Life Science Society: Outreach Officer

Hi, I'm Virginia, a second year in BSc Biomedical Sciences

I thoroughly enjoyed being part of the LSS over this last year. Options were limited for reasons out of everyone's control, so the few social events which followed through were very uplifting – I met people on my course I didn’t even know existed. Nonetheless, we are the biggest scientific society in UCL, and I believe we have far greater potential to expand and exceed this year.

I found that the lack of social events and face to face opportunities was one of the main issues most of my course mates and ‘freshers’ were concerned with and,, I believe I have what it takes to forefront this and make a change for the society this year.I have a good track record in event organising. I was the Biology rep for my Sixth form during Covid and (despite the setbacks of lockdown) managed to get a variety of talks, conferences, and live experiments within year 13. I also have a lot of connections with many UCL tutors and mentors and other life/bio science societies from other universities in the UK. I would love the chance to implement my ideas in with the rest of the members and would be an active promoter socially and academically to get more students to join, while also ensuring current members get the most out of their membership.