This academic year we welcome two new officers to the team, Aya and Anzhi and with that new objectives. Returning officers Ayon, Ellie, Jianing and Summer who were re-elected, are continuing some of the great work they started on last year.

Anzhi Xie 

CCW & CCI Officer

Bridging Students to Industry

Strengthen connections through providing opportunities, more industry led events and career guidance. 

Tackling Creative Burnout

Work with student to let creative burnout by improving awareness, access to wellbeing, so that students can sustain their motivation, confidence and creative practice. (Pet Friendly Day , Maypole）

Improving Basic Campus Conditions

Ensure that students’ basic needs in the campus environments, (reliable cold and hot water station, appropriate studio temperatures)

Aya Qaddourah

LCC Officer

Broader access to specialist spaces

Exploring the feasibility of widening access to UAL resources, facilities, and learning opportunities across courses, for example, broadening photography studio access at non-peak times.

Students' Quality of Life 

Support students to engage with UAL outside of study by increasing their confidence to apply to opportunities, utilise campus third-spaces to relax and network, and to feel supported by the Union.

Reducing Hidden Course Costs

Reducing essential course costs and securing access to free adobe software so that students can focus on their creative development rather than the cost of participation.

Ayon Ghosh

CSM Officer

Improve Careers & Employability

Expand access to careers and employability opportunities by delivering more industry talks, portfolio reviews, networking events, CV workshops, and employer partnerships. Increase the availability of CAD, Adobe, and creative software workshops so students can develop practical, industry-ready skills regardless of their course or experience level.

Accessible Creative Learning

Champion accessible learning by increasing free workshops and training in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, Blender, and other digital tools. Work to remove barriers so every student has the opportunity to build technical skills that improve confidence, creativity, and graduate outcomes.

Equity, Representation & Student Opportunity

Amplify the voices of marginalised and underrepresented students by creating more opportunities to exhibit their work, showcase their talent, and access leadership, funding, and creative opportunities. Ensure students from all backgrounds feel represented, supported, and able to thrive within UAL through inclusive events, exhibitions, and collaborative projects.

Ellie Walsh-O'Niell 

Student Communities Officer

Prioritise Sport and Wellbeing 

Secure UAL’s commitment to a long-term Sport and Wellbeing Strategy, including future investment in sports facilities, embedding it as a university strategic priority.

Expand Student-Led Spaces

Increase access to dedicated spaces where students and Arts SU can build and lead community outside the classroom.

Strengthen UAL's Support for Student Communities

Increase UAL’s recognition, celebration and engagement with student communities.

Jianing Lu

LCF Officer

Better Community and Belonging

Strengthen belonging by creating opportunities for international students to connect through culture, creativity, and shared experiences.

Making Creativity more Affordable

Address the cost of study by improving access to funding, creative resources, and opportunities, ensuring every student can fully engage in their creative practice.

Graduate Futures

Enhance graduate outcomes by expanding international employer partnerships and increasing access to global career opportunities.

Summer Lam

Union Affairs Officer

Strengthening Transparency and Accountability

Working collaboratively with the University to ensure student voices shape decisions and improve the student experience.

Building an Inclusive Student Community

Creating a Students’ Union where every student feels welcomed, represented and empowered to take part.

Supporting Students through Cost-Of-Living Pressure

Improving access to support, resources and opportunities that help students manage financial pressures.

With so many plans and overlapping objectives, we're confident that the team you've elected will rise to the occasion and do their best to deliver the aims you voted them in for!