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The Equity & Inclusion Officer is a full time Sabbatical Officer of the Students’ Union working full time to provide leadership to the Students’ Union’s services; and representing the interests of students to UCL, including participating in UCL committees and regular meetings with senior staff. They will lead on equity and inclusion work across the Union to ensure that UCL is truly inclusive and welcoming for all students and that all students are able to participate in the Union’s activities.
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Candidates
- Launch a peer-to-peer support scheme to provide more accessible and diverse mental health support.
- Work with artsUCL and TeamUCL to launch campaigns for greater accessibility in creative and athletic spaces.
- Ensure awareness months (Black History, Disability History, Women’s History and LGBTQ+ History Months) are commemorated.
- Develop plans to grow POC, LGBTQ+, Trans, Disabled Students, and Women’s Networks, providing stronger platforms and communities.
- Widen the Active Bystander training to all UCL faculties.
- Continue advocating for a more inclusive and engaging student life at UCL East.
What I’ve achieved so far...
- Launched Liberate: The Phineas Art Gallery for marginalised student artists to showcase their work.
- Expanded access to British Sign Language classes through the Extended Learning Opportunities scheme.
- Raised funds for the Gender Expression Fund by introducing the bestselling LGBTQ+ History Month cocktail.
- Advocated for better transport links to UCL East, extended refectory hours, and open departmental spaces for society activities.
- Represented students of faiths and beliefs in key UCL Committees.
- Liaised with UCL to expand the Active Bystander Programme.
I am re-running for Equity and Inclusion Officer because I know what it’s like to exist in spaces that weren’t built with you in mind. Over the past year, I’ve gained valuable experience advocating for student voices and creating meaningful change, but my work isn’t done. I want to continue building a UCL where no one feels the need to shrink themselves to fit in, and where diversity is truly celebrated—because we all deserve to belong.
EDA for EDI: More Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive UCL
I would improve support services, empower Networks, & make UCL more accessible.
Support:
- help students get papers like visas & deed polls
- better support for sexual violence victims, & those from countries at war
- create a more open, understanding culture around periods
- make the anonymous reporting form more effective
Networks:
- raise more publicity
- give networks greater independence - e.g. clearer budget & better room booking capabilities
Accessibility:
- improve accessibility & inclusivity in halls
- take the onus off students to beg for support, put it on UCL to make accessibility the default
My politics & IR degree has made me all the more passionate about reducing discrimination, & as Trans Officer in 2021-22, I set up the Trans Network, by publicising it, running its first committee election, hosting events, & fighting for UCL's trans community. I was the LGBT+ Network's social secretary, so am fully aware all the Networks are crucial in supporting marginalised groups. I'll ensure they have everything they need for that role. As head of school council, I gathered student feedback, & successfully campaigned to let all genders wear trousers, & make the council more democratic.
I am more than used to voicing students' complaints to UCL & the Student Union, & would gladly continue to do so with this position. My experience with the Union means I am aware of the pitfalls others have faced, & know how to get round them. With feedback from students & Network reps, I will hold UCL accountable, & ensure it becomes more accessible, inclusive & supportive. I will be easily contactable to meet with students & provide regular updates on the work being done by Sabbs. I would greatly appreciate your vote, and hope to be an effective, experienced & responsive E&I officer.
I aim to focus on 3 core pillars to foster equity and inclusion on campus:
- Access: Ensure there is affordable accommodation, healthy food options and activities to ensure all students can participate and enjoy staying at UCL.
- Support: Make sure all students are aware of avialable services and improve student experiences by actioning on feedback, implementing networks across departments.
- Celebrate: Foster community through events and allow students to try new activities.
I want to break down the barriers people have while studying at UCL and am always open to collaborating with students.
The skills I will bring to champion voices are: Communication, Resilience, Planning and Passion
To ignite change and work effectively with the Union and marginalised groups, I will bring my experience:
- on the Board of Trustees for the Students' Union,
- from the Active Bystander Project as a Workshop Leader,
- the UCL Student Wellbeing and Support Service as a Wellbeing Champion,
- championing POC stories,
- volunteering for national charities - ONE and YoungMinds - supporting strategic organisational decisions on Panels, and
- various other employment roles supporting the delivery of large-scale projects.
As an AccessUCL student from the North East, I am more than aware that we need to make UCL a more accessible place to study: financially, socially and culturally. As your Equity & Inclusion Officer I will endeavor to constantly collaborate with marginalised groups and champion their voices across UCL and the Union.
UCL is a daunting place to be in for many - but it does not have to be. Join me in making change!
#UCLVOTESKEN
🚀Accessibility
🤝 Lobby for more than 6 therapy sessions
📚 Check that all learning materials are accessible for neurodiverse students
🛒 Cost of Living Crisis
💰 Explore more funding and bursaries
🧛 Continue initiatives such as Project Period
📝 Improve the guarantor scheme
➡️ UCL East
🏛️ Ensure all EDI initiatives in Bloomsbury are also available in East
🚉 Streamline the travel between campuses
✈️ Beyond the UK
🌍 Provide better support and clarity for students wishing to take a year abroad
💼 Offer practical careers support for international students on visas
💖 2 years of work experience in a mental health (MH) research & advocacy charity
💝 Conducted research on young people’s access to MH support
🔮 Led training on effective conversations about MH
🏛️ Active involvement in student groups. This year, I:
🧭 founded a society,
🌈 helped the Trans* Network grow as Trans Officer,
🎟️ hosted dozens of events with societies in UCL and beyond
📝 Passion for student democracy:
🤝 on a Youth Council for 3 years
📜 I supported SU policies,
🎀 advocated for marginalised communities in UCL,
✍️ proposed 2 policies focusing on accessibility
With my multicultural background and work experience in mental health advocacy, I deeply understand the diversity of your student experiences. ✊ If elected as your Equity and Inclusion Officer, I am committed to ensure every UCL student is able to make the most of university life.
📢 How can we call our campus a home for all; if participation feels like a privilege, not a right? 📢
𝓪 𝓶𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓪𝓽𝓮 :
𝓔𝓺𝓾𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓘𝓷𝓬𝓵𝓾𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