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As a LGBT+ Rep on the Women’s network, I’ve spent the past year making campus a positive and inclusive space for all students by organising a monthly book club discussing feminist literature and a women’s career event highlighting career leaders from the UCL community.
I’ve been actively involved in the SU as well as directly in the UCL faculty to represent your concerns:
- Women’s Rep in the LGBTQ+ Network: collaborated with other networks to decolonise queer spaces and highlight diverse experiences
- EDI Shadow Board member (SHS Faculty): worked on improving the Widening Participation scheme
I want to bring the 3Cs- career, community and care!
- Career
- Workshops for women to improve their soft skills and practice networking in a supportive environment
- Monthly panels highlighting women sector leaders
- Community
- Three types of events: creative socials, discussions and drop-ins to hear from you
- Recognise intersectional identities by collaborating across networks
- Term in a nutshell newsletter highlighting stories from UCL women students and staff
- Care
- Drop-in sessions for women’s healthcare: informal spaces to talk to professionals and peers while painting, sipping tea and relaxing :)
Having worked for a year as a Student Rep in SU networks, I’m experienced at addressing student concerns, planning events and crafting policy. But most of all, I know first-hand how empowering finding a community of people who truly understand the problems you face can be. As a queer Indian woman, I’m aware how isolating university spaces can be, and I want to create spaces where everyone feels welcome and safe. Together, we have immense power and I want to mobilise it to protect and promote women's rights, and make campus a positive space for everyone.