Nelson Mokwe Nelson Mokwe (Nelmok) MDXSU Vice President Business and Law Manifesto “A leader is one who serves and influence a people towards achieving a goal” The greatest asset we have is people and the mind of people remains complex, ever changing and fascinating. To live, they say is to serve humanity which entails understanding and love of oneself for the sacrifice of others. The fulfilment of service is love denoted in – To make life meaningful to people at every point of contact opportunity. To do little greatness, positive impact in the lives of people To address racial inequality and discrimination via active support in racial inclusiveness and diversity campaigns. To be and remain the voice of the people. I promise to – Uphold your trust and faith in me Serve without bias. Treat everyone with dignity and respect and uphold human rights Be for everyone but to belong to no one. Improve Student welfare – o Give attention to mental status and care where needed o To support, make case and provide for students affected financially. o To ensure the employability of student index improves o To engage with companies in the provision of employment opportunities o Seek means and engage new and old sponsors to avail and increase scholarships to local and international students To strengthen the face of Middlesex in Africa and Asia and increase the number of international students. To create leadership trainings, conferences, seminars, programs to empower students speak up on burning issues. Be the last one in the room to face our challenge and decisions together
Hien Phuong Nguyen Hi my name is Hien Phuong. I am an international student majoring in Accounting and Finance. I want to spend my limited time here in London and Middlesex University exploring new things and gaining more experience. have a nice day everyone!
Bemikale Ogisi For Vice President V Bo t e e m i Bemi Ogisi Your No. 1 Choice Problem Solver LLB, Faculty of Business & Law Good Listener Experienced Tried and Tested Member Student Executive Committee Good Communicator 2020-21 Union Representative 2020-21 Make MDXSU Richer to support you beter President Black Students Liberation Regular Surgeries to solve Group 2020-21 your ploblems NUS Liberation Conference Delegate 2019-20, 2021-22 Bringing People Together
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Giuseppe Scafidi Giuseppe Scafidi, I am standing for Vice President of Business and Law to make a positive impact in our academic journey, and bring the following changes and improvement across our department: -Employability: The main goal for student is to improve their knowledge with their studies, however, is also fundamental to learn how to approach to their future work environment. To develop this skill, is required a more practical method, implementing the support from external sources, using the experience and knowledge from professionals already working in the sector and bring more in- person experiences. - Improving communication between students and tutors/supervisor: One of the main issue brought to my attention by many students, was the lack of communication between students and tutors during their 1st and 2nd years. This also transition into communication issues between final year students and their supervisor during their individual project. The aim is to develop a system that will improve the communications between the two parties. -Organization and support: A current issue reported by students, is the missing cohesion between modules. The scope is to bring more support and organization between modules and improve the learning experience for students. In conclusion, much more can be added to my manifesto, but the aim is not just to bring promises, but deliver facts and changes to the university. “Employability, communication and support.”
Nitthusha Sureskanda I would like to apply for a student officer. I have been in the university for nearly 3 years and I would like to bring my experience and knowledge ideas to the students. i would like to help all students with queries and also be able to make a change.
Jay Suryavanshi
Jiarong Tian I Believe I Can
PhungTran Tran Second year student who want to change the world
VICE PRESIDENT SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY The following candidates are campaigning to be elected as Vice President Science & Technology. Make sure to rank the candidates in order of preference when you vote. Read the following candidates’ manifesto Obinna Amakor | Marios Antoniou | Garvit Bhatia | Prabhakar Bohara | Thu Hien Dao | Amna Malik | Najiha Malik | Sibonginkosi Ndhlovu | Neha Nitika Nathaniel | Ikedichi Okoro | Jaykumar Patel | Eden Paxton | Joan PulgarinFlorez | Venelin Todorov | Amish Vihol | Zaid Zahoor The following candidate did not submit a manifesto Kawsar Farah
Obinna Amakor PRESIDENT Hi, My name is Obinna Favour Amakor, a Post Graduate (MSc Data Science) Student, and I am running for the position of a student officer, MDXSU president to be precise because I know I have what it takes to have such a high responsibility based on my past experiences. My experience and skills: I have experience in leading a team and have developed the following skills: paying attention to details, listening, communicating fluently and appropriately, bringing up great and innovative ideas that can benefit the community and I believe these make me an ideal candidate. If elected I would aim to: - hold a new series of events aimed at getting more people involved in various school activities to increase outreach and reputation). - increase social activity by running weekly socials in different venues within the campus. - increase awareness of tools, labs and other IT related things generally and in the school. I think these aims will have a positive impact on the school and students (current and prospective) because it focuses a lot on student's success and happiness while keeping and even increasing the integrity of the school. Thank you for reading my manifesto and feel free to get in contact with me to ask me any questions.
