Welcome To Your Guild of Students

We’re your Guild of Students, your Students’ Union at University of Birmingham.

We’re a democratically led organisation, run by students, for students. As a student at Birmingham, you’re automatically a member of the Guild and it’s our job to entertain, guide, represent and support you.

Events

By running a yearly programme of events and activites

Societies

Make friends and learn new skills through our 300+ student groups

Democracy

Raise your voice and help you drive change through our democratic system

Support

We offer support on wellbeing, housing, academia and more

Guild Officer Team

Your Officers work to represent all 38,000+ students at Birmingham throughout their year in Office, to ensure you get the most out of University life.

You can click through to each individual officer page to learn more about them and view all of their contact details.

Full Time Officer Team

Syed Sadath

Guild President

Ravikiran Rajashekar

International Officer

Hope Aquilina

Welfare & Community Officer

Devansh Jhamnani

Activities and Employability Officer

Lara Parker

Sports Officer

Alex Keen

Education Officer

Ritakshi Maheshwari

Postgraduate Officer

Part Time Officer Team

Max Williams

Sustainability Officer

Mimia Islam

Women's Officer

Trinity Barson

LGBTQ+ Students' Officer

Abby Kenrick

Disabled Students' Officer

Mariyah Ali

Ethnic Minority Students' Officer

Position Vacant

Trans and Non-Binary Students' Officer

View Officer Hub

Upcoming Events

International Food Festival: 9th June 11am - 4pm; The Guild of Students; Explore global flavours at the Guild's International Food Festival!

Joes Bingo: 9th June 6:30pm - 10pm; Joes Bar at the Guild of Students; Come along to Joes bar for a night of bingo, mystery prizes to be won, also guaranteed prize of £300 to be won

Umbrella Advice and Healthwatch Stalls: 10th June 5pm - 7pm; Pritchatts Park, Social Space; Stop by the Umbrella and Healthwatch Stalls for free, confidential sexual health and mental health support at your student accommodation! Get expert advice on Mental Health Resources, free contraception, and private STI testing – all in one place.

Community Breakfast: 11th June 9am - 11am; Mermaid Bar; Community Breakfast is back for term 3! Come and get yourself a filling breakfast to start your day. Find it in Mermaid bar Wednesday mornings 9am-11am.

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Latest News

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Safety and Security in Selly: Lobbying MPs for Change

Mon 02 Jun 2025

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Budget-Friendly Food Tips

Living on a student budget in Birmingham doesn't mean you have to sacrifice good food. With a bit of savvy shopping, helpful tips and local know-how, you can keep your cupboards stocked and your meals satisfying while also keeping costs low.

Thu 29 May 2025

All Student Vote Results

The results are in for our April All Student Vote.

Wed 28 May 2025

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