Your candidates for Surrey Decides 2024

Your candidates for Surrey Decides 2024

Surrey Decides is annual election for the Surrey Students’ Union student officer team. Here at The Stag, we encourage every student to make their voice heard, so we reached out for comment from all of this year’s candidates. These are the manifestos we received, unedited and in their own words.

Introducing VP Activity candidate: Max Nugent

All Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. VP Activity candidate Max Nugent talks about his manifesto and his plans for the future of the Union.

Introducing VP Activity candidate: Phoebe Blackmore

All Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. VP Activity candidate Phoebe Blackmore talks about her manifesto and her plans for the future of the Union.

Introducing Voice Zone candidate: Archie Jones

All Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. Voice Zone candidate Archie Jones talks about his manifesto and his plans for the future of the Union.

Introducing Community Zone candidate: Michael Yeung

All Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. Community Zone candidate Michael Yeung talks about his manifesto and his plans for the future of the Union.

Introducing Support Zone candidate: Isobel Adamyk

All Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. Support Zone candidate Isobel Adamyk talks about her manifesto and her plans for the future of the Union.

Introducing VP Activity candidate: Dudi Zairi

All Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. VP Activity candidate Dudi Zairi talks about his manifesto and his plans for the future of the Union.

Introducing VP Activity candidate: Amy Obi

All Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. VP Activity candidate Amy Obi talks about her manifesto and her plans for the future of the Union.

Introducing VP Support candidate: Sam Traves

All Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. VP Support candidate Sam Traves talks about his manifesto and his plans for the future of the Union.

Introducing Presidential candidate: Cemsu Senyurt

All Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. Presidential candidate Cemsu Senyurt talks about her manifesto and her plans for the future of the Union.

Introducing VP Community candidate: Matt Aikin

All Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. VP Community candidate Matt Aikin talks about his manifesto and his plans for the future of the Union.

Introducing VP Voice candidate: Kiara B. Kataike-Lunani

All Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. VP Voice candidate Kiara B. Kataike-Lunani talks about her manifesto and her plans for the future of the Union.

Introducing VP Activity candidate: Heidi Cracknell

All Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. VP Activity candidate Heidi Cracknell talks about her manifesto and her plans for the future of the Union.

Introducing VP Support candidate: Liam White

All Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. VP Support candidate Liam White talks about his manifesto and his plans for the future of the Union.

Surrey Decides: Question Time Night Three Roundup

Maisie Holcombe and Isobel Kavanagh provide a roundup of the final Question Time covering the Voice Zone and the Presidential debate.

Surrey Decides: Question Time Night Two Roundup

Robyn Quick provides a roundup of Monday’s Question Time covering all areas of the Activity Zone

Surrey Decides: Question Time Night One Roundup

Betsy Goodfellow and Charlotte West provide a roundup of Sunday’s Question Time covering the Community and Support Zone

An interview with Lizzie Rodulson – Candidate for President

Peter Ferguson and Rosa Heaton interview Lizzie Rodulson, running for Students’ Union president in Surrey Decides 2020. Voting closes Saturday at 7:00pm.

An interview with Ajay Ajimobi – Candidate for President

Peter Ferguson interviews Ajay Ajimobi, running for Students’ Union president in Surrey Decides 2020. Voting closes Saturday at 7:00pm.

Surrey Decides 2020 – Round Up of Question Time Night One

Megan d’Ardenne provides a detailed summary of Question Time Night One. Where candidates for Support and Community roles were put under the spotlight.

Surrey Decides 2020 – Support and Activity, and Societies Chair Candidates

Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. Offering a clear and concise breakdown of their ideas & policies.

Surrey Decides 2020: Voice, Community and Union and RAG Chair Candidates

Candidates have been offered the opportunity to write a short statement for The Stag. Offering a clear and concise breakdown of their ideas & policies.

Learning Liberation: What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Elections

Irene Garcia Mir and Peter Ferguson talk through the basics of the new Surrey Decides Liberation Elections and how you can ensure your voice is heard.

The Referendum Question Time Roundup

Surrey Decides makes a return to campus with the referendum on senior management. Charlotte West breaks down the main points of the debate.

The Best Memes from Question Time

Chelsey King breaks down the top 10 memes from SurreyDecides question time. Including a special interview with James Barlow, one of the night’s moderators.

The Voice Zone: What You Should Know

Sophie Pike breaks down the Voice Zone, giving you the oppertunity to make a more informed decision in the elections.

Roundup of Question Time Night 3

Charlotte west and Sophie Pike break down the final night of question time

Roundup of Question Time Night 2

Archie Biltcliffe and Irene Garcia Mir break down Question Time Night 2

Roundup of Question Time Night 1

Louisa Ross-Gower, Yasmin Norvill, Olivia Bicknell and Charlotte West break down the first night of Question Time

Who Should You Vote for in Surrey Decides?

Megan d’Ardenne explains why you should vote, and how the different roles may affect you!

The Presidential Candidate Interview: Njabby Mendlula

Charlotte West has our 3rd interview with the presidential candidates, Njabby Mendlula talks us through his manifesto.

The Activity Zone: What You Should Know

Archie Biltcliffe and Irene García Mir break down the Activity roles, explaining what the zone does and what 2019’s candidates could bring to the positions.

The Presidential Candidate Interview: Nick Werren

Emily Wootton interviews presidential candidate, Nick Werren, chatting manifestos and, of course, memes.

The Presidential Candidate Interview: Gemma Paine

“Gemma looked comfortably at home as she reflected on her experience working within the union…” Interview by Charlotte West ahead of upcoming SU debates.

Surrey Decides: Why Should You Care?

Emily Byfield-Riches explains why the Student Union elections are important, and may directly affect your future time here at Surrey.

The Community Zone: What You Should Know

Ivelina Dobreva looks at the Student Unions’ community zone, exploring the candidates for 2019’s SurreyDecides and what they may bring to the role.