SRC Executive Committee
The Student Representative Council Executive Committee (aka the SRC Exec) are a group of elected students who represent you, the SRC, in matters across college life.
Running the exec is a Hild Bede graduate who is elected to work for the SRC on behalf of the student body as the Sabbatical President. The other members of the executive committee are current students who work in different capacities alongside the President. =
The roles of the SRC executive committee are a lot of fun and a great chance to try your hand at organising and managing events and people.
If you wish to find out more about any of the positions or the responsibilities that sit within them feel free to reach out to those who are currently in them!
SRC President
Olivia Glover
Hiya, I'm Olivia and I'm your elected President this year, overseeing the vast array of activities and opportunities available to SRC members. I am responsible for advocating for HB students to College Staff and University Management whilst also helping our brilliant Exec do their amazing work in running events and activities. I spent three amazing years studying Anthropology, Sociology, Politics, and IR and getting involved in all Hild Bede has to offer including being Ball Officer in 3rd year and working behind our college bar. I was also highly involved in student TV at PalTV, alongside being a Senior Mentor for the Combined Honours in Social Sciences course, and still within this managed to maintain a vibrant social life. You can usually find me in my office during normal working hours, and in and around the city with my friends (who are still here!) outside of this time.
Vice President
Asa Chapman
Hello hello! My name is Asa, a maths student and your Vice President! I’m the person who organises the formals, the fantastic college day, and most importantly the person who deputises our wonderful leader. Formals are in my opinion the best part of college life- watch this space!
I am one of 2 Vernon Arms punters, so come challenge me at pool. I also help run DU Lager and Discussion Society, compete for DU Cue Sports, Debating and Quiz (although not at the same time) and have visited every local greasy spoon and every pub. I play bass for a band, and I am BWFC’s biggest fan, and will miss plenty of work for away days ;).
Looking forward to meeting you all!
Asa xx
Postgraduate President
Millie Vaughan
Hi! I’m Millie and I will be the postgraduate president this year. I am currently studying an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience but I also did my undergrad at HB! When I’m not studying you’ll find me at the college boathouse or in one of Durham’s many cafe’s. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and running some great postgrad events! HB Love 🩵🧸
International Officer
Camila Ruthnick
Heyy, I’m Camila! I’m an international student from Peru studying Law and this year’s International Officer. Moving somewhere completely new, learning a different culture, and figuring things out without your usual support system close by is a big adjustment, and I’ve been there myself. That’s why supporting international students matters so much to me, as no one should have to go through that adjustment alone. As International Officer, I’ll be organising events, building a real support network, and making sure there’s always someone to talk to, whether you’re feeling homesick, want a familiar face, or just need a bit of a distraction. Outside of this role, I’m part of the International Law Society and Hispanic Society, so you’ll probably see me around there too. If anyone wants to practice their Spanish, I’m always up for a coffee chat, just let me know! Settling in somewhere new is so much easier with the right community around you, and I want everyone to feel like they belong here from day one. I look forward to meeting you all and learning about the different cultures you bring with you!
Chairperson
Ekin Toker
Hi, I’m Ekin and I’ll be your SRC Chairperson this year. I’ll be organsing SRC meetings, running elections, and be responsible for upholding college democracy. You can find me around college, mostly at the events put on throughout the year. I’ve also been a member of the Ball Commitee for the past year. If you have any questions or queries about all things college democracy or constitution please feel free to email me (hildbede.chair@durham.ac.uk) or say hi when you see me around college! HB love, Ekin
Treasurer
Veer Patel
Hi, I’m Veer, a third-year student studying natural sciences, and your SRC treasurer this year. My role as treasurer is to ensure that the SRC is in a strong financial position to achieve its aims now and in the future. This requires me to work closely with the President to budget SRC money for the year, assist other executive officers in the financial planning of large-scale college events such as balls, college day and more, as well as keep track of money belonging to SRC clubs and societies. In addition to this, I sit on Grants Committee, which is a committee where clubs and societies can submit applications for funding. Outside of this role, I participate in Hild Bede badminton, rounders and rowing, and there are many more clubs I’d like to join next year.
Senior Welfare Officer
Cj Johnson
Hi, I’m Cj and I’m your Welfare Officer for this academic year! I’m a Physics and Earth Sciences undergraduate and love all things space related. As your Welfare Officer I aim to provide safe spaces during freshers week and run events throughout the year to tackle difficult topics.
Social Secretary
Luca Gupta
Hola, I’m Luca, your Social Secretary for the year! My main mission is to bring you top-tier entertainment, whether that’s hosting the weekly Vern Quiz every Thursday, organising chill Mindfulness Mondays, or hitting you in the face with a dodgeball (this isn’t part of my job description, but rather a warning that you’ll see me at Hild Bede dodgeball club). From excessive drinking to competitive quizzing, and from live music to peaceful arts and crafts, I promise I will have an event for you this year!
If you ever want to chat, pitch an idea, or debate the socio-political and economic state of Britain, you can either message me on Instagram, find me in the Vern on Thursday nights, or catch me in the library as I’m a very studious boy (joking, you'll usually find me at any of the Hill college bars).
Sports and Societies Officer
Meg Croft
Hi, I’m Meg! I am your sports and socs officer this year meaning I overlook all the sports teams and various societies we have available at college. I can be found at lots of different sports clubs within college, particularly squash and hockey (which I would highly recommend joining)! I can also occasionally be found behind the college bar and sometimes in front of it.
Joining sports and societies is a great way to try something different, meet new people and make friends across all year groups. It’s never too late in the year to try a new club so please do give it a go and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any queries!
Ball Officer
Catherine Geering
Hi! I'm Catherine and this year's ball officer. I am responsible for planning both the summer and winter balls, along with my ball committee in Michaelmas and Easter term. This involves getting bands and other entertainments and planning a theme for each ball, as Hild Bede tradition. Our balls are a fun way to come together with the rest of Hild Bede and experience our wonderful community!! These events are always highly requested and sell out fast, so make sure you remember to sign up as soon as they open to ensure you get a spot!!You can find me at college events like formals, at freshers week where I will be frepping and recruiting ball comm members at the freshers fair as well as at all of the balls of course! You can also contact me via email; hildbedeball@durham.ac.uk.
Communities and Liberations Officer
Hi, I’m Joe!! I’m a history finalist and I’ll be Communities and Liberations Officer this year! I represent the voices of minorities and disadvantaged groups in college, alongside helping to organize college volunteering! In addition, one of the biggest parts of my role is to organize college families, which pairs up second-year students with freshers to help with the integration into university! It’s always an incredibly fun part of the job. You can find me most often at the college bar on any good day, especially a Thursday when the college quiz is on!! Aside from my role on the SRC I am also involved in Hild Bede’s very own vinyl society and the Boat Club. Hopefully see you around in college!!
Joe Cannon
Publicity Officer
Ethan McClintock
Hey I’m Ethan, I’ll be your publicity officer this year. Im so excited to create fun marketing and social media posts to advertise all the greatness Hild Bede has to offer. So make sure you keep your eyes peeled on our socials
Technical Officer
Charlie Tate
Hi, I'm Charlie and I'll be your tech officer. My job is to make sure all SRC ran events run smoothly and with no problems. I am responsible for all the tech Hild Bede has to offer.
You can usually find me at the Vern, especially on a Thursday for the greatest quiz in Durham. If you ever see me, feel free to say hi. Tech comm will need some helping hands next year so absolutely think about signing up.
