Hi everyone! I'm Kate, EUSU's Honorary Secretary for 2026/27.

I'm a 5th year Medical Student and I've been involved with Edinburgh Sport from my first week of university. I started off by joining the Squash club following a women-only taster session in Welcome Week. I'd played casual squash for a few years (but had been out of it since the pandemic), and had been very heavily involved in music all my life, so jumped at the opportunity to get involved with a new community. I loved the inclusive and supportive environment the girls in the club created for new members, and was desperate to be part of the collective. 

I joined the committee as Social Secretary in my second year, alongside founding the Intramural team of Medics Squash (the first non-club IM team in the squash league). I then continued for 2 years as Secretary, and this year I begin a new role, Alumni and Fundraising Officer, as the longest-serving committee member.

Last year I served on the EUSU Finance Committee, putting my experience and critical thinking to good use reviewing funding applications from a wide variety of students and clubs. This involvement in the higher running of the Sports Union inspired me to run for the Executive Committee. Seeing the hard work behind the scenes, as well as the valuable skills I was learning, made me feel much more confident.

My role is a voting member on EUSU committees (including Finance, Awards, Blues & Colours, etc). I'll also be supporting a few clubs throughout the year as their named 1 to 1 contact for the Sports Union.