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Election
The Students' Union President is a full time Sabbatical Officer of the Students’ Union working as part of team of six officers to provide leadership to the Students’ Union; and representing the interests of students to UCL and national policymakers, including participating in UCL committees and regular meetings with senior staff. They will Chair the Students’ Union Board of Trustees and Executive and lead the Union’s relationships with UCL’s President and Provost.
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Candidates
I hope to make the Union more engaging, representative, and supportive for all students. I want to expand accessible, cross‑faculty events that bring together students who might not usually engage with Union life, and use thoughtful event design to strengthen community cohesion. I will also build clearer feedback loops so students from all backgrounds and group sizes feel heard and accurately represented. Finally, I want to improve the visibility and usability of academic, financial and wellbeing support so students can find the right help early and confidently.
I bring proven leadership, organizational discipline, and strong student representation experience. As First Year Representative for the Civil Engineering Society and Senior Committee Member in high school, I regularly collect and communicate cohort feedback to the committee, ensuring student concerns translate into action. Combined with my experience leading teams and organizing large inter-school events, I offer a structured and reliable approach focused on delivery, accountability, and meaningful student engagement. I also contribute a calm, solutions‑driven mindset under pressure.
Students should vote for me because I combine practical leadership experience with a clear focus on outcomes that matter to the student body. I have consistently taken on roles that require responsibility, coordination, and representation, and I understand the importance of following through on commitments. My priority is simple: to ensure the Union is responsive, visible, and genuinely working to improve students’ academic, social, and welfare experience. Above all, I will stay accessible, act on feedback, and be accountable for what I promise, regularly updating students on progress.
My aims:
- Reducing prices at SU cafes to provide cheap meals.
- Introducing a monthly meal allowance for students.
- To increase the prestige of the Student Union. There is a lack of awareness and general apathy around the Union, its goings-on, and resources, something which I wish to change.
- Introducing weekly 60-second short-format video updates to keep students informed.
- Advertising the extent and availability of wellbeing services.
- Advocating for student initiatives and protests, supporting important issues which UCL ignores.
- Revitalising SU bars (3/4 are at a deficit) by increasing number of events.
The main quality I will have as SU president are my visibility and approachability. I want every UCL student to feel that they can come up to me and talk to me about anything on their mind. I want to be someone whom you know and see. As for my experiences and skills, I have a history in representing students voices in youth councils and educational institutions. I am a devoted, hard working student who values academic excellence just as much as the student experience and wellbeing. I am outgoing, kind, and speak several languages.
I always fight for what I believe in. I will never back down from a challenge, especially when it comes to the voices of my peers. I'm a student myself, meaning I know what students want, and care about what my fellow students need. I intend to keep students regularly informed of the happenings at UCL and in the SU, through an accessible and entertaining short format. I will also introduce affordable food options for students by subsidising student meals and reducing prices. You should vote for me because I'm dedicated to hearing and realising the wants and needs of UCL students just like you.
- Expand financial support: Advocate bursaries and scholarships so students from all backgrounds have fairer access.
- Support cost of living & housing: Work toward support to ease cost-of-living pressures.
- Strengthen global partnerships: Encourage networks & opportunities to broaden student exposure.
- Improve campus food: Promote affordable, inclusive options.
- Inter-society & inter-university events: Facilitate to build stronger community.
- Advance sustainability: Encourage practical steps to reduce environmental impact.
- Enhance accessibility: Help make academic & campus activities easier to navigate.
I've held leadership roles at school, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. That progression taught me how decisions get made, where they slow down, and what it takes to move them forward. As Faculty Rep I've been part of the policy process from the inside, seeing things through from proposal to practice. Studying Political Science strengthened my negotiation and problem-solving skills. I am driven, steady, and collaborative, and that combination matters in a role where the job is to connect — students to the union, the union to the university, and all of it accountable to one thing: you.
