At Teesside University Students' Union, we provide services, spaces and support for everyone completing a Teesside University course. No matter where you are based, we're here for you.
Your student officers
Teesside University Students' Union is led by a team of student officers that you vote for as part of our student body in March every year. The officers serve for at least 12 months from July and work full-time. They represent all students to the most senior figures at the University including the Board of Governors and Vice-Chancellor.
They also make sure that Teesside University Students' Union is democratic, transparent and student focused. And they lead a range of campaigns tackling issues including student wellbeing, academic issues, cost of living and accommodation.
They're your representatives too.
Meet your student officers:
Harsha Chikatla
PRESIDENT EDUCATION
preseducation@tees-su.org.uk
Harsha is originally from the southern part of India and chose to study at Teesside University after being impressed by the facilities and infrastructure here. When researching places to live, he also liked the range of affordable and good-quality accommodation options provided by the University and private sector agents. He is currently completing an MSc in Data Science before he takes office this summer.
I am a proud member of the Indian and Food Talk societies, and I ran for the role of President Education to ensure all students have a greater voice and improved prospects. I am passionate about providing more support to students on placements. I also want to build on the good work that has already started to raise student awareness of the importance of attending all lectures and seminars and the serious potential consequences of failing to do so. I will encourage even more feedback from students during my term in office and ensure it is properly acted on.
Ebubechi Azunna
PRESIDENT INTERNATIONAL
presinternational@tees-su.org.uk
Ebubechi is originally from the eastern part of Nigeria and completed courses in international studies and diplomacy and international history and diplomacy at the University of Benin before embarking on a Criminal Investigation course here. She chose to study at Teesside University because it meant she would be able to be close to her brother, the course was affordable, and she was excited by the range of opportunities available in Teesside.
I have benefited greatly from participating in a range of extracurricular activities while studying here, including membership of The Forensic Society, and serving as a class representative. This has helped me to build my confidence and skills. I chose to run for the role of President International because I am passionate about helping a wider range of students with the various issues they are dealing with. I also greatly value the opportunity the role presents to share my own culture and encourage students from a range of backgrounds to do the same.
Blessing Oluwanifemi Ihuoma
PRESIDENT WELLBEING
preswellbeing@tees-su.org.uk
Blessing considered her many options carefully before happily settling on a BSc in Psychology here at Teesside University, a decision she says she has always been glad she took. She has been heavily involved in student life throughout her time here, working as a member of student staff for both the University and Students' Union in customer-facing/ support-based roles and serving as a Course Representative.
I have been ambitious to serve as a Student Officer throughout my time here but decided to complete my studies and build my experience and skills before running. I am passionate about further work, in partnership with the Student Life team at the Uni and relevant external agencies, to improve the mental health of Teesside University students. I also want to build on existing initiatives to assist students affected by sexual assault and the cost of living.
Your student support service
Our Students' Union Student Support is independent of the University - it provides free, confidential advice to all current students wherever you're based. Our experienced team of advisers can give you online help about academic issues, housing, or anything in-between. We offer a service accredited by the Advice Quality Standard. Please get in touch to arrange a meeting by Microsoft Teams.
We are your go-to service in the Students' Union
We can help you with...
- academic appeals
- complaints
- disciplinaries
- academic misconduct
- fitness to practice
- extenuating circumstances
- extension requests
- withdrawals and suspensions
- private accommodation.
Get in touch
01642 342247
suss@tees-su.org.uk
Facebook: SUStudentSupport
Your student course and School representatives
The course and School reps are here to represent your academic interests and ensure that you have a positive experience while you're studying at Teesside University London. They are volunteers and work closely with Students' Union Student Support and student officers.
It's really important to us that your voice is heard. , The reps are here to make sure that the right people in the University get to hear your feedback so that positive changes can be made together. They can deal with feedback from course reps that may need raising at a higher level or liaise with senior academic staff to address any academic issues.
At the start of each academic year, you elect your course reps to deal with any issues that may come up at course level, or to communicate any positive feedback to members of staff.