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The MDXSU Elections are your chance to vote for the students that you want to lead your Students’ Union next year, including the full-time Student Officers, Student Trustees, and Student Group Leaders. This guide includes details of all Student Trustees and manifestos from full-time Student Officer candidates. Read on to find out who they are and how they’ll improve your student experience, if elected. Manifestos are presented here as submitted by the candidates. Find out more and vote online at mdxsu.com/elections
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Full-time positions Student Officers are elected to work full-time to represent you. They are paid an annual salary of £24,720 and lead the work of MDXSU, so make sure to vote for all positions, including the MDXSU President, Community & Citizenship Officer, Academic Experience Officer, and Social Justice Officer MDXSU President Nathaneal Hawthorne Nuria Vakil Abdul Aahad Richard Oluwatimilehin Deliha Bana Ahmed Rilwan Careem Ellen Owusu Saeed Ahmadi Farraz Hrithik Kumar Singh Selina Sharma Junaid Khawar Klodjan Bahcja Academic Experience Officer Louise Summers Nasreen BashraheelEpOslislo Connagh West Ndubuisi Idejiora-Kalu Damilola Oroboade Nevena Titova Em Foxhall Sagar Joshi Emmanuel Adebayo Srishwa Sinha Esther Viishnu Valyetham Esther Marie Bomani Mutalemwa Fenil Gondaliya Equity & Inclusion Officer Haider AlRaheme Hugh Kuberski Ali Asghar Nadri Ina Resouli Alkesh Khajindar Marta Guerra Doblas Ansumana Koroma Maryam Abdollahi Enock Owusu Matilde Queiros Maia Jamie Pugh Najiha Malik Jay Suryavanshi Precious Omeike KhadijaRaniya Priya Kaur
Raha RahimiyanHeravan Rana Uçan Ravi Vemula Reycelie Angel Macadangdang Rushil Shah Salma Salad Sara Akra Sukritha Pothaganti Community & Citizenship Officer Aaliyah Shodipe Chinnu Suresh Colin Sydney Jaskaran Singh Mandisa Mlungu Noah Thomas Omar Numaan Sharfaz Kappil Yoggeshvaren Kalainathan Social Justice Officer Cristina Munteanu Hanzala Hanif Sidat Mehar Bhamra Sahil Patel Rank as many candidates as you like in order of your preference. Remember, you can also vote for every role.
Full-time positions Student Officers are elected to work full-time to represent you. They are paid an annual salary of £24,720 and lead the work of MDXSU, so make sure to vote for all positions, including the MDXSU President, Community & Citizenship Officer, Academic Experience Officer, and Social Justice Officer Student Trustee Student Group Leaders Student Trustees sit on the MDXSU Trustee Student Group Leaders are students who are Board – our highest governing body, alongside responsible for leading their society or liberation MDXSU representatives and expert external group. Most of our student groups are led by at trustees. Below are candidates running for least three Student Group Leaders who form a the 3 available Student Trustee positions. committee. Only members of student groups can vote. Beetha Joy Benjamin Christy Chibuzor Emmanuel Daniel Mlambo Fatima Shaik Francesca Maria Arhot Garima Poudel Gheorghe Sarcov Ioana Purcar Manish Daswani Oladimeji Samfolusaye Pauline Mabekou Rebecca Mulonso Robert Okwende Rupeshkumar Bomali
Friday 3rd March at 6PM in MDX House Make sure you’re the first to hear who gets elected! Head to MDX House on Friday 3rd March from 6PM to find out which candidates have been elected to the Student Officer roles and Student Trustee roles. Visit mdxsu.com to find out more and view successful candidates for Student Group roles.
The following candidates are campaigning to be elected as MDXSU President. Make sure to rank the candidates in order of preference when you vote. Read the following candidates’ manifestos: Abdul Aahad Bana Ahmed Ellen Owusu Farraz Junaid Khawar Klodjan Bahcja Louise Summers Summers Nasreen BashraheelEpOslislo Ndubuisi Idejiora-Kalu Nevena Titova Sagar Joshi Srishwa Sinha Viishnu Valyetham The following candidates did not submit a manifesto: Hrithik Kumar Singh
Abdul Aahad | MDXSU President I would like to use my leadership skills to perform people management while working on a project so everyone will be assigned to what work they can do and are comfortable with. I would also like to ensure they the voice of the stude to is heard by the Trustee Board so any issues or problems can be resolved.
