Student elected Council member
Samuel Coombs served as the 2026 President of the RMIT University Student Union (RUSU) and is a Bachelor of Youth Work and Youth Studies student at RMIT University.
He previously served as the 2024 and 2025 Disabilities and Carers Officer at RUSU, advocating for greater accessibility, disability inclusion and improved support for students. During his time in student leadership, he championed initiatives to enhance student wellbeing, address food insecurity and strengthen access to academic support, including advocating for neurodiverse study spaces and improvements to assessment extension policies.
Samuel has worked collaboratively with University staff, student representatives and external stakeholders to ensure student voices are meaningfully represented in institutional policy and decision-making. His leadership has focused on improving the student experience, promoting equity and ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds have the opportunity to participate fully in university life.
Samuel's academic and professional interests include university governance, student advocacy, youth work and education policy. He is committed to advancing inclusive and equitable higher education, strengthening student representation and ensuring that university decision-making reflects the needs and experiences of the student community.
Mr Samuel Coombs