Marios Antoniou PRESIDENT Hello, my name is Marios Antoniou and I am on my first year of Computer Science. I have decided to run for VP of the Science and Technology department because I feel like there is need for more action to be taken for our rights as students. I will be running for the technology department, but I am committed to fighting for all the students who are in need. For the Technology Department and it's friends, I am commited towards fighting for the improvement of our education, learning facilities, and towards the further expansion and representation of our community within the university. As a Resident Assistant in the halls, I am also looking forward to working towards a better experience for everyone living within the halls. That means fighting towards better living conditions and our overall experience in the halls. As we all know, the UK has left the EU on the 31st of January, and being a EU citizen myself I also had to experience this disaster first hand. We might not be able to go back to the EU, but I promise to fight and help all students who are in need of any immigration issues/help with visas during these unprecedented times. That of course goes for all other students of any different nationalities who might feel the need for representation. I believe every student should have a voice and my mission is to turn that voice into action.
Garvit Bhatia PRESIDENT I have always believed in giving back to society, and I assure you that I will be doing everything to the best of my ability and taking that extra step to help those in need. I would be just a voice for the students/youths collectively and make sure it reaches the right ears where it makes a difference. I believe university is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and academics are an integral part of it. Still, there is much more to university than just academics, whether sports, music, dance, events, etc. So I would try and make this once-in-a-lifetime experience a memorable one. I also believe we should be the change we want to see in the world, and I take it as my moral responsibility to take care of climate/nature and surroundings to make this place a better place to live in not just for ourselves but for the generations coming ahead of us.
Prabhakar Bohara PRESIDENT Hi, myself Prabhakar Bohara. Currently studying bsc neuroscience. Great to be learn and explore.
Thu Hien dao PRESIDENT Voting opens: 14th - 17th February 2022 @mdxsu.com THU HIEN DAO VICE PRESIDENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Working for Change. Working for You. #Yourvoteis_yourpower #VoteforThuHien imlisa_____ thu-hien-dao-uk TD465@live.mdx.ac.uk MY EXPERIENCE CAN HELP! ABOUT ME! MDX International Student Ambassador I am Postgraduate student MDX Student Voice Insight Group Lead in Psychology and willing Secretary at The Vietnamese Student Association in the UK (10,000 students) to be the Vice President of University of Greenwich Student Ambassador 19-21 Science and Technology Member of Vietnam Youth Climate Action Network Faculty. With the experience in working with many societies related to both academic and social activities as well as being as a Student Voice Insight Group Lead at MDX, I am confident that I have a thorough understanding of the needs from every students during their university lives. Therefore, my goal is to build the strongest connection between students and university, especially to ensure every feedback is heard. YOUR ACADEMIC YOUR WELFARE Open more different courses for students to Create social media groups to study languages. support students with mental Organise workshops on academic skills and health. more guests lectures in diverse topics. Encourage every students to Digital helpline for students on studying. create their countries’ societies. More working and volunteering Plan variety of events for opportunities on NGOs and international students to involve such as projects. MDX Football Cup, WimbleMDX, Organise workshops on employment MDX’s Got Talent, etc. process: CV, Psychometric tests, Interview, Create Environmental etc. Campaigns Organise programme “A day in XX company” Organise \"Speak Up\" series - a to give students chances having a tour in chance for students' voices. specific companies: EY, Barclays, HSBC, BBC, etc.
Amna Malik PRESIDENT AMNA MALIK VICE PRESIDENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY VOTE FOR ME, IF I WIN, YOU WIN ABOUT ME! MY AIMS AS YOUR VP Hi, my name is Amna 1. Hold a new series of events that will get Malik. I am a 2nd year more people involved in social science BSc Psychology Student, events, and I am running as the MDSXU Vice President of 2. Increase social activities by running Science and Technology. weekly socials on different platforms so I have been passionate that the university co-curriculum is about this subject since accessible to students who cannot high school which gave attend on-campus, me the Dopamine rush 3. Gather funds so that students can be to run as Science part of the latest researches and President in college. experiments, by seeking out new Hence, it's safe to say sponsorship opportunities, that I have been tested with responsibility before 4. Make sure that each student has a safe and I am eligible for this space to discuss their issues, and consider guiding them to the ideal position. solution, as my responsibility, 5. Ensure that important topics like mental health, emotional regulation, self- esteem, and mindfulness, are addressed in weekly socials since they target the fundamentals of our practical lives, 6. Ensure awareness about academic stress and how university psychologists can aid students with their studies. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME ABOUT MY IDEAS AT AM3552@LIVE.MDX.AC.UK OR MY INSTAGRAM WHICH IS AMNAMALIK_27. AND DO NOT FORGRT TO LISTEN TO MY INTERVIEW!
