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Election
Three students will be elected to the position of Societies Rep (Non-Portfolio).
Have you read the role description for Societies Rep yet?
In order to vote for this position you must be a member of a Union-affiliated Society.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact [email protected].
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Candidates
- An increase in never-before-seen collaborations between societies🤝
- Media production - Utilising available general spaces for societies to have more visibility🌐
Vote for me if you would like to support my journey in fostering interdisciplinary collaborations between societies with the support of the respective committees!
I want students to feel welcome at society events, especially when attending alone. I would gather feedback from new and existing members about barriers to taking part, bring shared priorities to Activities Zone meetings and work with the Societies Officer and Union staff on improvements. I would advocate for clear event information, affordable taster sessions and a named welcome contact at events, then report back on progress. Members' feedback would guide which changes I prioritise.
As a volunteer, I helped organise the AI-themed UCL China Forum, which attracted many attendees and involved students, researchers and industry professionals. This strengthened my teamwork, communication and organisational skills. I would bring that experience to helping societies plan welcoming events, from clear joining instructions to introductions on arrival. I would listen to first-time attendees as well as regular members, so suggestions reflect different experiences of society life.
Vote me for society events where arriving alone feels easier and newcomers know who to approach. I will listen to members across societies, raise shared concerns at Activities Zone meetings and keep you informed about progress. Having helped organise a forum as a volunteer, I understand and prioritise the needs of event participants. I would bring that experience to championing practical changes that help more students feel welcome.
400+ societies. How many students never find theirs? Walking into a room alone is the hardest part, so I’ll make it easier:
- a 2-minute quiz matching you with your top three societies, so you never scroll through 400 pages
- Slashing red tape on Union grant approvals so committees aren't waiting weeks for event budgets
- Pushing for transparent room allocation rules on campus to eliminate last-minute cancellations
- Securing Union support and dedicated perks for co-hosted events and joint initiatives
- Hosting termly meetups for society leaders to swap hacks on sponsorships, retention, and bookings
I know what makes a society thrive, because I’ve built them from the ground up. As STEAM Club President I grew membership to 135 with 15+ team heads, helped my school’s Start-Up Club win Top Club at the Annual Club Fair, with 52 new sign-ups, co-founded the Cultural Club, and as Wellbeing Club VP I built partnerships and ran peer sessions. So don't worry guys, I know exactly how it feels to battle constant administrative hurdles. After 13 years of competitive dance, I’m a member of UCL’s Dance, Bangla and Neuroscience societies, so I understand what keeps members coming back every week.
Do you remember walking into your first society session? Standing at the door, taking a deep breath, and hoping you’d find your people? A society isn’t just an administrative listing on a website, it’s where strangers become family. I’ll make sure every club, from the largest performing arts group to the smallest niche gathering, is heard, supported, and never left waiting on Union bureaucracy. You won’t just be a line in a room booking queue; you’ll be the heartbeat of this campus.
Vote for me, and let’s build a campus where everyone finds their people, and their spark.
I hope to bring together student voices from different societies to shape an overall better student experience. I would like to create more effective communications between members of the student body as well as other aspects of the university and share student concerns and views.
I am a dedicated individual who is used to working with students and faculty as I volunteered as a student ambassador in both my secondary school and college. I also helped organising social events at my secondary school and college for students such as a production crew social space for the school play. I am a kind and caring individual who is always looking for ways to improve student experiences.
I would make a good societies rep as I am involved with the different societies and used to liaising with different groups and would be dedicated to reporting student views to make sure that their voices are heard. I promise to be dedicated to improving social networks and making sure that students have positive fulfilling experiences during their time here.
My main goals are society growth, and to make participation less of a leap:
- Easier to join outside of Welcome week: second term “intro to societies” events or mini fair, to make joining societies actively encouraged
- Cross-society collaboration: formalised forums and spaces for societies to establish connections and plan collaborative events
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Improved development: established in-person drop-in sessions with SU representatives, helping leaders access support for society improvement
I would be easily contactable and visible, creating transparent processes to get your ideas to the Activities Zone
As President of the Australian Society for 2 years, I have insight into the relation between the Union and societies. By re-establishing ANZO and collaborating with other societies, I understand the barriers limiting society growth and event planning. Having been BUCS secretary for Netball, I am skilled in organisation and fast-paced problem solving. As an international student, I understand the bravery required to join new communities. My experience leading formalised discussion forums and debate will specifically aid me in bringing your ideas into the conversation.
