What is an SMSU President?

In the spring each year the student body elects two fellow students to become Sabbatical Officers to work full-time for SMSU. The ‘Presidents’, ‘Sabbs’ or ‘Officers’ have either taken a year out of their studies to take up the role or are undertaking it in the year after they’ve graduated University.  

We have two Presidents here at SMSU, the Education President and the Student Life President (often called ‘SLP’). Whilst each President has a portfolio, they jointly take on the responsibility of leading SMSU and ensuring that it meets the needs of the student body.  

The Student Life President is the Chair of the Board of Trustees, leads on social events, societies, fundraising, sport, welfare and campus facilities including accommodation. 

The Education President is the Student Governor, sits on senior academic committees and leads on academic representation, course reps and subject chairs.  

You can find out more about our current SMSU Presidents below.