Rebecca Valls-Russell

Rebecca is on BA Drama, Applied Theatre and Education.
Have a question? Contact Rebecca at [email protected]

Who are you and why would you be good for the role?

Hi I’m Rebecca and I have had the best year serving as Campaigns Officer and working with the SU team! If elected again I think I would bring valuable experience to the role, this year I have learnt how to collaborate with other officers and draw our ideas together to create team wide campaigns that meet the needs of students. I am also super friendly and love chatting to students from all different courses, which is useful when gathering feedback, helping me to represent the student voice both in the SU’s work and in wider school activity.

What 3 goals do you think you could make happen in a year?

• Cross Course Collaboration – I will create campaigns that help students from different courses to socialise, create work, and attend events together. It is my hope that with campaigns that centre meeting students from different courses we can learn from each other, network, and strengthen our community
• Celebrating Students – Central students do incredible work both inside and outside their courses. I want to spotlight shows and projects students create, highlight the amazing events and societies students lead on, and celebrate the work of student representatives. This campaign will help to create a celebratory and supportive community
• Student Led Campaigns and a Strong Student Voice – The most important job of the SU is to provide representation and amplify the student voice, I aim to do this by supporting students who identify campaigns that would benefit the student body, I will offer regular times to meet with me and guidance on how we can collaborate to achieve these campaigns

Eleanor Weldon

Eleanor is on BA Experimental Arts and Performance.
Have a question? Contact Eleanor at [email protected]

Who are you and why would you be good for the role?

Hello! My name is Eleanor Weldon, a second-year Experimental Arts and Performance student whose practice blends the calm and the chaos through a plethora of multimedia artistic practices. I would thrive as Central’s Events Officer as I am a supportive and generous individual who fosters spaces where people feel safe and comfortable to express who they are. I am a great listener and a determined individual. I am never shy of a pub trip and believe having a work-life balance is crucial when studying at Central to maintain a healthy well-being. Events are vital for creating friendships and memories which we will hold throughout our lives. With me as Events Officer, I am to deliver something for everyone, events where people can switch off, let their hair down and feel joy!

What 3 goals do you think you could make happen in a year?

• Bringing New Events to the table! After immersing myself in London’s Event scene for the past two years, I want to introduce fresh and exciting events to Central. Such as; jam nights, a ‘battle of the DJs’ programme, adding board games like Jenga, Connect Four and even a dart board to the Backstage Bar – perfect for ‘pub sports’ tournaments as well as many sober socials for those who prefer them.
• Knowledge! We all love the Backstage Bar; however, like any place, it inevitably has a closing time. This campaign would focus on expanding students’ understanding and knowledge of where to go and explore in the city we study in! I would do this by creating a student-friendly guide to London’s Event scene – imagine a tube map merged with a pub guide, highlighting the best student spots and deals.
• Teamwork! Everyone’s idea of an ideal uni event is vastly different, hence I would work closely with Events Reps to gauge an overall outlook on the style of Events the school desires.

Bronwyn Hudson

Bronwyn is on BA Production Technologies and Stage Management.
Have a question? Contact Bronwyn at [email protected]

Who are you and why would you be good for the role?

I’m a former musical theatre performer turned technician. I immigrated from the USA in 2017 and take pride in navigating my education as a trans, disabled, neurodivergent student. I am autistic, have ADHD, Tourettes’ Syndrome, and present with functional seizures that look like seizures but I maintain consciousness and can chat through them. It’s weird but hey it’s what I’ve got. I believe that the role of inclusion in the SU champions everyone’s wellbeing and I hope I can support my peers at Central by serving them (you) as an inclusions officer. The voices of this school should be celebrated.

What 3 goals do you think you could make happen in a year?