Bana Ahmed | MDXSU President As a new PhD student in Biomedical Sciences (Cancer Research) here at Middlesex University that has been out of reach of Academia for several years now since the pursuit of my MSc in Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research at Brunel University; I can say that I presumed that finding my place within the University would be quite difficult however after nearly four months at the University I have never felt at as ease as now throughout this journey of my life. The reason is that the University presents such as diverse community from all walks of life with varying backgrounds and covering and including all of the different and significant aspects of life that is required for a student to successfully accomplish and achieve their desired set life goals. As a British Kurdish citizen of the UK, I am prepared to take all my experiences and knowledge including communication skills etc attained over the years within the workplace and Academia to put in place and apply it to do everything in my power for students to acquire the skills and knowledge required for fulfilling their set dream goals hence their forthcoming life adventures by been their voice. I live for empowering all individuals to aim higher and be more confident in life hence help create an imaginative vision of their lives (their voice). I will also highly endeavor to represent students at all meetings including national/international events and be their much needed voice considering the speed of the pace the world is evolving so swiftly at (educational opinions and requirements). Finally, with my key fundamental basis of attributes that makes me whole as an individual of been kind, caring, loyal, trustworthy, optimistic, extremely determined, motivated, and a highly hardworking person with the passion to always want to know what may possibly happen next for the better, of course; I will aim highly to empower students to always have a positive outlook on life by representing their educational needs for a successful and rewarding life experience within the University and afterwards. Thanking you in advance and my best sincere wishes for you all. Kind regards, Bana
Ellen Owusu | MDXSU President My name is Ellen Owusu a masters student of International business management and I am running for student president of Middlesex university. As a past student voice and SLA, I have had the opportunity to work with amazing student body and program management. Working as student voice leader in my program gave me a clear view of both the positive and negative perspectives of Middlesex university. Of which, I aim to establish a proper perspective of students needs in both academics and social wellbeing of students of Middlesex. I would ensure that students views are well represented and taken into consideration. As your student president, I aim to establish the following policies that would benefit students and the university entirely. 1. One of the key student issues is accommodation settling in for first years especially for international students. Therefore, I would like to use this opportunity if voted for to discuss with the management of the school on how best this issue would be resolved to relieve international and local students of the stress of accommodation and other infrastructure. 2. Secondly, social intervention programmes such as scholarship skims for students to be improved. This can be done by departments rewarding hardworking students of their efforts. This would help as a relief system or form of motivation for students to thrive higher in their academic ladder. 3. Middlesex university is one of the schools that are highly inclusive. However, if I am voted in power, I would like to expand inclusion in a form of inter departmental games, quizzes and other fun programs that would properly enhance the inclusion policies of the school. 4. Lastly, I would like to implement more employability opportunities in a form of internship programs, training and webinar programs that would make student have a better view of the job market after school. Also this would expose students to the practical job market even before school. In view of this, I would need the maximum support from students to vote me in power to make a positive impact on students lives, the academic body and the entire university. Thank you. Ellen Owusu
Farraz | MDXSU President I will bridge the gap between teachers and the students to the best of my ability. I will bring forward any suggestions and ideas which students have to offer to the management at MDX for an improved learning environment and for better opportunities which promote growth.
Junaid Khawar | MDXSU President Dear Team, My name is Junaid Khawar with the student number of M00898800, Currently I am a student of Msc Global supply chain Management and also I am working as a International Student Ambassador. My Background, I have done my bachelors and Masters in Cyprus. I lived there for almost 10 years and i was working there as a international coodinator in an international office of the university. I worked there for almost 3 years and i managing the marketing of the university also managing the the different societies in the university. I also travelled to different countries by the university to do seminars for there promotion and in the end i was managing the international office by after my promotion. I have experince in this job post and pervoiusly i have done my job on time and satisfactoy. Hope to hear soon from from you Junaid khawar 07920106394
Klodjan Bahcja | MDXSU President Hi everyone, I’m Klodjan, a 3D desing & Visiual Arts Foundation student and I will be running for the post of MDXSU President. You may not associate Art with President but when it comes to Changes, it is essential that you think like a Artist. Having previously obtained the role of Student Voice Leader for the Foundation Year, I have a clear insight of the role and problems handling. My initial aim is to raise awareness of our Student’ Union and all of the organisations, societies and volunteering opportunities available to the individuals at the Middlesex University. I hope to work closely with Staff, Students and Alumni by using all forms of social media to promote said opportunities. A union that approaches you to resolve your issues instead of vice versa I want to be remembered as a student president who pursued the wishes of the students and accomplished many great things. I will be willing to do anything within my power to achieve this as the students are my main concern. To feel safe and comfortable regardless of Age, Race, Religion, Gender and Sexual Orientation As student president, I would bring leadership, commitment and creativity to the role along with a strong work ethic and a positive mental attitude. Over the next year I want to see more power in the hands of students and this will be an underlying objective of any changes that I make over my term. A union that listens and is free to do what you want As Student President it will be my aim to ensure that all students' voices are heard. My motivation is simple; I believe in this university and through the collective work of the student union, staff and the students, we can continue with the great progress that this university is making. My final aim is to increase communication between the Students’ Union and the students to try and provide everyone with regular updates on what the Student’s Union is doing to improve the experience of all students. Thank you for reading my manifesto and feel free to get in contact With me.
Louise Summers | MDXSU President Dear Fellow team and students I am Louise Summers and I am a full time nursing student at the Hendon campus, I am asking you to vote me as your fellow student president as I will promise I will be a valuable student by your side. I have many year's experience in being apart of the student union teams throughtout my student life including being president of the student union at my previous studies. I am extremely friendly and always willing to help as much as I can and support you to have a fulfilling time in education. I'm here for you and here to support you.
