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Explain in a little detail what you'd like to achieve next year

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You might wish to list a few ideas that you'd like to try to achieve. They can be vague at this stage!

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Next year I would like to:

-Campaign for a study space solely for mature and part-time students, but adapt this to fit the times regarding the pandemic.

-Arrange free social events for students.

-Ensure prompt responses by offering multiple methods of contact.

-Improve accessibility and availability of advice in areas including childcare, finance, accommodation and mental health.

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1. Introductory event for students with caring responsibilities during welcome fair.
2. Follow-up on the policy proposed during last year for creating a more inclusive environment for this community of students, and ensure better communication within the network.
3. Continue working towards child-accommodated study and meeting spaces for student parents at the University, in a COVID-free situation.
4. Continue the work towards setting up a creche facility by working with the Postgraduate students officer.
5. Organize (online) events for student parents and carers such as webinars, work out/activity sessions with Project Active.
6. Team up with PACT network at UCL and organize events.
7. Assist students of this community in the post-COVID recovery phase, regarding their studies and research, while working with the Education officer.

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Increase student engagement in SU politics 

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Increase student engagement in SU politics 

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-Clearer opportunities to get involved
-increased voter turnout in elections

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Encouraging networking between students and external organisations through collaborative work in Volunteering

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Encouraging networking between students and external organisations through collaborative work in Volunteering

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Supporting students living out in halls/rented accommodation.

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Supporting students living out in halls/rented accommodation.

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-Keep students informed regarding Tier 4 immigration policy changes because of Coronavirus (we have planned to do SU Instagram 'takeover', where students could ask questions about this issue)

-Provide access to support on career opportunities, internships and placement years for EU students and Tier 4 Visa holders (we are thinking of creating a monthly digest in SU newsletter, with the latest opportunities/career services/career events/ info about visa after graduation, targeting non - home students)

-Negotiate more financial support during Covid-19 for international students, especially for those, whose financial situation unexpectedly changes due to Coronavirus

-Organize various online events (especially during welcome fair) to give international students a proper chance to meet, talk to each other and exchange contacts

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1. Production of a termly sustainability newsletter. 

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1. Production of a termly sustainability newsletter. 

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Could include:
- UCL sustainability news
- Top environmental tips
- Details of upcoming climate protests
- Spotlight on local sustainable businesses, e.g. zero waste shops, second hand shops, vegetarian/vegan restaurants
The aim of this would be to make existing Union & UCL policies and efforts more visible to both new and existing students. Could also create a section on the union website similar to Carol's recent article to help with this!

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Campaign for reduced advertising rates for local and sustainable businesses at the online Welcome Fair

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Campaign for reduced advertising rates for local and sustainable businesses at the online Welcome Fair

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Make sustainable alternatives to current branded food/drink available in Union outlets, e.g. Green Cola, local craft beers 

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Make sustainable alternatives to current branded food/drink available in Union outlets, e.g. Green Cola, local craft beers 

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Perhaps offering UK/European wines and beers in SU bars?

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Make existing union sustainability strategies more visible

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Make existing union sustainability strategies more visible

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e.g. incorporate map of water fountains into UCL Go app/ UCL welcome app

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Provide information on sustainability of different food choices within UCL food outlets

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Provide information on sustainability of different food choices within UCL food outlets

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e.g. sustainability rated out of 5 stars?
Would only need to print out labels to stick on the shelves!

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Expansion of the period poverty scheme to also provide a student discount on menstrual cups/reusable pads

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Expansion of the period poverty scheme to also provide a student discount on menstrual cups/reusable pads

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Bring together presidents/treasurers of all the UCL societies focused on sustainability

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Bring together presidents/treasurers of all the UCL societies focused on sustainability

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i.e. Vegetarian Soc, Conservation, Green Economy, Climate Action
Could we invite a member of each of these societies to participate in the Student Sustainability Council?

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Expand the range of branded Union sustainable items

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Expand the range of branded Union sustainable items

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e.g. as well as reusable mugs, could the range also include lunchboxes or reusable masks?

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Explore the possibility of offering ceramic mugs in Union cafes

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Explore the possibility of offering ceramic mugs in Union cafes

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Additionally trying to solve the plastic cup problem in Phineas (although I know that becoming plastic free is already a Union policy, I'm curious as to how this is going to happen & the timescale)

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Support Presidents & Treasurers through Covid

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Support Presidents & Treasurers through Covid

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Set up Facebook group chat to field questions and act as interim between staff and p&t.

