Science Magazine Society: Chief Editor

As a second-year Pharmacology student with a deep passion for biology and science communication, I am excited to apply for the role of Chief Editor at UCL Science Magazine. Having been a part of this society as Biology Editor, I have developed a strong foundation in editorial leadership. During my time as Biology Editor, I have found it incredibly rewarding to support student writers in turning complex research into engaging yet scientifically accurate stories for the entire UCL community. This experience has sharpened my editorial judgment, my ability to collaborate across teams, and my commitment to producing science writing that is clear, bold, and genuinely exciting. 

As Chief Editor, I will bring the same values that have guided my work - clarity, creativity, and community, and apply them across every section of the magazine. I am passionate about exploring interdisciplinary topics that connect science to medicine, technology, and society. 

Having already contributed to and helped shape UCL SciMag from within, I understand the magazine's vision and what it takes to deliver it. I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to lead the team, grow the magazine's reach, and make UCL SciMag the definitive student-led science voice at UCL.

Yes, I admit I started off as a creative writer- the subject that instilled a sense of dread in my STEM-loving peers was the same thing that got me through the day. It was special to me; coming to this country with only Urdu in my back pocket, to be able to bear and express my soul in a way that landed two consecutive wins of a regional creative writing competition. Seeing my work published, being able to trace my words on printed ink, was the first time I understood how people could be in pursuit of one thing all their lives. This is what would drive me to read and edit all your unique submissions, because I learn best from collecting viewpoints, grasping how others see my same world in sometimes an amazingly different way. 
At the same time, I cannot shake off the truth with which mathematics brings a constant sense of reliance to my anxious self, and the creativity with which chemists shape our world. This yin/yang I bring, balancing logical writing with a flair for storytelling, is something I wish to incorporate into editing, with the collaborative process being a genuinely enjoyable part of my scientific experience. 
My detail-oriented editing process is probably best demonstrated by my three-part biological/mathematical EPQ, requiring non-stop deep-dives into arcane scientific fields during my summer. I need something to stop me getting bored! Simultaneously, I understand how to deliver pieces that also appeal to the masses, being a regular photographer for UCL events.