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The Accommodation and Housing Officer is a part-time voluntary Student Officer who represents the collective interests and needs of students relating to affordable, accessible, and good quality living environments to the Union. Working with the Welfare & Community Officer, represent the needs and priorities that students have with the living accommodation within UCL, the University of London and beyond.

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Winner(s)

Re-open nominations is a winner
No
Count information
Date count run21 Mar 2025
Election rulesERS97 STV
Candidates running2
Available position1
Total ballots1798
Valid votes1798
Invalid votes0
Round 1
Arhham Shah [24790]1459.00
RON (Re-open Nominations)339.00
Exhausted0.00
Surplus560.00
Threshold899.00
Count of first choices. The initial quota is 899.00. Candidate Arhham Shah [24790] has reached the threshold and is elected.

Winner is Arhham Shah [24790].

Candidates

Arhham Shah (He/him)
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
  • Experience: Running two businesses—one in the culinary space and another in teaching—has equipped me with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Leadership: My roles as Events Officer for the UCL Mathematics Society and First-Year Representative for the Jain Society have refined my ability to advocate for students and address their concerns.
  • Dedication: I am passionate about ensuring that all students have access to safe, comfortable, and affordable housing, and I am committed to creating a positive housing environment for everyone.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?

If elected as Accommodation Housing Officer, I hope to achieve:

  • Advocate for Affordable Housing: Work to ensure that all students have access to affordable accommodation options.
  • Improve Housing Conditions: Collaborate with university administration to address issues related to housing conditions and maintenance.
  • Provide Support and Resources: Offer guidance and resources to help students navigate the housing process and resolve any accommodation-related issues.

My goal is to create a positive and supportive housing environment for all students at UCL.

Please summarise why students should vote for you.

Students should vote for me because I bring a wealth of experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by students. My leadership roles in UCL societies and my entrepreneurial background have equipped me to effectively serve as Accommodation Housing Officer. Let's work together to make UCL a supportive and engaging space for everyone!