CSU President
Lily Watson is your elected President of Chester Students' Union for 2024/25.
Contact Lily
Get in touch: SUPresident@chester.ac.uk
Lily's Priorities
- Safer Streets - campaigns around feeling safe in your city and what you can do to promote safety in Chester
- Wellbeing - 'Rest and Relax' spots for wellbeing and academic support in each campus
- Networking and careers - a chance for you to meet industry professionals and make contacts in your chosen field
- See Lily's full manifesto here
About Lily
Hi everyone, I am Lily, your CSU president for the 2024/25 academic year. I will be graduating November 2025 after spending 3 years at the university.
I love to chat, so please come speak to me if you see me around campus - hopefully we will have some amazing campaigns and events this year you can all get involved in.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Watching Love Island
What is your favourite thing about your job?
Interacting with students every day and having an impact on their university experience
What did you study?
BA Acting
What is it like to work on your team?
No two days are the same! We work in a fast-paced, busy, and fun environment. It’s a pleasure to come into work each day
What are your hobbies?
I love to sing in my spare time and used to dream of being a singer when I was younger
Favourite TV show?
It has to be Gavin and Stacey…. Nessa is an ICON!!!!
Why did you run for President?
I ran for president because I wanted to make an impact, I wanted to get everyone involved in the change that is wanted and needed. I am so excited for this next year!
Committees Lily Attends
- University Council
- Planning & Resource Committee
- Senate
- Student Voice & Experience Committee
- Mission Committee
- Social Capital Steering Group
- Student Bursary Panels
- University & Community Liaison Meetings
- Value for Money Steering Group
- Academic Governance & Student Outcomes Committee
- Students as Partners
