Rick Tan

UCL Debating Society has been such an amazing and key part of my University Life, and I believe I have so much more to give in the next academic year.

People often say I write exactly like how I debate 🫤, so in that spirit I will provide three structural reasons for why I wish to run for Vice President.

• Firstly, I sincerely believe in the mission and purpose of public debates - to inform the public on important issues in our world today, and to facilitate dialogue on these issues. I have connections with committee members from various academic societies in UCL, and I promise to work with them to organise more public debates in the coming academic year.
• Secondly, I believe that much can be done to improve the equitability of training and development of our newer debaters. I wish to work with the President to find a dedicated coach for our society, as well as with the TOs to ensure training sessions engage everyone and training material is accessible to all.
• Lastly, I wish to share my knowledge and experience as a convenor and senior member of the society. I believe this would be very useful to next year's junior committee members, and as VP I will be able to work with them more closely and provide advice and assistance where necessary.

I hope to receive your support, and even if I am not on committee next year, I will continue to be a part of the society and her wonderful network of people :)