Anthropology Society: President

I want our society to take its intellectual responsibilities seriously and remain accountable to its members. Anthropology interrogates power and inequality, and student leadership should apply that same critical lens to its own structures and practices. I currently lead the communications team for the Anthroshow and have contributed to social media marketing within the university. I am also a member of the departmental Anti Racisms Committee. These roles require active listening and responsible representation of student perspectives, and they have shown me how communication and inclusion shape departmental culture. Our society already benefits from committed leadership and thoughtful initiatives, and I want to build on that work while strengthening engagement across the department. Before university, I held senior leadership roles at my college where I chaired meetings and represented student concerns. As President, I will expand academic engagement beyond the classroom and improve transparency in decision-making so members understand how priorities are set and how they can influence them. Equity, diversity, and inclusion must be embedded in practice rather than remaining statements on paper. Participation should not depend on confidence or social background. I am ready to take responsibility for that work.

The first time I met an Anthropologist, I didn’t know what to expect. The subject was a mystery, an object just an object, and a museum just a collection of them. When I left, I left with a wealth of new experiences. An object was a history, a museum, a contact zone, and the subject was everything; The first time I came to Anthropology at UCL, I realised that my place was amongst all the different faces and experiences that assembled in the common room. This experience is what I want to replicate as President, to transform the society beyond socials, and to become a field of shared learning and growth for anyone with even an inkling of passion in the subject. I can imagine opening up the society, making events more frequent and reaching out more often to the community. I want the Anthropology society to become an Anthropology society, not just a social club by anthropologists; Encouraging people to explore the subject, become ethnographers or film makers, and share them between the members of the cohort. We can create venues and competitions and collaborative events, all to build a group of people who love to try and find their place in the subject. I want to be the change I’d love to see in our cohort. Then, one day, when I go home, I can tell the Anthropologist that someone had lost themselves in the same world I joined not so long ago. Thank you to my peers and educators.

Having been deeply involved in the Anthropology department at UCL since I first joined, I know how lucky we are to be part of one of the most unique communities at the university. As President of AnthroSoc, I want to protect and expand the atmosphere that makes our department so special.

Through helping organise events and media for the Anthroshow and serving as Academic Representative, I have seen firsthand how anthropology brings together people with diverse perspectives and interests. It has been a pleasure getting to know so many of you, and I would love to create even more opportunities for our community to connect. I always looked forward to bingo nights and Anthroball, as they create rare chances for everyone to come together outside the classroom, and I would love to build on this.

Informal engagement with department leads in the Being Human module and hearing the incredible dissertation topics presented at the Anthroshow made me realise how much we can learn from one another’s research and ideas. I would love to bring more of this dynamic into AnthroSoc (ideally with good food).

Studying abroad in California has reminded me how special the anthropology community at UCL truly is. If elected, I would dedicate myself to keeping AnthroSoc lively, inclusive, and a place where everyone feels inspired and at home.

Anthropology sits at the nexus of connection, stories and people, and Anthro Soc should reflect that!
During my three years at university I have worked very closely with the Anthropology department producing social media content for their pages, whether its talking to students, or discussing research with lecturers, I always attempt to make anthropology engaging and accessible to people who are not familiar with the subject.

I was also selected to be a student vlogger for the UCL Study Abroad Programme, where I share experiences of studying anthropology in Amsterdam. This geographical change in study has provided me with an international and broader perspective, teaching me invaluable skills that I intend to bring to a role in the anthropology society.

Last year the first Anthropology show was established, and I volunteered as a Lead Marketing communicator, creating branding, sign up sheets, and showcasing students work from every year. I captured behind the scenes content and interviewed people involved, it was an inspiring day! These sort of events should not just be an annual thing, and the subject should be celebrated throughout the whole year with continuous department socials.

If nominated I will aim to elevate student voices, showcase students work, and create innovative, inclusive events that strengthen our network and aid growth as a community interested in anthropology. My goal is to ensure anthropology feels accessible and exciting for everyone involved.