Amelia Mitchell

President Student Experience

Amelia was elected as President Student Experience in March 2025 and took office on 1st July 2025.

Who is Amelia?

I’m Amelia, your President Student Experience! Originally from a small town near Norwich, I moved to Bournemouth to study BA (Hons) Fine Art.

At AUB I was a Student Rep, which sparked my passion for listening to student feedback and helping shape positive change. That experience grew into a wider drive to represent students across the university and ensure everyone gets the most out of their time here. I’m committed to making sure student voices are heard and celebrating the creativity, achievements, and hard work that go into academic success, societies, and community life.

AUB has given me creative freedom, and the Students’ Union has been central to that journey — offering opportunities, support, and a strong sense of belonging. Joining societies and different communities made my student experience even more exciting.

One of the things I love most about Bournemouth is its mix of sea, forest, and nearby towns. I can’t wait to work with students this year to champion your voices.

What's the role of the President Student Experience?

The President Student Experience is one of 2 full-time elected officers and is a sabbatical trustee for the Students’ Union too.

This officer works full-time across the year.

What is Amelia Working On At The Moment?

& Progress

Cost of Living

Partnership with Bournemouth food bank
- new food bank coming to Charminster
- student social night with free meal
- student services able to make referrals
cost of living fair (material/clothes swap)
Potentially working with local charity (Lewis-Manning Hospice care) who are giving students 10% discount in their Winton shop and looking to share their clothes that can’t be sold to be used in creative/repurposing projects.
Conversations with the local MP
- First one on 9th October
- Discussing cost of living for students in Bournemouth
- Housing condition
Highlighting hidden course costs
- questioning the university about if they have an understanding of this and how they advise students

Student Voice

CPG meetings
- Getting the SU involved in the meeting course reps have with their tutors so we know what is going on, what feedback is being given and whether it is being acted on
Student Experience Committee
- Students, SU and SLT with an AUBSU external trustee as chair
Have a brew with the SU
- Once a month

Clubs & Societies

Building a stronger connection with SUBU and discuss how joint societies can work
- Rules, regulations, constitution.
Making sure AUBSU promote our clubs and societies enough

Student Creativity

More student artwork across campus / student exhibition opportunities
Student Spotlight section in newsletter/on social media/linked in
Encouraging a wider range of courses to exhibit in the BUG

The Latest from Amelia

Which Committees and Working Groups Amelia attends:

Learning Teaching and Quality Committee

Environment and Sustainability Committee

Access and Participation Working Group

Access and Participation Steering Group

Sexual Misconduct Working Group

Mental health and Wellbeing Advisory Group

AUBSU Trustee Board

AUBSU Executive Committee

AUBSU Student Assembly