Monday 30-06-2025 - 12:32

 

Get to know the Full-Time Officers (FTOs) ahead of the 2025/26 academic year. 

 

 
FTOs are the top student leaders here at LUSU, working hard to ensure your student experience is as good as it should be. Whether that’s through student-led campaigns, hosting events, or representing the student demographic on both a university-level and beyond. 
 
With the academic year over, and a new one around the corner, it’s time to get to know your new FTO team! 
 

President: Rory O'Ceallaigh

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Your new LUSU President, Rory, is no stranger to the inner workings of the Students’ Union. After various roles on the Furness JCR Exec as well as holding a Student Trustee role, Rory is keen to help students through ongoing times of change. 

‘We’re currently going through a time of big change with the Curriculum Transformation Programme and a New Vice Chancellor, affording the opportunity to reframe student-university relations to put student needs first.’ 

Key manifesto points: 
 
·      Control rent prices
·      Protect student jobs through university financial cuts 
·      Make town a safer place for students 
 
Follow Rory on Instagram!
Read Rory’s manifesto here
 
 

 
Education Officer: Liz Gillett

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Introducing your new Education Officer, Liz, a final year Politics, International Relations & Management student from Cartmel College. As President of the Kickboxing Society, Liz has developed key skills that give her the experience needed to advocate for students. 

‘I believe that “If you want something done, do it yourself”. This is not for myself, but for stepping up, taking initiative and action. I care about you, whose education is of utmost importance at Lancaster University.’

Key manifesto points: 
 
·      Ensure that students and education quality are core to the Curriculum Transformation Programme 
·      Full review of the Academic Rep system to amplify voices of reps and the student body 
·      Developing flexible timetabling options that allow for part-time jobs 
  
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Read Liz’s manifesto here
 
 

Activities Officer: Emily Woods

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As a previous student representative as President of Pendle JCR, as well as multiple societies, Emily is keen to continue her leadership work as your Activities Officer. Her past experience has included helping to set up the Lancaster University Tenants Union, working as Womens+ Non-Intervarsity Sports Representative, and much more! 

‘I have a proven track record of delivering for students, and I will continue to do so.’ 

Key manifesto points: 
 
·      Sport Model and Kit review 
·      Host an unforgettable 60th Anniversary Home Roses
·      Facilitate and advocate for further Women’s+ participation in activities
·      + more 
 
Follow Emily on Instagram!
Read Emily’s manifesto here
 
 

Wellbeing Officer: Leah Buttery

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Passionate about a number of wellbeing issues that students face, Leah is keen to tackle these issues head on in order to provide students with the experience they deserve while studying. For Leah, empowering students to lead their own initiatives is a key aspect of her role. 

‘The student body should feel able to raise issues that matter to them to the Union and receive appropriate guidance and regular support to help them have a voice in their university experience.’

Key manifesto points: 
 
·      Pushing for more proactive and accessible mental health services
·      Making town safer for students
·      Increasing provisions of free menstrual products across campus
·      Encouraging student-led initiatives 
 
Follow Leah on Instagram!
Read Leah’s manifesto here
 
 
Our Full Time Officers are here for you. As elected student leaders, they represent students in the causes that matter most to them – whatever it is. 
 
You can read all of their manifestos here.