The UCL Review Society: Editor-In-Chief

Hi everyone!

I am currently the acting Editor-In-Chief and would like to take on this position for the rest of the academic year.
My passion beyond my field of research (molecular biology) is to contribute to a reformed academic culture based on Open Science and interdisciplinarity. For that reason, I helped establish this peer-reviewed academic journal back in 2020, setting publishing guidelines and long-term goals which we are now implementing.

Specifically, I want to take The UCL Review online by January 2023 and publish our first issue by the end of the academic year - with submissions from as many academic fields as possible.
Furthermore, I will work on creating special editions, each centred around one of the ‘big issues’ our society is facing (e.g., climate change, global health crises, social injustice). These will accept papers on that topic, however from all subject areas - especially work that is based on interdisciplinary collaboration.

In the long run, this will foster a culture of less pronounced barriers between academic disciplines, allowing us to profit from other people’s expertise and, ultimately, tackle current problems of wide-ranging complexity.

Hi everyone! My name is Hannah Khairaz and I am a second year Biomedical Science Student. If elected Editor-in-Chief, I would like to create a supportive and encouraging environment by working closely with other society members to ensure journal publications are authentic and relevant. 

I propose to introduce a mentor programme for first years, increase writer engagement, incorporate publications from diverse fields to suit different interests, make information accessible to a wide audience and promote inclusivity in events, workshops and work that gets published. I would like to get feedback and suggestions through regular surveys to find out what you, the members, would like to learn more about when it comes to journal publications.  

I appreciate the importance and applications of research, collaboration and communication, and if elected as your Editor-in-Chief, I would be committed to ensuring a healthy and supportive workplace, fostering development, encouraging member collaboration and promoting the integrity of journal publications.