Here's what I've been up to!

April Report

Over the past 2 weeks I have been busy with the leadership race and Varsity:

  • I have been part of the working group for Varsity and as the main sabbatical lead it was great to attend the games and see the successes of our amazing athletes. I have also invited key UCL stakeholders to the games, like the Provost to Rugby, to showcase UCL sports.
  • I have also published a joint message with UCL both to staff and students about teaching on Wednesday afternoons, where the policy clearly states that all teaching on Wednesdays afternoons should be agreed on by all students in the class: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/mar/student-partnership-committee-update-teaching-wednesday-afternoons-policy.  This was another success of the Student Partnership Committee and highlights the importance of extra curricular activities at UCL.
  • As per discussions at the previous Activities Zone many students wanted a Term 3 affiliations window, which will allow students to set up societies ready for the start of Term 1. I have been working on getting this set up, which has now been confirmed and there will be a Term affiliations window this year in Term 3.

How have I communicated with students in the past fortnight?

  • Over the past week I have attended many Varsity Games: Tennis, Cycling, American Football, Waterpolo, RUMS Hockey, Hockey, Football, Squash, Basketball, Rugby.
  • I communicated with students throughout and supported their amazing sporting achievements. I have also attended many Varsity afterparties and Scala with UCL students.

My Priorities

Sports are central to student life, helping students grow, become more resilient, and achieve their full potential.
  • Varsity has been a huge success with London being purple once again! This year we had a record breaking 45 fixtures (extending over 7 days). We also sold out many of the games, including Rugby, where we had 1,000 students attend. This year we have done amazing once again winning with the score of 18-24.
  • I have carried on conversations with key UCL stakeholders (particularly in the Council) around the importance of sport and having proper facilities that are easier for students to get to, which has been well reciprocated.
Students make the most of their university experience by self-discovery, learning from each other, developing skills, and having fun.
  • Extracurriculars are a crucial part of student life at UCL so at the SPC I have raised the issue of teaching on Wednesdays afternoon. Following that I have jointly published a reminder message to staff and students.
  • Following my previous zone an issue around affiliations was brough up saying that there was not enough opportunities for students to create new societies, thus I have been working on establishing a Term 3 affiliations window, which has now been set up (timeline TBC).
Students have access to a thriving arts programme that broadens their horizons while supporting their wellbeing and developing their skills.

I have carried on working on creating more performance and workshop opportunities in the theatre by providing more time and space in the Bloomsbury Theatre and Studio.

Meetings & Outcomes

Union meetings attended and main outcomes
  • I have attended the first Welcome Fair 2025 working group to discuss the plans and the potential locations of the event as we will not have the quad.
  • I have chaired the Theatre Allocations Panel for next year, setting the Bloomsbury Theatre programme with other panel members for the next year.
  • Attended the Board of Trustees.
UCL meetings attended and main outcomes
  • I have attended the SPC a few weeks ago, where I brought up the issue of teaching on Wednesdays afternoons brought to me by several students at zones. I have now published a joint message with UCL to all staff and students about why extra curriculars are important and a reminder that Wednesday afternoons should be free: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/mar/student-partnership-committee-update-teaching-wednesday-afternoons-policy.
  • I had attended our termly catch up with the provost, where I have discussed the importance of sport at university, showcasing some of the amazing things our student athletes do. I have also invited the provost to attend our Rugby varsity, which he did, to show some of our athletes in action.
  • I have prepared for UCL UG virtual open days, helping prepare the content that me and Eda will be presenting about the Students Union and how to get involved with new prospective students.

Sabbatical Officer Reports

Our Sabbatical Officers create a report every two weeks to inform our members. They believe that keeping everyone in the loop can foster a lively, supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to participate and share their ideas. These updates are a great way for them to share what's been happening, from their current projects to collaborations with different student groups, academic departments, and community organizations. 

In each report, you can expect to find insights into the challenges they are tackling, the solutions they are implementing, and the positive impacts these efforts have on student life. From supporting engaging events and workshops to launching new programs that promote well-being and academic success, their initiatives are designed to enhance the overall campus experience.

Read Ana's Reports Here

Activities & Engagment Officer - October Report 1

Activities & Engagment Officer - October Report 2

Activities & Engagment Officer - November Report

Activities & Engagement Officer - December Report 

Activities & Engagement Officer - January Report 1

Activities & Engagement Officer - January Report 2

Activities & Engagement Officer - February Report 1

Activities & Engagement Officer - February Report 2

Activities & Engagement Officer - March Report 

Voting Record

As democratic leaders, all Sabbatical Officers must maintain transparency in their work. Below is a record of the voting on policies introduced during the academic year 2024-2025 and how Ana has voted. Please note that Sabbatical Officers do not participate in all Zones and, therefore, do not vote on every policy.

Policy Zone Votes Zone Vote
Change to the Structure of the Sports Rep System AZ For
Ban fossil fuel companies from sponsoring clubs and societies AZ Abstain
Active Bystander & Consent Training AZ For
The Union should internally regulate all media societies via the IPSO code AZ For
Union Executive Votes Type of Vote Vote
The Union should lobby UCL to expand Project Period into a university-wide initiative Ratification For
International Student Officer to have Membership of All Zones & Union Executive Ratification For
The Union should create a "Commuters' officer" role Amendment to Governing Document For
Change to the Structure of the Sports Rep System Amendment to Governing Document For
Active Bystander and Consent Training Ratification For
The Union should internally regulate all media societies via the IP Ratification For
Ban fossil fuel companies from sponsoring clubs and societies Ratification For
Lobby for UCL-Wide Review of Academic Curriculums for Inclusivity and Gender Equity Ratification For
Support the Fossils Free Careers Campaign Ratification Abstain
Improved transport links for UCL East students Ratification For
Explaining the History of Phineas Bar Policy  For

These voting records were last updated on 4 March 2025.

Meetings & Committees I attend:

  • Chair of Activities Zone.
  • Union Executive.
  • Board of Trustees and committees.
  • Students' Union Leadership Team.
  • UCL Student Partnership Committee.
  • UCL Research, Innovation and Global Engagement Committee.
  • UCL200 Strategic Delivery Group.
  • Regular meetings with UCL staff working on careers and global engagement issues.
  • British Universities and Colleges Sports meetings.