We are celebrating some of our fantastic reps and councillors to help you Find Your Voice!
We are recognising and celebrating some of our fantastic reps and councillors to help you Find Your Rep! You can search for your Reps and Student Councillors here
Get to know some of the team...
Avin Ramesh KV Course Rep for MSc Fire Safety Engineering Y1
“I love being the voice for my classmates—attending meetings with staff and our course director to bring forward their ideas and concerns. It’s incredibly rewarding to witness how our input shapes the course experience. With students already thrilled by the engaging curriculum and industry expertise we’re exposed to, I’m dedicated to making sure that this momentum continues strong until the very end. Together, we’re making our voices heard and building an enriching learning journey for all!”
Caitlin-Rose Lowry BSc Marketing Student and Department Representative for Global Business and Enterprise
“In my role so far, I’ve really enjoyed engaging with all the students within my department and getting to support them in their student learning experience.
The thing I’m looking forward to most this year as a rep is getting involved in the Learning and Teaching Awards this year. It’s definitely my favourite event of the year as it helps showcase some of our talented staff and student reps who have worked to improve Ulster University throughout 24/25 academic year.
The biggest thing I want to achieve this year is helping to improve student engagement with the UUSU, whether that be through societies or quiz nights, helping them find the resources they need in order to make the most out of UU.”
Sarah Pinkerton Event Management Course Representative
“I enjoy being a rep as I get to interact with my classmates and help them voice their opinions. I am happy to be someone they can talk to and trust to represent them. I hope to be able to help my classmates be heard and ensure staff can help improve any issues for future event students.”
Olivia Harrington BSc Human Nutrition FT Year 1 Course Rep
"I am looking forward to working with new people, be the voice of students, and be able to help out whenever I can to ensure positivity."
Luke Shovlin BSc Sport, Physical Activity and Health Year 1 Course Rep
“I’m looking forward working with the lectures and trying my hardest to get the most out if the course for everyone involved.
I hope to achieve an excellent environment between staff and students that they can pass information and make sure everyone is happy and can get the most out of this course!!”
Ethan Allen Planning, Regeneration and Development Year 1 Course Rep
“The thing I enjoy most about being a rep is the ability to represent my fellow students and voice their concerns and suggestions.
I hope to be able to do plenty more of this in the future to ensure that no-ones voice goes unheard!”
Aimé Hanvey-Gamble BSc Hons Sport & Exercise FT Year 2 Course Rep
“One thing I am enjoying so far as being a course rep is meeting new people and hearing experiences from those in the same course in other year groups, as well as hearing the view points of course directors and coming together to voice our ideas to improve the academic and social experience of our peers. This year I aim to create an environment within the university that values and amplifies the student voice, all while establishing feedback channels between students and staff to voice concerns and creating a nurturing atmosphere that allows student representation in decision-making processes and one that promotes inclusivity within discussions.”
Lauren Boyle BSc Food and Nutrition 3rd Year Course Rep
“Being a course rep at Ulster University is a truly rewarding experience that allows me to bridge the gap between students and faculty. I love the opportunity to represent my peers, voicing their concerns and suggestions while fostering a sense of community within our cohort. It’s incredibly fulfilling to help create a positive learning environment and see the changes implemented based on our feedback. Additionally, this role has enhanced my leadership and communication skills, making me more confident in advocating for the needs of others. Overall, being a course rep not only strengthens"
Callum Crummey BSc Sociology FT Year 2 Course and Member of Student Council.
“As a rep I am very much looking forward to working closely with the lecturers and other university staff to make the lives of our students as fluid and straightforward as possible, I am also really enthusiastic about organising events for our courses to get people more involved.”
Veronica Evelyn MSc Artificial Intelligence FT Year 1 Course Rep
“ [As a rep I enjoy] engaging with students from varied backgrounds, I value the diverse perspectives shared.
As a course representative I want to Encouraging socialization among students through regular events and activities. collaborative environment like group studies helping out each other , mutual respect, and open communication.”
Shea Wilson Financial Technology Student & Belfast Mental Health and Wellbeing Councillor
“What I enjoy about being a rep: developing skills such as team management, communication and time management What I hope to achieve: Promote mental health awareness, Improve access to support services, Create a compassionate environment where every student feels valued.”
Maebh O Sullivan BSc Sport Studies Year 2 Course Rep
“What I enjoy: Being a course rep allows me to act as a voice for my classmates, helping to improve their learning experience while also developing my leadership and communication skills. I enjoy making a positive impact by bridging the gap between students and faculty.”