Najiha Malik PRESIDENT
Sibonginkosi Ndhlovu PRESIDENT Sibonginkosi Ndhlovu Vote for Vice President of Science and Technology WE DO WHAT WE DO BEST Introduction: Hello, my name is Sibonginkosi Caryn Ndhlovu and I am running for MDXSU (Middlesex Students Union) Vice President of Science and Technology because I will be presenting students with issues that may affect their area of study within Science and Technology. I would like to make studying at Middlesex University comfortable and welcoming enough for all students of all backgrounds. I look forward to producing innovative ideas, projects that will improve their experience. Your opinions, ideas, and feedback on what goes on as you study is very important. My experience and Skills: I have experience in leading other societies as Vice President of the Christian Union and Finance Officer of the MDX Stem society and I have developed skills such as communication, technical skills and taking responsibility of people's opinions and requirements. I also had the experience of engaging with other students from within and outside the university for outreach programs. I believe this will make me an ideal candidate for this position. What I plan to do if elected: If elected I will aim to: Objective 1: Engage students' complaints, queries, and suggestions on what needs to be done and improved in their subject area of study. Objective 2: Increase social activities by asking students to bring forward their ideas and opinions with current, new students and graduate students in the Science and Technology department. Objective 3: Gather funding’s and sponsorship opportunities. I think these aims will have a positive impact on projects, requirements and tools needed in the science and technology discipline, because a lot needs to be improved and dealt with as soon as possible. WE DO WHAT WE DO BEST
Neha Nitika Nathaniel PRESIDENT DON’T LOOK FOR CHANGE, BE THE CHANGE!! My name is Neha Nathaniel, a Ph.D. student in the area of biomedical science. I am actively involved in university as Student Voice Leader. My aim is to create a community, that actively listens to the issue of fellow students and represents them to be heard at relevant levels, ensuring you get the most of your time at MDX Academic Organizing workshops to enhance employment skills. Flexibility to attend classes on campus or online Smoother lab booking and extended lab use during weekends to suit the working students Working towards providing more internship and placement opportunities Feedback to be made available from relevant professors, digitally Minimizing communication gaps between students & supervisors Encouraging a culture of innovation Welfare Fortnight sessions to discuss student issues and progress made so far Focused mental & physical well-being workshops for students to fight anxiety, depression, and others Organising more events and meets on campus following Covid guidelines to support students during the current times More on campus opportunities for Ph.D. students to teach/work Experience Student voice leader Student ambassador Member of STEM society
Ikedichi Okoro PRESIDENT My name is Okoro Ikedichi, an MSc student of Business Information Systems Management and I am applying to become MDXSU Vice President of Science and Technology because I have various previous Leadership experience which spans more than 12 years. I am currently the Student Voice Leader for MSc Business Information Systems Management here at Middlesex University. I have developed the right leadership skills that I believe will make me stand out in my role as MDXSU Vice President of Science and Technology When elected I would aim to increase student outreach by making students aware of the importance of engagement and time management while making the best out of their study terms. I will increase social activity in the faculty of science and technology and increase Middlesex partnership involvement outreach with industry Technology leading experts like HP, Microsoft, Amazon, etc. Finally, I will demystify the fear of employability of Middlesex Science and Technology students after school, which I believe will boost student confidence in Middlesex University and in themselves. Thank you. SVL MSC BISM 2021/2022.
