Say Hello To Your Activities Exec

LUU is home to more than 300 clubs and societies, giving you the opportunity to find your people, develop your talents, and build memories to last a lifetime. Whether you’re looking to make friends, become an athlete or an artist, or pick up a new hobby, there’s a club or a society for every background, skill and passion.

There are 13 categories – Academic, Culture, Dance, Faith, General Interest, Martial Arts, Media, Outdoor, Music & Performance, Political & Campaigning, Sports, Volunteering, and Welfare. Each category has a student-elected Representative, who make up the Activities Exec. These students look after their societies, ensuring that they receive the support they need to thrive, championing unity and collaboration, and launching new events and campaigns.

Ilayda Ozkan - Volunteering

Vacant - Welfare

Vacant - Martial arts

Activities Exec Sophie

Sophie - Academic

Hi, I’m Sophie, and I’m your Academic Rep for this year. I’m currently the Netball Secretary for the Chemistry Society and have previously been involved in the Natural Sciences Society as the Treasurer. I’m really looking forward to this year and trying to create more links between all the academic societies, so please feel free to get in contact with me for anything you might need, or any ideas you have.

Activities Exec Ellen

Ellen - Outdoor

Hi, I’m Ellen, and the Outdoor Rep this year! I’m part of the Sailing society. I’m really looking forward to bringing cohesion to all outdoor sports.

Claire - Dance

Hi, I’m Claire, and I am the Dance Rep this year! I’m LUU Dance’s biggest fan and I can’t wait to organise our events and bring all the societies together! Intercomp 2024 is already in the works so keep an eye out for that! It’s not one to miss <3

Suhani - Culture

Matty (he/him) - Media

Hi, I’m Matty (he/him), and I’m so excited to be your Media Rep this year! I was Head of Live at LSTV from 2022-23, a current NaSTA Trustee and a member of LSR. Student media has led to the most incredible experiences and opportunities, such as spending a week at Global’s Newsroom and Studio Lambert. I want to use my role to support you in any way I can, ensuring all media societies in Leeds continue to thrive and create opportunities. Feel free to email me (matty.fisher@luu.org.uk) or message me on Instagram (@luumediarep) with any questions you may have!

Activities Exec Kate

Kate (they/she) - Music and Performance

Hiya! I’m Kate, the Music and Performance Rep for this year! This is my fourth year in Leeds, and I’m involved in lots of the theatre societies, such as Open Theatre, Theatre Group and Musical Theatre society. I’m really excited to get to know all the societies and promote unity across such a talented bunch of creatives.

Nik - Faith

Hiya, I’m Nik, and I’m your Faith Rep for 2023/24! I’m really looking forward to working with LUU this year to promote a welcoming and affirming environment for all our students and societies of faith.

Meg - Sport

Hi, my name is Meg, and I am your new Sports Rep! I am the current Social Secretary of Leeds Motorsport Society and the previous Vice President. The sports at Leeds have been a big part of my university experience, and I can’t wait to share my passion with everyone. I hope to make sports more inclusive and enjoyable for all students this year.

Mohana - Political & Campaigning

Ashley - General Interest

Heya, I’m Ashley, the General Interest Rep! I’ve been a part of the hobby and geek community at the union over the last couple of years; I’ve served as DiceSoc Social Media Officer and founded the Magic The Gathering Society! This year, my main goal is to get more people involved in hobbies while at uni, make new friends, and improve their mental health! I also want to make hobby spaces in the union more inclusive! This year I will be running a Women And Non-Binary Gaming day to provide an inclusive space for people to interact with gaming without the fear of conventional gaming spaces which are often misogynistic. In addition, I will be running Geek Night, an inclusive club night for people who don’t feel comfortable visiting conventional clubs. It will also have the added bonus of lots of geeky activities, such as a cosplay competition! I’m also launching an interview series with general interest societies to get more people involved and discover new hobbies, so tune into that on my Instagram @generallyinterestingashley. Feel free to message me if you need help with anything, whether you’re on a committee or looking to get involved with societies but aren’t sure where to start!