Nasreen BashraheelEpOslislo | MDXSU President As a member of MDX University, I promise to be enthusiastic and have a can-do attitude about all duties that I undertake as a student leader. I promise to help create a positive team spirit within the university. I will do my best of my ability to uphold, promote, and support the ideas, activities, and constitution of MDXSU. I will serve as a positive role model, thoughtful, trusting, fair leader and be the voice for all the students and will represent MDXSU. I will ensure to take this responsibility seriously. I will lead with integrity through an open communication, I will help everyone who requires my time and attention through my invested power to keep fairness between students requests and the MDXSU policies. Everyone will be treated equally no matter their background, culture, ethnicity, faith etc. At all times, I will be an exemplary role model for every MDX student.
Ndubuisi Idejiora-Kalu | MDXSU President Dear Friends, Today, our university experiences a multiplicity of diversities, a \"diversity reality\" never seen in the history of this great university! This diversity reality draws its strength from the evolution of the social inertia of our world which continues to draw people from distant lands and cultures together in the most interesting ways ever known. You look around the university and you'll see students from different cultures and countries all mixing happily together. Studies show that globalization, socio-economic and political imbalances, advanced Internetworked technologies and the increased ubiquitous nature of these technologies and the information they possess or process and made available at our finger tips today have all continued to heighten curiosity of people, pushing them to further move to experience new cultures. Because our university is a global center of excellence in research and education, in a city known for its cosmopolitan nature, our university is at the center stage of this new global trend. Coming from Nigeria, the most populous African nation with over 200 ethnic groups, over 500 languages and many foreigners living there, I believe I am by dint of fate better positioned to understand and manage this diversity reality in our university today. My envision for us is predicated on my \"near-to-the-student\" policy. I believe that while studying here it is important that students experience the communality the multi-diverse environment the university offers, have a strong voice for their rights and needs while building lasting relationships which may continue even after Uni days. If voted in as your president, I will see that under my \"near-to-the-student\" policy, a better support system for enabling students support their fees, research and welfare needs is made possible. My idea is to implement a Public Private Partnership (PPP) MDX Direct Student Support Programme which would draw the private sector in Britain on a compulsory Tax provision support scheme that would transform to funds and directly co-fund Middlesex University students with fees, research and welfare requirements. This support will be for ALL students. Reasons why this aspect of our student needs is a priority for me is because the available grants and charities in our university today do not meet the high demand of students and their prevailing economic challenges. This unfortunate reality has continued to make it impossible for most students in our university to continue their studies. The drop-out rate of especially foreign students in UK universities (online and physical presence routes) has become astronomical. In my \"near-to-the-student\" policy of directly addressing student core needs, something drastic has to be done and I will eradicate this obnoxious trend in our university. The PPP program also has an arrangement for linking-up students with industry to support their research and possible eventual employment after their studies here. To you I consider not only students but also the best brains in the world studying, I humbly request you vote me in as your next president. Thank you. Ndubuisi Idejiora-Kalu Doctoral Candidate Transdisciplinary Practice (International Relations)
Nevena Titova | MDXSU President My Name is Nevena Titova, and I am applying for the position of MXDSU President. I am honoured to be nominated for this role. My passion for helping others and improving the quality of the university experience for students has engaged me to embrace this opportunity. My background is in sociology, and I am currently a BSc psychology student at MDX. I am a Returning Student Learning Assistant in the Sociological Faculty at MDX, which has allowed me to work closely with students and module leaders, gaining insight into aspects of the university practices and policies that may need improvement. My prime interest derives from serving my fellow students by ensuring they get the most out of their time at university. As President, I will energise the Student Union to be a force for good in all the areas impacting students today. I will aim to provide a safe environment with equal opportunities for all students, where everyone's voice gets heard. Together, we can work towards a greater academic experience of unity and inclusivity, empowering students to reach their full potential, providing platforms for an enriching social life at university, personal development and welfare support, and destigmatisation of mental health services at the university. Being a student and a Student Learning Assistant at MDX has broadened my horizons and expanded my knowledge and personal and academic growth. I have developed critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills that will help me to give back to the university and be a positive change for the institution and, most importantly, the student's experience. I am a strong advocate for equality, welfare, and inclusion. As an MXDSU President, I will work closely with student officers to run successful campaigns raising awareness of mental health, equal opportunities, creating a safe learning environment, and a positive learning experience. From my experience, I know how transformative going to university can be, and I will use that personal drive to enable others also to transform their lives. Being at university is a major step for all of us. The Student Union is important in helping students make the most of their experiences at this important stage. It will be my personal goal to identify and eliminate issues and gaps within the practices of faculties and improve students' experiences in their courses, cooperating with the University. I aim to make the Student Union work for all students so that it makes a real difference in their student experience, personal development and life after university. The Student Union also contributes to spreading the word about Middlesex so that people will want to come to study with us. As President, I will translate the vision and values of Middlesex into a vision for the Student Union. I will work for a strong representation of the Student Union nationally and in HE networks in London to ensure we continue to learn from others and contribute to student life across London and the UK.
