Candidate for the position of President (Communication & Democracy)

Image for URSULA OJIJI

URSULA OJIJI

URSULA OJIJI

VOTE URSULA, VOTE CONTINUITY AND GREAT SERVICE

Hi, I’m Ursula Ojiji

ABOUT ME!

I am currently the Student Union President for Communication and Democracy and I am excited to continue my service to students in the same position as President (Communication and Democracy).

Since my election as student president, I have ensured for a clear and transparent union and represented the views and voice of students at various management meetings across the university and nationally.

Throughout my term, I have ensured and got the university to student’s views by:

  • Providing the MYRGU Mobile App
  • Improved International Students’ representation through the International Students’ Committee in the Union and University
  • Hosted the ONE RGU MANY NATIONS event to showcase the diversity of culture in RGU
  • Liaised with AUSA and NESCOL to campaign for free/affordable transportation for all students in Aberdeen
  • Got the university to commit to improve the social spaces for students through the BRING BACK SOCIAL SPACE/BAR CAMPAIGN
  • Got the university to provide affordable and healthy catering options to students across campus
  • GUARANTOR SCHEME CAMPAIGN has committed the university to making one available to students
  • Ensured for all round participation through increased memberships in societies and sports clubs
  • Ensured fairer and transparent representation of students in the union and university through Student Voice Forums and Annual General Meetings (AGM).

MANIFESTO B

I am determined to ensure effective and efficient representation, delivery and service to the general student body and so I intend to:

1.     IMPROVE THE AGM MOTION SYSTEM

  • As I always want to ensure for a fair and transparent Union, I will ensure the progress of AGM motions are visible for students to see and hold s accountable.

2.     IMPROVE BUS STOP ACCESS

  • I will work with University Estates to improve the bus stop accessibility especially for students with disability, the general student body and everyone on campus.

3.     BRING BACK SOCIAL SPACE/BAR CAMPAIGN

  • As this is an ongoing project, I want to continue to ensure that we keep up with the progress of the project achieved so far and bring about something more tangible/visible

4.     ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

  • Work with university on CARBON NET ZERO campus to ensure for a sustainable and eco-friendly environment for the RGU community.
  • Work with Estates and Bike Pad to improve and lobby for alternative transport options student to promote a healthy university.

5.     IMPROVE SERVICES IN RGU:UNION

  • Lobby for adequate training for Union Staff and Sabbatical Officers to be vast in skills in delivering support to students.

6.     INCREASE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

  • Ensure for more participation with the Student Media (Radar, RGU:TV, RGU:RADIO) to create more fun, inclusive and engaging content across the campus.
  • Work with societies to have a calendar to ensure a timeline of events across the Union.
  • Ensure for society productivity upgrade.

WHY VOTE ME?

I am an interesting and approachable individual with a smile to light up your day and strives to ensure openness and fairness in everything I do. I have a duty to service, and to serve the best interest of every student. As I believe in continuity, I want to continue to work to represent the student voice across the university and nationally.

VOTE URSULA! VOTE CONTINUITY!!  VOTE GREAT SERVICE!!!

Top stories from Radar

[PODCAST] Radar Interviews: Shed Seven

Arvind chats to Rick Witter, lead singer of the band Shed Seven, as they promote their No.1 album "A Matter of Time".

 
Ticket to Solidarity
Airplane flying over a series of red placards with slogans "Defend our Jobs" and "Strike!". A blue s

Aviation Unions Join RMT in Summer Strike Action

 
Rural Disconnect
Radar Media: White background with two rails crossing over each other.

Signaller Strikes Leave Scotland Stricken