Presidents Timeline News

Sophia Daly

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:34:09 Z

Biography coming soon...

Ben Sweeney

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:50:51 Z

Biography coming soon...

Kim Hughes

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:54:09 Z

Biography coming soon...

Kelly Russell

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:59:34 Z

"Kelly joined the college in 2011 to study Administration Level 3. She had returned to her studies for a career change. Being a mature learner, she already had experience of juggling work, studying and family life. Kelly first became interested in the work of the SU when she undertook 2 weeks work experience in the SU office as part of her course."

Thierno Diallo

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:02:52 Z

"Thierno was an ESOL student in the academic year 2013-2014. Coming from overseas, he enrolled onto an ESOL course to learn English. He became a class rep and started taking part in the Students’ Union (SU) activities and was very impressed by the way the SU represent the students. He became an active member of the SU by volunteering, attending meetings, joining SU trips and events."

Dan Wood

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:04:56 Z

"Dan Wood came to Dudley College straight after school to study Public Services Level 3 from 2014 - 16. Dan had no knowledge of the SU prior to standing in the election for President but was encouraged by his tutor who thought it would be a great opportunity for him."

Aldrich Gonsalves

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:25:46 Z

"Aldrich joined the Students' Union whilst studying an ESOL course in 2016. To complete his course, an element of Work Experience was needed, so he approached the SU for a volunteering position. For some time he helped the SU promote trips and activities, whilst attending them himself."

Helen Lawley

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:28:00 Z

"Helen was a mature, disabled student studying Motor Vehicle maintenance and came to Dudley Students' Union to help with their various activities. In 2020, she ran for presidency during the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic and was elected into the role in the first virtual-only Student Elections. She has focused on accessibility to remote learning, protested for free school meals and made sure information about the pandemic that was understandable and accessible to students.

Mollie-Amelia Hehir

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:35:47 Z

Mollie came to Dudley college straight from school. Having to finish the last year of school with online learning, she came to college with less social experience then she would usually have and was quite shy, like many people coming out of the lockdown. She came to college and studied health and social care. The SU helped with her confidence and mental health so she decided to stand for President at 17 to give back to students.

Jack Stokes

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:46:55 Z

Jack joined Dudley College in 2020- he has served on Dudley Students’ Union Leadership Team as the LGBTQ+ Officer during 2020-2021 and in the following 2 academic years as the Vice President of Campaigns and the Vice President of Finance and being appointed Student Governor and SU Chair in March 2022. These posts were held whilst studying for an Applied Science BTEC Level 3, eventually Jack was duly elected as your President in 2023 and 2024 and secured a mind-blowing 73% of the vote.

Kaynat Ahmad

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:29:13 +0100

Kaynat began her journey in the UK in 2023, enrolling in college and quickly becoming an active student leader. She served as an Inspired Campus Leader for 2023–2024 and was re-elected to represent Brierley Hill campus in 2024–2025. Alongside studying for a BTEC Level 2 in IT, she showed strong dedication. In 2025–2026, Kaynat was elected Students’ Union President, securing an impressive number of votes.