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Viishnu Valyetham | MDXSU President My name is Viishnu Valyetham, and I'm running for Mdx Student Union President. My aim as a student president is to raise the standards of wellbeing of all students in this university by improving amenities, facilites and accessibility of students to their basic neccesities for their overall education and experience in this university to be hand-in-hand with their expectations. A union that contributes to your wellbeing in university and success in the near future. A bachelors degree is a stepping stone, and the aim for all students is to accomplish the best grades possible from their studies and to have made the most of their experience in the university and to graduate and be successfull people at work. I am ready to do my best to ensure that students have the right guide and advice in achieving this aim. Upon graduation, students should be able to seek work in their chosen field and industry with the right guide, advice and connections made by the university for them. Course modules to be up to date for the ease of learning for all students enrolled in Middlesex University. To be safe, comfortable and free from unwanted obstacles to wellbeing All students in this university have their rights to wellbeing and enjoyment and its the universities aim that they have the best living standards without the harm of crime, racism and sexism. Unwanted scenarios of hardship can be avoided with the collective effort of the student union with the universitiy representatives. My commitment to the student union is to improve the facilities, amenities that effect the daily lives of students in Middlesex University. Over the next year i aim to see new amenities, provisions that contribute to the students wellbeing in the university. A union that listens to you and voices out for you My aim is for all students to be heard and for the students voices to be voiced out for them by the union with their wellbeing as their priority. My aim is to improve the standard of education received by the student to be relevant in the industry and that their education in Middlesex to have contributed to their success as a manager. My motivation is spurred by trust in the university and in the University's reputation and through an effective union we can achieve the universities aim of producing succesful graduates who have had a holistic and endearing experience in the university. A union that prioritises social life as a part of well being Responsibilties of a student and the burden of a tight time schedule with the limitations of funds and finance to have a social life thats up to standards, I will try my best to improve the social life of students by suggesting new amenities or facilities such as Tornado Foosball tables in the student house, the opening of a WHSmith convenience store in the universities premises, laptop repairs facilities, and a chance to reduce student expense. We may not be able to control the price of tuition fees and accomodation fees, but we may reduce our cost of living with the right amenities and facilities. Thank you for reading my manifesto and for considering me for this chance to apply for this role in our university. Yours sincerely, Viishnu Valyetham +447818949552
The following candidates are campaigning to be elected as MDXSU’s Equity & Inclusion Officer. Make sure to rank the candidates in order of preference when you vote. Read the following candidates’ manifestos: Ali Asghar Nadri Alkesh Khajindar Ansumana Koroma Enock Owusu Jamie Pugh Jay Suryavanshi KhadijaRaniya Nathaneal Hawthorne Nuria Vakil Richard Oluwatimilehin Deliha Saeed Ahmadi Selina Sharma The following candidates did not submit a manifesto: Rilwan Careem
Ali Asghar Nadri | Equity & Inclusion Officer As an international student I feel drawn to the Equityand Inclusion Officer role as a natural fit. Coming from Pakistan, experiencing a multi-cultural educational institute and interacting with students from all over the world, I feel that this role would help me get into the mindset of working across multi-cultural platforms and with a wide range of people from different backgrounds At my current workplace as well, we have colleagues from different countries as well and my experience so far has been nothhing short of a learnng curve. As an Equity and Inclusions Officer, I will make sure to work that all students feel included and have the same experience as I did and make sure thet although they have travelled far from home, the one thing I can help Middlesex make sure is that they are not homesick
Alkesh Khajindar | Equity & Inclusion Officer • I believe that equity and inclusion are fundamental to achieving a just and inclusive society, and that universities have a crucial role to play in fostering these values. • As Equity and Inclusion Officer, I will work to ensure that Middlesex University is a place where all members of the community feel safe, valued, and respected. • I will work to create a culture of equity and inclusion by promoting awareness and understanding of diverse perspectives, identities, and experiences. • Even will work to ensure that all students, staff, and faculty have equal access to opportunities and resources, and that the university's policies and practices are inclusive and equitable. • As well as work to create an inclusive and equitable learning environment by promoting culturally responsive teaching and ensuring that all students are supported in their academic and personal growth. • Will always strive to bring reforms wherever required. Thank you.
