Llywydd Wellbeing & Liberation

Alice Leroy - Llywydd Wellbeing & Liberation

“Alice is the voice for student wellbeing and liberation”

Their role focuses on making sure our students are as happy and healthy as possible.

More about Me:

I'm an international student from France; I moved to Aber four years ago to study English and Creative Writing. Since then, I have graduated and have just finished my MA in creative writing! I fell in love with Aber and Welsh culture the moment I set foot here.
I am motivated by overcoming challenges. I am passionate about advocating for students and this is the perfect job to work on supporting their wellbeing.
In my personal life, I enjoy hiking, playing the flute and reading.
Fun fact: my accent is a bit of a blend and people can rarely tell I'm French at first. I've been asked if I was from New Zealand, Scotland, and London.

Current Priorities:

Below you can find a list of priorities Alice is working on this year as well as their current progress on them.

Aberystwyth students will feel heard and represented. We will regularly speak with students to understand the challenges they face, ensuring we have the information needed to bring to the University and to guide the Union’s work.
The University experience will have a positive impact on student's mental health and mental health will be considered when changes are introduced at the Union and University. Talking to students to understand what harms their mental health within a university context. Designing a Mental Health Impact Assessment with the help of the wellbeing services. Getting the university to implement the assessment in its policy-making process and review its current policies.
Strengthen wellbeing support and visibility Improve signposting to existing wellbeing services on and off campus.
We have taken a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination, sexual harassment and assault.* ----------
We will resist and campaign against the UK Supreme Court’s Ruling on gender.* ----------
We are exploring ways to help students afford laundry.* ---------
We are discontinuing the use of the term BAME and using GEM.* ---------
Union Priority: Cost of Living ---------

*denotes policy as passed democratically by Aberystwyth students. Find out more here.

The Llywydd Wellbeing & Liberation is responsible for:

Representing the student body on matters relating to wellbeing, including student support, welfare, equality and diversity.
Co-ordinating activity and campaigns relating to student wellbeing.
Informing policy within the University and Students' Union on matters relating to student wellbeing.
Working with the Chief Executive, Officers and Undeb Aberystwyth's senior management team to achieve and shape strategic aims and outcomes.
Attending appropriate University Committees.
Attending regular meetings with relevant University departments to further the development of student wellbeing.

University Committees/Meetings Attended:

We have taken a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination, sexual harassment and assault.*