Manifestos 2013 by Cardiff Student Media

gair rhydd Monday March 4th 2013 | freeword - Est. 1972 | Manifesto Issue

VP MEDIA AND MARKETING

VP HEATH PARK

P SOCIETIES &CAMPAIGNS

VP SPORTS AND AU PRESIDENT

VP WELFARE

VP EDUCATION

PRESIDENT

Cardiff Votes READ THE MANIFESTOS FOR THE FULL TIME ELECTED OFFICERS AND THE PART TIME ELECTED OFFICERS EXCLUSIVELY HERE IN THIS ONE OFF GAIR RHYDD

2 / Introduction to elections Your Students’ Union holds elections in order to allow you to choose your student representatives for the next academic year. There are 8 full time elected officers who will work on a full time basis, taking a break from their studies or immediately after graduation, and 8 part time elected officers who will work on a part time basis alongside their ongoing studies. They are your voice and act as your representatives in the union, university and wider community, fighting for you on institutional, local and national level. Alongside these positions we also elect a Student Council chair who helps you as students hold the officers to account and delegates to attend NUS Wales and NUS UK conferences on behalf of Cardiff students’. These manifestos contain the ideas and principles of the candidates that want to lead your union next year and represent your voice. Ask yourself if they display key creative and communicative skills that you would like to see in someone who is representing you and your needs. If you don’t feel any of the candidates standing in a position have the qualities you feel are valuable, or you do not agree with their manifesto, you can vote RON. RON stands for “re-open nominations”. This means, should RON be more popular than any of the other candidates, no-one would be elected to this role and the nominations for the role would re-open, giving the opportunity to find the right person to lead your union.

What are full time elected officers?

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PRESIDENT I have only one campaign promise. If elected I promise to give back half my salary, into your student experience. That’s it. Achievable, realistic and radical; everything student politics should be. Dim ond un addewid sydd gennyf fel rhan o'm hymgyrch. Os caf fy ethol, rwy'n addo cyfrannu fl fi fl popeth sy'n angenrheidiol ym maes gwleidyddiaeth myfyrwyr. The best candidate for your President: The Most Experienced Candidate: During my fi fi to NUS Wales and NUS National to represent you, founded a society, been an academic rep, ran new associations, completed the Cardiff Award, used the Development Unit and ARC, been part of SVC and RAG, restarted SHAG, been in sports teams, written for Quench and Gair Rhydd and presented on CUTV. I have been involved in every single aspect of the union, so I am best placed to run it.

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ROLLY 'PARTON' ROLLINSON

KEEP CALM AND CARI ON

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I’m currently the Athletic Union President at the Students’ Union; and in a time of change (new CEO and Vice-Chancellor) continuity matters. I don’t just care about sports, I care about students. As President I will champion projects that improve your student experience at Cardiff University. 2 ﬁ letau yn Undeb y Myfyrwyr; ac mewn cyfnod o newid (Prif Swyddog Gweithredol ac IsGanghellor newydd), mae parhad yn bwysig. Nid dim ond chwaraeon sy'n bwysig i mi, ond ﬁ wr ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd.

Passion: I am passionate about Cardiff students. So much so, that I am willing to pay back half my salary to your student experience.

Do you like . . . not having good enough transport links between residences and the different campuses? that you can’t pay by card in cafes yet there are so few cash points on campus? not having purpose built studios to rehearse in? not having your lectures recorded and available online? being forced to attend an AGM where votes are counted by a show of hands? that you don’t know about student events? that sports facilities aren’t as good as you deserve? the front of the Students’ Union and the lack of outdoor social space? sub-standard hall of residence? Cardiff’s quiet voice on post study work visas for international students?

Check out the iVote campaign at www.facebook.com/iVote2013.CSU

If you answered no to any of these please vote Cari.

The Best Track Record: I have delivered on every single manifesto promise I have ever made. ﬁ who has achieved this twice, in two different roles. I intend to do it again.

There shouldn’t be so many things that you don’t like, this needs to change. To see how, visit votecari.co.uk. Search Facebook: Keep Calm and Cari On – Vote Cari for President Thank you.

My vision for the continuation of the Students’ Union culminates in providing its members with the best possible grounding for success, both during their studies, and after graduation. I want to take a dynamic and modern approach to supporting fellow students, in order to invest in your future. Mae rhoi sail gadarn i lwyddiant aelodau Undeb y Myfyrwyr, boed hynny yn ystod eu hastudiaethau neu ar ôl graddio, wrth wraidd fy ngweledigaeth ar gyfer parhad yr Undeb. Rwyf am gefnogi fy nghyd-fyfyrwyr mewn modd dynamig a modern, er mwyn buddsoddi yn eich dyfodol. As a 4th year bioscience student, I have been involved in many aspects of the Union and experienced a number of the services it has to offer. I now want to take my experiences and translate them into change for the better of the Students’ Union. I plan do this by implementing the following; Increase awareness, availability and accessibility of student services - Centralise services such as the Advice and Representation centre, health centre, and IT support. - Increase awareness of available services with effective advertising and an essential student guide. Invest in your future - Provide Cardiff alumni with further support upon graduation, to ensure advice is always available when you need it. Fees for International Students - International students are often are helpless to rising tuition fees without warning. A support system needs to be implemented for students affected by this, with the ultimate aim of alleviating these changes.

