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Student President

Hi, I’m Cecilia and I’m your Student President. Drop me an e-mail if you’re concerned or have ideas that will improve policies, diversity, democratic structure of AUSA and if you want to help make a positive change at the University.

Email: ausapresident@abdn.ac.uk 

 

Quick questions

If I had to describe myself in 3 words I would use:

Best. Person. Ever. 

Best piece of advice I’ve ever received is: 

'Did you try turning it off and then on again?'

If I had one superpower, it would be:

To be able to understand any language.

Favourite thing to do in my spare time is:

Have a good chat with my friends, Michaelle (cat) and Tom and Jerry (plants).

This year I want to achieve:

Increased inclusivity and engagement within the student body. 

Wed 01 Apr 2020

28th March Update

Posted on Wed 01 Apr 2020 at 10:34 by Cecilia Wallback
Hey! Last week, as usual, I have been continuing to attend the morning COVID 19 Emergency Steering group via Microsoft...
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Thu 26 Mar 2020

Update until 26th March

Posted on Thu 26 Mar 2020 at 17:01 by Cecilia Wallback
The past few weeks have been hectic, not just for me but for everyone. I have mostly been in meetings...
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Tue 10 Mar 2020

President Work Report - March

Posted on Tue 10 Mar 2020 at 11:30 by Cecilia Wallback
Sabbatical Officer Work Report                 ...
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A very long overdue update!

Posted on Tue 10 Mar 2020 at 11:28 by Cecilia Wallback
Hello!    The last update I did was until the 6th February, which is over a month ago now...
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Fri 21 Feb 2020

A Sustainability Success!

Posted on Fri 21 Feb 2020 at 16:12 by Cecilia Wallback
Principal George Boyne has agreed to a Sustainability Action Plan that was proposed by me and will be embedded into...
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Fri 14 Feb 2020

University Senior Management Team

Posted on Fri 14 Feb 2020 at 12:56 by Cecilia Wallback
Hello! This is the delayed post about the University's Senior Management Team that I promised in the last...
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Mon 10 Feb 2020

3rd February to 8th February

Posted on Mon 10 Feb 2020 at 17:40 by Cecilia Wallback
Hello again! On Monday 3rd February, I started the day by responding to an email regarding the BDS motion. The...
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27th to 31st January

Posted on Mon 10 Feb 2020 at 11:06 by Cecilia Wallback
Hello,  I have just spent an hour writing an update for the past two weeks, however all my hard...
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Mon 27 Jan 2020

20th to 27th January

Posted on Mon 27 Jan 2020 at 16:07 by Cecilia Wallback
Last week, I spend most of Monday working from the Sports Union Office. It was very chill and I got...
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Mon 20 Jan 2020

Update since the New Term!

Posted on Mon 20 Jan 2020 at 11:57 by Cecilia Wallback
Hello! I have not yet done a very throughout update of what I have been up to since the new...
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Fri 17 Jan 2020

POLICY: GIVE QATAR CAMPUS COMMITTEE VOTING RIGHTS

Posted on Fri 17 Jan 2020 at 11:40 by Cecilia Wallback
To be updated. 
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POLICY: HISPANIC SOCIETY MOTION

Posted on Fri 17 Jan 2020 at 11:39 by Cecilia Wallback
To be updated. 
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POLICY: MINORITY VOICES REPRESENTATION

Posted on Fri 17 Jan 2020 at 11:39 by Cecilia Wallback
To be updated. 
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POLICY: QATAR CAMPUS FOOD VARIETY MOTION

Posted on Fri 17 Jan 2020 at 11:38 by Cecilia Wallback
To be updated. 
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POLICY: QATAR CAMPUS LIBRARY HOURS MOTION

Posted on Fri 17 Jan 2020 at 11:37 by Cecilia Wallback
To be updated. 
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POLICY: UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE, A VIEW FROM STUDENT COUNCIL

Posted on Fri 17 Jan 2020 at 11:36 by Cecilia Wallback
To be updated. 
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POLICY: SAFE NAME CHANGES FOR TRANS STUDENTS

Posted on Fri 17 Jan 2020 at 11:36 by Cecilia Wallback
To be updated.
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Student President

Hi, I’m Cecilia and I’m your Student President. Drop me an e-mail if you’re concerned or have ideas that will improve policies, diversity, democratic structure of AUSA and if you want to help make a positive change at the University.

