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Vice President Societies & Sport

About Me

Hey! I’m David, your Vice President Societies & Sport for 2025/26.

Over the past three years, I’ve been actively involved with sports clubs and societies at Royal Holloway, and I’ve seen firsthand the passion, energy, and challenges that come with being part of student life. Like many of you, I’ve also had to balance those commitments with academic pressure, so I understand how tough it can be to stay on top of everything.

This year, I’m here to support you and make sure your voice is heard. I’m really excited to work closely with you all to make campus life more accessible, more enjoyable, and more student-led.

My priority 8

  • Push for more student-friendly timetables
  • Make SU events more affordable

These priorities have been assigned to me for the year, and I’ll be working my hardest to address them. That means collaborating directly with students, listening to your experiences, and documenting the journey to make sure real progress is made, and that you can see it happening.

If you have any questions suggestions or want to get involved, drop me an email at vpsocsport@su.rhul.ac.uk or message me on Instagram, @rhsusocsport

Let's make this year one to remember!

The Role

The VP Societies & Sport has joint overall responsibility for developing the support the Students' Union offers to student groups on campus.

They work closely with the University's Active Lifestyle & Sport department to build relationships that aid the development of sporting activity on campus. This can include lobbying for improved facilities, high quality equipment and ensuring all students have access to different ways of keeping active.

They lead on campaigns and activities related to student health and wellbeing through sport.

Sitting on the Union’s Board of Trustees, VP Societies & Sport spends time working closely with students on campaign delivery while ensuring the Union is delivering on its strategic plan.

What I'm Working On


Executive updates 2024/25

Latest Blogs

Introducing David

Mon 04 Aug 2025

Hi everyone! My name’s David and I’m your Vice President Societies and Sport for the next academic year!

 
Officer Statement: Supreme Court Ruling

Wed 30 Apr 2025

As your elected officer team and as a Students’ Union, our first and foremost priority is the wellbeing, safety, and inclusion of every single one of our members. We want to take this opportunity to reaffirm our unwavering support for our Transgender community here at Royal Holloway.

 
Your Sabb Update - 13/10/23

Fri 13 Oct 2023

2023/24 Sabbatical Officers stood outside Founder's Building (left to right: Hannah, Alastair, Shara

After another busy week, we caught up with your Sabbatical Officer team to find out what they've been working on to make student life better at Royal Holloway.

 
Officer Statement: Standing With Our Transgender Community

Tue 10 Oct 2023

RHSU logo with the letters presented in a square format in white text on a blue background

In light of recent news coverage, we want to express solidarity with the transgender community and condemn the discrimination towards trans and non-binary people.

 
Officer Statement: Israel-Hamas Conflict

Tue 10 Oct 2023

RHSU logo with the letters presented in a square format in white text on a black background

Following events over the weekend, we want to express our support to all students affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict.

 
Officer MAB Update

Tue 08 Aug 2023

Your new 2022/23 Sabbatical Officers are here with an update on the marking and assessment boycott, including what they've been up to and the support available to you.