Ansumana Koroma | Equity & Inclusion Officer Manifesto for Action Inclusion Officer Role in the Student Leadership Team. Hello everyone, My name is Ansumana Koroma. I am currently studying for an MSc in Digital Marketing and am a Student Voice Leader. I am standing for election as an Inclusion Officer of the Student Leadership team. My mission is to create a welcoming, inclusive and diverse environment where every student feels valued and respected. I believe that a positive, inclusive university culture is the key to a thriving educational community and a successful future for all students. My main priority will be to listen to the needs and concerns of all students and to work with the Student Leadership team and university staff to address these issues. I will be the voice of the marginalised students, working to ensure their rights and interests are taken into consideration in all decisions made by the Student Leadership team. I will work to create programmes and ideas that promote diversity, equality and inclusion. These could include cultural celebrations, workshops and discussion groups aimed at breaking down stereotypes, promoting cultural awareness and celebrating the unique qualities of each student. I will also collaborate with the university administration to ensure that the university curriculum accurately reflects the diverse perspectives and experiences of all students. This includes working to include more diverse books, authors and topics in the university library, as well as ensuring that all students are taught about the histories, cultures and contributions of a wide range of communities. In addition to these initiatives, I will also work to ensure that students have access to the resources and support they need to feel safe and included. This could include working with university counsellors and other support staff to create safe spaces for students who may be facing challenges related to their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or any other aspect of their identity. I am committed to making a difference in the lives of all students and creating a university community that is inclusive and equitable for all. I believe that when every student feels valued and respected, they will be able to reach their full potential and contribute to a better future for all of us. Conclusion I am passionate about promoting diversity, equality and inclusion in the university community. I am eager to work with the Student Leadership team, university staff and students to make this a reality. With your support, I am confident that we can create a university that is inclusive and welcoming for all.
Enock Owusu | Equity & Inclusion Officer Innovative and a leader committed to driving growth in the rapidly changing market environment. Unique career combines MBA with over seven years of experience in defining, directing sales and strategies to outperform competitors and close deals. This has made a good strategic leader with entristic approach of solving financial challenges and developing new ideas for development.
Jamie Pugh | Equity & Inclusion Officer Vote Jamie for your equity and inclusions officer if you want somebody who cares about the inclusion of everybody. As somebody who has been essential to the transformation of Middlesex's LGBTQ+ society, inclusivity is extremely important to me. For the past year, I have been the trans inclusion officer for the LGBTQ+ community at Middlesex University, and have overseen ever increasing engagement from the fellow members of my community. This year I have also worked on an initiative alongside a fellow committee member to produce a guide for transgender students by transgender students to help them navigate university life. This guide should be available for any Middlesex students or staff members within the next couple of months. If you would like more initiatives like this to promote equity and inclusivity throughout the university, vote me to be your Equity and Inclusions officer for the 2023/24 academic year.
Jay Suryavanshi | Equity & Inclusion Officer
Khadija Raniya | Equity & Inclusion Officer To the recruiter, as a motivated and ambitious student, I was drawn towards this position. Ambassador posting. When I reviewed the requirements for this position, I was excited to see the job responsibilities, and the opportunities for me to assist and learn. I come from a technical background (I.T. engineer) and currently pursuing M.Sc Business Information Systems Management. Regardless of my background, I believe I am a qualified candidate for this position. A lot of third culture kids have this shared experience of never feeling fully accepted by one side or the other. Even though I was born and spent majority of my life in the Middle East, I always had to prove I was Arab enough to fit in and despite Hindi being my first language I’m labelled as an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) in my native country. However, as an adult I now realize being a hybrid product of multiple environments comes with its advantages and for me it’s been by colliding those two worlds together. Authenticity is the concept we’ve created that limits our creativity and freedom and while it’s still important to give recognition to every individual, just the way the best cooks all make staple dishes in their unique ways based on their past experiences, every individual is molded in their unique way. Therefore, no I don’t belong to one group and as it is said you get the best of both worlds and that’s how I approach the world where authenticity is just a myth. As a result of my personal experience, I am more connected to and passionate about this position because I know I will have a significant impact on other students as Middlesex University attracts students from different parts of the world and is celebrated for its diversity and inclusivity. I grew up with a constantly evolving technology so I had to make sure that I was on top of learning about anything new I could get my hands on, which developed an ability to learn and share knowledge at every step of the way. Throughout my undergrad degree and my high school, I had the zeal to go above and beyond to assist my peers and my juniors. To be certain that everyone around me knew they can turn to me with any help they needed, I successfully assisted my juniors and classmates in developing their ability to problem-solve, approach the subject in a way that they could grasp the concepts and apply them. In the year 2020, during the global pandemic, I started a business- Levantine Delights, where I did everything from scratch, from preparing meals to managing social media page all at once and that’s how I aced my multitasking skills. I love to take part in events and I was the Graphic Designer Head of my College’s Ecell Club, member of the College’s Robotics Club, went to government schools like TMRIES (Telangana Minority Residential School) to teach the students. I conducted workshops on \"equality and diversity\" and got certified and recognized by the Telangana State Government of India for extending services in helping under-privileged school students. I believe my passion and commitment qualify me for this position. I intend to work diligently and to develop the ability to give my all. I am capable of multitasking, and have an incredible people-oriented personality. I am proud of my strong communication and interpersonal abilities which enable me to easily connect with others. Kindly consider me for this position after reviewing my application. I eagerly look forward the opportunity. I appreciate your consideration and time.
