Alexia Mihaila

My name is Alexia Mihaila and I am an Arts and Sciences undergrad student running to continue shaping Connect.ed's Blog to greater heights! I've been writing for the blog for two years and, as current editor, I built a strong team of writers, guiding them through their independent research. As a former RMP mentee, I know how to bridge the gap between RMP’s and blog’s research! Therefore, I’d love to continue making the blog a staple publication outlet within UCL's academic societies.

I plan to: 

* Continue and expand the newly established annual online and physical magazine 

* Fortify the blog’s and magazine’s ties with the RMP programme: offering exposure to mentors, mentees, and their projects

* Set up a podcast platform following the stories of undergraduate and postgraduate researchers

* Organise workshops led by researchers and academics on research methods, academic writing, and how-to sessions (e.g. how to fund your research as an undergrad/postgrad, how to conduct ethical interviews, etc.) 

* Plan collaborations with other societies to increase our exposure 

* Create a safe space for ideas to be shared and debated, as well as, ensure smooth communication when delivering an article or having an idea

I hope you can put your faith in me again, so that together we can encourage more students to conduct their own research, through the blog, on the topics that make their brain wire! :)