Yasmeen Daoud

Get to know Yasmeen

I stood for election because I had experienced some things during my time at UCL which I didn’t think were fair or just, so naturally, I thought the best way to tackle those issues was to stand for election and hopefully be given the opportunity to make changes which positively impact our students.

This year my main priority is to ensure that students feel safe and welcome in the Union by fighting for inclusivity and representation of all groups and identities and by building a solid support system for student concerns across campus.

Read my manifesto

Projects & Priorities

Marginalised students will have confidence that we are looking out for their specific needs and what matters to them.

ONGOING

30/11: In meetings at UCL, I'm constantly bringing up the fact that students are not one homogenous group and we need to get to a point where we recognise and address these different needs. UCL's Support to Study Review Group is back up and running and I am part of task groups looking at EC's, SoRAs and fitness to study and will be again advocating for margianlised groups.

Students have more inclusive social environments on campus where they feel happy and enjoy desserts.

ONGOING

30/11: Print Room Café now has a dessert offer. The short term plan is to designate Wednesday evenings as a dessert night to coincide with sports night to give those students who don’t want to go to the bars a chance to also do something social.

Through more accessible prayer facilities, students of faith feel like UCL is a place where they belong and will no longer have to compromise their studies when trying to balance it with their faith.

ONGOING

30/11: I'm part of the QCR Steering Group which is looking at improving and expanding the prayer facilities on campus. New code of conduct for QCRs has been updated. Currently working closely with the Registrar to find an appropriate permanent place for Friday prayers. 

Student Officers and Reps are empowered to protect the welfare of all students and their diverse needs: in their studies, where they live, activities they participate in.

ONGOING

30/11: I'm currently looking at how we structure and use Welfare and Community Zone. An item was raised at Union Executive around the accessibilty and effectiveness of the zones and I'm leading on those converstaions with staff and officers.

BME students have mental health support that does not conflict with their identity, beliefs, and culture.

NOT STARTED

Students have more information, advice and funding when looking for and living in private rented accommodation, supporting their wellbeing.

NOT STARTED

The University Mental Health Charter, working with UCL to assess how well the university is doing in 18 themes relating to mental health.

I will be writing a student report which reflects the student perspective.