Executive & Officers
Executive - Sabbatical Officers
President
Simon Eltringham
The President is a Sabbatical Office- Bearer and the Senior Office-Bearer of the Association. He is responsible for :
- Promoting the aims of the Association and the interests of its members, through representations to the media, general public, University and external bodies.
- Co-ordination of the internal and external activities of the Association.
- Relations with the media and general public, and corporate image.
- Management and development of the central resources of the Association.
- Appointment, pay, conditions of services, grievances and discipline of Association staff.
- Licensing and safety of Association activities, premises and equipment.
Simon is chief representative and spokesperson for the Students Association. His job is to represent Heriot-Watt students to the University, the National Union of Students (NUS) and the wider world. He fights to promote, defend and extend the rights of Heriot-Watt students. Simon will be co-ordinating campaigns and activities with students to make sure we all get the most out of our time while learning, socialising and in society in general.
Senior Vice-President
Murray Hope
The Senior Vice-President is a Sabbatical Office-Bearer. He is responsible for:
- Deputising, with consent of the President, during his/her absence
- Advice, campaigns and the provision of information to members on issues affecting students' rights, education and any other aspect of student welfare.
- Representation of Association members to the University through committees and any other appropriate means or body.
- Supervision and development of the Association Advice and Support Centre, in conjunction with its staff.
- Promotion of equal rights and opportunities for members of the Students Association
- Supervision of hardship loan scheme of the Association.
Murray’s job is to ensure that you have the highest quality of education at Heriot-Watt and that every student’s welfare is taken into account both in the University and the Students Association. The role involves campaigning and lobbying for your rights on issues from mentoring to sexual health.
Vice-President (Scottish Borders Campus)
Caoimhe Sweeney
The Vice President (SBC) is a Sabbatical Office-Bearer. She is responsible for:
- Policy and direction of services and facilities at Scottish Borders Campus
- Representing the students at Scottish Borders Campus to the management of the Scottish Borders campus
- Providing input to the Association on the views of the students at Scottish Borders Campus
- All other cross-Association duties allocated from time to time by the Executive
As the Scottish Borders Campus representative on the Executive, Caoimhe has responsibility for all areas – representation, education, welfare, services and communications on that campus. Kerri represents the students of SBC to Heriot-Watt University; working with the other sabbatical officers to ensure the experience in the Scottish Borders is a good one. Kerri also organises the events at SBC throughout the year.
Executive - Part-Time Officers
Secretary
Michael Bottom
The Secretary is a non-sabbatical office-bearer. He is responsible for:
- Organisation of, and communications between the General Meeting, Council and committees of the Association.
- Membership of the Association.
- Maintenance of the rules, minutes and records of the Association.
- Supervision of the disciplinary procedures of the Association.
Michael is concerned with the internal affairs of the Students Association and communicating decisions and policy to all. He ensures that we stick to our constitution, values and ethics.
Ordinary Executive Member
Paul Charlton
Ordinary Executive Member
Paul Murphy
Ordinary Executive Member
Michael Ross
Office Bearers
Societies Convener
Hannah Sharkey
- Representation of the interests of affiliated societies and their members, within the Association.
- Provision of advice and financial support to affiliated societies.
- Oversee publication of an annual handbook and organisation of the Freshers' Fayre
Charities Officer
Karen Jack
- The overall organisation of all charities events and the delegation of any aspects of this organisation
- To represent and liaise with outside bodies regarding both charities and community action work.
- Coordinate and promote the activities of RAG (Raising and Giving)
Women's Officer
Position Vacant
- Production of materials and resources to inform and educate all students about the nature of discrimination against women.
- Scrutinising both the Association and the University Equal Opportunities policies to protect the rights of and promote the involvement of women; ensure that the Equal Opportunities policy is properly implemented at all times.
- Work with the NUS and NUS Scotland Women’s Campaigns.
- Ensuring that HWUSA engages in the democratic processes of the NUS and NUS Scotland Women’s Campaigns, for example, submitting motions and/or sending delegates to conference.
- Running appropriate campaigns specific to women students.
Convening regular meetings for female students interested in the Women's Campaign to assist her in her work.
International Convener
Mohammed El-Shaib
- Increasing the participation of international students.
- Representation, campaigns, and the provision of information and advice on all matters affecting International Students
- Creating a structure within the Students Association to encourage the expression of international students' views.
- Assisting in the creation of a social programme for International Students
Liaise with outside bodies on issues affecting International Students.
LGBT Officer
Alison Ross
- Representation, campaigns and the provision of information and advice of all matters affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students.
- Assisting in the creation of a social programme for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students.
- Encouraging an atmosphere within the University, which allows lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students to be treated equally.
Liaison with outside bodies in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students.
Mature & Postgraduate Students' Officer
Position Vacant
- Increasing participation of Mature and Postgraduate Students.
- Representation, campaigns, and the provision on information and advice on all matters affecting Mature and Postgraduate Students.
- Assisting in the creation of a social programme for Mature and Postgraduate Students.
- Liaise with outside bodies on issues affecting Mature and Postgraduate students.
Organise a group of Mature and Postgraduate students to help achieve the above aims.
Black Students' Officer
Position Vacant
- Production of materials and resources to inform and educate all students about the nature of discrimination against Black Students.
- Scrutinising both the Association and the University Equal Opportunities policies to protect the rights of and promote the involvement of Black Students; ensure that the Equal Opportunities policy is properly implemented at all times.
- Work with the NUS and NUS Scotland Black Students’ Campaigns.
- Encouraging an atmosphere within the University which allows black students to be treated equally.
- Ensuring that the association engages in the democratic processes of the NUS and NUS Scotland Black Students’ Campaigns, for example, submitting motions and/or sending delegates to conference.
- Running appropriate campaigns specific to Black Students.
- Convening regular meetings for black students interested in the Black Students' Campaign to assist him/her in their work.
Disabled Students' Officer
Scott Smith
- Representation, campaigns and provision of information on all matters affecting Disabled students
- Encouraging an atmosphere within the University that allows disabled students to be treated equally.
- Advising the Association on making provision for disabled students
Meetings will be held twice a semester to discuss issues that students face at Heriot Watt, more information will be sent out in emails from Student Welfare Services. My main role is to represent your views to the university and the Student's Union, this happens at the various meetings and committees attended.
Environmental & Ethical Officer
Position Vacant
The responsibilities of the Environment and Ethical Officer shall include:
- Overall organisation of all work surrounding environmental and ethical issues and the delegation of any aspects of this organisation.
- To represent and liaise with the University and outside bodies regarding environmental and ethical concerns.
- To represent the Environmental and Ethical Forum on the Executive, by invitation of the President, but without voting rights.
To Chair meetings of the Environment Forum and to take day-to-day decisions on its behalf.
SRC Officers
Orindary Members of Council
Matthew Nunez
Antonia Stevenson
Rehan Hafeez