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Election
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In order to nominate/vote for this position you be a Postgraduate Taught student from the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences.
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Candidates
Tasneem Ali
(she/they)
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
Last year I was the School Rep for the History, Politics & IR Department at the Univ. of Leicester, which entailed gathering feedback from students across the cohort through polls, emails, and in-person conversation. This experience was essential in developing my communication and leadership skills which are central parts of being a Faculty Rep. I liased with staff at various committees and represented the interests of students at School Council meetings. I consistently show strong time-management and organisation skills, graduating with a 1st class hons despite my busy final year schedule.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
I hope to bridge the gap between students and staff in the faculty. In particular, I would like to better represent the vast network of international students we have in the faculty whose opinions remain in the background. I also hope to work with students and staff in introducing faculty-wide events that reflect and honour the diversity of thought in Social and Historical Sciences. As a queer woman of colour I consider it important that new perspectives and marginalised voices are given centre-stage in academia, especially within our faculty as many of us work to tackle discrimination.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
As someone with experience in a role very similar to this I believe I would be best-suited for this role. During my time as School Rep I was awarded the Best Academic Rep Researcher award by the SU for my work gathering feedback about the personal tutoring system. This is a testament to my ability in representing a large group of students well. I have a generally outgoing personality, am approachable and talkative, and use these qualities in providing a platform for everyone to create an academic environment where we as students feel equally heard.
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Elizabeth Gilkey
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I am an archaeologist with substantial leadership experience, having previously served in the equivalent of this role whilst at Birkbeck. I have worked with individuals from various backgrounds, and take care to ensure clear and effective communication of both my needs and theirs. Having already completed a Master’s degree, I am very familiar with the demands of postgraduate education and am confident in my ability to manage them alongside my other commitments.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
I aim to foster connections between students across various degree programmes, recognising the overlapping subjects many students share despite many or most only knowing peers within their own course. My goal is to create an open environment where students feel comfortable engaging with me and each other. I am committed to actively listening to the concerns of my peers and taking meaningful steps to implement relevant change, not just for future cohorts but also to benefit present students. I am dedicated to helping others and ensuring students feel heard.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
While pursuing a Master’s in Classical Civilisation, my academic background in Liberal Studies and Archaeology and Ancient Studies has given me insight into the experiences of students in the broader Social and Historical Sciences. I recognise the challenges many students face here in London, and am always available via email and WhatsApp for any issues arising. I plan to be a committed advocate for our collective well-being during our time together as a community at UCL.
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