A value that’s stayed consistent through all my previous experiences is commitment. I follow through on what I start, even when it’s challenging. Over the years, I’ve learned what it takes to turn ideas into action, and how to navigate complex systems to make change happen. I approach problems with focus and creativity, I know when to push and when to listen, and I find ways forward when solutions aren’t conventional or obvious. You can count on me to follow through, be straightforward, and make sure student priorities actually get attention. Affordability and accessibility are your rights.
If elected, I want to strengthen three things : opportunity, wellbeing, and student voice. I will work to expand access to internships, entrepreneurship and industry connections so students can turn ideas into real opportunities. UCL students are all incredibly talented, and the Union should help unlock those opportunities. I also want to improve wellbeing support and create more inclusive spaces across campus. Most importantly, I will ensure student feedback genuinely influences decisions so the Union continues to advocate effectively for what matters most to students.
I will bring leadership experience, initiative, and a collaborative mindset. Through founding student projects, organising events, and building ventures, I’ve learned how to turn ideas into action and work with diverse teams. I’m a strong communicator who listens carefully and represents others’ perspectives. Most importantly, I bring energy and accountability. I’m committed to making sure the Students’ Union delivers real outcomes for students.
Students should vote for me because I bring energy, leadership experience, and a genuine commitment to improving the student experience. I’ve worked on initiatives that bring people together—from events to social impact projects—and I know how to turn ideas into action. I will lead with transparency, listen to students across UCL, and focus on delivering practical outcomes that make student life more supportive, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
Student Jobs
- More part-time jobs, such as researcher, cafe staff, project leader
- More SU student staff means decisions are made by students for students
UCL Finances
- Switch away from Barclays Bank which invests in arms and fossil fuels
- Separation from unethical and unsustainable research partnerships
Societies
- More funding
- More storage space
- Automatic reimbursement process
- Fewer and simpler forms
SU Cafes & Bars
- Remove hire fees
- Food price freezes
UCL Accommodation
- Price freezes
- Better quality
A Stronger SU
- Support students’ right to protest
- A bigger, better SU Building
- Pedestrianise street outside Student Centre
I’ve been championing sustainability, Palestine and students’ rights for two years now.
I’ve passed 7 SU policies ranging from lobbying against outsourcing to a community fridge to getting the SU to switch away from Barclays.
As Sustainability Officer this year I’ve lobbied for ethical investments, cheaper food and developed the Sustainability Council which now has 30+ students working on education, banking and national campaigns.
Last year I worked on improving the quality and lowering the prices of UCL accommodation as a Hall Community Officer.
I am genuinely committed to fighting for students.
The Problem:
The cost of living is affecting us all. Students are skipping meals, societies’ funding per head is decreasing and jobs which students could be doing are being done by full-time staff.
Having worked in the SU for two years, I’ve seen student voices going unheard. That’s why I believe we need more student staff.
We need a Students’ Union run by students for students!
The Solution:
Step 1: Hire more SU student staff
Step 2: Get student staff in decision-making spaces
Step 3: Students will make the decisions students actually want
Vote Oskar for student jobs and genuine student leadership!
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Food shouldn’t cost a kidney:
Foodbank vouchers via SU for students facing hardship
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Enforce last-hour 50% discounts on food
Work with Commercial Services so policy reaches you
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Fix the Report + Support loopholes
Reform SU Complaints & UCL Report + Support, establishing an independent review mechanism
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Inclusive Freedom of Speech Literacy
Equip students to engage with them - not feel dismissed by them.
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Ethical investments within UCL
Push UCL to divest from Barclays and align investments with ethical standards.
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Fix the Union Bar tab for societies.
Encourage society collaborations for discounted rates.
I know where SU loopholes fail students & how to democratically fix them, like:
3 years in Activities Zone, serving as Societies Rep & Officer:
- Prevent SU from taking up fossil fuel sponsorships.
- Encouraged society grants through the Friends Trust Panel.
Student Trustee:
- Lobbied for transparency in SU investments within UCL.
- Advanced policy on ethical banking within SU.
SusCo Banking Task Force:
- Contributing to the development of a campaign promoting ethical banking options for students.
