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Meet Your Oxford SU Team / Divisional Representatives / Administrators

Academic representation at Oxford is supported by a team of student representatives, Oxford SU Staff and Divisional staff members across five divisions:

Oxford SU:

Seun Sowunmi (SU President for Undergraduates)

Wantoe T. Wantoe (SU President for Postgraduates)

Devanshi Ranjan (Policy & Representation Coordinator, Education)

Humanities:

Joe O’Connor (Academic Administrator)

Guilherme Lopes (UG Divisional Rep)

Bhadrajee Hewaje (PGR Divisional Rep)

Social Sciences:

Jonny Barnes (Quality Assurance & Enhancement Officer)

Dorothy Budd (UG Divisional Rep)

Kenneth Lim (PGT Divisional Rep)

MPLS:

Bulvinder Gum (Head of Policy for taught courses)

Tracey Saber (UG Divisional Rep)

Raunak Sinha (PGT Divisional Rep)

Daiki Tagami (PGR Divisional Rep)

Medical Sciences:

Lauren Wild (Graduate School Officer)

Elena Martin (Taught Degrees Support Assistant; Secretary to Undergraduate Student Forum)

Niamh Grant (UG Divisional Rep)

Harjit Singh Nalwa (PGT Divisional Rep)

Fahad Al Huda (PGR Divisional Rep)

Department of Continuing Education:

Joaquin J. Perea (Executive Assistant)

Dr Wallen Mphepo (Matriculated Divisional Rep)

Chloe Harper-Ashton (Non-matriculated Divisional Rep)

Each division is represented by:

  • One Undergraduate Representative
  • One Postgraduate Taught Representative
  • One Postgraduate Research Representative

What Do They Do?

As a Rep, You Will:

  • Attend training from Oxford SU to equip you with essential skills.
  • Meet with staff at Course, Department, and Divisional levels.
  • Gather and present feedback from students on teaching, assessment, learning spaces, digital resources, and more.
  • Report back to students and Oxford SU on updates, outcomes, and next steps.
  • Join collaborative forums like Student Rep Boards and RepComs to share practices and shape broader academic change.

Skills You’ll Develop:

  • Academic policy analysis
  • Strategic communication
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Evidence-based advocacy
  • Problem-solving and time management
  • Representation, accountability, and leadership

Oxford SU’s Commitment to You

When you take on this role, Oxford SU will:

  • Provide you with robust training and resources
  • Offer ongoing advice and support throughout your tenure
  • Facilitate networking opportunities with staff and fellow reps
  • Recognise your contribution with:
  • A Certificate of Completion
  • A LinkedIn recommendation
  • Professional development/ networking opportunities
  • Refreshments at SU-hosted meetings and events

Where Does Your Voice Go?

Academic representation works through a structured ecosystem:

  • Course Level
    Reps attend departmental JCCs or staff-student forums
  • Divisional Level
    Reps contribute to Divisional Boards, USC/GSC, and QAC
  • Student Representative Boards (UG and PG)
    meet termly to share insights and collaborate on common concerns
  • University Level
    Sabbatical Officers (Sabbs) advocate for student priorities in central University committees and consultations

Issues can be escalated through this structure to ensure they reach the right level whether that’s fixing course logistics or influencing institutional policy.

How Can You Get Involved?

There are several ways to shape the student academic experience:

  • Become a Course Rep
    Elections are held in early Michaelmas Term via your department
  • Apply to be a Divisional Rep
    Applications open each year in Michaelmas
  • Run for Sabbatical Office
    Leadership Elections take place in Hilary Term
  • Share your feedback
    Talk to your Course Rep/ Div Rep or email us at studentengagaement@oxford.su.ac.uk, your concerns and ideas drive change!