Welcome To Your Guild of Students

We’re your Guild of Students, your Students’ Union at University of Birmingham.

We’re a democratically led organisation, run by students, for students. As a student at Birmingham, you’re automatically a member of the Guild and it’s our job to entertain, guide, represent and support you.

Events

By running a yearly programme of events and activites

Societies

Make friends and learn new skills through our 300+ student groups

Democracy

Raise your voice and help you drive change through our democratic system

Support

We offer support on wellbeing, housing, academia and more

Guild Officer Team

Your Officers work to represent all 38,000+ students at Birmingham throughout their year in Office, to ensure you get the most out of University life.

You can click through to each individual officer page to learn more about them and view all of their contact details.

Full Time Officer Team

Syed Sadath

Guild President

Ravikiran Rajashekar

International Officer

Hope Aquilina

Welfare & Community Officer

Devansh Jhamnani

Activities and Employability Officer

Lara Parker

Sports Officer

Alex Keen

Education Officer

Ritakshi Maheshwari

Postgraduate Officer

Part Time Officer Team

Max Williams

Sustainability Officer

Mimia Islam

Women's Officer

Trinity Barson

LGBTQ+ Students' Officer

Abby Kenrick

Disabled Students' Officer

Mariyah Ali

Ethnic Minority Students' Officer

Position Vacant

Trans and Non-Binary Students' Officer

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Upcoming Events

Community Breakfast: 21st May 9am - 11am; Mermaid Bar; Community Breakfast is back for term 3! Come and get yourself a filling breakfast to start your day. Find it in Mermaid bar Wednesday mornings 9am-11am.

Self Defence Class: 21st May 6pm - 7pm; Dance Studio, the Guild; Our self-defence classes are back for term 3! Come along to the Dance Studio to learn some self-defence moves with your Community Wardens and Birmingham Taekwondo. These classes are suitable or all abilities.

Sports Night: 21st May 11pm - 4am; Guild of Students; Continue the celebration with our late-night vibes as the dance floor takes centre stage, and the party evolves into a dynamic nightlife experience.

Community Breakfast: 28th May 9am - 11am; Mermaid Bar; Community Breakfast is back for term 3! Come and get yourself a filling breakfast to start your day. Find it in Mermaid bar Wednesday mornings 9am-11am.

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Latest News

Democratic Idea Update: Palestine Solidarity

A student idea was passed regarding Palestine Solidarity at the second All Student Vote. This was submitted to the Guild’s Trustee Board, with the Board’s response explained.

Wed 09 Apr 2025

5 Sustainable Ways to Boost Your Wellbeing

Go Green Week runs from Monday 24 to Friday 28 March, and it’s a great opportunity to consider the small changes we can make to be kind to the environment, as well as to ourselves. Therefore, I’m sharing my 5 sustainable ways to boost your wellbeing!

Mon 24 Mar 2025

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Officer Elections 2025 - Results

Following the announcement of the results on Saturday 15th March, the results have now been ratified.

Fri 21 Mar 2025

Coming Soon... Go Green Week 2025!

Following the University’s successful Green Week, I’m excited to announce that the Guild will be running our annual our Go Green Week during the week of 24 March!

Mon 17 Mar 2025

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