Isobel 'Izzy' Porteous - Student Councillor
- To make students more aware and involved with the council
- I will hold Sabbs to account - promises need to be fufilled!
- I will clearly communicate council decisions to students (and societies!) clearly
- I will try and get more students involved in the decision process!
- Ensuring student priorities shape SUSU decisions- not the university
Why vote for Isobel?
I’m standing for Student Councillor because I want students to have clear, honest and effective representation. The Students’ Union makes decisions that affect all of us, especially those in societies,so it is really important that those decisions are transparent, accountable and shaped by student voices.
If elected, I would approach the role by asking practical questions: what has been promised, what progress is being made, and how will students feel the impact? I will ensure Sabbatical Officers actually are following through on their promises, by holding them accountable when needed.
I also want to help make the Council more visible and accessible. Many students are not always aware of what is being discussed or how they can contribute to these decisions. I would work to communicate key decisions clearly to students (ensuring they can trust those that represent them) gather student feedback, and make sure concerns from different groups across the university are brought into the room.
I would bring a thoughtful, balanced and approachable perspective, and I would work to make the Council a space where students feel heard and where decisions genuinely reflect student priorities.