Our Editorial Committee is made up of a hard-working team. This group oversees the general running of the journal and all its other supplementary activities. Any issues ought to be directed towards us – we try to be as accountable as possible.
We are elected annually at our Annual General Meeting (AGM), in accordance with Democracy & Representation Rulings as set by Sheffield Students’ Union and Canvas’ Constitution. Our AGM usually occurs in the Spring Term of each academic year. Any University of Sheffield student is eligible to stand for any role on the committee at our AGM. (To stand for Editor-in-Chief or Editor-at-Large, you must have been involved in the Editorial Committee). For more details, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our current committee includes:
1. Editor-in-Chief: Simon Renwick
Co-ordinates the smooth running of the journal
Develops annual strategy and journal plans
Chairs committee meetings
Figurehead for the organisation
2. Editor-at-Large: Gregory Pichorowycz
Supports Editor-in-Chief
Chairs meetings in lieu of Editor-in-Chief
Helps to develop creative strategy
Works closely with the rest of the team to promote Canvas
3. Finance Officer: David Jeffery
Controls Canvas budget and manages union accounts
Come up with creative ways to make money
Negotiate with possible sponsors
Ensures that money is spent in accordance with our aims and objectives
4. Secretary: Leah Boyne
Takes notes at meetings
Sends out messages as required
Ensures the smooth running of the journal
Deals with administrative tasks
5. Head of Research: Finlay Green
Co-ordinates research activities of Canvas
Works closely with research workers
Develops creative approach to research
Ensures all articles are easy to follow and understand
6. Editor for Ideology and Inclusion: Sam Toombs
Attempts to maintain a balance for all Canvas activities
Deals with any under-representation of issues
Editor for specific party political articles and political organisations
Makes sure that all political views are fairly represented
7. Head of Publicity: Michael Higgs
Generate media strategy for Canvas
Secures communicative relationship with readers
Develop ideas for publicity
Promotes Canvas to readers
8. Editor for Comment and Review: Chris Olewicz
Update the Analysis & Comment section
Co-ordinates articles for current affairs section
Regular updates on current affairs issues
Supports Editor-in-Chief in the smooth running of the journal
9. Editor for Political Analysis: Lucy Weston
Supports Editor for Current Affairs
Updates Analysis & Comment section
Co-ordinates articles for current affairs section
Regular updates on current affairs issues
10. Media Coordinator: Joseph Robinson
Develop monthly political podcasts
Liaise with Forge Media
Conducts interviews
Chairs audio-visual and audio debates
11. (Temporary) Webmaster: David Jeffery
Upload articles and media to the website
Work with committee to develop website layout
Find images for posts
Develops social media aspect of Canvas