Nathaneal Hawthorne | Equity & Inclusion Officer A stress-free educational experience is our right. I'll fight to achieve that for you. Additional support during studies With how much we are paying to study, there is more room for students to be supported well during studies. I will fight for more flexible extensions when needed. Ensure all students are represented It's important that all students are heard and represented and as part of the disabled community, I can relate to that on a personal level. This will make the university experience much easier. Experience supporting facility: -Vice President of Arts and Creative Industries -Student Learning Assistant -Student Voice Leader -Course Ambassador
Nuria Vakil | Equity & Inclusion Officer Hello, I'm Nuria Vakil. I'm a queer disabled illustration student (MA) and I am applying for the role of equity and inclusions officer in order to try and improve the educational and employment opportunities for everyone at Middlesex University regardless of what they look like, how their bodies work or how their brains work. If you know me you may know that I am sometimes verbal/speaking and sometimes non-verbal/non-speaking. I know what it's like to not have a voice and be ignored and undermined because of that and I am determined to give everyone who needs it the opportunity to be heard. Whether you decide to vote for me or not, thanks for reading my manifesto and if anyone reading this needs support or just someone to talk to, I am happy to listen and you can always email me at [email protected]
Richard Oluwatimilehin Deliha | Equity & Inclusion Officer I am Richard Deliha and I am running for the 'Equity and Inclusions Officer' role. In order for Middlesex university to be truly progressive, it must be accessible, inclusive ,and profitable for all. If I do get the post, my intentions are 1. Educating and training faculty, staff, and students on equity and inclusion topics, such as unconscious bias, microaggressions, and cultural competency. 2. Holding MDX community members and student union officers accountable for violating equity and inclusion policies. 3. Developing policies and procedures that support equity and inclusion in all aspects of the university, including recruitment, hiring, admissions, financial aid, and curriculum development. 4. Supporting the retention, success, and graduation of underrepresented student groups. 5. Encouraging and facilitating the participation of all members of the MDX communities in creating and maintaining an inclusive environment. 6. Providing resources and support for those who have experienced discrimination or bias. 7. Building relationships with community organizations that represent marginalized communities and working together to address equity and inclusion issues within the university. 8. Continuously monitoring and evaluating the university's progress in promoting equity and inclusion and making necessary changes to policies, practices, and strategies. Together, we can create a university that truly serves the needs of all students and communities. So, let's roll up our sleeves, and get to work. Thank you.
Saeed Ahmadi | Equity & Inclusion Officer Considering the fast pace of technology and by being citizens of the digital age, we need to seek different talents and skills in individuals if our paramount aim is to be the best. This objective can not be achieved unless we think every individual equitably regadless of race,sex and religen. We need to connect individuals with themselves if we want to have a proactive system in place.A system that peoples innovation,creativity and close teamworking can be seen clearely. As and Occupational Health and Safety advisor with 12 years of experience I am ready to approach students/individuals , form capaigns and hold meetings to raise awarenesses regarding equity and inclusion that is a key factor for every business success.
Selina Sharma | Equity & Inclusion Officer The Equity & Inclusions Officer I consider myself to be a strong leader, with a positive mindset who strongly believes in equity and inclusion. A leader with confidence who can communicate the needs of the students. Providing the best outcome to lead on policy and campaigns that help improve student welfare for Liberation and Communities student groups, raising awareness of and improving their university experience. As a mature student, through life experience I have built up my confidence and understanding of equity and inclusion needs and the importance of how policy and procedures can support students. It aspires me to see all students are supported through their journey of education regardless of their learning ability, race, culture or agenda. I have excellent interpersonal skills, who can approach individuals on all levels and is an approachable person with an optimistic mindset and perfect communication skills. An organised leader, who can represent Student Members to the University and external audiences. Ardent to represent students to the University, and external audiences on matters relating to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion. I stand by equity and inclusion, and believe by applying and acknowledging ways to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at MDX are too • Be aware of unconscious bias • Communicate the importance of managing bias • Acknowledge holidays of all cultures • Make it easy for students to participate in workshop groups • Facilitate ongoing feedback • Assess policy and procedures • Track progress over extended periods of time With determination and an open prospective, I believe I am the perfect candidate for the equity and inclusion officer role. I see all person’s point of view and can meditate and resolve a solution for all. With a yoga instructor background, it has taught me the philosophy of acceptance and an optimistic approach to all solutions. I aspire to be the best Equity & Inclusions Officer, who can represent Student Members to the University and external audiences, being left reassured they are supported and heard through my voice. ‘’I stand for diverse culture, inclusion and confidence’’
The following candidates are campaigning to be elected as MDXSU’s Community & Citizenship Officer. Make sure to rank the candidates in order of preference when you vote. Read the following candidates’ manifestos: Aaliyah Shodipe Chinnu Suresh Colin Sydney Jaskaran Singh Mandisa Mlungu Noah Thomas Omar Numaan Sharfaz Kappil Yoggeshvaren Kalainathan
Aaliyah Shodipe | Community & Citizenship Officer Hello, my name is Aaliyah, and I'm in my second year studying psychology and neuroscience. The reason I'm standing for this post is to help the students at this university. My aim is to identify the problems in our community and work to make them better. Why Should I Be Voted In? The reason I should be voted as the community officer is that I'm confident I can have a positive effect on this area. It is a personal ambition of mine to make improvements and support the students on and off campus. It's not just important to do well academically, but it's also necessary to have a great time at university. We, as a community, need to feel involved, taken seriously and heard and if I'm elected I'll make sure that happens. I have a lot of transferable skills and a great work ethic, which will enable me to represent you. These abilities can be seen in my previous job where I worked as a youth worker on a voluntary basis. My action plans are: Mental Health Problems: I think mental health is an issue at the university which is not addressed properly. The Psychiatric Morbidity Survey indicates that 16-24 year-olds have a higher prevalence of mental health difficulties, which is adversely affecting their education. This implies that young adults may require more mental health support when studying at university. If elected, I will make sure that those with mental health issues get extra assistance by providing more counselling sessions. Developing Essential Skills: Many students graduate with excellent academic knowledge but lack the development skills necessary for the job role. To bridge this gap, we can provide training and mentoring to better equip our students for work life. Establishing stronger links with employers and providing our students with an opportunity to gain invaluable experience can help them gain a competitive edge. Creating a Sense of Community: A sense of community is essential to ensure our students' well-being. To build a stronger community, we can hold more traditional events in each calendar month such as Black History Month, Holocaust event, and World Peace day. This not only enables our students to feel more involved and included, but also helps them appreciate the diversity of our university. Providing Job Opportunities: Although there are part-time job opportunities available for students, more needs to be done to ensure everyone has access to them. To this end, we should work closely with the employment team and create more job opportunities to benefit our students on and off campuses.