I've been involved with the SU in several capacities during my time in Cardiff and I truly believe it can be even better with myself as Student President. Rwyf wedi bod yn ymwneud ag Undeb y Myfyrwyr mewn sawl rhinwedd yn ystod fy amser yng Nghaerdydd ac rwyf wir yn credu y gall wydd y Myfyrwyr. I am a member of the AU, have sat on the committees of the Politics Society and Act One and sit on the Union Forum of the Ministry of Change. I want to focus on.... * Increased promotion for clubs and societies, including separate fairs aimed at international students * More communication between the union and its students regarding events, opportunities and activities * Providing workshops and help sessions which highlight skills and experience employers are looking for * Placing emphasis on union involvement and other CV Bolstering opportunities whilst increasing student involvement in the running of the SU. IMPROVING PARTICIPATION AND EFFICIENCY OF STUDENT DEMOCRACY; * SU is run by students, for students, and improving election awareness through greater union-led promotion is crucial * Incentivise voting to highlight how important it really is * Create student-led overview of the sabbatical structure, to ensure you are happy with the positions you are voting for A vote for me is a vote for you!

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GIVING STUDENTS NOT ONLY A SEAT AT THE TABLE, BUT A VOICE AS WELL.

YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL! I have enjoyed every second of being a student at Cardiff, and I want to ensure that YOU have the best academic experience possible. Rwyf wedi mwynhau pob eiliad fel myfyriwr Israddedig yng Nghaerdydd, ac rwyf am siﬁ gorau posibl. What do I stand for? C – Communication Academic Reps – Further develop the rep. system, equipping them with the tools they need. Improved Feedback – Establish systems for reliable and consistent feedback on your work. Postgraduates and International Students – I think it's important to recognise the concerns and opinions of these students, ensuring their voices are heard. R – Resources Learning Central – Ensure that all schools use learning central to its full potential, meaning you can access the resources you need on demand. Libraries – Lobby the University to increase and improve library resources and extend the library opening hours. O – Opportunities Extra-Curricular – Greater advertisement for these opportunities, and greater recognition to those that get involved. Placements – Ensure placement students get a high level of support before, during and after their placements. W – Work Your Career – Working with all services that develop your employability skills to ensure you have the edge when competing for jobs. I aim to provide the level of representation YOU deserve, tackling the issues YOU face, and engaging with YOU, through operating an open door policy.

I have been passionate about student academic experience from day dot and I will aim to whip your education into shape by toning up the academic rep system, facilities and employability fi education, and hello to Ab Fab! Rwyf wedi bod yn frwd dros addysg myfyrwyr ers y cychwyn cyntaf a'm nod fydd sicrhau bod eich addysg yn cyrraedd y safon drwy wella'r fl fl Felly trowch eich cefn ar addysg ddi-nod, a fl

The University works best when students and staff are equals; the SU works best when stuﬁ cer works best when they are passionate, experienced, but most of all, engaged. So, help me build a Union that is not student focused, but student led. Mae'r Brifysgol yn gweithio orau pan gaiff myfyrwyr a staff eu trin yn gyfartal; mae Undeb y Myfyrwyr yn gweithio orau pan fydd myfyrwyr wrth wraidd y cyfan; ac, mae'r Swyddog Addysg yn gweithio orau pan fydd yn frwdfryﬁ weithredol o'r Undeb. Felly, beth am fy helpu i greu Undeb nad yw'n canolbwyntio ar fyfyrwyr, ond a arweinir gan fyfyrwyr.

What am I fussed about? Academic Rep system: Do you know who your rep is? What they can do for you? Why not?! I want to increase awareness of reps, and properly reward them for their hard work. Employability: You pay a lot for your degree and value for money is really important. I’ll lobby for more CV/job support and course related employability help.

Being an academic rep for the last 3 years and Chairing the University Forum has taught me so much about the issues concerning Cardiff students right now and how best to alleviate them. This gives me a good footing to step into ﬁ ence, dedication and passion for improving student satisfaction forward. At School level, I will:

Facilities: It’s great that libraries are open later during exam times but it’s not enough! We need longer opening hours and better provisions all year round. ﬁ I’ve been an Academic rep for 3 years and Chair of Philosophy SSP, plus I’m currently an Education Executive and President of a course based society (Philosophy) – what more could you want! Vote Ab Fab and let me prove that I’ve got the ABility to change your education experience!

Guarantee Student/Staff Panels greater support from the Union; Name-and-shame under performing lecturers and tutors; Improve assessment feedback. At University level, I will: Fight for better library funding to remove the ﬁ Encourage communication between sister schools for integrated courses; ﬁ strategic transparency. At the Union, I will: Oppose the continued freeze to the block grant; Ensure support for students abroad and on placement; Get course based societies more involved in student representation.

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11 LAURA BROWNE

ALEX 'CONTROVERSIAL' CRABBE

DON'T FROWN! VOTE CONTROVOTE BROWNE! VERSIAL CRABBE – THE RIGHT PER- MOVING YOUR AU SON, AT THE RIGHT FORWARDS, NOT TIME, FOR THE SIDEWAYS! RIGHT REASONS. I’m running for this position because I feel that Vote Browne for a revamped; restructured and reengineered AU focusing on your needs, whatever your level. With equal opportunities at the heart of our ambition - Laura is the right choice for you, for Cardiff and the AU. Pleidleisiwch Browne os hoffech weld yr Undeb Athletau yn cael ei hailwampio, ei hailstrwythuro a'i hailgynllunio ac yn canolbwyntio ar eich anghenion chi, ni waeth beth fo'ch ﬂ hyn a wnawn - Laura yw'r dewis cywir i chi, i Gaerdydd, ac i'r Undeb Athletau.

Right person…As Club Captain of Cardiff Netball, I’ve got experience of the problems that sports clubs’ face and more importantly, the solutions!

Right time… With the BUCS Medic restructure approaching, I will utilise the knowledge already gained to ensure that the process is efﬁ and proactively nurtured – whilst committing to sustaining the Medic sporting identity. And with the new VC of Cardiff putting sport high on his agenda, now is the time to lobby for more funding and better facilities and there’s no better person for the job!

