Meet the Candidates
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Read the candidate manifestos all together in one place, or continue scrolling to find their individual ones.
Education Officer Candidates
Raiyan Rahman
- Academic Help Desk at library - ECs, referencing, AI? Get real-time help at the Library!
- Flexible Timetables - Block or spread-out classes - you choose what fits your life.
- Peer Study Network - Weekly peer sessions at the union. Learn from students who’ve done it before.
- Weekly Drop-In Hours - Guaranteed weekly time with lecturers, no guesswork or long email chains.
- Don’t know where to go? - Share academic issues fast at UPSU. We follow up for you. You see action.
Jack Hayes
- Focus on course rep system structure and use, push for greater accountability from Heads of School.
- Better support for learners with neurodiverse conditions.
- Make curriculum more accessible, also classroom environment to encourage students’ liberation.
- Improve the experience of being a student, feeling happy and proud to study at Portsmouth.
- Working closely with staff and students, in collaboration to make you feel like you belong.
Flavian Simon
- International Students Support Fund
- Cheaper Food on Campus
- Free University Certifications for Extensions and EC Claims
- Mental Health Support for Sports and Activity Groups
- Cheaper, Fairer Housing
Chinonso Onwurah
- Strengthening and consolidating the condensed timetable so it genuinely works for students.
- Strengthening policies around flexible assessment deadlines and extensions.
- Supporting the inclusion of students' voice and considerations in the new Connected Curriculum.
- Ensuring more university support for student societies and representation.
- Expand awareness and support accessibility for PGM students in relation to the award gap.
Welfare Officer Candidates
Srini Sathish Kumar
- Stronger housing support with clearer guidance on tenancy rights and accommodation help.
- Clearer financial support with better access to hardship funds and cost-of-living help.
- Free or low-cost breakfast mornings to support student wellbeing.
- Free period products in key campus washrooms to support dignity and wellbeing.
- A safer campus – promote consent, bystander awareness, and stigma-free sexual health info.
Rhianna Brown
- Better support for grievance within student groups.
- Developing events for students to relieve academic pressures.
- Advocating for neurodivergent students and supporting their growth within University.
- Working with the community to make the streets of Portsmouth safe for students.
- International students enrich our university community, I will work to ensure they feel supported.
Md Tasnimul Hasan
- Active Approach: Continuous touch points & training of PATs, so no one feels like a "burden".
- Active Wellbeing: Break cost barriers with “Free-to-Play” sports & waivers for “Active Minds".
- Active Resilience: Transform the Pantry to a “Student-led Coop” & improve financial support.
- Active Housing Rights: End the “Housing Nightmare” by holding rogue landlords accountable.
- Active Integration: Multi-language mental & financial guidance for international students.
Julie Kapustova
- Therapy Pets for All.
- Sexual Harassment Prevention – Safe, Supported, Heard.
- Balance, Not Burnout.
- Welfare That Feels Approachable.
Jay Sharma
- Mental Wellness - Help when you need it, and you are never alone in this journey.
- Community And Belonging – Together we are stronger, because every student deserves to be belong.
- Staying Informed - Welfare that finds you, so you never have to search alone.
- Everyday Wellbeing - With you every step of the way, through the good days and the hard ones.
- Your Safety Matters – A campus where you always feel secure.
Fadekemi Obasa
- Improve access to welfare support.
- Strengthen student voice in welfare decisions.
- Support mental health during high-pressure academic periods.
- Build a stronger sense of belonging across campus.
- Use data and student feedback to improve welfare services.
Inclusion Officer Candidates
Victor Audu
- Year‑round inclusion calendar, not just themed months and posters.
- Inclusion Ambassador Network so no student is lost in the system.
- Clear, accessible info on rights, support, funding and academic success.
- Regular Student Voice Forums with “You Said / We Did” follow‑up.
- Champion liberation groups and tackle awarding and participation gaps.
Quadri Aleshe
- REACH the unengaged and recognize every culture.
- REINFORCE the impact of liberation groups and PGM Ambassadors.
- REACH the unengaged and recognize every culture
- REPRESENT underrepresented voices at the highest University levels.
- REFORM the student experience through evidence-based EDI work.
Ben Varga
- Include and Involve: Broaden DEI events and advocate for all societies year-round.
- Market and Collab: Boost engagement through marketing, outreach, and continue Campus Chat growth.
- Student Council – Driven by Students: Empower student-led change with part-time officers and HYS.
- Bringing Back the Union Bar: Secure a bar and events space for students in new building plans.
- More Events: Host more fundraisers like a cultural food festival and/or a music festival.
Md Fazlullah Chowdhury
- Improve accessibility across campus and SU events.
- Strengthen support for underrepresented student groups.
- Zero tolerance for discrimination and harassment.
- Create safe spaces and regular student listening forums.
- Promote inclusive policies in all SU activities.
Opportunities Officer Candidates
Nana Adjei
- Promote societies year-round with trailers, social media features, and marketing support.
- Increase funding and awareness of the Society Development Grant.
- Run more Union-society collaborative events to expand society reach.
- Create more academic, networking, and sponsorship opportunities for societies.
- Introduce Society Awards with multiple categories, not just one winner.
Fidelia Fidel-Turay
- Introduce targeted schemes to develop students’ skills, experiences & professional readiness.
- Increasing awareness and access to support services, so student know exactly who to go to for help.
- Empower students to lead, designing and execute projects, events, fund-raisers, exhibits etc.
- Create spaces where hard conversations are made easy through safeguarding & open mindedness.
Dhwani Mittal
- Learn with Startups, Not Just Textbooks.
- Real Hiring, Real Connections.
- Stronger Job Opportunities for International Students.
- Real-World Skill Training on Campus.
- Complete Support for Your Career Journey.
Charday Stone
- More Student Jobs - Turn campus spaces into job opportunities and host an Inclusive Careers Fair!
- Better Support for Clubs & Societies - Boost collaboration and empower more society-led events.
- More Accessible Funding - Clearer grant criteria so funding is easier to access when needed.
- Ravelin for Everyone - Allowing more students to take part and continuing to make it more accessible.
- Affordable Food on Campus - Student prices at UoP cafés for quick, tasty, nutritious food.
Archana Badineni
- JOB FAIRS, CV clinics & hands-on employability workshops for every student.
- Open Library, Eldon, Park, King Henry, Portland & Richmond extended hours, every day.
- Simpler funding, real visibility & dedicated support for SOCIETIES.
- Flexible, wellbeing-first opportunities! built around your actual life.
Amna Habib
- Equal access to jobs, internships, and placements.
- Weekly updates on opportunities and events.
- Strong employer and industry connections.
- Extra support for international and new students.
- Practical workshops to build skills and confidence.
Campaign Materials
Explore the campaign posters, manifestos and materials from each candidate.
Education Officer
Flavian Simon
Manifesto
Welfare Officer
Inclusion Officer
Quadri Aleshe
Manifesto
Md Fazlullah Chowdhury
Manifesto
Opportunities Officer
Nana Adjei
Manifesto
Dhwani Mittal
Campaign Poster
Manifesto
Amna Habib
Manifesto
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