Abi Hughes is your elected Vice President Student Life of Chester Students’ Union for 2026/27.
Contact Abi
Get in touch: sustudentlife@chester.ac.uk
Hi everyone! I’m Abi and I am your CSU Vice President Student Life for the 2026/27 academic year. I have just completed my German degree and will be graduating this November. I love to run and have been a proud member of the UoC Running Society!
My role is here to support societies and sports, alongside student wellbeing. I am so excited to get stuck in this year and help every student have the best university experience!
Abi’s Priorities
INCLUSIVE EVENTS
More sober socials and better communication about activities throughout the year, so everyone can build community in ways that suit them.
VISIBLE WELLBEING SUPPORT
Clearer signposting of support services, so no one slips under the radar when they’re struggling.
BUDDY SCHEME
Having experienced those first weeks both in Chester and abroad, I know how isolating they can feel. Pairing new and current students as mentors and organising regional group trips to create leadership and reduce isolation.
STUDENT OWNED SPACES ACROSS ALL SITES
Improving and promoting well-equipped spaces where students can study, relax and connect between lectures.
The Officers’ joint priorities
Help you look after yourself and each other
We will focus on wellbeing and health campaigns such as SHAG week, Movember and CoppaFeel, causes we feel are extremely important to raise awareness for, as they could affect so many students. We feel that looking after yourself is so important especially when uni gets tough sometimes.
Help you maximise your time at university
We want to help you maximise your time at uni through accreditation for sports and society committee members that they can show to future employers, and opportunities for students to get involved, whether they live in Chester or they commute. After all you pay loads to be here, you should be able to make the most of it!
Be part of the Chester community
A major part of our work this year is ensuring everyone feels part of the UoC community, whether you are in Warrington, Birkenhead or one of our Chester sites. We plan to support students to really feel part of the local community too, working with local stakeholders to give you opportunities, such as getting your voice heard in the first Mayoral election in the area, which could have a major effect on what student life is like.
