Sarah Jilani

Hi, I'm Sarah!

As the Education Officer, I am here to champion students' academic journeys, both at UCL and beyond. 

In my role, I enjoy leading the Union's efforts to work alongside the University and other stakeholders, all driven by my sincere wish to ensure our educational standards are fair, accessible, and of the very best quality. I actively represent your academic interests, engaging in shaping policies and practices. I aim to foster a vibrant academic environment that truly reflects and supports the diverse needs of all students. 

I represent you as chair of the Education Zone. I also serve on several other committees to ensure your interests are represented.

Education Officer Updates

I write a fortnightly update report on the work I've been doing to represent you, including work I've been doing on my manifesto pledges. My report covers updates on current projects and collaborations with different student groups, academic departments, and community organisations. 

My work, through my report, is scrutinised and voted on by other elected student leaders who are members of our Education Zone. You can read more about them here Policy Zones & Union Executive. 

Democratic Voting Record

As democratically elected leaders, we're accountable for the decisions we make to you, our students. Students submit policy ideas  (things they want to Students' Union to do) to our democratic spaces, which we discuss and vote on. 

Below is a record of the voting on policies introduced during the academic year 2025-2026 and how I have voted. 

Please note: Policy comes to Zones first and is later brought to a meeting on the Union Executive to be voted on. Sabbatical Officers do not serve in all Zones and therefore do not vote on every policy.

Policy Zone Votes

Policy	Zone	Vote
Lobbying UCL for undergraduate bursary household income threshold rebalancing	EZ	For
Lobby UCL to provide better support for students who need to retake a year	EZ	FOR
The Union should lobby UCL to conduct a thorough review into the services available for students trying to access Reasonable Academic Adjustments (formally known as SoRAs)/ECs	EZ	FOR
The Union should lobby UCL to introduce a policy that every high-stakes exam is supported by at least one past paper or mock exam.	EZ	FOR
Representing your Academic Interests, National Student Survey	EZ	FOR

Union Executive Votes

Submission	Type of Vote	Vote
Number of Committee positions per person	Amendment to Governing Document	For
Societies Officer removal from role and next steps	Approval	For
The Union should implement a "Ghostbuster" Policy	Amendment to Governing Document	For
Lobbying UCL for undergraduate bursary household income threshold rebalancing	Ratification	For
Ratification of the extension for the term of an External Trustee	Approval	FOR
Introduce a Commuter Students' Officer and Network	Amendment to Governing Documents	FOR
Lobby UCL to provide better support for students who need to retake a year	Ratification	FOR
The Union should lobby UCL to conduct a thorough review into the services available for students trying to access Reasonable Academic Adjustments (formally known as SoRAs)/ECs	Ratification	FOR
Union to lobby UCL to amend its extenuating circumstances policy to ensure that period pain and any other uterine-related issues are labelled Category A (circumstances that will normally be considered)	Ratification	FOR
Refer item 12 back to its origin Zone for further amendments and consideration.	Approval	AGAINST
The Union Should Adopt a Zero Edible Food Waste Policy Across All SU-Operated Food Outlets	Ratification	FOR
The Union should lobby UCL to introduce a policy that every high-stakes exam is supported by at least one past paper or mock exam.	Ratification	FOR
The Union should insource staff where ethically, technically and logistically possible and lobby UCL to do the same	Ratification	FOR
The Union should join the Coalition to End Gambling Ads	Ratification	FOR
Referendum – Should Students’ Union UCL disaffiliate from National Union of Students (NUS UK)?	Approval	FOR
Representing your Academic Interests, National Student Survey	Ratification	FOR
Revisions to Complaints & Disciplinary Procedures	Amendment to Governing Document	ABSENT
Bye-Laws Tidy Up	Amendment to Governing Document	ABSENT
Activities Zone Officers (Sports, Arts and Socs) to be members of Union Executive	Amendment to Governing Document	ABSENT

Meetings & Committees I attend:

I represent you on several committees and boards within the Union and the university. I use my seat at the table to ensure your interests are represented  

• Chair of Education Zone.
• Union Executive.
• Board of Trustees and committees.