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As a charity Trustee, you will be a member of the Trustee Board that ensures Students Union UCL has the necessary financial and structural stability to carry out its aims effectively. On a practical level, this means you need to be able to make major decisions on legal and financial issues and ensure that Students Union UCL is delivering on the political policy set by the elected representatives of Students Union UCL.
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As a student trustee, I will ensure that student voices are heard in decisions both small and large. Be a bridge for clear communication between the students' union and students, demanding transparency and accountability. I believe that financial responsibility, the pursuit of sustainable initiatives, investing in student well-being, and academic support should be priorities in organisations such as UCL. As a student trustee, my presence in meetings will speak for the voices of many, and my decisions regarding finances and governance would be well-informed, impartial and rational.
My experiences working with Charity Week and serving on the Hampshire NHS Youth Board, I believe I can bring valuable experience and skills to this role. During my vice lead role in Charity week, I made organisational and financial decisions. Finding creative ways to raise money on campus exposed me to budgeting and resource allocation, through which I gained organisational awareness and strategic thinking. My time on the NHS youth board gave me direct contact with policy discussions, governance and collaboration. My experiences align with what it means to be a student trustee.
You should vote for me because I have a strong leadership, advocacy, and decision-making record. I will ensure financial transparency and responsibility whilst campaigning for meaningful change. I am committed to improving communication between students, the Union and our university. I will work to ensure all students are heard and supported in key decisions affecting their time at university. I understand the importance of charity organisations, and I'm prepared to dedicate my time to ensuring our university fulfils its charitable commitments whilst upholding impartiality.
Hi everyone, I am Natalie, a 1st-year Mathematics student.
As a Student Trustee, I’ll ensure the Union stays student-focused and makes decisions with integrity. If elected, I will:
- Bridge the gap between students and the Union, increasing transparency and ensuring student voices are heard.
- Advocate for clear financial management and secure more funding to support student wellbeing and alleviate student financial burdens.
- Create an inclusive and supportive environment with better mental health support, academic resources, and extracurricular opportunities.
I will bring strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills from organising volunteering events and large-scale college conferences. My internship experience has strengthened my teamwork ability, allowing me to collaborate in high-pressure environments and solve problems efficiently. My bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese enables me to bridge language barriers, ensuring international student concerns are addressed. Most importantly, my passion for enhancing student life drives me to create an enjoyable and inclusive social environment for all students.
As a female international student with hands-on experience in leadership roles, I am committed to ensuring students’ opinions are valued at the highest level of the Union. My skills in cross-cultural communication, teamwork, and problem-solving will help make the Union more organised and engaging. I will prioritise transparency, inclusivity, and student well-being, ensuring every student feels represented and supported. By voting for me, you are choosing someone who not only values efficiency and collaboration but also brings a global perspective to drive positive change for all.
I will work hard to:
- Reduce ambiguity in Union's governing documents. e.g.: lack of a 'policy' this academic year, led to acceptance of a sponsorship from a fossil-fuel company. This doesn't resonate with majority of the student body, undermining our commitment to sustainability.
- Current complaints process at Union is extenuating and poorly described, deterring students from making a complaint. I'll ensure that the Governance committee provides us with accessible resources to not only support our vision, but also modify Union's practices that do not represent the larger student body.
For the past two years, served in roles of Societies Representative in the previous year, and Societies Officer this year. In my role, I have actively used my right to vote to represent the student body in key decisions at Activities Zone. I fostered financial growth of the societies by consistently casting my vote in Friend's Trust Grant Panel.
I supported the policies that:
- Prevent SU from taking up fossil fuel sponsorships.
- Make Active Bystander training compulsory to all Student Officers.
Along with my experience in SU's processes, I bring integrity and a passion for Student Voice.
I have gone above and beyond to actively participate in the Activities Zone.
I voiced out concerns of the student body e.g. exhausting financial processes for clubs and societies, lack of clear guidance in applying to funding, lack of policies deterring the sustainable growth of Union.
While some of my contributions materialised into policies at the the SU, there are many yet to be heard.
Being a Trustee, enables me to directly input these concerns into the governing and financial bodies of our SU to uphold your best interests at SU. I now ask your help to make it happen.
Yours Truly,
Sree :)
- Transparent Governance: Promote transparency and accountability in the university's decision-making processes.
- Student Representation: Ensure that the voices of all students are heard and considered in university policies and initiatives.
- Financial Responsibility: Advocate for responsible financial management to ensure the university's resources are used effectively and benefit the student body.
- Enhanced Student Services: Work towards improving student services, including mental health support, career guidance, and academic resources.
- Strategic Thinking: My consultancy role at Yihan Global Study Abroad has equipped me with the ability to think strategically and manage complex projects.
- Effective Communication: Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication.
- Financial Acumen: Experience in managing budgets and financial planning through organising large-scale events and initiatives.
- Commitment to Diversity: A strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, with a background in promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Proven Leadership: My leadership roles and experience in managing complex projects demonstrate my capability to effectively represent and support the student body.
- Strategic Vision: I have a clear vision for promoting transparency, accountability, and financial responsibility within the university.
