Standing for Vice- President Student Development 
Ashfaq Allungal
@ashfaqsakeena

I am a passionate Digital Marketing Aspirant who is looking forward to an opportunity to utilise my skills in representing your voice and aspirations. My Core strengths are my Confidence, positive attitude, leadership skills, reading habit, good listening, and writing skills, and also sound hold of the language.

Why elect me?
Elect me because I offer a fresh perspective and a compelling vision for progress at UWS. I'm committed to igniting widespread interest among students, addressing structural deficiencies, and ensuring your true potential is realised. I firmly believe in setting UWS on a new path to excellence, focusing on issues like mental health, equal opportunity, effective student organisations, and a green campus. My unwavering commitment to amplifying your voice and propelling UWS toward greatness sets me apart. Together, let's turn this vision into reality and make UWS a stellar institution.

Priority 1: Expand Volunteering Options:
- Create diverse volunteering opportunities with community partners.
- Match skills with micro-volunteering options for all.
- Offer pre-volunteering workshops and mentorship.
- Provide an "Employability Skills Certificate."


Priority 2: Supporting International Students:

    •    Develop a thorough orientation program covering cultural adjustment, academic expectations, visa regulations, and campus resources.
    •    Organise cultural sensitivity workshops for both international and domestic students to foster cross-cultural understanding.
    •    Implement a buddy program pairing international students with local mentors for guidance and support.
    •    Create a dedicated international student lounge for connecting, relaxing, and accessing resources.
    •    Host diverse cultural events celebrating international holidays and traditions.
    •    Partner with local organisations for volunteer opportunities and cultural exchange programs.

Priority 3: Mental Health:

    •    Implement counselling sessions and mental health policies in local organisations and universities.
    •    Conduct awareness sessions and write blogs on mental health topics.
    •    Organise a mental health week to promote the importance of mental well-being.

Priority 4: Effective Functioning of Societies and Student Organisations:

    •    Ensure regular meetings of the Societies Council across all campuses.
    •    Communicate meeting details and policy submissions in advance.
    •    Consider innovative agendas and adhere to the union constitution.

Priority 5: Hosting of Events
    •    Host industry-specific fairs, workshops, and mentorship programs.
    •    Provide pre-graduation career planning and post-graduation support.
    •    Offer internship assistance and entrepreneurship resources.

Priority 6: Green Campus:

    •    Promote environmental conservation initiatives like tree planting and recycling.
    •    Commit to eliminating single-use plastic.

Priority 7: Equal Opportunity and Better Participation:
- Ensure representation and participation of all students in university events.
- Support marginalised groups such as the disabled, LGBTQIA+, BAME, etc., through campaigns and policy reviews.
- Offer support services for women students facing harassment and provide emergency contacts.
- Promise accessibility and availability for all students' needs.

Priority 8: Enhance Campus Placement Opportunities:

- Collaborate with industry partners to organise regular campus placement drives.