I represented your voice, challenging bureaucracy & will do so again to make UCL Affordable & Accessible
Serving 3 years in SU, I demanded better changes for the student body across various zones:
- Transparency in investments with UCL
- Clear guidance on society funding opportunities
- Compulsory Active Bystander training for all Student Officers.
Being a Global Undergraduate Scholar from an underrepresented background, my policies are informed by lived experience.
I strive for structural inclusion where SU decision-making processes reflect the diverse student body at UCL.
Beyond institutional reform, I want institutional accessibility so YOU feel empowered to question bureaucracy and shape UCL.
Make UCL
Social
- Revitalise our SU bars cheaper pints/wine
- Sports events/screenings at SU bars for Men’s and Women’s sport with reduced-cost drinks
- Bring back RAG (Charity) Week
- A university-wide ball
Affordable
- Start a Student Food Bank, I pledge £2.5k of my salary to launch
- Reduce cost of food/drinks at SU facilities
- Lobby for rent controls and launch accommodation hardship funds
Safer (TW)
UCL students feel unsafe.
- Launch UCL against Sexual Violence campaign
- A“Get Home Safe” Uber fund (for students and bar staff)
- Night-time safety at SU venues/ nights (Welfare onsite, anti-spiking drink covers etc)
I stand for what I believe in which is why I will ensure we uphold support for Ukraine and Palestine in and around UCL and bring back a union affiliated Palestine Society.
During my time at UCL I’ve work closely with students across UCL listening to what matters to them. I’m currently:
· President, Raise UCL
· Hall Community Officer, John Adams Hall & Endsleigh Gardens
· General Secretary, Amnesty Soc
· EDI Co-Lead, School of Public Policy/Politics Department
· GSDN Departmental Lead
· WP & Access UCL Ambassador
· Societies Rep (Non-Portfolio)
· + more
I’ll listen, I want to follow your lead and give UCL students what they want. The real issues that affect UCL students are what I care about. My platform is for a more safe, affordable and social UCL.
(TW)1 in 7 students report sexual violence during their time at university. I know firsthand how it destroys lives and if we prevent even one case, it’s worth it.
2/3 students skip meals due to financial hardship, while the SU budget is over £15m. I’ll take action, not just talk: I’m pledging £2,500 of my salary to help kickstart a Student Food Bank.
Read more: https://www.votechristianchambers.com
If you're reading this, you're one of the ~7% who voted for who runs the Union. I'm running to change what's behind that number.
Bring the Union Back to Students:
- 📊Audit SU prices & publish benchmarks
- 📋Live Policy Tracker — status, owner, next step, deadline
- 📝Feedback late or useless? Publish which departments meet UCL's 20-day rule — push those that don't
- 🕌No exams during Jummah & Ramadan — faith shouldn't cost you grades
- 🎯Cut society funding red tape and ring-fence starter grants for new societies
- 💬Termly Town Halls where any student can question officers directly
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As Faculty Rep, Education Zone member, and UCL Academic Board member, I've spent a year inside the system — not observing, but delivering.
✅ I passed policy guaranteeing past papers for high-stakes exams. I proposed 48-hour lecture recordings with multilingual caption options — discussed, but still not policy. That delay tells you something.
Policies get filed on the website with no visible progress. Agenda-setting rules aren't clear. The SU can't respond fast when it matters.
I've worked across student communities building this campaign. I'm not here to learn. I'm here to fix.
27% voted last year — but only ~7% voted in the races that decide who leads a multi-million-pound organisation representing 52,000 students.
Not because you don't care. Because nobody showed you what the Union does or how you can change things.
I've talked to students across dozens of communities. The most common line: "I didn't even know the SU could help with that."
That's the problem I'm solving — it starts with a Union that actually talks to you.
Bring the Union Back to Students. Vote for a President you can see, reach, and hold to account. 🗳️
My goal: prioritize students’ core demands, optimize inefficient rules, build an efficient, rights-protecting union. I will break communication barriers, avoid delays, set appeal deadlines, and ensure their voices are heard. I will fight for their rights, rebuild the union’s authority based on students’ will, and require members to perform earnestly. I will unite students, uphold integrity, and stand firm on principles. This position is about service—I will serve them wholeheartedly.
