Your Full-Time Officers

Full Time Officers (FTOs) are the top leaders of your Students’ Union and work full-time to make your student life better.

Elected by students every March, they work for a year to represent your views to the University, run campaigns to deliver real change and support the work of our incredible student volunteers.

You can get to know your new Full-Time Officers (FTOs) for 2026/27 a little bit better here!

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Young woman with shoulder-length pink-brown hair, star-shaped earrings, and a nose piercing, standing outdoors among green foliage, wearing a navy sleeveless top.

President - Kate Bracewell

Previously Lonsdale’s JCR President, Kate knows a thing or two about the student experience. As LUSU President, Kate wants to make Lancaster safer for students and provide better transport and campus accessibility. She also hopes to push for employer-led projects in degrees, and more recognition for Execs.

Pronouns: She/her

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A young woman with long blonde hair smiling outdoors, surrounded by green foliage.

Education officer - Niamh McAuley

For two years, Niamh has represented students at Senate and across university committees, including as the Undergraduate Faculty Representative for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (FHASS). As Education Officer, Niamh wants to focus on a student-focused AI policy, a fairly balanced assessment schedule, and improved communication and support on the Curriculum Transformation Programme.

Pronouns: She/her

Lead for Academic Reps

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Young woman with long black hair smiling outdoors in front of green trees, wearing a Lancaster University Students' Union jacket.

Activities officer - Emily Houston- Woods

In 25/26, Emily has loved supporting students as Activities Officer—and she’s excited to do it all over again! As your Activities Officer, Emily secured £150,000+ for an access fund ensuring accessibility of sports and societies for students. She also delivered a historic Roses tournament, with Lancaster winning for the fifth time in a row!

Pronouns: She/her

Lead for Society Execs, Media Execs, Club Execs

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A young man with dark brown hair and a slight smile, wearing a navy blue sweater, standing outdoors with blurred green trees in the background.

Wellbeing officer - David Grice

As the university transitions into a new curriculum, David says now is the best opportunity for student voices to be heard. Previously the International Student Forum’s Vice-Chair, David wants to address cost of living and rents. He also hopes to ensure protection for students in town and incorporate welfare accessibility for societies and JCRs.

Pronouns: He/him

Lead for Liberation, Student Health & Wellbeing