Please outline why you’re running for the position, and any skills/experience you possess which would enable you to be successful if elected:

Hello! I am Alisha Rabani and I am running for VP Wellbeing and Diversity.

Support ,safety and representation is important as I believe it contributes to a students success. For many of us, basics like affordable food or finding food suitable for certain dietary requirements can be difficult. I am adamant to ensure that students receive the bare minimum without having to stress or panic.

My main objective through this role is to ensure that practical and common sense changes are made, such as improving street lighting around campus, affordable and diverse food options to meet dietary needs. Through this role, I promise to be a VP that listens before acting and I will use my energy to push for realistic goals rather than false promises. Let’s stop making excuses and start making Royal Holloway a safer, fairer, and easier place for all of us to live.

Outline your top 8 priorities in ranking order:

1. Improve security and safety in the wider area in and around the Egham campus.
2. More affordable food options on campus.
3. Increase the range of food options available in the SU shop and campus outlets, including more diverse cuisines and dietary requirements.
4. Improved support around extenuating circumstances and assessments.
5. Improve communication and access to University professional support services.
6. More Frequent and aligned local bus timetables with Egham train arrival times.
7. Improve University and departmental communications with students.
8. Run more departmental events and networking opportunities for undergraduates and postgraduates.

For your top 3 priorities, identify 1 or 2 actions you would achieve to address the issue:

1. Improve Security and Safety.
   
   Action 1: Discuss with the University and local council to install better lighting in darker areas and high traffic student walking paths between the campus and around Egham.
   
   Action 2: advocate for an increase in campus security patrol during late night hours, particularly in and around the woods.
   
   
2. More Affordable food options on campus.
   
   Action 1: Campaign for more student areas to have microwaves and hot water stations to support students who bring their own meals.
   
   Action 2: Upgrade the community cupboards, ensuring that there is fresh produce and protein.
   
   
3. Increase the range of food options available in the SU shop and campus outlets, including more diverse cuisines and dietary requirements.
   
   Action 1: Work with campus catering to ensure every outlet has a clearly labeled, permanent rotation of Halal, Vegan, and Gluten-Free hot meals that change weekly.
   
   Action 2: Work with vendors that are able to bring fresh halal meat to ensure students aren't travelling far.
   
   

Please outline why you’re running for the position, and any skills/experience you possess which would enable you to be successful if elected:

As your former VP Societies & Sport and current Women’s Officer, I know how "small" issues: stressful schedules or expensive lunches can impact your wellbeing and sense of belonging. My experience has equipped me with knowledge that allows me to drive change from day 1.

What I’ve done to support you so far?

- Launched Ramadan Campaign: Supporting fasting students, like giving out dates for free.
- Co-Launched MENtion it Campaign: Helped raise over £50,000 to destigmatise men’s mental health, gaining recognition at the Movember Hall of Fame.
- Delivered a manifesto aim: Introduced Strength & Conditioning classes to support Sports Clubs.
- This Girl Can: Motivated women on campus to be more active by destigmatising sports.
- Launched Beyond the plate: Raised awareness towards EDs, especially with the rise of toxic social media trends.

These are just a few of the many things I have done to support you.

Outline your top 8 priorities in ranking order:

1. Improve the clarity and transparency of communications around SU events, activities, services and decision-making.
2. Increase student involvement in Students’ Union decision-making and planning.
3. More affordable food options on campus.
4. More student-friendly timetables.
5. Improved communication and support for student communities.
6. Increase student involvement in Students’ Union decision-making and planning.
7. Increase the range of food options available in the SU shop and campus outlets, including more diverse cuisines and dietary requirements.
8. Improve security and safety in the wider area in and around the Egham campus.

For your top 3 priorities, identify 1 or 2 actions you would achieve to address the issue:

1. Clarity & Transparency: No More "Hidden" Decisions
   
   Confusion & uncertainty causes stress. I will ensure that decisions regarding your services and events are shared clearly directly where you already are (Insta/Tiktok). If a decision affects you, you’ll hear it from us first.
   
   You shouldn't be questioning why a decision has been made! I will introduce Monthly Impact Summaries that break down SU decisions into simple terms, through blogs and short videos on SU Socials.
   
   
2. Fighting for Affordability: Budget-Friendly Campus Eats
   
   Financial stress is one of the biggest barriers to wellbeing. I will lobby the University and SU to introduce more affordable meal deals with a more diverse dietary requirements (Halal, Kosher, GF, Vegan...) across all campus outlets.
   
