

Get involved with the SU to connect with thousands of like-minded students from all ethnicities.

Faran Sabir

Vice President | he/him

An Update from Me...

14/10 - Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Celebrating Staff Success Awards 2024, where it was inspiring to see so many successful individuals recognized for their achievements. We also presented the Student Choice Awards to selected academic staff members, which was a brilliant addition this year. During the Leadership Team meeting, we discussed various Union matters, reflecting on our experiences from the recent welcome week and brainstorming improvements for the future. We met with the Executive members to address student matters and concerns. I met with the Head of Department for Computing to receive general departmental updates. The Social Work Apprenticeship Course Monitoring was particularly positive, as the team received an award during the Celebrating Staff Success Awards 2024. Click here for previous updates.

My Manifesto

FairFram - Bias-Free Marking

FairFrame will promote fair assessment practices by implementing anonymous criteria and grading rubrics to reduce bias in evaluations. This ensures students are judged solely on their merit and performance, leading to a fair and transparent process.

 

Virtual Colab Hub

It will be an online platform for student collaboration, communication, and creativity, featuring discussion forums, virtual group workrooms, and resource-sharing hubs. It will also support networking and community-building, enhancing academic and social engagement online.

 

Student Success Module
This dynamic initiative empowers students in their academic and career journeys. Through personalized support, career development, and professional coaching, it equips students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in their studies and careers.

 

Empowering Hybrid Learning

This approach embraces technology to innovate education, enhancing learning and expanding access, especially in remote or underserved areas. By creating dynamic and flexible learning environments that cater to diverse needs, it empowers students to reach their full potential.

 

Diversity Dialogues

It will foster open conversations through interactive workshops, panel discussions, and seminars on topics like racial justice, gender equality, religious diversity, and disability awareness. The Diversity Dialogues will empower students to advocate for diversity and inclusion, building a culture of empathy and understanding on campus.