Sarah Jilani

Hi, I'm Sarah your Education Officer!

I serve as a passionate advocate for students' academic interests both at UCL and beyond. In my role, I lead the Union's efforts to connect with university administration and other stakeholders, with the heartfelt goal of making sure our educational standards are fair, accessible, and of the highest 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 by chairing a Union forum on the future of our education called Education Zone, which any student can attend.  I also sit on a number of other committees to ensure your interests are being 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 participate 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

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

These voting records were last updated on 11 November 2025.

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.
• Students' Union Leadership Team.
• UCL Council.
• UCL Academic Board.
• UCL Academic Committee.
• UCL Education Committee.
• UCL Library Committee.
• UCL Quality & Standards Committee.
• UCL Recruitment & Admissions Committee.
• UCL Scholarship & Student Funding Strategy Group.
• Russell Group Students’ Unions.