I am dedicated to promoting inclusivity, and providing students more opportunities to get involved. My experience leading societies and discussion forums positions me well to make your voices heard. I am determined to make the position of Society Rep transparent, and create formal spaces for student ideas to get to the Activities Zone. Through my personal experience with the boundaries to society growth at UCL, I am committed to making this process easier, not only providing solutions, but also actively advocating for the changes we want to see.
(i) Open SU platform: Create the WhatsApp groups for the presidents of all UCL societies. This will help societies collabourate and communicate with each other.
(ii) Support SU events: Invite the relevant societies to contribute to the UCL Students’ Union. Let each society committee be a member of the UCL SU.
PhD candidate of Bartlett School
President, UCL Taiwanese Society 26/27
Vote Lincoln, the Better UCL Society news and events in the UCL200
I believe societies are more than extracurricular activities; they bring a university’s diversity, creativity and vitality to life. They give students the space to discover their passions, connect with others and realise their potential.
If elected, I hope to ensure students feel heard and their ideas lead to meaningful improvements. By listening to diverse perspectives and working collaboratively, I want to help build a community where different passions thrive, individuality is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to flourish.
I would bring initiative, empathy and a strong belief in the power of collaboration. Having led a team to first place in a competitive project, I learned that the most valuable part of leadership is not the result itself, but the journey of growing together and creating an environment where everyone can contribute their strengths and talents. This experience also taught me the importance of understanding people’s needs rather than assuming what they want. I would bring this mindset to the role, ensuring students’ voices are heard and helping turn their feedback into meaningful improvements.
I believe the best communities don’t make everyone the same; they give everyone the space to become more of themselves. To me, societies are where passions come alive, unexpected connections happen, and different talents find room to grow. Having led a team to first place, I’ve learned that what matters most is not just what we achieve, but how we grow together along the way. I want to bring this mindset to UCL: to listen before assuming, value what makes each person different, and help make our community a place where more people can discover what they love and how much they can become.
I want students to feel their voices shape the societies they belong to. I want to hear honest, on the ground feedback, especially from students who feel overlooked or unsure where to turn. I have brought Asian societies together for a picnic and Filipino societies together to fundraise for Mind. I want to build on this by creating more spaces where students share concerns openly, influence SU decisions and see their feedback lead to change.
I bring experience of bringing people together and turning shared ideas into action. As President of UCL Filipino Society, I have worked with Asian societies to build friendships across communities, united Filipino and non-Filipino societies and fundraised for Mind while introducing members to authentic Filipino Food. I listen to people directly, value honest opinions and work alongside students rather than speaking for them without their input. I want students from every society, especially those whose voices go unheard, to feel represented and taken seriously.
I want to be a representative students recognise as one of their own. Someone who shows up, listens without judgement and brings their concerns to the people who make decisions. My experience has taught me how much societies achieve when people work together, and how easily smaller or less visible communities get overlooked. I will bring your experiences into the room, push for your concerns to be heard and work with you to make UCL societies better for everyone.
- Cut admin friction: survey committees on where approvals, bookings and finance slow them down, then push for fixes.
- AI assistant for committees: propose and pilot, with the SU, a tool trained on SU regulations that answers rule questions instantly, citing the exact clause.
- Back small societies: same visibility and support as established ones.
- Easier collaboration: help societies find partners for joint events.
- Better handovers: a template so new committees don’t start from zero.
- Report back after all 5 Activities Zone meetings.
- Society events, firsthand: Events Manager, UCL Kazakh Society (2025–26).
- Delivered at scale: one of the key organiser of the Central Asian Spring Festival, which won Event of the Year.
- Team leadership: led a 6-person rocketry team on a ~£1,000 budget to a regional win.
- Communication: MAPS Digital Student Ambassador, making video content for students. Useful for reporting back.
- I’ve done what committees do: planning, bookings, budgets, volunteers.
- I know where the process breaks because I’ve hit those walls myself.
- My pledges are specific and checkable. I’ll report back after every Activities Zone meeting so you can hold me to them.