Its role is to represent student issues, run campaigns on student initiatives, participate in national education campaigns, support safer spaces on campus, lobby for the reduction of course fees, provide a strategic direction for the UTSSA and ensure that students are represented at all decision-making levels at UTS. These are all discussed and voted on at its monthly meetings.
The Student Representative Council Speaking up for every student.
#What is the SRC?
The SRC is a team of students elected each year by the student body to represent all UTS students and act as the peak governing body for the UTSSA.
The Student Representative Council runs several campaigns around student issues, both campus-specific and national.
#What do we do?
The SRC, through the UTSSA, also runs several campaigns around student issues, both campus-specific, such as the Know Your Union campaign - and national - such as those run by the National Union of Students (NUS) which target the quality of our education, safety on campus, unfair course costs and decreasing HECS.
#How do I get involved?
Elections for the SRC are held annually in October, giving all UTS students a say when it comes to who will represent them and their values. Students are able to nominate to run for a position, and all UTS students are eligible to vote.
Any UTS students are welcome to attend an SRC meeting and participate in our campaigns. Check out our website for more information.
#SRC Executive Team
Nour Al Hammouri
President
Nour Al Hammouri is an Advanced Science (Pre Medicine major) student. He currently serves as the UTS Students' Association President, he also sits as the student representative on both Faculty and Academic Board for Science.
His unwavering passion to continually support student wellbeing on campus emboldens his activism and advocacy. With keen interests in the internship realm, welfare and supporting students impacted by the rising cost of living he will continually be placing your interests first.
Nour is also a science intern at UTS, focusing on Neurotoxicology and the broader investigation of Multiple Sclerosis pathogenesis. With a keen focus on the betterment of student experience Nour spends ample time conversing with students to better understand their needs and wants.
Nour is easily contactable regarding any matter concerning his remit at either president@utsstudentsassociation.org or nour.alhammouri@student.uts.edu.au
Will Simmons
General Secratary
My name is Will, I am a fourth year Political Science student and am honoured to be your General Secretary for 2023. I look forward to working our wonderful Executive, SRC, and Vertigo Team to improve all facets of student life at UTS. I hope to build a more progressive and inclusive UTSSA during my term.
Zebadiah Cruickshank
Assistant General Secretary
Mia Campbell
Welfare Officer
I joined the UTSSA with the aim of making material improvements to the student experience at UTS. In my second year on the SRC, I want to continue the work we as a council put in last year in creating better university policies for SA/SH. I also hope to collaborate with different societies and clubs on campus to support welfare for all students in new and innovative ways.
#General Councillors
Laura Currie
Postgraduate Officer
I’ve been a staff at UTS for 3 years and a student for almost 7 years. I aim to improve the learning and social experience of students and staff here at UTS, and ensure everyone’s concerns are heard and addressed as much as I can. As an upcoming postgraduate officer, I would like to ensure students of all backgrounds and circumstance have the opportunity to study comfortably here at UTS, and to address issues regarding teaching and learning for all staff and students.
Fun Fact: I used to stay in a space ship capsule multiple times a week in my undergrad because I lived too far from university.
Aylin Cihan
Women's Officer
My name is Aylin, I’m studying a Bachelor of Law at UTS. I’ve previously held the position of Welfare Convenor and I look forward to working with the rest of the UTSSA as the incoming Women’s Officer where I will aim to make it a safer and encouraging environment for women at UTS.
Joy Xu
International Students Officer
I strongly believe that, as international students, our voices need to be heard. Our position needs to be switched from passive acceptance to active participation in the local community. The international student community needs ‘a strong voice’ to ask questions on their behalf, assist them with their studies and daily living at UTS. I am confident that I am competent to be ‘the voice’ - a voice for each and every one of the fellow international students at SRC and make sure UTS is a place where our capacities are maximised.
Jacqueline Bodill
General Councillor
I study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Science.
Fun Fact: I have a little hole next to my left eye. My parents have always told me it was a second tear duct.
Sara Chaturvedi
Queer Collective Officer
I'm a B Communication (Social and Political Sciences) & B Creative Intelligence and Innovation and at the time of writing this I'm currently on exchange in the UK! I also like cauliflower bhaji.
Adrian Lozancic
General Councillor
I’m Adrian, a third year Bachelor of Laws student (Legal Futures and Technology) and I’m passionate about technology, accountability, and the environment. I’m here to listen to all views and represent our students the best I can. I’m interested in the moral and ethical impacts of emerging technologies and have been active in the Australian Right to Repair movement.
Fun Fact: I’m interested in infrastructure/public transport and enjoy long train trips.
Saihej Singh
General Councillor
Hey! I’m Saihej and I’m a third year Bachelor of Science in IT student. I strongly believe in the importance of expanding educational opportunities and making STEM education more accessible for students of various backgrounds. By having the privilege of working with other like-minded students on the Student Association, I hope to on outcomes that will improve the overall student experience for all who are currently studying, or seeking to study at UTS.
Fun Fact: I went to hospital once after eating an entire box of hello pandas.
George Pond
Disabilities Collective Officer
Hey I'm George, I'm a disabled architecture student with a specific focus on accessible architecture.
I love all things activism, and endeavour to make UTS a better place for all students.
Fun Fact: I collect copies of Alice in Wonderland.
Mariam Yassine
General Councillor
My name is Mariam and I am a second year studying a Bachelor of Law and Communications (Social and Political Sciences). I am very passionate about improving students lives as I understand how difficult balancing academics, work and a social life can be. So this year on council I will strive to help students in any way possible.
Fun Fact: I gave myself second degree burns by merely baking brownies for a cooking competition!
Boris Tam
Enviro Collective Officer
I’m interested in a wide range of topics from combat sports to table-top role playing games. Feel free to talk to me about whatever :)
Harry Ryan
General Councillor
I study a JD, and previously served as the Postgraduate Officer.
Bridie O'Kelly
General Councillor
Hi! My name is Bridie and I’m a second year student studying a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism)
Fun Fact: I won $1000 on the radio for a Harry Styles quiz!!
Rufus Dadd
General Councillor
Hey, I'm Rufus, currently a fourth year communications student majoring in social and political studies. I believe students and study is the goal of a university and that requires the respect and power that students can gain through strong unions such as the UTSSA.
Rose Mores
General Councillor
Hi! My name is Rose and I am a Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws student with a strong passion for policy, particularly how barriers to education can be removed. I am so excited to work towards making UTS a more accessible place where all students are afforded a more equal opportunity to attain an education.
Joseph Naffah
General Councillor
I'm a Comms student majoring in Social and Political Science. Outside of studies, I have a deep love for languages and I am currently (trying) to teach myself Te Reo Māori, Korean, Sicilian and Maltese!
Areejz Slamang
Ethnocultural Officer
Ali Sobh
General Councillor
I enjoy playing footy and refereeing rugby league in my spare time. I am excited to represent and place the interests of UTS students first.
