It is a great pleasure to announce the results of the 2024 DUSA Elections. After a month-long campaign period and a turnout of 12,451 total votes, and 2,321 individual voters the following candidates have been elected to the respective positions:
Sabbatical roles
President: Manaswi Budhathoki
Vice President of Academia: Dani McFawns
Vice President of Representation: Nicole Okoro
Vice President of Student Wellbeing: (Nihin) Baliqis Akanni
Non-sabbatical roles
Vice President of Student Activities: Ravi Baral
Vice President of Community: Alishba Ahmad
School Presidents
School of Social Sciences Humanities and Law: Dan Kirchin
School of Life Sciences: Banga Liepute
School of Art & Design: Ivy Guo
School of Business: Louise McCleary
School of Health Sciences: Lucas Foncesca
Other
Independent Member of Court: Marcus Flucker
RAG Nominated Charity of the Year: Barnardo’s Children’s Charity
We want to congratulate everyone who got elected and we would also like to extend our gratitude to all the candidates who ran in the elections. We look forward to seeing the great things they will accomplish.
This year, the SRC looks a little different. We’ve had some students reach out with questions about the restructure, so we want to explain what’s changed and why.
DUSA Volunteers are more than just a group of individuals working together – it’s a family where students find a sense of belonging and discover the true value of community.
The University of Dundee has advised us that, due to its own financial difficulties, there will be a 34% reduction in funding to your Students’ Association this year.
We are heartbroken by the tragic death of Dr Fortune Gomo, a graduate of our university who made her home here in Dundee. We stand with Dr Gomo’s family during this unimaginable loss. Fortune, you will not be forgotten.