My experience is organizing large-scale activities: in high school, I planned the 2,000-student sports meeting, coordinating schedules, venues and personnel for smooth operation. In junior high, I designed a 300-student morning run plan for the PE exam, optimizing routes and rhythms for efficiency. These honed my strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills. I am responsible, decisive and value teamwork—listening, arranging tasks well and upholding integrity. These, paired with my activity-planning experience, will help me fulfill the president’s duties and gain your trust
You should vote for me—period! I don’t make empty promises; I deliver results! Most importantly, I am your voice—I won’t let your needs be ignored. I’m here to fight for YOU, fix broken rules, build a union that works for YOU! We’ll cut nonsense, end delays, make this union strong. And make UCL great again! That’s our mission—I’m the one to lead it. I’m tough, decisive, honest—no games, no excuses. I listen and get things done. Vote for me—it’s voting for YOURSELF, for the change we deserve. I’m your voice, together we’ll make UCL great again—believe me!
- Rent Support – UCL surplus could’ve provided £2,040+ per student just last year! I’ll demand this money goes to rent + cost of living subsidies for students.
- Pilot ‘Better Eating’ – ensuring cheaper campus food by expanding existing price controls and subsidies UCL-wide.
- More study spaces – allowing students to book free classrooms in one-hour slots (9am-3pm), with evening priorities for societies.
- Build ‘Quiet Rooms’ – a room in each library where students can relax, recharge, and nap between classes (12pm to 5pm).
- Ethical UCL – cutting ties with partners that violate UCL’s ethical rules.
And as a Student Rep for my undergrad course, and a former teacher at a school of 700+ students, I know how to work with students, professors, and university staff to get things done.
I’ve led and managed organisations of 100+ people. I’ve organised and supported over 100 public events – some for over 6,000 people. I’ve been a member of a dozen societies, and led the Music Society at my Undergrad.
As a student of Public Policy MSc here at UCL, I know how to plan, design and implement successful policies.
I'm famously a committed, stubborn workaholic – so put me to work!
London is one of the most expensive cities in Europe. Last year, UCL budget surplus could have provided £2,040 per student. There is no excuse for not giving even a penny to students to help with the cost-of-living crisis.
As your SU President, I will demand that money goes to:
- Rent Support,
- Cheaper Food,
- More Study Spaces,
- Building Nap Rooms,
- And Ethical Accountability from the University.
But most importantly, I will bring compassionate, common-sense leadership to the Student’s Union.
My Five Missions will be hard-won and hard-fought. An Affordable UCL is possible.
Fixing UCL Accommodation: Since I began at UCL in 2022, the average rent at UCL Halls has increased by 25%. I pledge to re-enter negotiations for a rent freeze, and work with the Housing Officer to reach a formal commitment from UCL Accommodation to higher standards of living.
Affordability and experience in Union bars and cafes: I will lobby for a price freeze across the Union cafes and invest in revitalising Union bars and nightlife.
Improving Outreach: Creation of a Study Abroad Officer to develop support policies. Regular social media explainers on SU policies and email updates on progress.
I’ve gotten to know all parts of the SU during my 4 years at UCL. As TV Editor for Pi Media, I’ve liaised with Student Union staff to gain extra funding, organised events, and chaired panels. More importantly, I’ve been speaking with students every month about their thoughts on improvement. I believe that the SU exists for its students; as such, it needs to be held to account, and as a student journalist I’ve been critical and done so.
Through my study of Law and involvement in Drama Soc, I'm a confident speaker, and would advocate strongly for the policies which matter most to you.
Whether it’s been through working at Phineas or interviewing past presidents for student media, I’ve worked at the heart of the Union and gotten to know the challenges facing it. The policies I’m running on propose real, achievable change to ease cost-of-living crisis and improve student satisfaction, committing to move UCL forward as it enters its next stage. Most important is my open-door policy, by which as President I would be accessible for all students to feel as though the SU was something they had a real stake in.
A more affordable UCL with an increased investment in its students.