Chinnu Suresh | Community & Citizenship Officer As the Community & Citizenship Officer candidate for the Student Union of the United Kingdom, I believe that our society has to become more connected, more inclusive and more aware of the world around us. In order to achieve this, we need to create an environment in which all our members can participate in activities that promote community engagement and civic responsibility. 1. I will work to ensure that our student union is open and welcoming to all members, regardless of their background or identity. This includes providing resources, support and guidance for members from all communities, whether they are from the United Kingdom or abroad. 2. I will promote and encourage civic engagement among our members, in particular by providing opportunities for them to participate in community activities, events and initiatives. 3. I will work to ensure that our student union is accessible to all members, regardless of their physical, mental or financial capacity. This includes providing resources, support and guidance to members with disabilities, chronic illnesses or mental health issues. 4. I will work to ensure that our student union is inclusive and non-discriminatory. This includes providing resources, support and guidance to members who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or from minority ethnic backgrounds. 5. I will advocate for social justice and equality in our society, by promoting unity and understanding among all members of our student union. 6. I will work to ensure that our student union is an environment in which our members can feel safe and secure, free from any form of discrimination or harassment. 7. I will work to ensure that our student union is an advocate for sustainability, by promoting initiatives that reduce our environmental impact and encourage our members to be mindful of their actions. 8.I will work to ensure that our student union is a platform for education, by providing resources, support and guidance to our members on a variety of topics, such as politics, economics and social issues To conclude I believe that by creating an environment in which all our members can participate in activities that promote community engagement and civic responsibility, we can ensure that our student union is a place where everyone feels welcome and can be an active member of our society.I am committed to working for the benefit of our student union and its members, and I am confident that together we can create a society that is more connected, more inclusive and more aware.I am committed to achieving this goal and will work to ensure that our student union is open, welcoming and inclusive to all.
Colin Sydney | Community & Citizenship Officer I have been in this university for 3 months. And I didn’t even know that the Student Union existed. Even with the MDX gym membership, I didn’t even know that the student union office is on the same floor. I want to change that. Being the community leader, I wish to make sure that everyone knows that the student union represent the students by working with the students regardless of nationality, race, gender or sex. I will always be available for the students to approach instead of just as a figurehead. Your voice matters and I will make it heard. I have extensive experience in leadership positions. Been the prefect of my class in school, sports champion, part of the debate team as well as Model UN Parliament. No situation scares me and you need someone who will fight for you and not just a YES MAN.
Jaskaran Singh | Community & Citizenship Officer Dear Team, My name is Jaskaran singh with the student number M00903597. Currently I am enrolled in global supply chain management Msc. Previously i have worked with Amazon,India as Customer service representative and then shifted to the escalation desk. Also, worked for company like Alibaba as key account manager would as I love to resolve customers concerns,thier issue they are facing. Please let me know the update. Thank you, Jaskaran Singh M00903597
Mandisa Mlungu | Community & Citizenship Officer \"If Not You, Then Who?!\" Though enveloped by red tape, students are still the heartbeat of Middlesex University. Positive, fair, extraordinary evolution should come from us, I stand by the notion that bad things happen because good people remain silent. I am one individual and I can't possibly do everything alone, however, I can assist, listen where an ear is needed, and relay the message to the \"red tape\". I'm a black, international, female student that was fortunate enough to be a student at MDX, so if challenges would be the word for the day id say I've seen my own fair share over the course of my studies. As a community & citizenship officer, I'd hope to: • Cement a better relationship between the trustee board & students. • Help fellow students within my capabilities. • Assist with growing a better culture within the school and community, I'm grateful for the changes the predecessors made but there will forever be room for improvement. Change comes from US, We are the CHANGE!
