Introduction
Hiya! I'm Poppy Chapman (she/her), your Vice President Exeter for 2026/27. I am so excited to get started and help you all get the most out of your campus experience.
I have just finished my degree in Marine Biology. I enjoyed studying species ecology and about current conservation practices. Being born and raised in Norfolk has meant the marine and coastal environment has always played a huge part in my life, and it's one of the main reasons I came to study down here.
Throughout my degree, I was a Course Rep and Subject Chair for my department, and I loved being able to influence and improve the academic experience of students. This year, I want to bring students' academic experience and social lives together to enhance the campus experience for everyone. The massive positive impact that student voice can have is why I believe that the best way I can achieve this is by listening to all students, and creating an inclusive and relaxed space where people are free to express themselves.
In my free time, I love performing (especially in musicals!), reading, and spending time at the beach with friends, swimming and hunting for sea glass.
Studying down here is such a unique opportunity to experience life at a slower pace, surrounded by so many creative people and the beautiful Cornish coastline.
Feel free to pop into the SU between 10am and 4pm or drop me an email for a chat at any time. I would love to hear any ideas you may have!
News & updates
Roles & responsibilities
- To be a focal point for students’ union activity at the Truro site ensuring that student views on key issues are known and communicated and that the role and activities of the students’ union are widely promoted
- Represent student views to the Students’ Union, Falmouth University, the University of Exeter (Cornwall Campus), FX Plus, local and national bodies.
- To consult with the student members, both formally and informally, and represent their interests appropriately.
- To be a Sabbatical Trustee of the Students’ Union ensuring the organisation is fulfilling its charitable purpose.
- Lead, campaign and develop priority campaigns on which effect all student members.
- To support the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion projects, ensuring all student voices are heard within the Students’ Union and universities.
- Work closely with the other Sabbatical Officers on joint priority campaigns to improve the student experience.
- Work closely with President Falmouth and President Exeter, jointly working on projects and be the recognised delegate for President Exeter.
Manifesto priorities