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SU50

Brand new for 2026, SU50.

A recognition initiative celebrating 50 students, student representatives, and student groups who have made a meaningful difference to the student experience this academic year. Explore each nomination below and discover the 50 most influential students and groups according to your University and SU staff.

SODA Society

Not only is SODA an active society who run incredibly popular shows each term, they also recently raised £400 for Great Ormond Street - an incredible achievement for any student group!

Trishala Shrestha

Trishala consistently motivates classmates to participate in programme activities, promotes collaboration among students, and helps ensure that everyone feels included and supported.

Daelynn Richards

Daelynn Richards

Daelynn was ranked the second highest point scorer at the end of the season in their division with 114 points. Her commitment, drive as a sportswoman and performance should be commended.

Biomedical Science Society

The Biomedical Science society have helped their students by running new, professional skills geared sessions which have been open to students from their course. They have also been mentioned by students and reps as a supportive community which helps to grow and improve the course experience.

Mel Andrews

Mel has developed a space for students to feel warmly welcomed and share their faith.

Bright Futures: Voices of Change podcast

Through their Voices of Change podcast, they addressed pressing topics relevant to both students and the professionals supporting them, such as the Graduate Care Cliff, starting university, securing accommodation, transitioning into university life, and wellbeing.

Kathryn Baaba Walker

It is great to see Kathryn be enthusiastic and dependable in her role and offer opportunities for students to find belonging on campus.

Ayodeji Ogundele

Ayodeji has been a great President for the Cheerleaders this year and has showed great ambition and collaboration with the GSU to ensure that the cheer team were able to have best year possible.

Snigdha Dutta

Snigdha has made a positive contribution in both their role as a Support and Wellbeing Assistant and as a Programme Representative.

Saanvi Boya

Saanvi Boya

Saanvi supports colleagues and students alike, contributing to a culture that values inclusion, encouragement, and shared success.

Redwan Rafid Riza

Redwan Rafid Riza

Redwan’s work has created opportunities to bring students together to socialise and celebrate cultural events, having a positive impact on their student life.

Usira Nethmina Bandara Watte Gedara

Usira has developed the Sri Lankan society to reach Bronze tiering and has put effort and time into the Sri Lankan community on Medway campus.

Juhi Singh

Juhi Singh

Juhi's steady engagement, dependability, and willingness to represent all voices—especially those who may not feel confident speaking up—have had a meaningful impact on the student experience.

Nathan Jones

Nathan Jones

Nathan consistently went the extra mile to support both students and staff. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him, and he was always willing to help wherever needed.

Dula Gurung

Dula Gurung

Dula helps ensure that marginalised student voices are not only heard but meaningfully represented.

Aymen El Morabet

Rebecca Miller

Rebecca is the President of the Medway Women's basketball team and she has been a great leader to the club for a number of years. Her dedication and commitment to the club is unwavering and it will be a loss when she graduates this year.

Mohammed Rayhan Hafiz

From his continued actions and passion for community, staff at GSU, the Islamic Society Committee, the Islamic Community and wider community at Medway have all benefited immensely from Rayhan's contributions.

Prina Patel

Prina's dedication has not only created a thriving community but also inspired the formation of new student groups, helping transform limited cultural engagement options into a vibrant movement of celebration on campus.

'Our Kid' Undergraduate Research Project Team

Contribution through EDI-focused research/work that amplified student experience and belonging.

Ava Pache

Ava Pache

Ava has contributed to projects and activities that have positively influenced thousands of students. Her dedication, leadership, and impact throughout the year are truly outstanding.

Rahid Ali

Rahid Ali

Rahid has helped amplify student voices and highlight issues that affect accessibility, inclusion, and the day-to-day experience of disabled students.

Danielle Broadhurst

Danielle Broadhurst

Danielle is a natural leader who shows genuine care for her student community.

Yasmine Boumaiza

Yasmine Boumaiza

Yasmine leads with determination, always focused on how her work can impact other's university experience, ensuring students don't feel isolated and unheard.

