Your Officers.
Every year the student body elects four Sabbatical Officers to work full-time in the Students' Union for a year.
They work on a range of issues relating to student life, listening to your thoughts and opinions while running campaigns and working with the relevant people and bodies to implement positive policy changes.
Often referred to simply as 'The Sabbs', they are either students who have interrupted their studies to take a year out of their course, or individuals who are undertaking the role in the year after they graduate.
Each officer has a portfolio area that sees them take on responsibility for a different area within the organisation, together deciding its strategic direction. They are here to represent your views, so if you see them around campus, don't be afraid to stop them and say hello!
Sharanya Sivarajah - President
The Students’ Union President is the Chair of the Board of Trustees, sits on the highest decision-making committee at Royal Holloway, College Council, and is the figurehead of the Students’ Union.
Madelaine gray - VP Education
Not only is the Vice President Education the Deputy President of the Students’ Union but they also sit on a number of high-level committees including Academic Board where the academic strategy of the College is decided.
Olivia davies - VP Wellbeing & Diversity
With a focus on liberation campaigns, mental and physical health provision and general wellbeing issues, the Vice President Wellbeing & Diversity is a key voice for campaigning on campus.
Bana Asqalan - VP Societies & Sport
The Vice President Societies & Sport has joint overall responsibility for developing the support the Students' Union offers to student groups on campus.
Your part-time officers
School Reps: Representing your academic interests at a School level, your School Reps are the highest level of voluntary posts within the academic representation structure. Find out how to get in touch with your School Rep here.
Community Officers: Your Community Officers are here to give underrepresented groups a platform to have their voices heard on campus and beyond. Find out who your Community Officers are here.
Latest Blogs.
Thu 01 Aug 2024
Last week, the Sabbs attended the annual NUS Lead and Change Conference. Find out what went down!...
Thu 01 Aug 2024
Calling all societies, sports clubs and media outlets! Bana Asqalan is here to represent you in 2024/25. Check out Bana's manifesto, twin brother and pets!...
Wed 31 Jul 2024
From Womens Community Officer to VP Wellbeing & Diversity, get to know Olivia Davies as she joins the Sabbatical Officer team....
Tue 30 Jul 2024
Bana, VP Societies & Sport, gives you the rundown on BUCS Conference 2024....
Tue 30 Jul 2024
Introducing your new VP Education, Madelaine Gray! Find out about Madelaine's plans for 2024/25 and what made her run for the role....
Mon 29 Jul 2024
After a year as your VP Education, Sharanya Sivarajah is back and ready to lead the Students' Union for 2024/25....