Noah Thomas | Community & Citizenship Officer As a Community and Ctizenship Officer, I understand the need to encourage active and engaged citizenshi amongst students. I am dedicated to promoting a strong sense of belonging amongst our student community, in order to create an environment where everyone feel respected and included. I will strive to create a sense of community and foster collaboration among peers and local organisations. I will work to engage our student body in meaningful dilaogue about local and global issues. I will work to create safe spaces on campus and in the surrounding community, where students can come together to express their ideas and participate in conversations without fear of judgement. I will support the development of leadership skills in our student body by providing mentorships and guidance to those seeking to take on a leadership role in their communities. I am commited to creating a more inclusive campus and community environment by promotion diversity, equity and inclusion. Finally, I will strive to provide meaningful supoort to students throughout their academic career, helping them to reach their potential and become active, engaged citizens.
Omar Numaan | Community & Citizenship Officer
Sharfaz Kappil | Community & Citizenship Officer Digital marketing specialist with more than 2 years of experience. Iam confident in my ability to come up with interesting ideas for encouraging students to make a wider contribution to their University community and to encourage opportunities for students in this area. I will facilitate collaborative activity undertaken by the student body. Iam ready to dedicate my utmost for the betterment of university.
Yoggeshvaren Kalainathan | Community & Citizenship Officer I am a dedicated professional management executive with extensive work experience in project management, quality management, safety management, operational coordination, planning, maintenance and support. Background working with confidential information, strict processes, and ambitious targets. Thrives under pressure in a high tempo environment to meet tight deadlines. Inculcated innate ability to communicate effectively with individuals from all levels; be it from the average clerical staff to the corporate leaders. Embedded the culture of innovativeness and creativeness as part of skills to be successfully lead the companies worked for to surpass their goals and targets. Currently pursuing my knowledge with Masters program in Global Governance and Sustainable Development with Middlesex University.
The following candidates are campaigning to be elected as MDXSU’s Academic Experience Officer. Make sure to rank the candidates in order of preference when you vote. Read the following candidates’ manifestos: The following candidates did not submit a manifesto: Connagh West Damilola Oroboade Hugh Kuberski Emily Foxhall Emmanuel Adebayo Esther Olatunji Esther Marie Bomani Mutalemwa Fenil Gondaliya Haider Al Raheme Ina Resouli Marta Guerra Doblas Maryam Abdollahi Matilde Queiros Maia Najiha Malik Precious Omeike Priya Kaur Raha Rahimiyan Heravan Rana Uçan Ravi Vemula Reycelie Angel Macadangdang Rushil Shah Salma Salad Sara Akra Sukritha Pothaganti
Connagh West | Academic Experience Officer Hi! My name is Connagh West, i’m a 3rd Year BA Music Business and Arts Management student and one of the current SVL’s for my cohort for the 4th year running. In the role as Academic Experience Officer for Middlesex Universities Students Union, I intend to take action in ensuring equitable representation is given to student groups of all backgrounds and ensure that underrepresented student groups are given a suitable platform to voice ways in which they can be better represented. I am running in the elections for this role as my time as an SVL on my course has inspired me to want to further generate change and improvement across the way in which the union is utilised by students. I’d like to be able to act during the time in this role in ways that can reassure students that the union has their best academic interests at heart and that their voices and concerns around their academic experiences are valid and listened to. I intend to do this by; 1.) Ensuring that students of Middlesex University are equitably represented in their academic experiences, meeting the needs of collective and individual students across all backgrounds. This would be done by further improving the relationship between students and their union through the SVL scheme, which is necessary to ensure that students are represented within their cohort. 2.) Listening to and meeting the individual needs of students. I believe students should feel comfortable in confiding in their union and deserve to feel confident that the union has their back. The best way in which i’d reassure and reinstate this is to encourage students to approach their Group Leaders, Trustees and Officers with individual academic queries that otherwise couldn’t be mediated through the term PVG meetings. 3.) To ensure accessibility needs regarding education at Middlesex are met. This would include further gathering information on what resources can further assist students with needs to accessibility and what can be improved in order to further enrich the academic experiences Middlesex University has to offer, as well as ensuring these suggestions are acted upon and implemented timely. I pledge to ensure that all student voices are heard and prioritised!
Damilola Oroboade | Academic Experience Officer I am an international student who is currently a Student Voice Leader (SVL) in the Department of Science and Technology (MSc. Public Health). My past and present experience has helped me to develop a good rapport with students and staff, while meeting the needs of both teams without compromising on values and quality of delivery. My objectives includes: 1. To help students have a well rounded academic year through intellectual inter actions. 2. To ensure international students get value for their tuition through the establishment of a a community that allows growth of intellectuals. 3. To prepare students for life beyond the university through the organization of employability workshops and skill acquisition seminars. 4. To increase student's appetite for knowledge gaining. Your votes will go a long way in the achievement of the outlined objectives, and I look forward to working on your behalf. Thank you
Emily Foxhall | Academic Experience Officer
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