Welcome To Your Guild of Students

We’re your Guild of Students, your Students’ Union at University of Birmingham.

We’re a democratically led organisation, run by students, for students. As a student at Birmingham, you’re automatically a member of the Guild and it’s our job to entertain, guide, represent and support you.

Events

By running a yearly programme of events and activites

Societies

Make friends and learn new skills through our 300+ student groups

Democracy

Raise your voice and help you drive change through our democratic system

Support

We offer support on wellbeing, housing, academia and more

Guild Officer Team

Your Officers work to represent all 38,000+ students at Birmingham throughout their year in Office, to ensure you get the most out of University life.

You can click through to each individual officer page to learn more about them and view all of their contact details.

Full Time Officer Team

Syed Sadath

Guild President

Ravikiran Rajashekar

International Officer

Hope Aquilina

Welfare & Community Officer

Devansh Jhamnani

Activities and Employability Officer

Lara Parker

Sports Officer

Alex Keen

Education Officer

Ritakshi Maheshwari

Postgraduate Officer

Part Time Officer Team

Max Williams

Sustainability Officer

Mimia Islam

Women's Officer

Trinity Barson

LGBTQ+ Students' Officer

Abby Kenrick

Disabled Students' Officer

Mariyah Ali

Ethnic Minority Students' Officer

Position Vacant

Trans and Non-Binary Students' Officer

View Officer Hub

Upcoming Events

Wellbeing Office Pop Up: 10th April 1pm - 3pm; Jarratt Hall, Social Space; Pop-Up Wellbeing Office, speak with your Residence Life Wellbeing Team!

Community Breakfast - College of Medicine & Health: 6th May 8:30am - 9:30am; Wolfston Common Room, Medical School; Join us for a delightful continental breakfast designed specifically for our medicine and health students! Enjoy a selection of fruit, pastries, and more. It’s a great chance to connect with peers and relax before you start your day!

Women in Sport Focus Group: 7th May 1pm - 2:30pm; Amos, First Floor, Guild building; Share your experience in Sport at UoB!

Sports Ball 2025: 11th June 6pm - 11pm; Luna Springs; Sports Ball will be taking place at Luna Springs on Wednesday 11th June, An outdoor event with a formal dress code, Doors open at 6pm and we will head to the Guild at 11pm for the Afterparty Sports Night

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Latest News

Democratic Idea Update: Palestine Solidarity

A student idea was passed regarding Palestine Solidarity at the second All Student Vote. This was submitted to the Guild’s Trustee Board, with the Board’s response explained.

Wed 09 Apr 2025

A Statement from Hope Regarding Bin Strikes

We are aware of the current bin strikes and the impact they’re having on the local student community, and we encourage you to voice your concerns if you're struggling with the situation.

Fri 04 Apr 2025

Graphic which says 'Guild Easter Closure Dates and Opening Times' with images of mermaids to the ri

Guild Easter Opening Times 2025

As we approach the Easter period, we wanted to make you aware of changes to our opening times.