Jaykumar Patel PRESIDENT Hello,, :) I am Jay Patel ,Second Year in BSc Business Information System. There are some aim I have in fulfilling this post as well as supporting and enhancing the diverse students and local community. My Aims : -Helping The transition \"in\" and \"out\" of MDX : Supporting freshers, International students, and Currently Student. -Face to face contact in the wider community : Physically talking to people is the best way to establsih relationships, so I would make time each week to do this. Extending opportunities especialy through our Society. If there Any question send me Email @ jp1213@live.mdx.ac.uk
Eden Paxton PRESIDENT My name is Eden Paxton an undergraduate in psychology with counselling skills and currently a student voice leader and the psychology department representative on the student union council. I believe my experiences as a young carer and With years of experience as an advocate for young homeless adults living in sheltered accommodation, resulting in me winning Jack Petchey awards for my contributions within my community and borough i believe i have the perfect skillset to represent my department. I believe its imperative our students are represented by someone who is passionate for change, with drive and perseverance to make sure that we are putting the students, past present and future, into the heart of everything we do and to help end the stigma and close the gap in the barriers limiting access to further education. If voted in my main goals to achieve this year are: Provide better utilisation of facilities post-covid for those using labs and specialised equipment that our tuition fees and other expenses cover. Improve the support that the university currently provides, making it more accessible to those who are disabled or face another barrier to success in further education. Help to reduce waiting times for support services Create more transparency regarding funding within the university, giving students more say within the allocation of funding at the university. Facilitate a better environment for students who align within the LGBTQIA+ community, international, Mature students and other groups that may feel overlooked. Create a more accessible and supportive community for disabled and international students by advocating and amplifying their voice and listening to real feedback. Provide better and more viable support and end the stigma of young full time carers who are seeking higher education by finally creating a voice for them at the student council. Hold the university accountable to their promises that have been made in previous years and actively seek out transparency in current measures provided. Create schemes running throughout the university in order to facilitate a better environment for students within financial struggles, raising awareness of barriers that are often overlooked, such as period poverty, loss of benefits and risk of homelessness. Try and create more bursary opportunities to current and new students in post covid society. Implement more feedback opportunities for students to help improve communication between faculty and students. Your vote of confidence is something that i highly value and would love to have the chance to implement the changes that you as a student body want to see from your institution, and i hope to be representing you this year.
Joan Pulgarin Florez PRESIDENT Ever since I was a child, I have loved science and all the advances it entails. Thanks to science, technology was born and the combination of both brings incredible results for a much better future. The students who are studying science and technology today will be the future heroes of the world, because without them no progress would be possible. For me, helping these future heroes will be a pleasure and that is why I am applying for this position.
Venelin Todorov PRESIDENT ME: If you want to vote for a man who is not afraid to stand for different causes and passionate about changing things for better, here I am. APPROACH: Democracy takes a firm stand in my beliefs, so I will ask you how you would like the university to be and then make sure I do my best your wishes to be fulfilled. AIMS: • The university to be run by your feedback • Flexibility to attend classes on campus or online • More work experience and internship opportunities • More events on campus and online EXPERIENCE: • Class representative in my college twice as I was re-elected. • Student Voice Leader for Computer Science in my first year of studying here. • Vice-President of the Bulgarian Society in the university in my second year. SLOGAN: Believe it. Achieve it. FINAL WISH: Let's take this university one level up!
Amish Vihol PRESIDENT Hello.. I was interested in Science since my childhood.. I've chosen Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in my high school.. Though my chemistry was weak but my physics and maths were good.. My major interest is in astronomy.. I would like to place the role to get and spread knowledge.. Thank You..
Zaid Zahoor PRESIDENT Hi, my name is Zaid Zahoor and I am an MSc Network Management and Cloud computing student. I have done my bachelor at Islamic University of Science and Technology, India. I am running for MDXSU Vice President for Science and Technology because I feel I am a perfect fit for it. I strongly believe in the originality and warmth of relations formed during a lifetime, especially when connections can spark knowledge, passion, and motivation. I firmly stand for creativity and exploration and would love to present and make sure that I, be the best MDXSU Vice President of Science and Technology there ever will be. My experience and skills: I have experience as a film-maker for three years and after that, I have worked as Investigation Specialist (CTPS) at Amazon. I am a person with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire to attain high performance and maximum use of potential. Team player with tremendous ability to work in diverse and challenging situations and make the optimum use of resources. I intend to be a part of an organization where I can constantly learn and develop my technical and management skills and make the best use of them for the growth of the organization. I look forward to establishing myself by adapting technologies as well. I am bestowed with a strategic vision for attention to detail. After this, I have developed exceptional collaborative skills which have transformed me into an indispensable team player. What I plan to do if elected: If elected, I would aim to: Goal-oriented Honest Hard-working Willing to serve others A good listener A good communicator A good decision-maker Encouraging Positive Responsible Other than that I will focus on: Media relations. Media strategies focus on circulating messages through media channels to manage how your business is portrayed by the media. ... Publish advertorials. Manage Social media accounts. Provide relevant newsletters, brochures and catalogues. Organise business events. Focus on Speaking engagements. Bring on board important sponsorships or partnerships. Closing statement: In the end, I would like to present a quote, “The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision. You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet.” Theodore M. Hesburgh I will try my best to provide our society with the positive environment and creativity it stands for by sparking passion in every soul it comes across with knowledge. Thank you for reading my manifesto, and feel free to contact me to ask me any questions about my ideas by contacting me at ZZ221@live.mdx.ac.uk
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