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Whether you need support with your academic life, housing or personal circumstances, our dedicated Advice team can help.
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Have a look at all the wellbeing tips and resources on our Wellbeing page - you never know when you might need them.
WellbeingStudent Representation
Meet your Officers - the team of students responsible for leading your Students’ Union and ensuring student voices are heard by the University.
Full-time officers

Elena Southard (she/her)
Student Living and Sustainability Officer
Anthropology student Elena has been involved in numerous SU activities, including a role as activities & events officer in the Sustainability Committee and taking a leading role in the Oxfam Society. Priorities for the year: Improve student housing and tackle the cost of living; Improve transport to campus; Create opportunities to improve student wellbeing sustainably.
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Esther Adeyemo (she/her)
International Students' Officer
Esther is a postgraduate student of Governance, Development and Public Policy, with varied experience in advocacy and development. Priorities for the year: Harmonise the international student community; Secure more commitment for funding & career support; Increase mental health and other support services.
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Lewis Wilson (he/him)
Education and Employability Officer
Law student Lewis takes on the role of Full-Time Officer having previously served as a student trustee. Priorities for the year: Improve our learning conditions; Preparing students for the workplace and supporting working students; An equal Sussex with an accessible, better funded students' union.
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Student Campaigns
Campaigning is a big part of our work at the Students’ Union. Whether representing students within the University or campaigning at a local or national level on big issues, it's built into our ethos.
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