Aafiyah Mendes Impuque

Aafiyah is an outstanding student, who possesses a strong sense of social justice, and advocacy for those who experience intersectional social inequalities.

Oiza Jessica Ijeoma Sule

By encouraging others to share feedback and ensuring their concerns are represented, Oiza has helped strengthen communication between students and staff and foster a greater sense of belonging.

Islamic Society (Greenwich)

The Islamic Society is the largest student group community on campus with 364 members this academic year. The group supports not only it's student members but also the Islamic staff community, taking a lead on supporting Friday Prayer on campus each week and attending the University Faith Forum as representatives of the Islamic student community.

Alison Samuel

Alison is currently on placement with the GSU Finance Team and has made a meaningful contribution to improving how student groups manage and access their finances. Throughout his placement, he has demonstrated a strong work ethic, professionalism, and a willingness to take ownership of projects that directly benefit the student community.

Kristofer Grigaitis

Kristofer Grigaitis

Kristofer's leadership style is inclusive and empowering; he not only contributes innovative ideas, but actively supports others to shape and refine theirs.

Taylor Fowler

Taylor is always organised, plays with a lot of heart and always turns up for Team Greenwich.

Dikchya Gurung

Dikchya Gurung

Dikchya has led a small student group to produce the Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC) submission for Medway School of Pharmacy.

Aymen El Morabet

Aymen El Morabet

Aymen's work helps ensure the Students’ Union operates transparently, responsibly, and in the best interests of the student community.

Saiteja Vaidgula

Saiteja creates an inclusive and amazing space for everyone.

Mariam Alade-Yusuf

Mariam has set up a new society called Bloom and has been actively involved in women’s empowerment initiatives supporting gender equality and leadership through the club Bloom. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to social impact and leadership alongside her academic studies.

Rebecca Harvey

Rebecca Harvey

Rebecca is an outstanding student leader who consistently supports her peers, engages with the wider community, and promotes the programme and University with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Daria Ilyushenkova

Daria Ilyushenkova

Daria adopts an inclusive approach, which ensures that all students have access to these opportunities.

Unaisa Juaira

Unaisa has made an outstanding contribution to the student experience through leadership, initiative, and peer support.

Volleyball Club (Medway)

Medway Volleyball Club gets stronger and stronger every year in its offering and community.

Mihaela Neagu

Mihaela promotes and actively invites students in the space to join her sessions, showing she takes initiative and understands what it will take to grow her society.

MPSA Society

MPSA has helped students communicate better with each other by providing opportunities to represent their community beyond the classroom.

Isaac Oppong Jr

Isaac Oppong Jr

Isaac's commitment to both sports and societies at Medway demonstrates the breadth of his impact across campus in supporting communities.

Salman Ahmed

Salman's enthusiasm for building communities on campus is very commendable and this passion has meant students have several chances to find their place at university.

Glory Folaranmi

Glory has displayed great leadership through strong communication in an appropriate manner carrying all members of their committee along.

Andlib Tasawwar

Andlib has attention to detail with her hosting and goes above and beyond. She made goodie bags for society members, society logo stickers and decorated the space beautifully.

Cheer Sports Club

Cheer have really been there to support Team Greenwich at every step! Cheer have created a form for teams to sign up for their support. There has not been one BUCS Wednesday, even if its pouring down with rain, that cheer hasn't been at.

Victoria Namuleme

Victoria’s work will be a part of powerful collective, which will inform and arguably reshape approaches to teaching Law and other related subjects.

Islamic Society (Medway)

Medway Islamic Society should be especially recognised for their successful fundraising program this year for a Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief charity – One Ummah.

Memuna Sow

Memuna Sow

Memuna's reliability and thoughtful input have made them a valued representative whose efforts have genuinely enhanced the student voice across the programme.

Sidney Bloch

Sidney Bloch

GSU Football Club has won the league and the cup for the first ever time due to Sidney's organisation and determination to make the club great.

Roy Chulu

Roy has created a beautiful animation for the International Holocaust Memorial Day that was screened to an audience of 180 people and was exhibited for two weeks in the University of Greenwich heritage gallery in February 2026.