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Raise awareness of Sports Officer and Activity Zone

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Raise awareness of Sports Officer and Activity Zone

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Raise awareness across sports clubs, help people to understand how they submit policy. Demonstrating change through the group. Increase transparency. Use TeamUCL/ new Sports Officer insta account to share. Look into new instagram account for Sports Officer to improve communication.

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Supporting Welcome and making new students feel part of the team

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Supporting Welcome and making new students feel part of the team

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Getting involved in Welcome Fair, running TeamUCL Q&As for new students. Zoom Quiz hosted by the PT Officers (Sports, Arts & Socs).

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1)	Raising Awareness with Students with hidden disabilities & Conditions to Clubs & Societies 

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1)	Raising Awareness with Students with hidden disabilities & Conditions to Clubs & Societies 

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-        Dedicated an induction/training for all societies’ presidents, treasurers & welfare officer especially regarding this and how to deal with them effectively

-        If not very least, educate awareness & actions through the issue through 1 out of the 2 welfare sessions assigned to do for welfare officers or even done in both sessions with at least President to attend 1 of the sessions to be kept in the loop and know how to deal within their club to be accessible and inclusive to all especially those with hidden disabilities & conditions, e.g. Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, Depression etc…

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2)	Allocate Societies to appoint General Secretary & Vice President as Committee Positions to be Principal Positions of the society

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2)	Allocate Societies to appoint General Secretary & Vice President as Committee Positions to be Principal Positions of the society

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-        As both positions play a significant role of running the society as General Secretary helps with the running of the society effectively and efficiently through conducting meetings and help to ensure we meet deadlines within the society and with collaboration with other societies & union errands, documentation and deadlines

-        Provide at least a training session of 30 minutes to an hour on explaining the description and significance of the roles and what tasks and errands to do for the society per as their role and giving them guidance documents as well as point of contact for further clarity and help (Via myself as Societies Officer and Ilyas, The Activities Officer)

-        Or very least for both roles, provide online training and guidance for the roles and how they can best provide the help for the societies

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3)	Help to keep as many current society activities run as normal and adapt towards the current COVID guidelines and events at the time of the university term opening up, to still undertake society events, still able to carry out vital documentation, room bookings, union forms and union contacts through the SU and deliver guidance and approval for any collaboration events with inter UCL societies and inter university societies taking place at UCL

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3)	Help to keep as many current society activities run as normal and adapt towards the current COVID guidelines and events at the time of the university term opening up, to still undertake society events, still able to carry out vital documentation, room bookings, union forms and union contacts through the SU and deliver guidance and approval for any collaboration events with inter UCL societies and inter university societies taking place at UCL

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-        With the pandemic rapidly changing constantly, we must adapt towards the situation to keep UCL Students safe whilst having the balance of students still able to enjoy and participate within the society’s event & initiative to be of 3 scenarios I see, 1) Events can still take place on campus with limited capacity and number of people within the room(s) at one time with live streaming through social networks, 2) Events to be held online through Live Streams and 3) Events to be moved from Term 1 to Term 2 most likely the COVID situation to be more under control and dealt with effectively. Emphasis to try to not cancel events unless reasons justify such an action

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4)	Maintain as much Union activity in terms of contact and assistance especially with new societies who want to be affiliated in Term 1 and provide as much information, guidance and help for a newly affiliated society as much as possible to help them successfully run through the academic year through the events, committee and members logistically and financially

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4)	Maintain as much Union activity in terms of contact and assistance especially with new societies who want to be affiliated in Term 1 and provide as much information, guidance and help for a newly affiliated society as much as possible to help them successfully run through the academic year through the events, committee and members logistically and financially

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-        With new societies still who want to be affiliated in Term 1 during even through the COVID-19 Outbreak, we must respect their wishes and try to accommodate their needs & assist them as much as we can and only not help if we as a Union cannot do so

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5)	Effectively give guidance and assistance on dealing with any committee and member tension within the society and to us as much as we can and as soon as possible to resolve any issues and difficulties they are facing so Union and the Society can resolve them effectively & efficiently and minimises the damage to the society and their chances in future initiatives to be considered e.g. running with events with media outlets, external speakers, catering & food, meetings, bullying & intimidation within the society and across members & union 

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5)	Effectively give guidance and assistance on dealing with any committee and member tension within the society and to us as much as we can and as soon as possible to resolve any issues and difficulties they are facing so Union and the Society can resolve them effectively & efficiently and minimises the damage to the society and their chances in future initiatives to be considered e.g. running with events with media outlets, external speakers, catering & food, meetings, bullying & intimidation within the society and across members & union 

