Daniel

Harland

President Home

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Dan Harland is from Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough's sister city over the river, and completed an undergraduate degree in History. He chose to study at Teesside as it is his home, having lived in Teesside since he was born.

Before being elected as President Home, Dan played an active role in student events, particularly with the Music Society and the Performing Arts Society. He helped to host the most recent Showcase performance in the Student's Union and took tickets for the various Music Society band nights. This experience allowed him to get down-to-earth with student life at Teesside.

"I'm passionate about the lives of students and how we, as a union, can come together and make decent change. It's time students felt truly represented in both their concerns and their general interests, even if the individual doesn't know it themselves. We're going to make a difference here."

Emmanuel

Ahiabuike

President International

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Emmanuel Ahiabuike is originally from Nigeria and is currently completing a Master’s in IT Project Management with Advanced Practice at Teesside University. He chose to study at Teesside because of its strong reputation for academic excellence, its practical approach to learning, and its welcoming, diverse community where international students are encouraged to thrive and succeed.

Before being elected as International Students’ President, Emmanuel volunteered to serve as President of the Nigerian Society, where he worked to foster a sense of community, celebrate cultural diversity, and support students in making the most of their university experience. That experience strengthened his passion for student leadership and inspired him to seek an even greater opportunity to represent and advocate for the wider international student community.

“I am deeply honoured to have been elected as your International Students’ President. Thank you to everyone who placed their trust in me. I am committed to serving our international student community with integrity, dedication, and an open heart.

My vision is to create a community where every international student feels welcomed, heard, respected, and empowered. One of my key priorities is to bring students from different cultures closer together by creating more opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and I want to help build lasting friendships and meaningful relationships that go beyond cultural differences.

I will also continue to advocate for the issues that matter most to international students, strengthen communication between students and the University, and ensure that everyone knows where to find support whenever they need it.

Whether you have ideas, concerns, or simply want to get involved, my door is always open. I look forward to working alongside you to build an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant international student community. Welcome to Teesside University—I can’t wait to meet you!”