{"id":144571,"date":"2025-10-20T10:42:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T09:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/?p=144571"},"modified":"2025-10-20T10:42:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T09:42:06","slug":"reaseheath-announces-new-students-union-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/reaseheath-announces-new-students-union-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Reaseheath announces new Students\u2019 Union President"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='avia-slideshow av-mgyxkw1e-07568385dd6a5953d24ccd2e22e4cd88 avia-slideshow-no scaling av_slideshow avia-slide-slider  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 105.65476190476%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mgyxkw1e-07568385dd6a5953d24ccd2e22e4cd88__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-144589 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-144589\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.20_Elil-Broadhurst-announced-as-SU-President-2025-1.jpg\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1775\" title='25.10.20_Elil Broadhurst announced as SU President 2025' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.20_Elil-Broadhurst-announced-as-SU-President-2025-1.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.20_Elil-Broadhurst-announced-as-SU-President-2025-1-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.20_Elil-Broadhurst-announced-as-SU-President-2025-1-975x1030.jpg 975w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.20_Elil-Broadhurst-announced-as-SU-President-2025-1-768x811.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.20_Elil-Broadhurst-announced-as-SU-President-2025-1-1454x1536.jpg 1454w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.20_Elil-Broadhurst-announced-as-SU-President-2025-1-1420x1500.jpg 1420w, https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/25.10.20_Elil-Broadhurst-announced-as-SU-President-2025-1-667x705.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-78jlzqz-dec74f6b5e8c09bc31e1475a583b528f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Leadership wasn\u2019t part of the plan when Eli Broadhurst started studying a Wildlife Conservation and Ecology degree at University Centre Reaseheath.<\/p>\n<p>But somewhere between fieldwork, student events and late-night meetings, she found her stride and a calling to help shape student life for college and university students across the campus.<\/p>\n<p>Eli joined Reaseheath in 2023 and has been an active member of Reaseheath Students\u2019 Union (SU) ever since, taking on a range of roles and helping to run events across campus.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, she made such a positive impression that she was recognised at the college\u2019s annual Presentation of Awards ceremony this summer for her contribution to student life which inspired her to take the next step and run for President.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorking with the SU since I arrived really made me believe I could make a difference,\u201d said Eli. \u201cI love the student engagement side of things, and I\u2019ve enjoyed watching how the campus grows and improves every year. That\u2019s what drives me to do more.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Finding out she\u2019d been announced as the President, was a whirlwind moment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI woke up to loads of notifications on my phone &#8211; messages from friends, family and staff congratulating me before I even knew. It was like being thrown in the deep end before I could even doggy paddle, but I\u2019ve taken to it like a fish to water and I\u2019m really enjoying it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Eli is the first SU President in several years to hold the role while still studying full-time, something she sees as a real strength.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause I\u2019m still a student, the changes that happen affect me too, just like everyone else. I think that helps me stay connected and makes it easier for students to relate to me. My motto this year is \u2018Our College, Our Voices, Your President\u2019, which ties in with the wider \u2018Your Voice, Your Union\u2019 campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For Eli, the SU has been central to her own Reaseheath journey.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe SU was my family away from home. When I first came here from a small college in Manchester, I didn\u2019t know anyone and really struggled to settle in. A lot of my friends went off to other universities together, and I came to Reaseheath on my own. The people I met through the SU helped me come out of my shell and made me feel like I belonged, I probably wouldn\u2019t have stayed without them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Eli\u2019s main goal this year is to make Reaseheath feel even more connected by improving how the SU communicates with students.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to set up an open feedback forum, something like an agony aunt column, where students can raise things and see regular updates on what\u2019s being done. Even the small steps matter. I want people to feel like they\u2019re in the loop.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A big part of Eli\u2019s role is getting behind the RAG (Raising and Giving) charity activities. This year\u2019s the Freshers Crew voted almost unanimously to support the David Lewis Centre, a local charity that provides education and care for people with complex needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Freshers Crew was really moved by what the David Lewis Centre does. Their dedication to helping both young people and adults stood out to everyone, and it just felt like the right choice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The SU has already kicked off the year with popular fundraising events including bake sales and a Halloween Scarefest around the college grounds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was brilliant seeing everyone getting into the spirit \u2013 scare actors, the cellar, the lake walk, the lot. Our next big one is 12 Days of Reaseheath in December, which will be all about raising money and spreading a bit of festive cheer before the Christmas break.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Eli\u2019s also proud of the new SU team taking shape this year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe team is amazing, we\u2019ve got students from loads of different courses and from college and university, residential and non-residential. Everyone\u2019s got fresh ideas and real energy. I can already feel that this year\u2019s going to bring big progress.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the Reaseheath experience, Eli says the atmosphere around campus is what makes it so special.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love the socials and activities. I might look intimidating when I\u2019m walking around, but deep down I\u2019m a sucker for seeing people have fun. When I see others enjoying themselves and talking about it with passion, that\u2019s when I know we\u2019ve done something right.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Eli\u2019s advice to new students is simple but heartfelt: \u201cJust be yourself. I came here thinking I\u2019d stand out because of how I look or the things I like, but Reaseheath really is a place for everyone. I was quiet when I arrived, and now you\u2019d be lucky if I stop talking! 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