   Why should you be stressing over food, when you are already stressed over your assignments?
   
   
3. Student-Friendly Timetabling
   
   I will advocate for more consistent, student-focused timetabling that respects your need for part-time work, commuting and work-life balance.
   
   I will lobby the university to reduce 9-5 gaps and the number of days students have to commute in for lectures.
   
   Not only will this reduce financial stress for commuters but it will make it easier for students to work part-time, rest & even socialise.
   
   Bana is back, and she’s got your back.
   
   

Please outline why you’re running for the position, and any skills/experience you possess which would enable you to be successful if elected:

Hey there, I’m Delilah! I am running for VP Wellbeing and Diversity to create a safer, healthier, and happier campus.

I’m an MMus student, Community Officer, School Rep, student ambassador, and society president. I am passionate about welfare, bridging the gap between students and staff, and building community.

I have worked in higher-education student welfare for 6 years, at Royal Holloway and Durham University. These roles – including a helpline volunteer, welfare and inclusion officer, and mental health lead – have given me extensive experience and training in supporting student welfare and facilitating a diverse and inclusive university experience.

My undergrad years were the hardest of my life, and I am dedicated to giving others a better university experience. Having been an undergrad/postgrad, commuter/living in halls, student/teacher, I’ve seen both sides and will support you no matter what. Vote for me, and I’ll always fight your corner. #DelilahGetsItDone!!

Outline your top 8 priorities in ranking order:

1. Improve security and safety in the wider area in and around the Egham campus.
2. Improve communication and access to University professional support services.
3. Increase student involvement in Students’ Union decision-making and planning.
4. Improved support around extenuating circumstances and assessments.
5. Standardize marking criteria and feedback within departments.
6. Improve personal tutor support.
7. Improve University and departmental communications with students.
8. Improve the clarity and transparency of communications around SU events, activities, services and decision-making.

For your top 3 priorities, identify 1 or 2 actions you would achieve to address the issue:

1. Improve security and safety in the wider area in and around the Egham campus.
   
   Safety always comes first, and it evidently needs prioritising around our campus. No-one – commuter or local – should feel unsafe getting home. Rather than kicking a dead horse with the back gate issue, I am dedicated to realistic and lasting change by:
   
   • Working with the local community to improve pavements and accessibility around Egham.
   • Improving the lighting on routes to and from campus.
   • Trialling a “night bus” service from campus to station on SU nights.
   
   
2. Improve communication and access to University professional support services.
   
   Every student deserves accessible support. No matter how good the support is, if it’s difficult to access, or not well-communicated, it isn’t doing its job. I will push for:
   
   • Better signposting and faster response times.
   • Consistent quality across services and personal tutors.
   • More, and accessible, assistance with extensions, extenuating circumstances, DSA, and access funds.
   • An RHUL Nightline – an anonymous helpline by students for students. I have already begun discussions with staff about this.
   
   
3. Increase student involvement in Students’ Union decision-making and planning.
   
   You have opinions, and want the opportunity to have your say, but nobody is listening. Well, I hear you. Every voice matters, and we owe all of you our ears. I am committed to:
   
   • Increasing transparency and communication around decision making, with options for student feedback.
   • Instituting more focus groups and panels.
   • Introducing an “SU events committee”, “Welfare awareness committee”, etc sat on by students to get their input, as happens in other universities.
   
   

Please outline why you’re running for the position, and any skills/experience you possess which would enable you to be successful if elected:

Hi! My name is Ellaura Brown, and I’m running to be your next VP Wellbeing and Diversity.

Having studied at Royal Holloway for four years, I have navigated the ups and downs of university, and the support systems on offer. I want every student to feel comfortable and confident getting through university.

Since my first year at Royal Holloway, I have been part of the student staff team at our Student’s Union. Now a Duty Manager during club nights, I always prioritise your safety and wellbeing, helping deliver the “Stamp Out Spiking” initiative, briefing staff on welfare and refusal of service, and making sure your concerns aren’t brushed off.

As your VP, I’ll continue to listen, consider, and act, so you actually see change.

My priorities focus on making Royal Holloway a safer, more supportive, and connected community.

Vote Ellaura

Support that Works. A Community that Welcomes.

