SU President

Joshitha Venkataraman, SU President 2024/2025    About Me Course: Master, Banking & International Finance Hometown: Puducherry, South India  How do you think your friends best describe you? 'happy, smiling, cute one' in the group apparently I'm never without a smile!   What inspired you to become an Executive Officer? I was inspired to become an Executive Officer because I want to make a real difference in the student community. I've always enjoyed helping others and felt this role would allow me to advocate for students, address their concerns, and improve the overall university experience

 

What can you offer students in your role?  In my role as an Executive Office, I can offer students a strong commitment to their needs and concerns. I plan to bring enthusiasm and a proactive approach to tackling issues, whether that's through organising helpful events, creating platforms for student feedback, or working to enhance campus life. My focus is on making sure students feel supported, heard, and empowered throughout their time at university.        What is the most important change you want to make this year? This year, my top priority is to foster a stronger sense of community on campus. I want to create more opportunities for students to connect, engage and collaborate, whether through new events, clubs, or initiatives. By building a more inclusive and interactive environment, I hope to enhance the overall student experience and ensure everyone feels a part of our vibrant campus life      Hobbies and Interests  What do you like doing in your spare time?  In my spare time, I'm a professional Netflix singer and bookworm. Favourite Film/Series My favourite is Harry Potter - who wouldn't want to be a wizard and spend their time battling dark forces and attending Hogwarts. Favourite Song/s Mikrokosos and Spring Day - BTS

 

 

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You can find out more about my role and the other Officer roles here

 

Semester Successes (term 1)

One of my biggest wins this semester was helping international students at the University of Leicester School of Business who faced a tough situation. Their dissertation deadlines were extended due to resits, but this clashed with their visa expiry dates, putting their PSW applications at risk. I worked with the university to arrange an earlier submission deadline and set up a special board of examiners to review their dissertations, ensuring they didn’t miss out on their future plans.

I successfully lobbied the University of Leicester to review the additional fees charged to students whose dissertations were extended beyond their course period due to resits. I'm thrilled to share that the changes are now in the process of being implemented, making things fairer for students

I’ve been actively working to improve the Black student experience at the University of Leicester. I’m proud to be part of the Black Student Program Board and successfully organized the ‘Bridging the Gap’ listening event along with the university, creating a space for important conversations and positive change.

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