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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. 

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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Thu 16 Jan 2020

Sustainability Steps with the Principal

Posted on Thu 16 Jan 2020 at 19:15 by Cecilia Wallback
Hello! I have touched on this briefly in the past, but I am posting the draft document here so...
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Tue 07 Jan 2020

POLICY - NUS REFERENDUM MOTION

Posted on Tue 07 Jan 2020 at 14:08 by Cecilia Wallback
https://www.ausa.org.uk/pageassets/representation/activepolicy/4-NUS-Referendum-Motion.pdf 07/01/2020:  Plans are being...
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Mon 02 Dec 2019

Update on Week 25th until 29th November

Posted on Mon 02 Dec 2019 at 14:48 by Cecilia Wallback
Hello! I do not have very much to update on for this week as due to the UCU strikes, I...
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Work update 11/11 until 22/11 2019

Posted on Mon 02 Dec 2019 at 14:22 by Cecilia Wallback
11/11-15/11: I attended a meeting together with Louise, Duncan Stuart (Head of Student Experience), Nick Edwards (Head...
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Wed 13 Nov 2019

Work Report 3rd October till 7th November

Posted on Wed 13 Nov 2019 at 09:24 by Cecilia Wallback
  Sabbatical Officer Work Report                ...
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Mon 21 Oct 2019

University Management Group and Student Representation

Posted on Mon 21 Oct 2019 at 15:13 by Cecilia Wallback
Hello! Today, I attended a University Managemtn Group (UMG) meeting, which involved both Senior Management Team (SMT) members and...
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Tue 15 Oct 2019

Student Council October

Posted on Tue 15 Oct 2019 at 07:37 by Cecilia Wallback
Hello! Yesterday we held the first Student Council meeting of the year. This was also my first Student Council meeting...
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Tue 24 Sep 2019

Bucke Up, This Will Be A Long One

Posted on Tue 24 Sep 2019 at 18:13 by Cecilia Wallback
I am unfortunatley only human, which means that habits are hard to create and I have not yet gotten into...
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Tue 10 Sep 2019

AURORA, a Network of Eurpean Universities

Posted on Tue 10 Sep 2019 at 11:59 by Cecilia Wallback
Hello! This is my post about AURORA and hopefully I'll be able to explain ti well enough for...
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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. 

 

13 posts
Last post 20 Jan 2020
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. 

18 posts
Last post 20 Jan 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. 

35 posts
Last post 10 Jan 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. 

5 posts
Last post 09 Jan 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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