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-        As quite a few issues I overheard during my time this year hearing to bullying claims and events held by societies breaking multiple violations holding sanctions for the society to still be considered in the society awards yet should not be so will like to tackle this alongside Ilyas to help counter this point effectively

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Support Presidents, Treasurers, Welfare Officers Through COVID

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Support Presidents, Treasurers, Welfare Officers Through COVID

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Having Facebook or Instagram Group Setup for societies, having bi-weekly to monthly Q&As and having Dan, Carl and myself there as support staff to answer questions they may have

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Raise Awareness of Societies' Officer & Activity Zone 

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Raise Awareness of Societies' Officer & Activity Zone 

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Raise awareness across societies and educate members & committees on submitting any claims, complaints and policies towards the activities zone. Showing impact and change and increasing transparency & communication between SU and students. Look into new societies' officer instagram to gauge better communication.

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Supporting Welcome Fair/Month and Freshers getting into UCL 

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Supporting Welcome Fair/Month and Freshers getting into UCL 

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Introducing the PT Officers in the Welcome Fair and running Q&A sessions with officers & staff as well as a platform to submit questions, complaints and comments 24/7 in any timezone students are in!

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-Introductions with Marketing department for insta takeover.
-Introductions with Advice service and UCL immigration advisors
-Introductions with Student Activities team who may be able to help with the platform fee that you wanted to use

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Support Arts Societies through COVID-19 (Online)

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Support Arts Societies through COVID-19 (Online)

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The way that Arts usually functions must adapt to the restrictions of COVID-19. We want to make this adaption as easy as possible.

- We are writing a guide to online Arts which we plan to share with the societies before welcome week; this includes advice about how to create and maintain and effective online presence as well as ideas relating to events/activities to keep a society going until more in-person activities are safe

- We plan to use our online platform/channels as Arts Officer to broadcast societies and their online events to encourage engagement and to promote collaboration in the Arts Community.

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Support Arts Societies through COVID-19 (In-person)

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Support Arts Societies through COVID-19 (In-person)

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Core activities are now more important than ever before; we want to ensure that the limited in-person activities societies can run are done so safely and smoothly.

- Work with societies and the Union, specifically Johnny and Carl, to facilitate efficient use of spaces. This will be particularly important to performing arts socs and rehearsal spaces. The communication of this information will be pivotal to a relatively stress-free running of the Arts.

- Create more opportunities for safe in-person activity
OUR IDEA: Use student bar to stream live performances, maybe with some socially distanced live viewers?
We are also working with UCL Culture on finding other ways of putting on some performances.

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Support for Arts students in times of COVID-19

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Support for Arts students in times of COVID-19

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We want to be able to support Arts students mentally as well as facilitating activities. Societies are a huge part of our identity as UCL students and the communities we form are massive support structures during the year. In our initial manifesto, we wanted to work with the Union to ensure that mental health support was available to students and that they knew where to find it. This has not changed and we hope to further support students in this trying time.

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Support the (hopeful) Bloomsbury Season in Term 2 

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Support the (hopeful) Bloomsbury Season in Term 2 

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We want to support the prod teams who have been re-allocated slots/had to rebid shows for the shorter Bloomsbury Season in 2021. Financial cuts have been made and logistical problems are plentiful, so we want to be a point of contact and support production teams through the process.

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Whilst collaboration is not a new thing for Arts socs, we really want to encourage the idea of UCL Arts as a community of artists with complementary skills and passions rather than as individual societies.

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Establish a clearer identity for UCL Arts

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Establish a clearer identity for UCL Arts

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We are working with Ferdouse from Marketing to create a more widespread, clear 'brand' for UCL Arts (in a similar vein to the branding and momentum around Team UCL for Sports). We want a sense of community to be more widespread, and intend to implement this through clearer graphics, social media platforms and (hopefully) merchandise. Currently societies operate more independently from one another with regards to branding, and we want to use a Team UCL-style approach to identify the Arts as a broader collective.

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To collaborate with more of the unions networks (DSN, BME Officer, Women’s Officer etc) to make our events as inclusive as possible.
Current event series plans: Active Allyship - 2 sessions related to an issue or topic (eg. Access and LGBTQ spaces In collaboration with the DSN). One informative session + one interactive session so attendees learn a bit about the topic and then apply that knowledge to an activity - eg writing to pride organisers to ensure pride is accessible to all.