Jay Brown (he/him)

President - Academic Life – jbrown3@qmu.ac.uk

Hiya! I’m Jay, and I’m your Student President for Academic Life. My job is to represent students' academic interests and ensure that their journey through QMU is as smooth, fair, and enjoyable as possible. I’m so excited to be working alongside the elected Officers’ Committee and the University again this year to enhance the student experience and advocate for the student community both on and off campus. 

What does the SU President do?  

I work alongside the Union Staff team, the Student Officer team, the Board of Trustees, and the University Senior Leadership team to ensure that the best interests of our students are kept at heart. I sit on various boards and committees within the university such as Court, Senate, Student Experience and the Equality and Diversity Committee to ensure that students are fairly represented and kept at the centre of QMU’s decision-making process.  

How can your voice be heard at QMU?  

There are lots of ways for you to get involved and share your ideas! You can speak to your Class Reps, your elected Student Officers, and attend our student feedback forums which take place throughout the year. You are also welcome to get in touch with me directly by email, through social media, or even pop up to the Students' Union office for a visit – our door is always open and I’m always up for a blether!

 Jay QMUSU  jay.qmusupres

 

Silvia Cardinale (she/her)

President -  Student Activities – scardinale@qmu.ac.uk

Hey Everyone! My name is Silvia, and I am the President – Student Activities for the incoming academic year!

I am incredibly excited to work with all the Sports and Societies to support them and enhance their university experience, from Welcome Week until the end of the year, providing support, guidance, and fun!

If you ever need me, you’ll be able to find me at the Student’s Union, right above Maggie’s, so do not hesitate to pop by with your questions or for a chat!

I can’t wait to meet you all and see what each student, team and society will do this year, so let me know if you have any ideas or thoughts to make this year amazing!

   silvia_qmusu

 

 

PART-TIME OFFICERS

Feel free to contact your Student Officers if you have any questions. Please be aware that they are part-time and may not be able to respond to all emails. If your message is urgent or for general enquiries, contact union@qmu.ac.uk

Derrick Abina (he/his)

Black Minority Ethnic (BME) Officer - suofficers@qmu.ac.uk

Hello, everyone.
I'm Derrick Abina, a first-year MSc Global Health student at Queen Margaret University and the elected officer of the Black Minority Ethnic (BME) group. I am truly honored to serve as your BME Officer for the 2024-2025 academic year.

As the BME Officer, my goal is to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all BME students at Queen Margaret University. I am committed to amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups, advocating for equity-driven policies, and ensuring that BME students have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed both academically and personally.

I aim to break down barriers, overcome challenges, and celebrate the diversity that strengthens our university community by creating spaces for open dialogue. Ultimately, my mission is to empower every BME student to feel confident and contribute to a more vibrant and inclusive campus.

 

Murrin Huarachi (she/her)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer - suofficers@qmu.ac.uk

Hello! I’m Murrin, your EDI officer for academic year 24/25. I’m a 4th year Business Management student, and although it is my final year here at QMU, I’m very keen to make a difference on the EDI front. I hope to foster and encourage a truly inclusive community at QMU. If you see me around, please say hi! I’m eager to hear about your experiences, so please get in touch if you wish to discuss anything EDI related. 

I look forward to working with the SU and all students!

  murrinqmu

 

Badri Basnet (he/him)

International Officer - suofficers@qmu.ac.uk

Hello! I’m Badri, and I am honoured to be your International Officer for this year. The Student Union is a safe space where your voice is valued and heard, and we officers are wholeheartedly committed to maintaining this environment. If you need anything, just reach out to us—we are more than happy to assist you.

As your International Officer, I am looking forward to promoting a tailored support system for international students and making QMU a more connected and inclusive community. In collaboration with the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team, we have already initiated several projects and can't wait to bring them to life.

I look forward to hearing from all of you and bringing your feedback to the forefront. Please feel free to contact me anytime with international issues or for advice on any matter where I can help. I am happy to assist.

 badri_basnet7

Ruth Lawlor (she/her)

Sports Officer - suofficers@qmu.ac.uk

Hi there, I’m Ruth and I’m so excited to be QMU’s Sport Officer for this year. I’m an Occupational Therapy student and President of QMU Women’s Rugby. Being on a sports team really made my university experience the amazing one that it is today. I want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to have this experience by maintaining and facilitating the amazing sports teams that represent our uni. Really looking forward to the coming year and being able to be a voice for the sports community.

 ruthsportsofficer

 

 

Kirsty Lovie (she/her)

Wellbeing Officer - suofficers@qmu.ac.uk

Hello everyone, my name is Kirsty, and I am pleased to introduce myself as the new Wellbeing Officer for 24/25. I am a third-year Master of Nursing Student and PALS leader. I am looking forward to serving as the primary contact in the Student Union for wellbeing and the resources available at QMU. In collaboration with other officers, I aim to enhance and expand our services in all areas as wellbeing plays a crucial role in student life. As your Wellbeing Officer, I will be organizing monthly wellbeing events for all students and actively seeking feedback from the student body to improve and make our wellbeing services more accessible. Thank you for the opportunity to work together towards a healthier and happier student community.