Candidate for the position of Vice President Community and Welfare
MENTAL HEALTH: Many students are misinformed or unaware on the importance of mental health during their university studies. It is so important that we provide the support of all our students. I will be dedicated to lobby with the university to provide further funding, ensuring every student receives the well deserved care and support at their home away from home. In addition, I want there to be a 24 hour service for the students who need support out of university working hours. Across every term, I want there to be a week dedicated to mental health, advertising the Wellbeing Centre and encouraging more students to attend pop in sessions whether it be to have a chat or just find out about the service.
WOMEN: As time has evolved, women have progressed, gaining empowerment. I want to liberate all women on campus, wishing to encourage the university to have more women inclusive (including BME) career events across all degrees, funding for self defence workshops and women discussion groups where they can discuss social topics in a safe, comfortable environment. In addition, I believe sexual health for women is incredibly important and I will make it a priority to lobby with the university and council to have sexual health clinics on campus during Freshers, and every term throughout the year. It's time to have a healthy discussion, take control of our sexual autonomy and celebrate being women.
DIVERSITY: As a BME student, my perspective on the minority populous of the campus has opened my eyes on the important of inclusivity. From the International to the BME students, I feel the Student Union needs to be more of a bridging gap, provide unity of the campus and stop letting these students fall into the gaps. I am motivated to create more events on campus, especially during Freshers Week such as cultural nights, encourage and uplift the community societies to be active within the campus and promote greater diversity.