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Robert Willam Raymond "Bob" Hughes (Born 21 April 1989) is a British LGBT activist and the current YUSU Welfare Officer.

Early life and education
Born in London, Hughes grew up in the Thornton Heath district of the London Borough of Croydon. He was educated at the University of York, graduating in 2011 with a BA in English. He taught English in China and is currently teaching English in Korea.

Charity work
Hughes has volunteered for the LGBT charity Stonewall, working on projects including outreach programs in schools in the York area. More recently, Hughes has been involved with the sexual health charity Yorkshire MESMAC.

Welfare work
Whilst a student at the University of York, Hughes became involved in numerous welfare- and equality-focused student committees, achieving election in 2009 as Vice-Chair of James College JCRC with responsibility for welfare. In January 2010 Hughes, as Vice-Chair (Welfare), attracted media attention when he spoke out against a controversial "Bad Taste" party planned by James College JCRC.

In 2011, Hughes successfully sought election to the sabbatical position of YUSU Welfare Officer, defeating incumbent Laura Borisovaite with a communication-based campaign focusing on sexual and mental health. Hughes began his one year term in this position in July 2011 and continues to hold the post.