Meet Arafat Hashmi

Arafat is the Director of Communications at the UNB Student Union. A Management student pursuing an Honours in Accounting, he brings a unique blend of creativity, tech-savviness, and a sharp design eye to the role. Originally from Hyderabad, India, and raised in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, Arafat combines a global perspective with a deep commitment to student life at UNB.

In this role, he leads SU’s communications team and manages all media-related efforts, including the bi-weekly newsletter, website updates, and content for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. He also designs promotional materials and works to maintain a consistent, engaging brand presence across all platforms.

This year, Arafat is focused on revitalizing student engagement in a post-COVID environment by making SU communications more interactive, visual, and student-centered. His priorities include refreshing the website, expanding newsletter reach, producing engaging video content, and enhancing the year-end magazine with creative new features.

Passionate about both finance and design, Arafat sees his position as a bridge between the Student Union and the student body, helping make the SU a more open, creative, and community-driven space.