Right reasons... Encouraging equal opportunities by embodying a ‘Progress & Prosper’ framework for our individual and team development across all levels via an internal coaching system. I aim to improve relationships and inter-club rapport by actively encouraging ‘Team Cardiff’ and ‘SportSwap’ events. I believe IMG is important to the student experience; I want to acknowledge this by lobbying for more funding and regular meetings to address and solve any problems.

I can bring a fresh perspective to the role, in so doing not only representing the interests of those already involved in both small and large clubs, but also in attempting to promote sport to those less involved.

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LOZZ LIGHTYEAR

FRESH PRINCE OF THE AU

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Having been a part of the AU with the American Football team throughout my time in Cardiff ﬁ perience. As President I want sport to have that same impact on everyone and I will support all clubs, whether elite, recreational or social! A minnau wedi bod yn rhan o'r Undeb Athletau fel aelod o'r tîm Pêl-droed Americanaidd drwy gydol fy nghyfnod yng Nghaerdydd, mae ﬁ myfyriwr. Fel Llywydd, rwyf am sicrhau bod chwaraeon yn cael yr effaith honno ar bawb a byddaf yn cefnogi pob clwb, boed yn rhai elit, hamdden neu gymdeithasol!

Rwy'n sefyll ar gyfer y rôl hon oherwydd rwy'n teimlo y gallaf ddod â rhywbeth newydd i'r rôl, ac wrth wneud hynny gynrychioli buddiannau'r rheini sydd eisoes yn rhan o glybiau bach a mawr, yn ogystal â cheisio hyrwyddo chwaraeon ymhlith y rheini sy'n ymddiddori i raddau llai.

Fresh Facilities

Participation - Encouragement of participation (62.1% of people who answered the student survey did not join a sport club). - This can be done via a ‘try it out’ scheme during freshers’ week.

Improve communication, engagement and participation between sports and the student-body with CUTV coverage. Uploading and sharing on the University websites and through social media

Publicity - Increase in the use of ‘Undod’, a sports-dedicated magazine which will have been released only twice this academic year. IMG - Campaigning for funds with which to bring ﬁ Athletic Union. Events - Making the Cardiff University fun-run a bigger, more publicised event – potentially to become the Cardiff University mini/half marathon. Funding - Continuance of the tiered system of funding for sports clubs as introduced by the previous ﬁ best-run club of the year If you want a representative who values all sports clubs, and wants increased participation in sport, vote for the Controversial Crabbe. Forwards, not sideways!

Build upon the Invest in Sport campaign and lobby for improvements for both indoor and outdoor sports.

UNIVERSITY SPORT TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!! The AU has achieved some massive successes recently; using these triumphs I will take your AU forward into a new phase of high quality, inclusive sport for all, supporting both competitive and recreational sports-people. Mae'r Undeb Athletau wedi dathlu llwyddiant ysgubol yn ddiweddar, a byddaf yn manteisio ar y llwyddiant hwn i symud yr Undeb yn ei blaen, gan gynnig chwaraeon cynhwysol o ansawdd uchel i bawb a chefnogi pob unigolyn p'un a yw'n cymryd rhan mewn chwaraeon cystadleuol neu hamdden. My policies include:

Fresh Ideas More space/ time for sport. Clubs are growing, which means they need more space and time to do their activities. I will renegotiate AU club allocations, to ensure university facilities can accommodate membership growth.

Fresh Change

Inclusive sport. All clubs should be accessible for everyone that wants to participate in sports; be they an occasional climber or an elite rugby player. I will encourage clubs to work on developing a recreational option for potential members, meaning more sport for all.

Improving Team Cardiff Brand. Ordering and distribution problems have led to a 13 week waiting list for kit. Aim to work with the kit supplier and ensure that you won’t have to wait such a long time before getting your kit

Reward well managed clubs. By incentivising ﬁ a better service, and better opportunities. This should mean more time spent doing quality sport, and less time dealing with problems caused by poor management.

Fresh IMG

Keep healthcare sport alive. Healthcare sports in BUCS is going to change; I aim to make this transition as transparent and smooth as it can be so that we can preserve our healthcare sports, as best as possible.

By making an online minibus booking system it will be easier for clubs to book their transport and will lead to less confusion.

More needs to be done for IMG sport. By putting IMG completely in the hands of the AU I can work to ensure that there are proper refs, pitches, etc.

Please vote and make a difference Facebook: Lozz Lightyear

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14 / CANDIDATES / VP SOCIETIES & CAMPAIGNS BECKY GARDNER

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“I’LL BE THERE WITH BELLS ON!”

I’m organised, friendly, motivated and I believe in YOUR societies and campaigns. As president of the Jazz Society I have developed its accessibility which has raised awareness. From being on the Societies EXEC committee I know the direction we need to move in. I’m standing up to make YOU heard. Rwy'n unigolyn trefnus a chyfeillgar sy'n llawn cymhelliant, ac rwy'n credu yn eich cymdeithasau a'ch ymgyrchoedd CHI. Fel Llywydd y Gymdeithas Jazz, rwyf wedi ei gwneud yn fwy hygyrch sydd wedi codi ymwybyddiaeth. Ar ôl bod yn aelod o bwyllgor gweithredol y Cymdeithasau, gwn i ba gyfeiriad y mae angen i ni symud. Rwy'n sefyll er mwyn lleisio eich barn CHI. I'm STANDING UP for... 1. Marketing training and better advertisement - Stand up for getting YOUR events heard - Stand up for training on how to publicise YOUR campaign - Stand up for free printing for YOUR society 2. Employability/communication - Stand up for working with the Skills Develﬁ society training - Stand up for identifying transferable skills and the amazing work you put in to YOUR societies - Stand up for collaboration between societies to create alternative, accessible events for YOUR society 3. Course based societies - Stand up for more direction for YOUR course society - Stand up for inter-society events and represent YOUR course - Stand up for more support for YOUR course society 4. Re-Structured Fresher’s Fayre - Stand up for better advertising to get more people in YOUR societies - Stand up for clear assistance on joining for YOUR members

ELLIOT "ELLY BEAN" HOWELLS

SWEETENING YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE!

