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Student Joe Tarsh wins race to be next UJS president

December 20, 2012 10:12
UJS president-elect Joe Tarsh

By

Marcus Dysch,

Marcus Dysch

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A youth and community work student has been elected as the next president of the Union of Jewish Students.

Joe Tarsh said he would work to “build inclusivity” at the union and introduce services including open surgeries for students to raise concerns and suggest ideas for UJS to develop.

The 21-year-old former Manchester Metropolitan University Jewish Society chairman won the race to secure the top role in Jewish student politics at the annual UJS conference in London on Sunday.

He defeated fellow candidates Adam Charlton and Abigail Kay, receiving 223 votes to Mr Charlton's 185 and Ms Kay's 118.