By Lenny Osler, News Reporter
Seven Full-Time Officers were elected, with Jessie Yeung and Sharan Khemlani staying on for another year as International Students Officer and Postgraduate Education Officer respectively.
The NUS referendum results were also revealed last night, with 68% of University of Bristol students who voted electing to remain affiliated with the National Union of Students.
Your new Full-Time Officers are:
- Union Affairs Officer: Varenya Mehrotra
- International Students Officer: Jessie Yeung
- Undergraduate Education Officer: Jordan Fung
- Postgraduate Education Officer: Sharan Khemlani
- Equality, Liberation and Access Officer: Jasper Daniel
- Student Living Officer: Elliot Green
- Sport and Student Development Officer: Becky Moises
Epigram spoke to the new Full-Time Officers, who summed up their feelings on emerging victorious, reflections on their campaign, and what’s on the top of their agendas for 2026/27.
Union Affairs Officer: Varenya Mehrotra
How do you feel having been elected?
‘It feels surreal. It’s just the best conclusion to campaign week, everyone’s done so well. I feel honoured.’
Why do you think you stood out to students over the other candidates?
‘I’ve been involved with the SU for two years now, I’ve had the chance to inspect it from the inside as a Trustee, and from the outside as a student group leader.’
‘It was my ideas around incentivising students to participate in democracy, and making student groups feel more unblocked.’
What is the first thing you’re going to do once in office?
‘I want to improve trust in the SU.’
‘I know where the SU went wrong, I’ve experienced it myself, and I know what needs to change.’
‘I’m a woman with a plan.’
International Students Officer: Jessie Yeung
How do you feel having been elected?
‘I’m very grateful to have won again.’
‘I’m very upset that the students have decided to stay affiliated with the NUS. We know the NUS has failed Palestinian and Muslim students.’
‘We look forward to the NUS trying to do better in the future.’
Why do you think you stood out to students over the other candidates?
‘I’ve been supported by the ‘Samosa Girls’ this election campaign.’
‘If you fancy the idea of free samosas, please come to our events.’
‘People like free food, and that’s a reflection of student poverty.’
What is the first thing you’re going to do once in office?
‘We will probably be able to get a coach from Senate House and some accommodations, all the way to Eastgate shopping centre.’
‘This will be very beneficial for international students, because Wai Yee Hong in Eastgate is a Chinese supermarket where students can grab ingredients.’
Undergraduate Education Officer: Jordan Fung
How do you feel having been elected?
‘I’m feeling good, it's a good result after my hard work. I’ve got a lot of steps in, I’ve talked to a lot of people, so it’s worth it.’
Why do you think you stood out to students over the other candidates?
‘Talking to people, reaching out to people, asking them what they’re thinking, instead of just hiding behind a table.’
What is the first thing you’re going to do once in office?
‘The first thing I’ll work on is the timetabling issue, which a lot of students find really concerning.’
‘I’ll sit on the Timetabling Committee with senior university staff. Hopefully we can get an earlier release of timetables and more flexibility.’
Postgraduate Education Officer: Sharan Khemlani
How do you feel having been elected?
‘Absolutely grateful.’
‘I’m feeling very invigorated for the second year, and to work with this new incredible team.’
Why do you think you stood out to students over the other candidates?
‘The work speaks for itself. I’m really proud of what we’ve been able to do in the past year.’
‘It sets a precedent… …even though it’s a short time, it has an impact.’
What is the first thing you’re going to do once in office?
‘I want a schedule of events for postgraduates… …to always have something consistent that they can come to every month or so.’
‘Post-grad salsa class in September, or post-grad first aid training in October.’
Equality, Liberation and Access Officer: Jasper Daniel
How do you feel having been elected?
‘Overall, I’m just excited. I saw a lot of the efforts the rest of the candidates put in during the whole campaign… …I do wish that there could be some form of reward for everybody.’
Why do you think you stood out to students over the other candidates?
‘I think it was my engagement with students.’
‘There were some days I would go to doors and just stand, and if somebody remembered that this dude opened the door for them, that could probably change their mind.’
‘I also walk up to them, ask how they feel on campus, ask them about their outfit, just engage with them.’
What is the first thing you’re going to do once in office?
‘Having a rendezvous discussion with all the heads of societies - that’s something I’m really looking forward to.’
Student Living Officer: Elliot Green
How do you feel having been elected?
‘I feel ill as fuck. Oh wait, I can't swear. I feel ill as hell, like, I didn't even campaign yesterday, I was so sick. I still feel sick, but I'm sure the shock and happiness is going to hit me soon.’
Why do you think you stood out to students over the other candidates?
‘I think I won because like I've genuinely been there. I really bring that sort of personal drive to everything I do.’
‘I also have that experience - I worked for Bristol Institute of Learning and Teaching… …it's going to be great for that to culminate into this role next year.’
What is the first thing you’re going to do once in office?
‘Tackle those rising costs, because they don't reflect the maintenance loan, they don't reflect the financial realities of students.’
‘The university needs to accommodate that, but they're not. I think the bus pass is huge.’
Sport and Student Development Officer: Becky Moises
How do you feel having been elected?
‘I’m so, so excited for this role. Pinch me, I'm dreaming, basically.’
Why do you think you stood out to students over the other candidates?
‘I think I worked really hard throughout the week. It was literally 9-to-9 on campus, speaking to people.’
What is the first thing you’re going to do once in office?
‘I want to push for a discounted bus to Coombe Dingle, and that free breakfast that I’ve campaigned about.’
Featured image: Bristol SU