Hi, I’m Jess Hall. Having been an active member of Act One, Lacrosse and the Ministry of ﬁ societies can enhance individual experience at University. Passionate, organised and inventive, I aim to increase awareness, communication, funding, and charitable events among the societies of our Guild.

A vote for me is a vote for unity in our union! Too many services go un-noticed, too many campaigns are forgotten and too many societies are struggling. We need a union that represents, ﬂ Howells and I would love to work with you.

Helo, Jess Hall ydw i. Ar ôl bod yn aelod gweithredol o Act One, Lacrosse a'r Weinydﬁ ﬁ unigolyn yn y Brifysgol. Fel unigolyn brwdfrydig, trefnus a llawn cymhelliant, fy nod yw codi ymwybyddiaeth a sicrhau mwy o gyfathrebu, arian a digwyddiadau elusennol ymhlith cymdeithasau ein Hurdd.

Bydd pleidlais drosof i yn bleidlais dros undod yn eich undeb! Mae gormod o wasanaethau yn cael eu hanwybyddu, mae gormod o ymgyrﬂ ﬁ mod o gymdeithasau yn wynebu trafferthion. Mae angen undeb arnom sy'n cynrychioli, yn adlewyrchu ac yn ymateb i fyfyrwyr! Elliot Howells ydw i a byddwn wrth fy modd yn gweithio gyda chi.

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As a member and President of societies, I have ﬁ ies can make to students’ lives. I’m friendly, approachable and speak Welsh and English. I have professionally represented the University and Union and would love to use my skills in our Union.

COMMUNICATION: Improve and increase interaction/communication between societies, (eg shared events and socials), especially between smaller societies and international students, increasing awareness and support of each other’s events. Liaise with committee members on a regular basis. AWARENESS: Increase awareness of all societies; implementing a second Freshers’ Fayre and increasing members and promotion of upcoming events. Provide support and improvement of publicity for all societies OPPORTUNITY AND CHARITY: Provide opportunity to suggest ideas for new Societies so that as many students as possible feel represented. Increase Charity events throughout the year improving awareness and reputation of societies. FUNDING AND EVENTS: To increase the overall funding and improve the quality of entertainment and support provided for societies. Exploring interest of inter-society socials, competitions and events, therefore improving communication and campaigns. Create a club night equivalent to “The Lash” for Societies.

MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP Our societies are amazing but not enough people know about them! I’ll work with committees, media and marketing to spread the word. Working with local companies, I’ll hold events where societies pitch for sponsorship.

JONATHAN MORSE

VOTE MORSE: 100% BEEF 0% HORSE. Cardiff has some of the most diverse and interesting societies in the country. We now need to modernise and take them to the next level. A vote for me is a vote for bigger and better societies, a successful summer ball and more focus on charities. Vote Morse: 100% Beef 0% Horse. Mae Caerdydd yn gartref i rai o gymdeithasau mwyaf amrywiol a diddorol y wlad. Mae angen i ni nawr eu moderneiddio a'u tywys i'r lefel nesaf. Bydd pleidlais drosof i yn sicrhau cymdeithasau mwy a gwell, dawns haf lwyddiannus a mwy o ffocws ar elusennau. Pleidleisiwch Morse: 100% Cig Eidion 0% Cig Ceffyl. · Societies loyalty cards. Each society (which includes all sports clubs) would have individual cards for their members. Any money spent in the union would have a percentage returned to the persons society. · Societies bar tabs. Simply use your card when you buy drinks, and a percentage of what is spent will be placed in your societies 'bar tab fund', to be used in a monthly 'Mega-lash'. · Allow societies to earn commission off ticket sales for union events. Increasing revenue for societies, and attendance for union events, making for top nights. · Another bar so less queuing!

CAMPAIGNS ON CAMPUS I will give campaigns the platform they need and deserve. Working with students, we will come up with innovative ways of getting voices heard. IMPROVE & INTRODUCE Some societies are struggling, especially course-based! I will work with these and support and advise them. I also want more societies! I will make starting a society attractive and straightforward. Find me on Facebook & Twitter #VoteEllyBean

· Having worked closely with BeachBreak, I would bring a unique experience to the organisation of the summer ball. This includes letting every student vote for acts! · Host a societies sports day. An all university sports day would be like a mini varsity, and we all love varsity!

BARNEY 'THE DINOSAUR' WILLIS

I LOVE YOU! YOU'LL LOVE ME! BARNEY FOR SOCIETIES! Hi there. I’m Barney. I am a history student, a member of the Societies Executive and an allround jolly chap. I am running for Societies and fi to vote for me! Please do. It would really make my day. Helo 'na. Barney ydw i. Rwy'n fyfyriwr hanes, yn aelod o Bwyllgor Gweithredol y Cymdeithasau ac yn berson clên. Rwy'n sefyll am rôl Swyddog y Cymdeithasau ac Ymgyrchoedd ac mae angen eich pleidlais arnaf yn fawr! Pleidleisiwch drosof i. Byddai'n goron ar fy niwrnod. Here are some of my plans: 1) A Bigger Fresher’s Fayre! I want societies to be overrun with new members. I will make this happen with a massive advertising push, especially targeting freshers, hooking them into societies right off the bat. 2) Fully fund travel expenses! Societies often need to send their members long distances. Currently, we only offer 1/3 of travel costs yet fi 3) Get companies supporting Societies. Med Soc., Debating and Law have great sponsorship deals and I think this should be more common! What else? fi ing. I can’t believe past years have underspent as much as £10,000! I will dedicate part of the budget for allocation to Campaigns. I really want to fund and advertise campaigns better than ever before. So please vote for me! Go on. Right now!

