Dan Slavin Is New Student President

“Tough guy” Dan Slavin has been elected DSU Pres.

Dan, a Biomed grad who is currently Stephenson’s JCR Pres, will take up the full-time, paid sabbatical position for the academic year 2013-14.

A keen rower and lax player, Dan describes himself as “fluent in University acronyms” and a “2013 tough guy” in his election manifesto.

Dan’s full manifesto

As student pres, Dan will be responsible for getting more students involved with the Union, representing Durham in the National Union of Students and liaising with the uni.

Slavin’s Slaves have taken to Twitter to express their delight at the results.

Slavin’s Slaves rejoice

“I celebrated by going back to my college and was welcomed with a bottle of champagne, cheers of celebration and a banner,” Dan told The Tab.

Joining Dan on Durham’s team on champions are David Morris (Academic Affairs Officer),  Krystina Warrington (Activities Officer), Grace Abel (Community Officer) and Chris Pocock (Development Officer).

The team will take up office this summer.