Student Association
Our Goal
Glasgow Kelvin College Student Association is a democratic autonomous body that’s here to represent your views within the college community and ensure that all students regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, religious beliefs, age or colour are fairly treated and represented.
Our goal is to ensure that students have the best possible experience of their time here. We also help shape and influence the learning and teaching within your course as well as providing a social element to your time at Kelvin.
Your Voice
The Association is there to be your voice and represent all students in a variety of ways:
- Working to improve learning and teaching so that students receive a high quality learning experience
- Creating opportunities to further develop and gain new skills
- Being the hub for clubs and societies that showcase and provide support for all our students
- Offering advice and support so you always have someone to turn to when times are tough
- Campaigning on a number of issues to help enhance the student experience.
The Association represents your views on a variety of committees within the college and regionally and will empower you to help shape and influence the learning and teaching within your course through your class reps and in partnership with the college.
Who We Are
The Student Association Presidents are one full time and one part time sabbatical officers, heading up our Student Association Executive Team, and are elected democratically by the student body to represent all students in all matters relating to the college experience within the classroom and wider working life of the college.
This year’s Presidents are Ryan Donachie and Chantell McCallum, who are based mainly in the Springburn campus.
To find out more information or to become involved contact them by email studentassociation@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk
Meet Your Presidents
Ryan Donachie
President Welfare, Community & Sustainability
Hi, I'm Ryan Donachie.
I'm your Student President of Welfare, Community and Sustainability, elected alongside Chantell to lead your student association, and represent your views and interests at all levels of the college.
Over the next year, I will work every day to progress your interests and work towards making your student journey a more enjoyable and rewarding one. Some of my priorities this year are:
- Re-engaging with local and national student engagement campaigns, working closely with other colleges and universities, as well as the National Union of Students.
- Working to set up a new student pantry & swapshop, contributing to the circular economy, and providing much needed support for students during the current cost of living and cost of studying crisis.
- Ensuring daily access for students to be able to come to us when they have an issue, or a concern. Glasgow Kelvin College Student Association is your association, and we are here to represent and support you!
- Enhancing the opportunities for our students, including access to clubs and societies, engagement in local communities, external support and guidance and opportunities for students to engage with other organisations.
Although we are based in Springburn, we will be working across all three of our campuses. You can find me on teams (Ryan Donachie), or you can email me on rdonachie@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk
Chantell McCallum
President Learning & Teaching
Hi, I’m Chantell McCallum
I’m your student president of learning and teaching along with Ryan Donachie, we are thrilled to serve as your Student Presidents. Together, we represent the voice of all students, both inside and outside of college.
This year’s focus is to create a vibrant campus life that supports academic success, personal growth, and endless opportunities. We aim to make positive changes that impact every student by working together.
Some of my priorities are:
- Improve learning support for students which involve workshops on essential skills, diverse learning opportunities, and the encouragement of creating an effective study routine. I will support and empower class representatives to foster personal development and skills that can be attributed in future careers.
- Encourage students to identify their personal learning styles, working with staff, internal and external resources to create tailed resources that help students in all areas. I want to provide safe learning environment for all, that supports students in their journey for academic success.
- Promoting work-life balance through career and volunteer opportunities and collaborate with external partners to offer flexible work options.
- Stronger community: organizing monthly events, involving all campuses, and supporting student-led initiatives. My aim is to foster a sense of belonging and connection within the GKCSA, by collaborating, promoting to strengthen our involvement and sense of community.
Although we are mainly based in Springburn, we will be working across all three of our campuses. You can find me on teams (Chantell McCallum), or you can email me on: