Students Union

IADT Students’ Union represents and supports all students. It’s run by students with elected representatives from each class on Union Council. Its functions include representing the student body at an academic level, offering advice on welfare, finances and education. IADTSU organises awareness campaigns, charity, entertainment and social events. It also facilitates the running of clubs and societies on campus.

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Meet your Students' Union 2024/25

Lavender-Jane Gartlan - IADTSU President

Fáilte! My name is Lavender-Jane Gartlan and I am your next IADT Students’ Union President. I’m a recent graduate of Design for Stage and Screen, a course now called Design for Film and I’m so excited for the year ahead!

I was so anxious for my first day on campus, I didn’t know where anything was, who anyone was or even what a SU was! You might feel hesitant, or even petrified for your first day on campus but I can promise you that IADT will be an experience you’ll never forget.

We have an amazing SU team, loads of Clubs and Societies and a year packed with events. The First Year Focus team and the IADTSU are going to do their very best to make sure your first few weeks are as enjoyable and welcoming as possible.

IADT is an amazing place of creativity and excitement, filled with inspirational talent across the campuses. I would advise everyone to get involved with campus life and make the most of your time at IADT. I joined a society to make new friends which led me to work closely with the SU and now, as IADTSU President, I can’t wait meet all the new faces joining IADT!

You can email me on president@iadtsu.com.

Simone James – IADT SU Vice President for Welfare and Equality

Hey! Congratulations on getting into IADT, I’m Simone James, the Welfare & Equality Officer in the Students Union, which you’re automatically a member of simply by being a student in IADT. As Welfare Officer, I’m here to make sure you are looked after by the college, by your peers, and by yourself, through educational campaigns, events, and providing a helping hand with issues related to with sexual, mental, or physical health, accommodation, discrimination, finances, and anything else that impacts your general wellbeing.

I recommend doing your best to get involved with Clubs & Societies as scary as it can be at first, and try your best to meet up with your course mates outside of college as soon as you can to get to know them. I recently finished my 2nd year in Television here and am taking a year out to work in the Union, so don’t be afraid to pop by the office any time with questions, concerns, or problems – I know exactly how it feels to be a first year, and I’m here to help.

If you have any questions, feel free to pop into my office on campus in the Chapel, or contact me on welfare@iadtsu.com.

Diana Maria Moldovean – IADTSU Vice President for Education

Hello and welcome to IADT! My name is Diana Maria Moldovean, and this year I will be your Vice President for Education in the IADT Student Union.

I am a recent graduate of the BA (Hons) Arts Management course. My main responsibilities include providing you with information on educational issues and supporting you with any academic challenges you might face throughout the year.

I strongly recommend getting involved in the activities hosted through the First Year Focus programme. They helped me a lot when I started my first year in IADT, as I was an international student, and everything here was new to me. I know it is scary to find yourself in a place with people you’ve never met before. I can assure you the First Year Focus Leaders, the Student Experience team and the Union will make sure you get the best experience possible. You can always pop by the SU office if you want to have a chat or email me on education@iadtsu.com or have any concerns and we will do our best to address them ASAP.

LGBTQ+ Rights Officer Ethan Taylor

LGBTQ+ Rights Officer

My name is Ethan Taylor, my pronouns are He/They and I’m your newly elected LGBTQ+ Rights officer. My main goal in this role for 2024/25 is to make information and support more accessible and showcase IADTs LGBT+ community.

Oifigeach na Gaeilge - Muirinn Ní Chárthaigh

Muirinn Ní Chárthaigh is ainm dom, tá mo chuid forainmneacha sí/í agus tá mé a leanúint ar aghaidh le mo ról mar Oifigeach na Gaeilge. I measc na spriocanna atá agam don bhliain ba mhaith liom níos mó Gaeilge a chur san áireamh ar an gcampus agus laistigh d’aontas na mac léinn i mbealach spraíúil agus taitneamhach. Chun an teanga a chéiliúradh laistigh dár bpobal. Grma

My name is Muirinn Ní Chárthaigh my pronouns are she/her and am continuing my role as the Irish Officer here at IADT. My goals for the year include bringing a little bit more Irish to campus and within the Students’ Union itself in a fun and enjoyable way. To celebrate the language within our community. Grma 💚

Get Involved

Getting involved in the SU is a great way to get to know people. Autonomous from IADT, the SU is affiliated with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI).

Among many, many things, the Students’ Union:

represents the interests and furthers the rights of its membership as a whole and individually. This takes the form of representation on committees that look at anything from teaching and learning to IADT’s governing body, as well as representing individuals in disciplinary or appeals procedures
offers advice on welfare, finances and education
organises awareness campaigns, and charity, entertainment and social events throughout the year including a Raise and Give (RAG) event that has become the envy of colleges around the country
manages The Chapel in the Quadrangle building as a recreational space
facilitates clubs and societies, ensuring students’ right to form or join a group to satisfy cultural, social, sporting and intellectual needs.

The President, the Vice-President for Education and the Vice-President for Welfare & Equality are full-time sabbatical members who are elected to work for the SU as a full-time job for one year. Clubs and Societies Officer, Entertainments Officer, Mature Students’ Officer and LGBTQ+ Rights Officer and Oifigeach na Gaeilge are part-time roles.

Part time officer roles remaining to be filled for 2024-25 include Entertainment Officer, Mature Student Officer, Disability Officer and Clubs and Soc Officer. If you have any interest in these roles, please get in contact with the SU, as Bi Elections will be taking place in October.

Student’s Union Childcare Subsidy Fund
The Childcare Subsidy Fund is overseen and administered by your Students’ Union. Students who are in full-time education and who have children in registered childcare can avail of the fund.

Get in touch

Get in touch with the SU via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iadtsu/

or send general queries to president@iadtsu.com.