Hallam Union Elections 2009

Who will be the lucky winners to turn Sheffield Hallam Union a better place for students. The results have been announced of the next Hallam president’s of 2009.

All 16 candidates want to express their opinions and make their voices to be heard, about what should be done to improve this friendly social union aka 'The Hubs'.

These fun filled candidates all believe that every student has a right to make their time at Hallam the best it can be. Where they all promises to deliver just that.

David Roy Carr the organiser of Hallam elections announced the winners for each executive place.

As many would know that all sports students are entitled to have every Wednesdays off. Nikki Parkinson winner for Sports Executive, promises to push forward the ‘free Wednesdays’.

Nikki said: "All students should be entitled to have Wednesday's off or one day off during the week, because they can get involved in with the sports activities.”

The winner for Education Executive is Ben Heaton, “thank you very much for all those that voted for me.”

The winner for Equal opportunity Executive is Dan Pine who wants the rights to equal opportunities within the university and wider community. Also to hold campaigns and policies to ensure fair access to all Union activities.

The winner for Welfare Executive is Matthew Bond, campaigns for FREE EDUCATION at Hallam and for the representation of welfare for other committees such as; Disabled students, black & ethnic minorities and anti-fascism.

The winner for Hallam volunteering Executive is Kate Healey make volunteering accessible for everyone, focusing on recruitment, ensuring there is something for every individual at Hallam Volunteering. Making the voice to celebrate all of Hallam’s Volunteering achievements, she will also improve communications between the union and university to continually improve Hallam’s Volunteering as a whole.

The winner for Academic Affairs Executive is Sam Brown ensuring the library has more key course books, actively seek feedback from students throughout the year to help improve the sports. He will ensure students have access to the best possible careers advice after graduating.

The winner for Finance and Conservative Executive is Tom Woltho wants to promote and maintain a great entertainments and commercial programme within the Union. He will work to ensure the union remains the best placed to continue providing services to students throughout the coming years.

The winner for Media Executive is Tom Wilson who wants to push student to become more involved with SHU-Life magazine, SHU-radio and for them to use SHU-space as a form of a communication tool, that provides information about events, campaigns and societies.

The winner for Sports Executive is Samantha Gill, currently the sports executive and wants to keep hold of her place. Samantha has a passion for sports and believes it has made a difference this year and will in the next year. She believes to achieve positive change.

The winner for Union Executive is Danni Beckett who promises to support all student activities such as sport, societies and media. She is willing to help shape the Union for the better and the campaign to continue against top-up fees.

The new executive will take office from 1st July 2009.