- Dedication to Improvement: Passionate about improving student services and fostering an inclusive community.
- Diverse Experience: My diverse background and experience in various sectors make me well-suited to address the challenges and opportunities facing the student body.
YOUR SU. YOUR RULES. 🚀
Cut the Red Tape
- Slash wait times for funding/event approvals — speed over paperwork
Decolonise SU Decisions
- Audit investments/partners to reflect UCL’s GLOBAL community — no more token diversity
Fix Broken Systems
- Overhaul clunky online tools (bookings, memberships) — societies deserve tech that WORKS
Fund Justice
- Prioritise cash for cultural/liberation/grassroots groups — no more big-society bias
Transparency
- Public SU budget dashboards — track every penny spent
Fair Prices
- Cap SU café/bar prices + secure gym/food discounts. Profits fund YOU, not bureaucracy
- 2 years as People of Colour Officer amplifying marginalised voices through policy, events, + EDI initiatives with SU teams/Union Executive
- Committee roles running societies — I know where systems fail students + how to fix them
- Problem-solving skills— not afraid to challenge decisions that don’t serve students
- Strong negotiation + research skills from being BAME Awarding Gap Rep + Student Research Advisor
- Committed to challenging where power + money flow, not just “representing” students
- Working w/ neurodiverse individuals, I’m committed to making accessibility + inclusion central to SU decisions
Vote for me if you want a Trustee who won’t just sit in meetings but will challenge unfair decisions + fight for real change. I’ll push for structural decolonisation, transparent spending + accountable leadership — reviewing where SU invests money, who they partner with, and if this reflects UCL’s global and diverse student body.
I’LL KEEP SU UCL REAL 💥
Responsive 📢 | Equitable ⚖️ | Accountable 🔍 | Led by YOU 👥
Because that’s what we deserve!
NO MORE “WE’LL LOOK INTO IT” 🙅
JUST ACTION. JUST IMPACT. ✊
- Enhance Financial Transparency: Ensure that students know where and how their fees are being used.
- Strengthen Support Structures: Improve support services for mental health, academic advice, and career guidance.
- Promote Inclusivity and Diversity: Foster an environment where all voices are heard and valued, enhancing the union's events and policies.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Champion eco-friendly practices within the union to promote environmental sustainability on campus.
- Leadership Experience: Proven track record in student governance, leading initiatives that have positively impacted the student body.
- Strong Financial Acumen: Background in managing budgets and financial planning from previous leadership roles.
- Commitment to Integrity and Transparency: Dedication to honesty and open communication in all dealings.
- Passion for Student Welfare: Driven by a genuine desire to enhance the educational and social experience of peers.
- Proven Leadership: Successfully led projects that improved student life and can bring that experience to the trustee board.
- Student-Centered Approach: Focused on real issues like mental health, diversity, and financial transparency.
- Reliable and Accessible: Committed to being approachable and responsive to all student concerns.
- Vision for Improvement: Have clear, actionable plans to make the union more inclusive, transparent, and supportive for every student.
The Students Union is one of the most fundamental organization for the life and wellbeing of any UCL student, from freshers to post-graduate.
In order to continue to achieve its goals and ensure that UCL will continue to be the amazing campus we all know, the SU stability is crucial, and so are its funds.
As a Student Trustee, I am committed to ensuring the Union’s fiscal sustainability, enabling it to continue offering exceptional services and opportunities that improve every student’s experience at UCL.
I would offer strong analytical abilities, breaking down and approaching rationally all the issues related to all legal and financial issues that may arise.
With a strong background in mathematics, economics & finance i would be able to offer a concrete help on the budget and finances of the SU, and previous experience as financial advisor and strategy director of a student led Italian student newspapersince will be incredibly useful.
Finally, having a strong network of international students, especially in the STEM departments, will help improve even more a good representation of UCL campus.
With a real, strong commitment to UCL campus life, I am the first receiver of the SU services and I wish to allow all students to have the same amazing experience I had: the best way to do it is to work in the front row to preserve and improve its present and its future.
-Management of Student union’s resources responsibly to enhance facilities.
-Organisation of engaging events
-Setting of long term plans and direction of the Student union
-Will ensure that the Student union is following it’s legal, financial and strategic duties
-Ready to be entirely responsible for the performance and behaviour of the union
-Financial decisions will be made considering the union’s best interests
-I guarantee that I will represent the voice of students in one of the highest decision-making body of the union.
-I already run a massive NGO in which I have to make financial and other decisions regarding huge sums of money after considering the view of all 5 members
-Have been a part of Executive decision making bodies 5 times before
-I am and will be easily approachable and accessible to the student body. Anyone can call me or come up to me with any issue they are facing anytime and I will be happy to help without procastination
-Always there to help and listen and ACT in the best interests of the student union.
I believe that I am the best candidate for this role as I have loads of experience in this field.I have been involved in decision making bodies 5 times before. With leadership experience,I will work with the administration to create positive changes ensuring that every student’s voice is heard.Furthermore,I promise transparency, keeping all of you informed about decisions that effect us and will create a supportive environment for everyone.I’ am aware of how to create university life the best possible experience for everyone.You won’t regret your vote,I promise.