Matthew Paterson

Josh Walker

Vice President Education

About Me

Right on everyone!

Josh here, your VP education for 26/7. I've only just graduated from Royal Holloway with an undergrad in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics.

Coming from Cornwall, the move to RHUL was a massive change but I loved every bit of it. I worked during my degree in the SU shop, and served as the elected LSS school rep. I also had the privilege of working for Young Enterprise as a Policy and Public affairs intern, even going into parliament.

But that's beside the point. I ran to make sure you get the most out of your education, I don’t need to remind you how much we pay for it.

This year, I’ll be working on the following two priorities.

  • Reduce Deadline-Stacking: 

    • As a student I have experienced the dreaded deadline stacking, with multiple deadlines in the same week with an exam and course work on the same day!
    • By working with the uni I will ensure it's actually possible for you to manage your deadlines and work.
    • Look out for updates!
  • Improving the Quality, Consistency, and Accessibility of Teaching

    • It's so important you get the education you pay for, so I will work with the university to ensure quality checks are in place, support is accessible, and services are consistent to make life easier for you!

 

These are the priorities assigned to me from the priority 8, but we understand that other things come up! So please help us to keep up to date with any issues affecting student communities.

I can't wait to meet and speak to as many of you as I can over this year! So once again, please get in touch!

The Students' Union is here to make student life better, and with that in mind if you have any ideas or changes you want to see make sure to get in touch with me at my socials linked on the left

The Role

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.

Alongside this, VP Education sits on the Union’s Board of Trustees. They work on campaigns aimed at improving the academic experience on campus and have a real impact on the academic rep system, empowering students to make change on their courses and within their departments.

What I'm Working On


Executive updates 2024/25

Latest Blogs

Priority 8 Update: VP Education

Tue 23 Jun 2026

I've continued being busy working on my Priority 8, so read below to see what I have been up to on each!

Priority 8 Update: VP Education

Wed 18 Mar 2026

I've continued being busy working on my Priority 8, so read below to see what I have been up to on each!

Priority 8 Update: VP Education

Thu 12 Feb 2026

Since my last blog, I've continued being busy working on my Priority 8. Read below to see what I've been up to for each!

Day in the Life - VP Education

Wed 28 Jan 2026

Leadership Elections are coming up, so if you are nominating yourself to be a leader at Royal Holloway Students’ Union read this blog to see what a day in the life of VP Education looks like!

Deadline Stacking Update

Wed 14 Jan 2026

Last year I told you I was running focus groups on the issue of deadline-stacking. In the new year the proposed recommendations have now been written!

Priority 8 Update: VP Education

Fri 12 Dec 2025

Since my last blog and alongside the campaigns I am running, I've continued being busy working on my Priority 8. Read to see what I've been up to for each!

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