RON Weasley

If none of these candidates put the magic into your Union. Vote R.O.N. If you believe that any or all of the candidates running for a position are unsuitable, you can vote R.O.N. If R.O.N. is successful in that election, no candidate would be elected to the position and instead we would look to re-start the nomination process to seek alternative candidates. You can vote for R.O.N. as you would any other candidate. You may think Candidate B is ideal, Candidate C, is the next best alternative, but would rather vote R.O.N. than have candidate A undertake the role.

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16 / CANDIDATES / VP HEATH PARK CAMPUS

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20 / CANDIDATES / VP MEDIA & MARKETING GR-RHYS LIGHTENING

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STUDENT MEDIA A huge drive to ask students what they like and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like about media, in order to reach out to those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use Student Media Ymgyrch enfawr i ofyn i fyfyrwyr beth yw eu hoff bethau a'u cas bethau am y cyfryngau, er mwyn cyrraedd y rheini nad ydynt yn defnyddio Cyfryngau Myfyrwyr - A dedicated section for the elected officers to communicate to students, and vice versa - A drive to get more contributions from different demographics, such as more foreign student contributors to provide a wider spectrum of opinions and different culturally influenced view points - Develop a letters section to increase communication between readers and editors/contributors. To include compulsory feedback from editor involved

Student Media is an incredible part of the University, but it must represent you - the students. As news editor of gair rhydd, I am proud of what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve achieved this year. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll continue holding the Union to account in what they do and spend your money on. But there is much room for improvement. Mae Cyfryngau'r Myfyrwyr yn ran anhygoel o'r Brifysgol, ond mae'n rhai eich cynrychioli chi fel myfyrwyr. Fel golygydd newyddion i gair rhydd, rydw i'n falth o beth yr ydwyf i wedi gyflawni blwyddyn yma. Rydw i'n gaddo i barhau i sicrhau for yr Undeb yn gyfrifol yn y fford maent yn gwario eich arian. Mae cymaint o le i wella'. Few people know that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a television channel in Student Media. Even less have seen anything it produces. This highlights the problems we face and what needs change. Student Media must work closer to students, societies and sports teams.

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Student Media constantly creates fantastic, innovative content that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t getting to you. How do we change this? Listen to you; understand what you want and engage with you. Drive exposure and promotions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; make Student Media the first port of call for everything Cardiff and beyond! Mae Cyfryngau Myfyrwyr yn gyson creu cynnwys gwych ac arloesol nad yw'n eich cyrraedd chi. Sut mae newid hyn? Gwrando arnoch chi; deall beth rydych am ei gael ac ymgysylltu Ă˘ chi. Codi ymwybyddiaeth a hyrwyddo - sicrhau mai Cyfryngau Myfyrwyr yw'r pwynt cyswllt cyntaf ar gyfer popeth yng Nghaerdydd a thu hwnt! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Deputy Station Manager for Xpress, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m utterly committed to Media, even up to running Xpress from my bedroom for 3 weeks! I also support the rest of Media, helping wherever I can. What I want to achieve: 1. Exposure â&#x20AC;&#x201C; We have incredible content, that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the audience it deserves. I want Xpress and CUTV available in the union and across campus, and website links on posters. 2. Xpress is hindered by equipment and exposure â&#x20AC;&#x201C; We need to build reputation, and make sure we have the equipment we need to facilitate our great content. 3. CUTV needs funding and creativity. Allowing for innovation will mean more student involvement, which is what CUTV needs, and funding will make these projects happen. 4. Gair Rhydd needs to be allowed to push for investigative journalism, to get the stories students care about. 5. Quench needs trails for the next fortnightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issue to increase anticipation.

Gair Rhydd is the Unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only regular communication with average students. I will use it effectively, supporting sports and societies with greater advertising space. I will enhance scrutiny of the University and ensure the ÂŁ100,000,000 spending spree benefits students immediately, such as by subsidising activities that boost employability. Gair Rhydd yw unig gyfrwng cyfathrebu rheolaidd yr Undeb Ă˘ myfyrwyr cyffredin. Byddaf yn ei ddefnyddio'n effeithiol, gan gefnogi chwaraeon a chymdeithasau drwy gynnig mwy o le hysbysebu iddynt. Byddaf yn gwella dulliau craffu yn y Brifysgol ac yn sicrhau y caiff myfyrwyr fudd o'i gwariant ÂŁ100,000,000 yn syth, er enghraifft drwy sybsideiddio gweithgareddau sy'n gwella cyflogadwyedd. SOCIETIES and SPORTS As a committee member for several societies, I know how crucial student media can be in advertising. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I will DOUBLE the size of the societies section and protect the sports section. ÂŁ100,000,000 SCRUTINY Student Media is the strongest voice we have during this crucial time. I will utilise our news team to investigate and apply more pressure, ensuring the spending spree is in the interests of all current students. ENGAGEMENT Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen Solus club nights close, referendums with less than 1% turnout. This is a disgrace. Students live on their phones, not in the Union. I will dedicate more resources to launching a phone app to improve engagement. EXPERIENCE Gair Rhydd Science editor and 4-year contributor. Part Time Elected Officer. Committee member of 5 societies. Student Rep. I will combine my experiences to provide a well-rounded media and marketing team. Please vote when next online!

