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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

Mid-Year Committee Training Conference: 20th January 1pm - 5pm; Rosa Parks, Guild of Students; A training event for all our committee members of student groups who have been approved since June 2024, who have saved a society since June 2024, to help you to excel and grow in your role/s!

Bingo: 20th January 6pm - 10pm; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students

Refreshers Fair - Day 1: 21st January 11am - 4pm; Guild of Students; Missed out on Welcome Fair? Well, we’ve got more brands coming to the Guild of Students giving out even more freebies and exclusive discounts.

Postgraduate Wellbeing Zone: 21st January 1pm - 3pm; The Guild of Students, Mandela Room; Enjoy a calming space with crafts and a drop in from both Guild Advice and Pause.

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Latest News

Notice for Guild of Students Officer Elections 2025

Notice is hereby provided for the Guild of Students’ Officer Elections 2025.

Mon 13 Jan 2025

All Student Vote Results

The results are in for our December All Student Vote. We had over 1000 students vote for the policy throughout the voting period.

Tue 10 Dec 2024

Hope's Wellbeing Tips for Studying Over Winter

I’m Hope, your Welfare and Community Officer at the Guild. I know the winter period can be tough – it’s a busy time, and balancing revision or assignments with trying to relax isn’t always easy. You’re not alone if you feel this way, and I wanted to share some tips to help you look after yourself over the holidays.

Mon 09 Dec 2024

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Alex's Study Tips to get through Assessment Season

Hi, it’s Alex, your Education Officer at the Guild. Ahead of this Winter’s assessment season, I have put together a few study tips that helped me throughout my studies.