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Election
You will lead on developing and building a strong community of general interest societies. Working with the Activities & Engagement Officer, oversee all general interest societies in the Union and develop opportunities for students to pursue a rich range of interests at UCL.
To vote for this position, you must have been a member of a Students' Union affiliated Society for at least 28 days.
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Most students at UCL are involved in societies, whether to make friends or enjoy their hobbies away from home. Whatever the reason, there is always some degree of communication between students and their societies. Often, I find this to be the make or break reason if a student enjoys their society. Seeing this, communication itself is a big attribute that I have; I am naturally extroverted, and friendly (usually). But more importantly, I am direct. Students can discuss any concerns with me and I will report this back to the union without diluting the statement.
There are many cultural societies at UCL representing international students and their home countries. However, I personally find that often, students feel that they can only join such cultural societies if they are from that country or closely associated with it. I don't believe this is how cultural societies should function. Thus, if I am elected, I hope to encourage more interconnectedness between societies, as well as more collaborations between societies; for students to forge ties with others beyond their usual groups. I believe that this will enrich friendships across the university.
I love the society culture at UCL, and would cite it as the foundation of my strongest friendships. I know that this is true for many other students as well. As a result, I personally care largely about students society-life and experience. I will work towards any recurring issues affecting societies that should be solved but haven't been, as I want as many students as possible to enjoy societies. I understand that many society committees have grievances with the student union due to poor communication or lack of support on their part; consequently, I hope to act as a voice for these students.
Being part of committees of six societies- spread across Arts (Juggling, Fashion), Sports (RUMS Badminton) and General Interest ones (Space), I understand the different needs of each one!
I came into my role as treasurer mostly relying on training and frantically searching up “su ucl…” for any doubts I had- struggling to find an answer without having to call/visit Activities Reception. The struggle IS real!
I’ve seen firsthand the issues faced by us and have cursed at deadlines when I’ve missed them because there is too much information we must know from the start.
I can also make balloon dogs x
1. Make training better, NOT LONGER
- I'll try my hardest to make it less intense and increase the pace
2. Improve digital infrastructure:
- More resources easily accessible on the SU website
- A way to copy info from past activity regs
- Save handover documents and other such details onto the SU website
- Create a noticeboard feature to help societies collab
3. Build a bigger community:
- Better advertising for more participation
- Connect non-engaged students with societies
- Developing SocietiesUCL to increase collabs
4. Creating a SocietiesUCL Handbook (download-able) as an alternative to multiple training PPTs
Every society has its own ways to work and the SU needs to work alongside us. I will do my best to ensure each society is able to function smoothly throughout the year.
So, here is what you will get:
- Better committee training
- Better SU website and more accessible resources
- Increased collaboration with societies
- Improved advertising and marketing opportunities
- A bigger community
- SocietiesUCL Handbook
- Uni-wide events like, a Societies Scavenger Hunt!
Lastly, to get an idea of what the notice board would look like, I asked my friend Adam Cleary to design it, which you can find here: ucltools.xyz
- SU Experience: Current Kaz Soc Events Manager; I know the UCL Union systems inside out.
- Proven Growth: Founded a multi-city Integration Bee; I know how to scale societies.
- Fierce Advocacy: Led a sixth-form revolution against unfair exams. I don’t back down, I stand with my people.
- Physics: I'm a physics major, I know how to handle stress, and how to manage complex problems and systems.
- Not a politician: My track record isn't in speeches-it’s in the actions.
- Massive Scale: Orchestrating a festival for 2,000+ attendees; proven ability to handle high-pressure, large-capacity environments.
- Anti-Ghosting: No more waiting days for replies. Everyone hates being ignored-I will ensure rapid, reliable communication.
- Bureaucracy Kill-Switch: Destroying redundant red tape to streamline funding and administrative processes.
- Digital Revolution: Leveraging my MAPS Digital Ambassador role to create high-quality, waste-free digital brochures and displays.
- Lobbying for Space: Fighting alongside Sabbaticals for more funding and dedicated meeting rooms.
- Simplified Management: Partnering with the A&E Officer to make running a society easier, not harder.
- bureaucracy Assassin: I’m here to kill the bureaucracy that slows you down. No more waiting for a simple "yes."
- The Loudest Voice: I’ve organized revolutions for student fairness before. If required, a new one will spark.
- Accountability First: "Ghosting" ends now. I will implement a culture of rapid replies and transparent funding.
- Day-One Ready: From 2,000-person festival I have the logistical backbone to support every society from day one.
- The Choice is Simple: If you want an officer who actually answers their emails and fights for your interests, you know who to vote for.
I bring leadership experience from both college and university. At Winchester College, I served as Co-President of the Medic Society, Editor-in-Chief of a student publication, and Deputy Head of House. I currently lead communications for Anthroshow 2026 and sit on the departmental Anti Racisms Committee. These roles have given me a practical understanding of how societies operate and how communication shapes engagement. I have chaired meetings, worked closely with committees, and represented student views. I value collaborative decision-making and approach responsibility with accountability.
I want to make it easier for societies to run the activities that bring students together. Too often, committees spend time dealing with funding processes and administrative requirements rather than focusing on their members and events. I want to improve transparency around funding and work with the Activities and Sabbatical Officers to make guidance clearer and systems easier to navigate. I also want to ensure that societies from different backgrounds feel supported and represented within the Union.
I combine practical experience with institutional awareness developed through committee work and leadership roles. Running a society should not feel like fighting the system. I have experience with student committees and understand the challenges societies face, from funding applications to organising events. I will listen to societies, challenge systems that do not work, and advocate for better representation so that they receive the support they deserve