Faces of UCL: Uncovering Unsung heroes at the Students' Union
Recognising the achievements of our diverse, global community of staff, students and partners – past and present - Faces of UCL uncovers some of our unsung heroes alongside more renowned figures. Read on to explore Faces by selected themes or 
Changing the conversation: Angel Au, mental health advocate and charity founder
Angel has been a tireless voice for mental health advocacy, starting her own mental health campaign when she was 16 and now helping to support thousands globally through her charity Overcome.
Serving looks, serving community: Cranktina, SH-EO of UCL’s Drag Society
Since Cranktina entered the scene, she has transformed the UCL Drag Society - selling out shows and creating more inclusive arts spaces for students to explore identity, humour, and resilience.
Setting the stage: Lewis Murphy, building creative communities at UCL
Lewis has always been an extracurricular student, taking part in school shows and choir, and organising the prom. He quickly did the same when he joined UCL, becoming President of the Stage Crew Society and Arts Officer for Students’ Union UCL, and designing the lighting for student-led productions at the Bloomsbury Theatre.
Student Leader Spotlight: Rawleka Wilson
Rawleka has dedicated much of her student life to helping others find meaningful connections across campus, reinforcing her belief that UCL thrives through its people.
Student Leader Spotlight: Kavya Mukhija: Disability Rights, Activator and Innovator
Feeling inspired by Kavya Mukhija's story? Why not put yourself forward to become one of our student leaders this year in the Leadership Race? Find out more about representing your community here.
Student Leader Spotlight: Jamie Gardiner: Founder of UCL Gay Soc
At UCL, Jamie found the community that sparked his lifelong activism - from founding one of the first student societies for gay students in the UK to transforming equality laws in Australia.
The Leadership Race is Coming
Our biggest election is coming to campus this term. If you’re thinking about running, planning to vote, or just want to know what’s actually going on, here’s everything you need to know about the Leadership Race.
Grad Scheme or Sabb Scheme?
Thinking about life after UCL? If you're looking at grad schemes and thinking about where you can go to get the most amount of experience possible, we might have just the thing for you. It’s not a normal grad scheme, it’s better. It’s the most challenging and rewarding grad scheme there is – being a Sabbatical Officer. 
Leadership Race: 'I represent and champion my community'
All areas of student life, from clubs, societies and networks to the whole the Students' Union, are led by an incredible group of student leaders, and you can be a student leader too. Each year thousands put themselves forward in the Leadership Race.
Leadership Race: 'I'm passionate about the impact I've had'
We caught up with Himanshu, last year's Societies Officer, to find out more about his leadership journey, and why putting yourself forward for this year's leadership race is a must.
"I am driven by giving back to others!"
This Volunteering Week, Jingyi Ye, Volunteering Officer in 2024, shares about how volunteering helped her settle into the UK, develop transferable skills, and make a meaningful impact along the way.
Leadership Race: Harrison's Story
We caught up with Harrison to find out more about his leadership journey, and why putting yourself forward for this year's leadership race is a must.Harrison is the President of the Environmental Law Life Science Society and a Sustainability Ambassador the Laws Green Impact Team.
Leadership Race: Rachel and Rawleka's Story
We caught up with Rachel and Rawleka, your People of Colour Officers, to find out more about their leadership journey and what having a seat at the table means to them.
Leadership Race: Jingyi's story
We caught up with Jingyi to find out more about her leadership journey, and why putting yourself forward for this year's leadership race is a must.Jingyi Ye is one of the part-time Volunteering Officers, working with a community of changemakers across UCL for social good.
Leadership Race: Ellen's story
We caught up with Ellen to find out more about her leadership journey, and why putting yourself forward for this year's leadership race is a must.
Leadership Race: Luisa's Story
All areas of student life, from clubs, societies and networks to the whole the Students' Union, are led by an incredible group of student leaders, and you can be a student leader too. Each year thousands put themselves forward in the Leadership Race.
'I am proud to be leading the process for establishing an inclusive and supportive community at UCL East.'
Dania Posso Hernandez (MSc Leadership and Management) is one of UCL East's first student officers. Alongside Peter Kanyike (whom she shares the role with), Dania has been working to create a vibrant student community within an entirely new campus!
'We established a family amongst the committee and made some incredible memories.'
Anniereetha Moses (Chemical Engineering MEng) was the Treasurer of Engineering Society (2022-23), one of our departmental societies and our largest STEM Society!
'My work with Pi and as Student Media Rep has been invaluable.'
Nell Wedgwood, a third year Linguistics BA student, was President of Pi Media and your Student Media Rep for 22/23. I joined Pi at the start of my first year, but I felt too nervous to actually get involved or write anything for a long time.