October has been a month of growth and accomplishment. I’m proud of the goals we’ve reached and the progress made across Southend !
Here are some of the key highlights from my work this month :
Freshers’ Events
- Helped plan and set up Freshers’ Week alongside the SU team.
- Organised 24 events for students in collaboration with local restaurants and service teams in Southend.
- Ensured a smooth and welcoming start for all new students.
SU Lock In wall; Connecting Students at Southend Campus
I’m excited to share that I set up the SU Lock-In Wall at Southend campus! This wall is designed to help students feel more connected and part of the SU family, offering a space to share messages, creativity, and community spirit. A huge thank you to everyone who supported me . I believe it’s a fantastic addition that truly brings our campus community closer together.
Welcome Talks & Department Visits
- Delivered welcome talks across all departments:
- East 15 Acting School
- Health and Science
- Essex Business School (EBS) Meet-Up
- Introduced students to the SU, upcoming events and support services.
International Student Support
- Worked on the Southend International Student Handbook, which is being distributed throughout this week & the digital version is also found on this link :https://www.essexstudent.com/pageassets/southend/support/1866-International-Handbook-SEP25-v7-SINGLES.pdf
- Organised and hosted my first ever big event an International Mixer with international snacks and teas.
- Led town tours to help students get familiar with Southend.
Open Day
- Took part in the University Open Day.
- Delivered a talk about the Students’ Union and student life.
- Ran an SU Makes session for prospective students to engage with the SU creatively.
Committees & Leadership
- Attended multiple committee meetings to represent Southend students.
- Chaired the Union Performance Meeting, ensuring progress and accountability across SU initiatives.
Projects & Initiatives
- Worked with the Democracy Department on the SCO Reward System to recognise student contributions and gift them for their dedication and hard work. Additionally I created a 30 s video to promote the SCO role:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPiwb9kCHWy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
New Societies in Southend
Successfully supported the launch of 6 new societies:
- Sports Fandom Society
- Dance Society
- Technology and Enterprise Club
- Southend Role-Playing Game Society
- International Café partnered by 2 organisations,the bridge & friends international
- Circus society
Upcoming Events:
Organized a Diwali dinner and celebration in partnership with Namaste Village to share the spirit of light, togetherness, and cultural festivity with the student community.
Hosting a Halloween-themed mixer featuring face painting, pumpkin carving, spooky snacks and drinks, and a themed photobooth for students to enjoy a night of fun and creativity, with a Halloween themed escape room coming up as well.
It’s been a busy and rewarding October from welcoming new students and launching societies to improving international student experiences. Excited to keep the momentum going into November!A big thank you to all our dedicated staff and to everyone who’s taken the time to read and support this month’s work. Your ongoing encouragement, collaboration, and commitment make everything we achieve at Southend possible.