Candidate for the position of Vice President Education

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Fergal Flynn

Let's get over this hurdle, vote Fergal

Background

I’m studying Environmental Health and standing to be your Vice President.

Throughout this academic year, I’ve worked as the School Representative for CSSHS and engaged in Students’ Union leadership. One critical initiative has been creation of a CSSHS Student Engagement Group, which I’m actively leading to tackle improving social spaces – in partnership with Estates and the Library team for student collaboration in designing improved University spaces.

I’ve immersed myself in cultural events such as Diwali and Iftar and sports events such as the colour run and UV dodgeball.

My friends would describe me as honest, articulate, and passionate. As VP, I can confidently represent all at Cardiff Met and show you what a Students’ Union can do under the right leadership.

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This Candidates Priorities

WELLBEING
Improved social spaces	Establish a Llandaff bar, welcoming social areas to relax away from a desk on campus.
Puppy petting	Bring ‘Paws on Campus’ to Cyncoed & improve its general accessibility. Incorporate ‘Paws on Campus’ into programmes during the exam period.
Sense of belonging	Provide opportunities to make friends through events (e.g., winter ball, paintballing, and laser tag).
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
Family tuition discount	International students to receive tuition fee discounts, bringing families together and combatting feelings of isolation.
Student voice	Create Student Engagement Groups for each school and LGBT+, neurodivergent, and international students. These groups will give all students a voice and opportunity to develop student-led initiatives to create their own change within the University.
Neurodivergent-friendly	Work with the University to create digestible programme materials. Create an institutional policy for live recording of lectures.
ACADEMIC
More group study spaces	Create more group study spaces. Provide the opportunity to use vacant classrooms for group work.

Improved lecture times	Develop timetables reflecting Cardiff Met life! Appropriate breaks and no Thursday morning lectures.

Candidates Concluding Thoughts

I hope to bring much-needed change to the Students’ Union that responds to the student body's needs. A vote for Fergal is a vote towards getting things done and best representing your interests.