Email: ausapresident@abdn.ac.uk 

 

Quick questions

If I had to describe myself in 3 words I would use:

Best. Person. Ever. 

Best piece of advice I’ve ever received is: 

'Did you try turning it off and then on again?'

If I had one superpower, it would be:

To be able to understand any language.

Favourite thing to do in my spare time is:

Have a good chat with my friends, Michaelle (cat) and Tom and Jerry (plants).

This year I want to achieve:

Increased inclusivity and engagement within the student body. 

27 posts
Last post 01 Apr 2020
Welfare Officer

Hi, I’m Alex and I’m your Welfare Officer. Drop me an e-mail if you’re concerned or have ideas that will improve the welfare and general wellbeing of students. 

Email: ausawelfare@abdn.ac.uk 

 

Quick questions

If I had to describe myself in 3 words I would use:

Affable, approachable and cheerful. 

Best piece of advice I’ve ever received is: 

To create my own plan to manage stress and not to concern myself with things I don't have control of.  

If I had one superpower, it would be:

The power to call everything done. 

Favourite thing to do in my spare time is:

Enjoy my favourite football team (Arsenal) play and win.

This year I want to achieve:

To make sure support and welfare services are more accessible and publicised. 

7 posts
Last post 11 Mar 2020
Sports Officer

Hi, I’m Isla and I’m your Sports Officer. Drop me an e-mail if you’re concerned or have ideas that will improve sports clubs, sports events, activities and facilities.

Email: ausasport@abdn.ac.uk 

 

Quick questions

If I had to describe myself in 3 words I would use:

Sporty (of course), friendly and innovative.

Best piece of advice I’ve ever received is: 

From my mum - 'touch once'. Basically means once you start a task, see it through. 

If I had one superpower, it would be:

Teleportation - it's a lot greener than transport. 

Favourite thing to do in my spare time is:

Baking.

This year I want to achieve:

A lot! The 3 key themes will be Sport for all, mental health in sport, and improving communication for clubs. 

 

17 posts
Last post 11 Mar 2020
Communities Officer

Hi, I’m Louise and I’m your Communities Officer. Drop me an e-mail if you’re concerned or have ideas that will improve sustainability, environment and ethics and accommodation within the University and the city.

Email: ausacommunities@abdn.ac.uk 

 

Quick questions

If I had to describe myself in 3 words I would use:

Empathetic, committed and (sometimes) adventurous. 

Best piece of advice I’ve ever received is: 

Don't waste your time on something you don't like doing. Find what makes you happy and go from there. 

If I had one superpower, it would be:

Being able to fill up anything (my bank account or my fridge!)

Favourite thing to do in my spare time is:

I like to garden and plant things, but also exploring new places in cities or nature. 

This year I want to achieve:

Sustainability! Not just in words, but actions. 

39 posts
Last post 10 Feb 2020
Education Officer

Hi, I’m Dariya and I’m your Education Officer. Drop me an e-mail if you’re concerned or have ideas that will improve educational and teaching quality and if you need support with anything concerning your education.

Email: ausaeducation@abdn.ac.uk  

 

Quick questions

If I had to describe myself in 3 words I would use:

Cheerful, Determined, Quirky. 

Best piece of advice I’ve ever received is: 

Something a friend once said: Be so completely yourself so everyone else feels safe to be themselves too. Cheesy, but always helpful to keep in mind. 

If I had one superpower, it would be:

Teleportation, definitely Being able to instantly transport yourself someplace new and exciting sounds amazing. 

Favourite thing to do in my spare time is:

I like live music so going to gigs is one of my favourite ways to spend my free time. Day trips are also super fun. 

This year I want to achieve:

I'd be very happy if I am able to deliver some of my key manifesto goals and represent students best I can. I also have my personal goal to visit more new places than the previous year. 

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