United Nations Association: Events Officer

UCLUNA has always been an excellent opportunity for UCL students to learn about the international system and hone their faculties in debate and negotiation. It would be in our best interest to continue these opportunities and raise their overall quality. I hope to create a programme of events that will draw newcomers to the society and keep them engaged.

My proposed programme:

• Higher quality in speaker events, especially those from academics, diplomats, and field workers.
  • Greater focus on high-profile speakers.
  • Opportunities for students to engage closer with speakers in more informal discussion groups or panels.
• More co-hosted events with other societies at UCL and other London universities.
• Continue embassy visits, but otherwise improve the variety of events.

My credentials:

• Have been committed to the MUN circuit and UCLUNA.
• Previously worked on event organisation at sixth form, where I directed several charity events, including the annual Iftar Dinner.
• Very open to new ideas.
• Great interest in working closely with the rest of the prospective committee.

Hence, I stand for an engaging and stimulating events programme across the coming academic year, and I hope you will vote accordingly to ensure that such is achieved.

Why are you standing?

Hello there!
My name is Suhan, and I am a first-year Maths student at UCL. (Dw, I hate numbers too :) )

As some regulars might have noticed, we have attempted various collaborations with non-UN-related societies this year, such as our event with the Board Game Society. A lot of our MUN procedures (including GA!) can be applied to Sci-Fi, games, movies and many more interests. It is essential, however, that we acknowledge how intimidating our society’s activities might seem, whether it is due to a sweaty reputation from certain universities (HULT -_- ) or due to the large amount of public speaking.

As an events officer, I will spend a lot of time designing beginner-friendly versions of MUN protocol, making our special sessions a lot more engaging and fun for both us and the societies we participate in these events with. These special sessions will allow our members to meet new people and have a lot of fun doing something unserious and trivial in a world where everything seems anything but.

Aside from my main goal, I will continue to support the society’s other external events, such as embassy visits and talks. Whenever possible, I shall also continue to bring in a unique STEM perspective to the committee, helping ensure that our activities tend to occur at times when as many people as possible can attend them.

I hope you will vote for me in this election, and I look forward to seeing you next year!