• I’d like to support the SU in making a well-planned freshers with clear and accessible signage, planning, and communication. So that there’s an event for all with the accessible information to know that an event is right for you.
• We have so many fantastic societies championing inclusion and building safe spaces within central, I want to ensure they are supported by the SU
• We have such a great resource at Central with Josette as our Principal. I would love to explore the possibility of including sign-language into the resources available through Central

Rose Payne

Rose is on BA Design for Performance
Have a question? Contact Rose at [email protected]

Who are you and why would you be good for the role?

I am a non-binary individual who lives with chronic illness and neurodivergence. Currently in my second year at Central as a design for performance, I have been involved in many different aspects of student life. In my first year I was a course rep and I am currently an inclusion rep. This year I also had the amazing privilege of being Production manager for SU Fest. I am really passionate about advocacy and being a part of improving our school for everyone. I know first hand how hard it is to get needed improvements implemented at Central and I want to make this easier for all involved. I believe I have the ideas and ability to help make improvements for everyone. Those who know me know I am hardworking and a great listener. I am always there to support those around me.

What 3 goals do you think you could make happen in a year?

• Better Maps of Central: As most people know the current maps of central are confusing and difficult. For many neurodivergent people they cause a lot of challenges and it is very easy to get lost. If elected I would want to redesign the maps to make them more accessible and clearer. I would do this partly through conversations and feedback to find out what is the most for for the maps.
• Clearer communication channels: One of the big issues I see around Central is how hard it is to report problems, find out information and get clearer understanding of processes. As inclusion officer I would work with estates, course leaders and others to help create clearer ways for students to get the fixes they need.
• Advocacy and Awareness: It is clear there are many situations where staff and students don’t know where to turn or simply misunderstand. I want to shed light on the issues so many of us face silently and help start to change this for the better. Sometimes all it needs is awareness.

Rupert Shirley

Rupert is graduating from BA Writing for Performance this summer.
Have a question? Contact Rupert at [email protected]

Who are you and why would you be good for the role?

As my studies have progressed, I have grown an increasing enthusiasm for Central’s Student Union. Over three years I have become an SU Ambassador; working at the Backstage Bar, a member of Dance Society representing the school by competing at regional events, as well as taking part in two SU Fests both as a writer and performer. I have first hand experience in understanding the importance the SU holds; to provide opportunities which helped form some of my favourite memories whilst at Central, or just to provide the space to have a well-deserved drink at the end of an essay submission. I would love to continue this enthusiasm in a professional capacity, helping the next cohorts of Central in whatever way possible and be a representative for a body which celebrates diversity and inclusion.

What 3 goals do you think you could make happen in a year?

If elected, I would enact my three-step initiative: B.I.D.

• B is to Build upon Societies and Events; events like Barmageddon and Live Music Night are well cemented in the SU’s calendar, I want to push more recently established events like Global Majority Scratch Night or new societies like Front and Central Magazine giving it the limelight it deserves.
• I is to Improve Social Spaces. I want to make these spaces more accessible, more inviting and continue to uphold them to this high standard.
• D is Developing Cross Course Collaboration. SU Fest is one of the most exciting opportunities to collaborate with peers from other courses. I want to make this even bigger, a celebration for art and a hub for networking. 

I’m aware of the impossibilities to implement radical change over one year. My campaign focus is to sustain and improve what we have, though always being receptive to new ideas and always representing the Union to be the inclusive, diverse and equitable organisation it strives to be.

Louis Farrell

Louis is on BA Acting Musical Theatre.
Have a question? Contact Louis at [email protected]

Who are you and why would you be good for the role?

I am a first year undergraduate student and feel as though I would a great representative for the students due to my commitment to giving students a voice within an establishment where often our voices often aren’t heard. I am an eager and very passionate person and feel as though I would be a great addition to the team. I personally have had some problems within the school and had to advocate to get my point across and I feel that this would help students be able to communicate with me and trust that I will make sure that their voices are heard.

What 3 goals do you think you could make happen in a year?

• More open communication between the higher ups and the students.
• Organisation with timetables and rooms as they often are changed last minute and can cause stress.
• More music and live speaking events outdoors