Ilyas Benmouna

I stood for election because I spent the last 3 years of my degree involved in a range of activities at UCL, from cultural societies to captaining a football team. Activities played such an important role in my uni experience and I want to make sure they're the best they can possibly be.

 

This year Coronavirus has shaken up the world, but I want to make sure that our clubs and societies have the best resources to make the most of the situation and engage their communities as well as possible, whether that be online or in person.

 

Read my manifesto here

Projects & Priorities

Students have better physical activities in great community spaces to promote a healthier lifestyle and better wellbeing.

I will do this by...

• campaigning to save the swimming pool (Malet Street), or lobby UCL for new facilities to replace those lost;
• lobbying the Provost and other key stakeholders on securing sporting facilities and space for our sports clubs, recreation physical activities and elite athletes; in particular opportunities with UCL East;
• lobbying UCL to invest in the best possible solution for new sports grounds

ONGOING

Students have a great programme of activities and events to have fun, learn things, make friends and connections and build communities as a global citizen.

I will achieve this by...

• encouraging and support clubs and societies to hold in-person activities and events;
• ensuring clubs and societies have access to financial support and grants to support their activities;
• working with the Activities Team to ensure that training and processes are thorough and clear to support clubs and societies with their activities;
• supporting the welcome events programme to give students a great welcome to UCL.

ONGOING

Student Officers are empowered and supported to have a greater sense of achievement in improving the student co-curricular experience, ensuring their communities are represented.

I will do this by...

• meeting with the Arts, Societies, Sports and Community Relations Officers regularly together and individually to discuss their plans and support,
• building a strong Activities Executive to support our clubs and societies.

ONGOING

Students are engaged in co-curricular activities that benefit their educational experience and recognise the skills they develop which prepare them for the world.

I will achieve this by...

• engaging with the education strategy to ensure a strong focus on co-curricular activities with students and the SU being at the heart of it;
• ensuring the co-curricular offer extends to UCL East;
• trying to get as many Departmental Societies involved with union activity as possible.

ONGOING

Students have greater confidence and are proud that we are sustainable and are inspired to be more sustainable themselves.

I will do this by ensuring all clubs and societies use sustainable suppliers for their clothing.

ONGOING