Student Trustees

The Board of Trustees includes two Student Trustees.

Student Trustee

  • Current post-holder: Mr Malcom Kazimil (he/him)
  • First appointed: 1 July 2026
  • Current term of office ends: 30 June 2027

Biography

Malcom Kazimil is an undergraduate student in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He has recently returned from a year in industry at Bentley Motors, where he worked in Product Strategy and gained experience across strategy, engineering, governance, digital improvement and internal audit.

Originally from Tanzania, Malcom’s journey has been shaped by a belief in education as a force for opportunity, service and social change. At Bristol, he has held several leadership roles, including Chief Senior Resident at Manor Hall, President of Clifton Hill House JCR, President of Robogals Bristol, Vice President and Treasurer for Black in STEM, Course Representative for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Sponsorship Officer for the Bristol Electrical and Electronic Engineering Society.

Through these roles, he has focused on strengthening student communities, widening access to STEM education and helping students from different backgrounds feel supported, represented and connected.

Beyond the University, Malcom has gained experience across engineering, technology and public policy through placements with the HS2 national rail project and the East African Community. He is also involved in community initiatives supporting education and youth development in Tanzania.

As a Student Trustee, Malcom is committed to bringing a thoughtful and student-centred perspective to the Board. He is particularly interested in how universities can serve their communities, widen opportunity and make long-term decisions that reflect academic excellence, social responsibility and the public good.

Malcom is also a member of the Honorary Degrees Committee.

Student Trustee

  • Current post-holder: Ms Anna Pierre (she/her)
  • First appointed: 1 July 2026
  • Current term of office ends: 30 June 2027

Biography

Anna Pierre is a finalist undergraduate student studying English at the University of Bristol. As a first–generation university student and Black Futures Scholarship recipient, her experiences have shaped a strong interest in widening participation and ensuring that higher education remains accessible to students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Her roles as Humanities Ambassador and Global Lounge Ambassador have given Anna a close understanding of the diverse experiences and concerns of the student body. Additionally, as a committee member of Bristol’s Unity and Diversity in Law Society, Anna brings her perspective as a non–law student to discussions about diversity, inclusion and representation within the legal profession. Through these roles, Anna supports students from different backgrounds, helping to create more inclusive university communities.

Anna’s perspectives are also shaped by her work volunteering with children and young people through charitable and educational initiatives. These experiences have strengthened her interest in how organisations can make decisions that effectively respond to the needs of the communities they serve.

Beyond her studies, Anna has also gained experience in the legal and professional services sectors, specifically including commercial Intellectual Property work.

As a Student Trustee, Anna is committed to bringing a thoughtful, student–centred perspective to the Board. She is particularly interested in university governance and accountability, and in ensuring that institutional decision–making reflects the experiences of the students the University serves.

Anna is also a member of the Culture and Inclusion Committee.