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Your union officers are elected by you and represent all 18000 students at London South Bank University. They work as full-time employees of the Union for one year to be the lead representatives of LSBU students and campaign on your academic interests.

Full-time Officers

Your union officers are elected by you and represent all 18000 students at London South Bank University. They work as full-time employees of the Union for one year to be the lead representatives of LSBU students and campaign on your academic interests.

SU PRESIDENT 

Name: Shah Emdad  

Hi everyone, my name is Shah Emdad (he/him). I graduated from LSBU with a higher second class (2:1) degree in BA (Hons) Marketing with advertising and digital communications in 2026.I previously served as the VP of Education (2024-2025 academic year) at South Bank Students' Union. And now, I serve as the President at South Bank Students’ Union. 

I’m originally from Sylhet, Bangladesh, a place known for its breathtaking natural beauty and expansive rivers. Like many, I dreamed of studying abroad, and getting accepted into LSBU felt like a step closer to that dream. Moving to a new country and adapting to a different culture was a big step, but the welcoming, diverse community at LSBU made it a genuinely transformative experience.

LSBU is more than an educational institution to me. It's a place where students are pushed to take on new opportunities and go further than they thought they could. I want every student here to feel supported and able to reach their potential, whatever their background, and I'm looking forward to building on that this year.

How I got involved with the SU

My journey with the Students' Union started in first year when I joined the LSBU Bangladeshi Society, and I went on to lead it as President (2023/24). In 2022 I was elected Student Trustee (Director) at South Bank Students' Union, representing students at board level. In 2024 I was elected VP of Education, and in 2025/26 I also led the LSBU Islamic Society as President. Building on that experience, I ran for President in 2026 and was elected, and I'm now proud to represent all LSBU students in this role.

Key Achievements as VP Education 24/25:

  • Embedded the Student Voice Tracker within LSBU's academic structure, achieving a 100% response rate and contributing to measurable NSS improvements, particularly in Organisation and Management.

  • Drafted the Placement Handbook for Nursing and Allied Health students, closing a long-standing gap in clinical placement guidance, set to publish September 2026.

  • Led the Personal Tutor Support campaign, reaching over 7,000 students to improve access to academic and personal support.

  • Consulted 120 course representatives on their careers support needs, with findings feeding directly into LSBU's Career Hub strategy around practical learning opportunities.

  • Oversaw the Course Representative scheme university-wide, managing a network of 450+ reps and personally delivering 15+ training sessions.

Manifesto Priorities 26/27:

  • Work extensively to increase SU visibility, reflecting SBSU Strategy 2025-2030.

  • Improve organisational management.

  • Ensure accountability for the quality of plans for new and existing prayer spaces.

  • Lead and mentor the Lead School Representatives across their projects.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead representation and liaison between the Union, the university, the local community and national bodies.

  • Work in partnership with the Chief Executive to achieve the mission of the organisation and drive the strategic planning process.

  • Represent the students' union at the Board of Governors and Academic Board meetings.

  • Be the principal spokesperson for the Union, dealing with media enquiries in conjunction with the Chief Executive.

  • Represent students by leading the delegation at NUS National Conference.

  • Raise awareness among students of issues that affect or interest them, lead them to take appropriate action, and lobby for change on their behalf.

  • Be responsible for the democratic process of the union and encourage participation in Union democracy.

  • Chair the Board of Trustees.

  • Be responsible for interpreting the Articles in the absence of an appropriate union governing body.

  • Hold responsibility for ensuring the policy of the union is abided by.

I'm looking forward to working with students, staff and the wider LSBU community this year. If you've got an idea, a concern or an issue you think the Union should be tackling, get in touch. I'm here to listen, represent you and work with you to make it happen.