STUDENT OFFICER, Jenny Crowdy
Student Officers have no pre-defined portfolio, but together with the rest of the elected executive committee, will discuss and propose areas of work for the Union, ensuring that all students are represented. Alongside representing student views generally, Student Officer's chosen areas of work will be defined via their manifesto promises.
You can contact student officers to give voice to feedback about any area of your student experience, to ask questions about any area of the Union's work or to provide information that you feel will allow the Union to provide for student need.
Email: suexec@winchester.ac.uk
Phone: 01962 827418
What do you study?
I currently study a PhD/MPhil in Education.
What SU run events and activities have you been a part of?
I'm Chair of the Commuting Students Network which has been an extremely rewarding experience. I always enjoy Student Recharge Days, and social events such as Rooted in Research evenings.
What are your top Manifesto points?
- Promoting better accessibility of events and opportunities for all students, especially those that are either part-time, postgraduate, mature or commuting students.
- Continuing to find ways to support students through the cost-of-living crisis and the creation of a student-led cost-of-living resource pack.
- Being a digital liaison to help student engagement with technology and exploring opportunities for more hybrid or digital events.
What made you run in the Elections to become an officer?
Throughout the past 2 years, the SU has been fantastic listening to other students needs and supporting them in a range of ways, including myself. I was inspired to become an officer as I wanted to directly support this wonderful community and promote further positive change.
What’s your favourite thing about Winchester?
Winchester is a lovely place to visit, study and work in; there's a reason I've kept returning here since my first teacher training degree in 2017! It's got a rich history too which I love learning about, lots of lovely places to visit, and plenty of fun events throughout the year to get involved in.
What has been your proudest moment during your student journey?
Completing my Master's Degree and being accepted onto the PhD programme. I was told I wouldn't achieve anything in secondary school and had very low aspirations starting out; it just goes to show you can achieve anything if you set your mind to it!
What do you like doing when you aren’t being a Winchester SU Officer?
You'll probably find me playing a board-game or videogame - I'm very much a gaming enthusiast! I also have a great love of learning about technology and the latest news on it. Outside of this, I also enjoy nature walks and swimming or reading a good book on a sunny day.
What's your favourite film?
I have several, but if I really had to choose it's got to be Die Hard. An absolute action classic, and super rewatchable.
