Lancaster Students’ Union President resigns after allegedly facing bullying and harassment

Lancaster Students’ Union President Cerys Evans has tendered her resignation on Tuesday 11th March after allegedly facing bullying and harassment from students.

It comes after two consecutive terms as President, beginning in September 2023.

Cerys’s resignation will become effective from 4th April 2025.

In her two years serving as LUSU president, Cerys has represented the voice of Lancaster University students; continuing the supper club, and advocating on national television programme BBC Question Time in February 2023 on the cost of living for university students.

The resignation comes off the heels of the 2025 Students’ Union elections, in which the lack of a female candidates running for the role of President was brought to light.

In her resignation statement, Cerys said: “It is with enormous sadness that I announce my resignation as President of Lancaster University Students’ Union. This has not been an easy decision for me, and I want to take the opportunity to explain why I am stepping down and express my gratitude to the people who have supported me throughout my tenure.”

Cerys then continued by saying she had faced nine months of “bullying and harassment from students which has made it increasingly difficult for me to carry out my responsibilities”.

The outgoing President further added: “I have had to endure a culture of disrespect, hostility and criticism that no leader should ever be subjected to. From inappropriate emails to being consistently spoken over in meetings and watching other female colleagues and student leaders receive the same.”

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Regarding her early departure, Cerys stated: “I am devastated to be leaving my position before my term is complete, but I am proud of what I have accomplished. I hope that my departure sparks meaningful discussion about leadership culture and encourages a shift toward a more respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all.

“To those who have worked alongside me and stood by me, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. And especially to my team: the incredible Ella, Jack, and Harrison, thank you for being the best team anyone could ask for“

LUSU commented on her departure, and said it would “like to thank her for her efforts and commitment during her time as President. Her leadership has contributed to many positive changes on campus, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours.”

Following Cerys’s last day, from the 4th April, the other Full Time Officers will be absorbing Presidential responsibilities until the president-elect takes office next academic year.

As well as her work on Supper Club and Question Time, Cerys represented Lancaster students during an All-Party Parliamentary Group for Students that discussed the cost of living impactor students; successfully negotiated a rent-freeze for some of the cheapest campus accommodation; as well as extending the Pantry Club

Questions regarding the departure can be taken to [email protected].

Featured Image via Lancaster University Students Union .