A Change in Leadership at UPSU

We want to share an important update about our leadership at The University of Portsmouth Students’ Union.

Our Chief Executive, Anna Clodfelter, has made the decision to move on from UPSU. We are incredibly grateful for her leadership and the significant contributions she has made during her 11 years with us. Her last day will be the 21st March 2025. 

As we navigate this transition, we want to reassure you that nothing will change in the support and services we provide. To ensure continuity, we are pleased to announce that Fern Lewis, current Deputy Chief Executive, has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive. She brings a wealth of experience and dedication, and will provide steady leadership during this period. Brendan McCarthy and Cherelyn Cuthbert will step into the roles of Deputy CEOs. 

The recruitment process for a new Chief Executive has already begun. We are committed to involving student representatives in this process to ensure your voices are heard in shaping the future leadership of UPSU.

We will keep you updated on any developments and in the meantime, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to hello@upsu.net