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24 / PART TIME OFFICER / WOMENS

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Candidates EMMA CARRAGHER

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EMMA CARRAGHER

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SEX, SELF-ESTEEM AND SAFETY! If you’re not Lovin’ It. Vote R.O.N. As the current Chair of the Women’s Association, I want to use my experiences of working with the union to further promote female students’ sexual, mental and physical health and decrease gender inequality at university. We need a Women’s Association that is stronger and engages more with the average student. Fel Cadeirydd presennol Cymdeithas y Merfi thio gyda'r undeb i hyrwyddo ymhellach iechyd rhywiol, iechyd meddwl ac iechyd corfforol myfyrwyr sy'n ferched a lleihau anghydraddoldebau rhwng y rhywiau yn y brifysgol. Mae angen Cymdeithas y Merched gryfach arnom sy'n ymwneud yn fwy â myfyrwyr cyffredin. I’m passionate about improving the experience of female students, and my experience working with the union via societies, Ministry of Change and Societies Exec means I can successfully represent your needs! SEXUAL HEALTH I will work to promote safe and enjoyable sex by improving access to contraception and information about STDs, and work to further the Union’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy. SELF-ESTEEM I want to help female students feel happy about themselves, tackling disordered eating habits and running a campaign encouraging positive body images. SAFETY FIRST I will run free self-defence classes to help fefi dent on the streets. INEQUALITY Women are still paid less than men, the media is subliminally sexist and society’s ‘rape culture’ means victims of rape are blamed not rapists. fi these and similar issues. VOTE EMMA!

If you believe that any or all of the candidates running for a position are unsuitable, you can vote R.O.N. If R.O.N. is successful in that election, no candidate would be elected to the position and instead we would look to re-start the nomination process to seek alternative candidates. You can vote for R.O.N. as you would any other candidate. You may think Candidate B is ideal, Candidate C, is the next best alternative, but would rather vote R.O.N. than have candidate A undertake the role.

WOMEN'S OFFICER

26 / PART TIME OFFICER / LGBT+

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) Officer The Main Purpose of the Role: t 5P DPOWFOF BOE DIBJS NFFUJOHT PG UIF -(#5 DPNNJUUFFT BT BOE XIFO BQQSPQSJBUF t 3FQSFTFOU BQQSPQSJBUF TUVEFOU DBVDVT XJUIJO UIF 6OJWFSTJUZ MPDBMMZ BOE OBUJPOBMMZ MJBJTJOH XJUI SFMFWBOU PSHBOJTBUJPOT BOE QSPGFTTJPOBM CPEJFT

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SARAH LYNN

VOTE DUCE FOR AN EQUAL SCORE!

SLYNN TO WIN!

RON HOWARD

ﬁ Vote R.O.N. thusiastic, passionate and devoted to lead the

‘Coming out’ and being comfortable is challenging. From personal experience, one of the ﬁ

R.O.N. or Re-Open Nominations person. Experienced, dedicated and reliable, I vote R.O.N. If R.O.N. is successful in that

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To strive for a more integrated student population based on mutual respect overcoming sensi-

ﬁ To voice the opinions of our under-represented

LGBT+ OFFICER

28 / PART TIME OFFICER / POSTGRADUATE

Postgraduate Officer The Main Purpose of the Role: t 5P DPOWFOF BOE DIBJS NFFUJOHT PG UIF -(#5 DPNNJUUFFT BT BOE XIFO BQQSPQSJBUF t 3FQSFTFOU BQQSPQSJBUF TUVEFOU DBVDVT XJUIJO UIF 6OJWFSTJUZ MPDBMMZ BOE OBUJPOBMMZ MJBJTJOH XJUI SFMFWBOU PSHBOJTBUJPOT BOE QSPGFTTJPOBM CPEJFT

Candidates

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APPORV KUMAR ARAYA

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VOTE AP FOR PG! WHY ME? I have a lot of experience. Over the last two years, prior to coming to Cardiff I was the President of my University as well as I am also ﬁ lieve that I am a strong leader and a very good ests at heart.

ABDUL AZIM AHMED

THE MATT IN THE +PJO UIF "" 5FBN HAT FOR POSTﬁ GRADUATE! here for my MA and BA. haerdydd, ac rwyf wedi astudio yma ar gyfer fy MA a BA.

ﬁ derrepresentation of postgraduates in the union

My manifesto is simple: ﬁ ﬁ

PAM FI? fi fl fi Llywydd fy Mhrifysgol ac rwyf hefyd yn gynswyddog Ôl-raddedigion.

1) Your Views: I want to run a listening campaign across all university colleges to get an idea of what issues are important to Cardiff

ﬁ issues I campaign on. raddedigion yn cael eu cynrychioli'n ddigonol ﬁ

My 3 main policies are: Ôl-raddedigion amlwg, cymwys a hyderus, pleideisiwch 'Matt'.

to ensure postgraduate study is open, fair and

ﬁ that we require and that do us proud! Equip-

One thing I have noticed and experienced is graduate students. My motto is we are here to

Experience in the Ministry of Change as an undergraduate has provided me with the skills necessary to represent you during your time at university. My main aims include: ﬁ as a postgraduate student.

socials and increase participation and interaccherish for life!

group of students, you need someone who will continuing to attend council meetings thus making sure your concerns are presented di-

in, I would like to throw a massive Party! A sophisticated classy night that you will never forget!!!

ly important to those studying a postgraduate ﬁ ensure that proper support is provided, giving Make your vote matter. Make your vote

is only one part of the picture. I want to ensure gin, I want to work with the Union and University to ensure postgraduate student support is holistic, cohesive and effective.

