It's that time of year again. The previous Student Exec Officers have cleared their desks and waved goodbye to the Students' Union, and the new team are raring to go.

Having been re-elected in March's SU Elections, Jordan Aird and Alysia Ford are beginning their second terms in their respective roles while former VP Education, Mike McGougan, has moved into the hot-seat as SU president. Joining the team is new VP Communications and Engagement, George Gill, and new VP Education, Sabrina Hussain.

With their first day getting underway we took the opportunity to sit down and grill them on what drives them and find out what they want to achieve during their year in office.

SU President

Mike McGougan

How would you describe yourself in three words?

M: Best person EVER!!!!

What made you want to be an exec officer?

M: I wanted to make change happen.

What's one thing you want to achieve this year?

M: Fix the bloody plaza!!!!

Tell us one thing we don’t know about you?

M: I am batman.

Can you introduce yourself in 50 words?

M: It’s an incredible opportunity to be the President of the SU. With a record-breaking election turnout, my team and I have a bigger remit than ever. Our focus is to make our union the best in the country while making the student experience here the best it has ever been!

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Name: Michael McGougan

From: Manchester

Studied: TV Production and Media – PGCE Lifelong Learning

Favourite Film: City of God

Favourite Food: Indian Food

VP Student Activities

Jordan Aird

How would you describe yourself in three words?

J: Approachable, dedicated, laid-back.

What made you want to be an exec officer?

J: To make sure that students from all over campus have the same opportunity to get involved in the SU. There’s much more to University life than sitting in lectures or the library every day!

What's one thing you want to achieve this year?

J: Generally just building on the work from the past year, including more opportunities for students to perform at events such as Freshers’. With continued improved support for our sports clubs and societies through the Activities Quality Mark.

Tell us one thing we don’t know about you?

J: It’s a wig…

Can you introduce yourself in 50 words?

J: My role includes helping you to run your own sports clubs and societies – and set up new ones that don’t already exist. Clubs, societies, events and volunteering provide amazing opportunities for you to take leadership positions and really make the most of your time at University. See you at Freshers’!

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Name: Jordan Aird

From: Bradford (unfortunately…)

Studied: Business and Entrepreneurship

Favourite Film: I usually fall asleep during them...

Favourite Food: Chicken, Rice and Peas

VP Education

Sabrina Hussain

How would you describe yourself in three words?

S: Ambitious, reliable, diligent.

What made you want to be an exec officer?

S: I was part of the election process last year, and knew the exec team very well which encouraged me to stand for the elections this year.

What's one thing you want to achieve this year?

S: Improved interaction between students and their personal tutors.

Tell us one thing we don’t know about you?

S: I absolutely love animals!!!

Can you introduce yourself in under 50 words?

S: Thank you ever so much for all those who had faith in me and voted - I couldn’t have done it without you! I am really looking forward to the year ahead and won’t let you down. Feel free to pop by for a chat; my door is always open.

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Name: Sabrina Hussain

From: Halifax

Studied: Law LLB (Hons)

Favourite Film: Legally Blonde

Favourite Food: Triple red velvet chocolate cheesecake

VP Wellbeing & Equalities

Alysia Ford

How would you describe yourself in three words?

A: Dedicated, smiley and PINK!

What made you want to be an exec officer?

A: I wanted to be in a better position to help and empower people.

What's one thing you want to achieve this year?

A: To continue to fight for the rights of young people, ensuring everyone has an equal and fighting chance at achieving their potential.

Tell us one thing we don’t know about you?

A: I’m a former gymnast!

Can you introduce yourself in under 50 words?

A: Thank you to everyone who voted and believed in me for a second year! I’m super excited to get to know even more of you, so please do give me a wave if you see me. Let’s all work together to make this next year the best so far!

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Name: Alysia Ford

From: Birmingham

Studied: Psychology

Favourite Film: Lion King

Favourite Food: Fajitas

VP Comms & Engagement

George Gill

How would you describe yourself in three words?

G: Driven, Ambitious, Conscientious

What made you want to be an exec officer?

G: I really want to help students with their personal development while they are at university, enabling them to make the most out of their time at Huddersfield.

What's one thing you want to achieve this year?

G: I am aiming to help student media grow and develop, providing many personal development opportunities for students while also striving to engage more students with the media societies and other union activities that will take place next year.

Tell us one thing we don’t know about you?

G: I was fatefully stabbed when I was 12 years old while saving a damsel in distress.

Can you introduce yourself in under 50 words?

G: I would just like to thank everybody that voted for me, I feel very privileged to have this opportunity and will not let you down! I am hoping to bring more of student media together so we can really showcase the quality that we have here at Huddersfield.

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Name: George Gill

From: London (Croydon)

Studied: Music Technology & Popular Music (BA)

Favourite Film: It’s cliché but its gotta be the Shawshank Redemption, classic

Favourite Food: All mexican food, burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, the lot

You can follow Mike, Jordan, Alysia, Sabrina and George on Twitter to get all the latest updates on their campaigns. They're also in the main SU office Monday-Friday between 09:00-17:00 and are happy to answer any questions about their roles.