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Nicole Filip and Jon Craig in one of Springburn Campus’s informal study and social areas.

Our Goal

Student Association presidents Nicole Filip and Jon Craig at Springburn Campus.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

Nicole Filip and Jon Craig in one of Springburn Campus’s social learning spaces.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 Jon Craig and Nicole Filip, 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

 

Student Association Constitution

Student Association Partnership Agreement

Meet Your Student Presidents

Jon Craig

President for Welfare, Community & Sustainability

Jon Craig, President for Welfare, Community & Sustainability, pictured at Glasgow Kelvin College’s Springburn Campus.Hey everyone! I'm Jon Craig, your Student President for Welfare, Community & Sustainability 🌱

I'm buzzing to meet you all and work together to build a learning environment that supports, inspires, and includes both inside the classroom and beyond. This year, I’m laser-focused on boosting student wellbeing, strengthening community ties, and driving sustainable change on campus. Whether it's championing mental health, organizing community projects, or making our spaces greener, I’m here to make your university experience better, brighter, and more connected. Let’s make things happen!

This year, I’m all about turning thoughtful ideas into real change.

  • I’ll be working to create quiet zones where students can take a breather from classroom pressure
  • building a lush community garden to tackle stress and boost wellbeing 🌿
  • making our campus greener with proper recycling bins and sustainability initiatives.
  • I’m also launching a buzzing student radio station packed with updates, news, and everything you need to stay in the loop 🎙️

Let’s make this year one to remember—with more calm, more connection, and a whole lot of impact.

You can find me on teams (Jon Craig), or you can email me on: 

JCraig@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk

Nicole Filip

President Learning & Teaching

Nicole Filip in one of the bright study spaces overlooking the campus.Hi, I'm Nicole Filip.
 
I am your President of Learning & Teaching, and I am proud to represent the voice of our students. My role is to listen, support, and work alongside students and staff to help create the best possible learning experience for everyone.

My priorities are:

  • Supporting and growing student clubs  -  I want to support existing student clubs while encouraging students to create new ones. Clubs help students make friends, develop new skills, and become more involved in college life.

I will also be working on continuing my Canva Classes, giving students the opportunity to develop valuable digital and creative skills. Through these sessions, students can learn how to create graphics, presentations, posters and social media content.

  • Building a stronger student community  -  I want to organise events and encourage students from all campuses to get involved in college life. By bringing people together through social, cultural, and educational activities, we can create a more connected and inclusive college community.
  • Encouraging personal growth and development  -  I want to help students build confidence, leadership, communication, and digital skills through workshops, volunteering opportunities, and activities that prepare them for future careers.
  • Improving the student experience  -  I am committed to listening to student feedback and working with college staff to improve learning environments and ensure every student feels heard and supported.
    I will be working with students across all campuses and will always be approachable and ready to listen.

Together, we can build a stronger, more creative, and more connected student community at Glasgow Kelvin College.

Whether you have an idea, feedback, or want to get involved, I would love to hear from you.

You can find me on Microsoft Teams (Nicole Filip) or email me at: 

nfilip@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk 

 

Nicole Filip and Jon Craig introduce themselves and share their plans for the year ahead as Student Association Presidents.

Meet Nicole & Jon, your Student Presidents! 👋💚

Get to know Nicole and Jon as they introduce themselves, share their Kelvin journeys and talk about what they hope to achieve for students this year.

Nicole progressed through ESOL at Kelvin and wants to support student clubs, introduce digital skills opportunities and champion student wellbeing.

Returning Student President Jon previously studied HNC Healthcare Practice and is passionate about bringing students together, creating opportunities for them to use their own skills and making sure everyone feels part of the Kelvin community.

From football and digital skills to LEGO and life beyond college, discover a little more about the people representing our students this year.

As Jon puts it, Kelvin is a family – and Nicole and Jon can't wait to meet you. 💚

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Want to take an active role in shaping student life? Stand for election as Student President!

Learn more about the Student President Elections here.

Video Transcript

Nicole & Jon: Student Presidents

Nicole: Hi, I'm Nicole. 

John:  Hi, I'm John. 

We are new student president for this academic year. And we can't wait to meet you.

Nicole: Maybe you know me from East End Campus. There I studied ESOL. Now I have finished level four and now I come back for level five.

John: I am your returning president, but the year before I done the HNC healthcare practice.

Nicole: I'm a mum, I have four years son and I love spending time with him. We love to play football and tennis.

I also like to create content for social media and I like to improve my digital skills. I'm from Poland. I live here since 2016.

John: So outside college I'm an active Lego builder. I've got a large Lego collection in my house.

I have autism so I call that my special power and I always like to connect with students.

One of my things last year I was bubbling about, bouncing about and meeting all different students.

So my goals this year is I'm wanting to create a campus where students are actually using their skills. Instead of getting externals in, we'll get students to help out. Photography, filming, media students. I want to create a girls presence in the football team.

Nicole: I have a few of my goals on this year. First, I would like to support clubs and also I would like to create Canva classes for our students.

I would like to arrange a mobile screen breast unit for our campuses for women to check yourself because I know that it's not easy to go to GP and check yourself. Your health is very important.

About Kelvin, I love this, that we have three campuses and we have a lot of students. Our students are very, very friendly people. 

John: I call Kelvin my family because I like the community and the friendliness of all the students.

Nicole: We can't wait to see you in fresher weeks in August. Bye!

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