POSTGRDAUTE OFFICER

30 / PART TIME OFFICER / INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICER

International Students' Officer The Main Purpose of the Role: t 5P DPOWFOF BOE DIBJS NFFUJOHT PG SFMFWBOU JOUFSOBUJPOBM TPDJFUZ DPNNJUUFFT BT BOE XIFO BQQSPQSJBUF t 3FQSFTFOU BQQSPQSJBUF TUVEFOU DBVDVT XJUIJO UIF 6OJWFSTJUZ MPDBMMZ BOE OBUJPOBMMZ MJBJTJOH XJUI SFMFWBOU PSHBOJTBUJPOT BOE QSPGFTTJPOBM CPEJFT Candidates

Proposed

Seconded

ZILAN HUANG

SIAN HOWSON

GARETH SUM

DHARUSHANAN SOORIYAKUMAR

KHORUM AMIN

CHRISTOS POULOS

EVA MITGAARD

SARAH GEORGE

BETHANY DANCE

AAKASH KABRA

APOORV KUMAR ARYA

SAURABH BHAAGAT

APOSTOLO-

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31 ZILAN HUANG

LEARN SOMETHING, MAKE SOME FRIENDS AND BE HAPPY :D Studying abroad is interesting and also challenging. My aim is to keep things simple, and get things done for you, to make our students’ union a more helpful place for all international students. Mae astudio dramor yn ddiddorol ac yn heriol hefyd. Fy nod yw cadw pethau'n syml, a sicrhau bod pethau'n cael eu gwneud ar eich rhan, fel bod undeb y myfyrwyr yn cynnig mwy o help i fyfyrwyr rhyngwladol. ﬁ going on, and what services are provided for you in the union. Extracurricular activities. Make a full use of your time abroad! Alongside your academic studies, the students’ union provides things tunities, skill development, etc. All events are time sensitive, therefore other than university e-mails, I will also use social media to pass on information and make sure you don’t miss out anything. As a cultural studies student, learning about different cultures fascinates me, inspires me. Culture events. I will work closely with all international societies to create culture events, events that show you the traditions and beliefs of a nation, these events will act as platforms for all students to exchange thoughts and learn from each other. ﬁ will allow me to represent and serve all international students, I can act as a strong voice in the union because what concerns you, concerns me too.

DHARUSHANAN SOORIYAKUMAR

SCOOBY DOOOBY DOOO VOTE FOR DHARUUU FOR YOUR

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICER! Hi, I'm Dharu Sooriyakumar, 3rd year Civil Engineering student. It is the most challenging scenario when asked to assess you, and I would say that I am an energetic sociable person who likes to take on challenges and responsibilities and emerge successful. Helo, Dharu Sooriyakumar ydw i, myfi fl fi dwn yn dweud fy mod i'n berson cymdeithasol a llawn egni sy'n mwynhau her a chyfrifoldeb a llwyddo. As International student in Cardiff University and being a part of many societies such as the EnginSoc, ISA, I have met students from different countires, which I believe will be vital inorappointed as the General Secretary for Enginto accomplish challenges and goals whilst performing to the fullest in my education.

EVA MITGAARD

EVA THE VIKING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OFFICER: “CREATING A UNION BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL AND HOME STUDENTS” My name is Eva Midtgaard, and I wish to beﬁ I’m a Norwegian math’s student at Cardiff University. As an international student I know what I expect from my union. I also know that we, as a group of international students, have a wide diversity of cultures, languages and personalities to offer this community. Rwy'n fyfyriwr mathemateg o Norwy ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Fel myfyriwr rhyngwladol, rwy'n gwybod beth rwyf yn ei ddisgwyl gan fy undeb. Rwy'n gwybod hefyd fod gennym ni, fel grwp o fyfyrwyr rhyngwladol, ystod eang o ddiwylliannau, ieithoedd a rhinweddau personol i'w cynnig i'r gymuned hon. ﬁ work on how the union can offer its international students the best support and opportunities possible, as well as breaking the barrier between the international, EU and home students. Improving the support system around all international students aswell as the relationship between international and home students. I would do this by:

ﬁ I would like to serve the students through the following:

Making it easier to

·The international fee has been a concern for the students, which undergoes a lot of changes during the course of a degree which will be attended.

Communicate an opinion about what you would like the union to focus on and do. Seek assistance if you are having any problems or need some support while settling into the community.

·Act as "Voice of International Student body" to bring all issues to limelight.

Have more events appealing to both home and international students.

·Using available resources, will provide platforms for the merging of different cultures between Universities.

fi for good sponsorship opportunities as well as a good security network if any international fi fi emergency.

The principal aims of being the International ﬁ tion and determination if elected.

AAKASH KABRA

This candidate has not submitted a manifesto

32 / PART TIME OFFICER / WELSH

Welsh Officer The Main Purpose of the Role: t 5P DPOWFOF BOE DIBJS NFFUJOHT PG UIF 8FMTI TPDJFUJFT BOE BTTPDJBUJPO DPNNJUUFFT BT BOE XIFO BQQSPQSJBUF t 3FQSFTFOU BQQSPQSJBUF TUVEFOU DBVDVT XJUIJO UIF 6OJWFSTJUZ MPDBMMZ BOE OBUJPOBMMZ MJBJTJOH XJUI SFMFWBOU PSHBOJTBUJPOT BOE QSPGFTTJPOBM CPEJFT

Candidates CERITH RHYS JONES

Proposed GLENN PAGE

Seconded HANA MORRIS

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33 CERITH RHYS JONES

STANDING UP FOR OUR LANGUAGE!

Er taw Caerdydd yw prifddinas Cymru, mae ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd ac Undeb y Myfyrwyr deimlad Seisnigaidd iawn. I nifer ohonom ni, sydd wedi arferu â byw ein bywydau bobdydd trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg yn hawdd, gall ﬂ ﬁ

Although Cardiff is the our Capital, Cardiff University and the Students’ Union in particular still feel pretty ‘English’. That can make many of us us feel uncomfortable throughout our University experience.

Serch yr holl waith a wnaed gan unigolion blaenorol i wella’r ddarpariaeth ar gyfer myfyrwyr Cymraeg yng Nghaerdydd, does dim amheuaeth ei bod hi’n dal i fod yn ddarpariaeth docenistaidd. Fel Swyddog Myfyrwyr Cymraeg yr Undeb, byddaf yn: Adeiladu ar waith swyddogion blaenorol i gynrychioli myfyrwyr Cymraeg yng Nghaerdydd; Gweithio i sicrhau cydraddoldeb i’r Gymraeg a’r Saesneg o ran y Brifysgol a’r Undeb; fl gwaith a chymryd arholiadau trwy’r Gymraeg. fl a Gwleidyddiaeth, felly rwy’n ymwybodol o’r heriau sy’n wynebu’r Gymraeg. Hefyd, trwy fy ngwaith gyda Phlaid Cymru, mae gen i lu o fi Er fod rhaid mynd dros môr a mynydd i gael tegwch i’r Gymraeg yng Nghaerdydd weithiau, rwy’n hyderu y byddaf yn gallu codi llais trostoch chi a’r Gymraeg o fewn Prifysgol Caerdydd ac Undeb y Myfyrwyr fel y Swyddog Myfyrwyr Cymraeg.

WELSH OFFICER

CODI LLAIS DROS EIN HIAITH!

Despite all of the work done by other individuals to improve the provisions for Welsh students in Cardiff, there is no doubt that that provision continues to be nothing more than a token gesture. ﬁ

ﬁ sent Welsh students in Cardiff; Work to ensure equality for Welsh and English in the University and the Union; Endeavour to make it easier to submit work and sit exams through the medium of Welsh. I’m in my second year of studying Welsh and Politics, so I’m aware of the challenges facing our language. Also, through my work with Plaid Cymru, I have vast experience of campaigning and representing people.

Although we sometimes have to jump through hoops to get fairness for our language in Carﬁ standing up for you and our language within Cardiff University and the Students’ Union as ﬁ

34 / PART TIME OFFICER / ETHICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL

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ROSIE LITTLE EVERY LITTLE HELPS!

VOTE 'GREEN LEMON' FOR ENVIRONMENT AND ETHICS OFFICER!

Rosie Little - The Green Fairy Ethical and environmental issues affect the average student more than you probably know. Want low food prices? Then vote for ROSIE LITTLE. I, as a member of Amnesty and supporter of People and Planet, will be suited to the ﬁ greener University. Mae materion moesegol ac amgylcheddol yn effeithio ar fyfyrwyr cyffredin fwy nag y gwyddoch mae'n siwr. Am weld prisiau bwyd isel? Yna pleidleisiwch dros ROSIE LITTLE. Fel aelod o Amnest ac un o gefnogwyr Pobl a'r Blaned, rwy'n addas iawn ar gyfer rôl Swyddog Moesegol ac Amgylcheddol. Pleidleisiwch ROSIE LITTLE am Brifysgol wyrddach. Food Many people don’t realise how much climate change affects food prices and that by being greener you can stop these from rising more. ﬁ stations in Union and University buildings, decreasing carbon footprint and saving you money! Sustainability and Recycling More trees/plants on uni grounds including halls of residences, reducing our overall carbon output and make campus look nicer! A good idea would be greater incentives for students to save energy, such as some of the money saved to be given to the students. Bikes To eliminate thefts, I will campaign for greater monitoring of bike racks/more being available within uni grounds. I will campaign for availability of cheap rental bikes to students and for subsidies of bike locks, promoting green travel and preventing thefts. Research I will make sure our researchers operate as ethically as possible.

Environment and Ethics are broad areas to represent, but they are well entwined. We as students should be responsible for the environment we share with the local community. Not only this, we should be CONTRIBUTING to the community. Mae'r Amgylchedd a Moeseg yn feysydd eang i'w cynrychioli, ond mae cysylltiad agos rhyngddynt. Dylem ni, fel myfyrwyr, fod yn gyfrifol am yr amgylchedd rydym yn ei rannu â'r gymuned leol. Yn ogystal â hynny, dylem fod yn CYFRANNU at y gymuned. In this role I can draw on extensive experience, particularly gained from my role as an International ambassador for BRAKE, which aims at reducing pollution namely from cars. I have experienced some success in recruiting school children to point speed cameras at cars – shock tactics like this work! We need to address the fact that Cardiff’s version of Boris’s bikes have been removed, I know this was resource used by many of the International students, and would be pleased to ﬁ remedying this. Beyond that it’s a case of maintain the excellent ﬁ environment is one that can be enjoyed by all. Being environmentally friendly, and being ethical are both long lasting crusades that require long term devotion, I am open to anyone with an interest in these areas, and welcome innovative ideas to move this important area forward. Check out more on Youtube 'Green Lemon' or http://youtu.be/55vMTQd0fOw

QOSSAY ALSHOBAKI

Candidate did not submit a manifesto

AND

THOMAS LEMON

ETHICAL OFFICER

ROSIE LITTLE

ENVIRONMENTAL

36 / NUS DELEGATES

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38 / SCRUTINY COMMITTEE

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Seconded

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ABDULLA SHEIKH

Danial Alauddin Let me Show you a Whole New Union

I'm Danial Faraz Alauddin and it is my intention to run for scrutiny chair in order to ensure the union open, democratic and well run. Danial Faraz Alauddin ydw i ac rwyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n bwriadu sefyll ar gyfer rĂ´l Cadeirydd y Pwyllgor Craffu er mwyn sicrhau bod yr undeb yn lle agored a democrataidd syâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n cael ei redeg yn dda. As scrutiny chair I will enforce I aim to enforce adherence to the constitution and fulfillment of the promises made in the respective sabbatical manifestos. My experience as a vice president of a society, NUS delegate and being involved within the union itself have all increased my understanding of the democratic procedures required of the student movement. Vote for me and I'll show you a whole new union!

Don't forget, you can WPUF 30/ UP SF PQFO nominations if you don't think there's a suitable candidate for the role.

USE YOUR VOTE

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