Natalia Lara-Nesbitt Pharmacy FT Year 2 Course Rep
“The part I like the best about being a rep is how we can bridge the communication gap between students and staff. I'm looking forward to continue contributing to this!”
Kelly o Driscoll BSc Nursing Adult FT Year 1 Course Rep
“I am currently in my first year and look forward to being a course representative. I hope to help fellow student’s with having their voice heard when concerns are raised and I look forward to helping them have a brilliant first year. I look forward to learning new skills and working part as a team with the students union and fellow representatives. I enjoy being a rep as I know people can come to me if they want to fix something about the course or have suggestions to improve any aspect of the university 
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Alyssa Doherty LLB Law with Criminology, Year 2 Course Rep
“As your Course Rep for Law with Criminology, I’m excited to advocate for my peers and address any concerns you may have! I look forward to enhancing our academic and social experiences through open communication between students and staff.
My aim is to make you aware of the different opportunities available within the legal profession while prioritizing student well-being. I want to ensure that every voice is heard and valued, so feel free to reach out if you have any issues!”
Elliot Hatton - McAtarsney MSc Advanced Composites and Polymers Course Rep
“I was course rep in my undergrad in first year of my undergraduate and it really helped me get involved in university life, after Covid and missing out on so much of university life I wanted to get back involved so I decided to pursue it again for my masters. Already this year I’ve been able to help my course mates resolve scheduling, timetable and blackboard queries and have really gotten to know them quite well. I love having a good relationship with my lecturers and course director because I feel like I am able to get the absolute most of my course and help make it as enjoyable for my course mates too by making sure they’re heard, valued and feel comfortable reaching out for anything from setting up study sessions to going to meetings with course directors.
I really want to develop my leaderships and creative problem solving skills.”
Saoirsé Campbell BSc Interactive Media Year 1 Course Rep
"I hope that I can get to be able to get to any issues and worries that my course mates may have acknowledged and heard by the course. So that I may work with the course managers and directors so that we may create a solution that works for all. And to give them the confidence to voice anything to me so that o can do my best to help them."
Josh McKeag Business Studies Y4 Course Rep & Belfast Campus Councillor
"Being able to influence and Change the shape of my course, whether it’s addressing concerns or suggesting improvements that benefit everyone for the best possible university experience."
Erleta Berisha School of Sport Rep & part of the student leadership team in the Sport and Exercise Science course
"I enjoy being a school rep because i get to meet and speak to a range of different ambitious students who all connect with one thing in common, sports! and what i hope to achieve within the school of sport is being able to connect everyone and create a better sense of belonging for students."
Emily Hall BSc Leading on Customer Operations
"I’m hoping to making a difference on my course by ensuring all my course mates get the most from our time at uni"
Grace Mathews English with Education Y1 Course Rep
"I'm hoping I can help the other students voices be heard because first year is massively difficult and I want to be there if its possible to make things easier"
Grace McKeown BSc Hons Business Studies Y4 Course Representative
"What I am looking forward to as a rep: building closer relationships with both staff and students, and embracing the challenge of problem solving on behalf of my fellow students. What I hope to achieve as a student rep: I endeavour to foster a positive and supportive learning environment for everyone along with creating opportunities for my course to engage with each other academically and socially."
Marian Emmanuel MSc Management Y1 Courser Rep
"I believe this position will allow me to support my peers effectively by serving as a link between students and faculty, advocating for our collective needs and ensuring that everyone’s feedback is taken into account to improve our overall experience.
I look forward to representing my peers, gathering their feedback, and bringing valuable insights to faculty discussions. This role lets me foster an inclusive environment where students feel empowered to voice their thoughts, helping shape a responsive academic setting. Working collaboratively with faculty and students alike, I am excited to help enhance communication and drive positive changes for a more engaging learning experience.
What you hope to achieve as a rep: As a course representative, I aim to ensure that students’ concerns and ideas are communicated effectively to the faculty. I hope to implement structured feedback channels, like regular meetings, to support continuous improvement. Additionally, I want to encourage collaboration within our cohort, creating a supportive network where students can connect and grow. My ultimate goal is to make a meaningful impact on our course experience, strengthening both academic support and community engagement"
Thank you to all of our reps for working with us to achieve supported course communities, better learning experiences and increased development opportunities!
Find our more about how you are represented here!