Outline your top 8 priorities in ranking order:

1. Improve security and safety in the wider area in and around Egham campus.
2. Run more departmental events and networking opportunities for undergraduates and postgraduates.
3. Improve communication and access to University professional support services.
4. Reduce deadline stacking for assessments and coursework.
5. Improve maintenance and support for University halls of residence.
6. Improve personal tutor support.
7. Deliver a more inclusive and diverse events schedule by increasing music and theme variety at SU club nights.
8. Increase the range of food options available in the SU shop and campus outlets, including more diverse cuisines and dietary requirements.

For your top 3 priorities, identify 1 or 2 actions you would achieve to address the issue:

1. Improve Security and Safety in the Wider Area in and Around the Egham Campus
   
   Safety shouldn’t be a worry, whether you live on campus, in town, or commute. To make students feel safe, I will:
   
   1. Publish termly student safety reports highlighting key areas of concern.
   
   2. Take this directly to the university and Runnymede Borough Council, pushing for a review of current back gate hours, lighting, and transport links.
   
   3. Provide progress updates each term so you know what’s changed and what’s next.
   
   
2. Run More Departmental Events and Networking Opportunities for Undergraduates and Postgraduates
   
   We’re all at university for a reason, and currently not all students have equal access to networking opportunities. I will give students clearer pathways into careers by:
   
   1. Setting a minimum expectation of networking events and opportunities per term for every department.
   
   2. Working with the volunteering and careers teams to collate networking and careers opportunities into a termly calendar, promoted across webpages, social media, and noticeboards.
   
   
3. Improve Communication and Access to University Professional Support Services
   
   Getting help shouldn’t be confusing or intimidating. I will make sure students know where to find help and feel confident asking for it by:
   
   1. Running student voice surveys to identify gaps in representation, accessibility, and coverage across student services.
   
   2. Publishing findings alongside termly action lists, which you can give feedback on.
   
   3. Hosting termly ‘Meet the Services’ drop-ins, so you can meet staff informally, ask questions, and know your options.
   
   

Please outline why you’re running for the position, and any skills/experience you possess which would enable you to be successful if elected:

Heeello! My name is Judas Coleman (he/it) and I am running to be your next VP Wellbeing and Diversity, because you know what you can achieve and deserve to be supported towards that.

As a third-year Philosophy student who has been studying at RHUL since 2022, I have watched the SU be remodelled, assignment marking criteria be reworked, and yet one thing remains unchanged — how we respond and treat students wellbeing and its impact on their studies.

I understand exactly what it feels like to stand clueless and alone, scrambling to find the right resources. No student deserves to struggle to find what they need to thrive and achieve their best, that is why I am running to change that. I see you because I am you!

Vote for Judas and let my voice become your pedestal, because every student deserves to be seen and heard!

Outline your top 8 priorities in ranking order:

1. Improved support around extenuating circumstances and assessments
2. Improve personal tutor support
3. Reduce deadline stacking for assessments and coursework
4. More student-friendly timetables
5. Improve the quality, consistency and accessibility of teaching within departments
6. More affordable food options on campus
7. Improve University and departmental communications with students
8. Improve maintenance and support for University halls of residence.

For your top 3 priorities, identify 1 or 2 actions you would achieve to address the issue:

1. Improved support around extenuating circumstances and assessments
   
   Prior to COVID, ECs were left to your department to make decisions upon based on the evidence provided and, most importantly, the personal relationships built with students through their studies. The removal of ECs from departmental hands has alleviated pressure for them, at the cost of standardised and oftentimes dehumanising appeals for students.
   
   I wish to return ECs to departments to be evidenced not only objectively but by those who know you best instead!
   
   
2. Improve personal tutor support
   
   Your personal tutor should be your lifeline throughout your time at RHUL but current systems are lacking. I hear you! Good communication, support, and advice can make or break your ability to achieve!
   
   As such, I propose reform to the PT system in order to prioritise students and make it easier for PTs to reach out; less formalities, more offers of pastoral support where you need, and more consistent academic advice within departments.
   
   
3. Reduce deadline stacking for assessments and coursework
   
   One term harder than the other? Using all your extensions to reduce deadline stacking? I have been there and I see you! No student should have to choose between assignments and sacrifice their extensions to give themselves a breath of fresh air.
   
   I propose new considerations for deadline stacking when submitting ECs, greater support reducing stress, and re-allocation of assignments so that you don’t have to spend the summer wondering if you will progress!
   
   

Please outline why you’re running for the position, and any skills/experience you possess which would enable you to be successful if elected:

Hi, my name is Mawadda and I'm running to be your 2026/2027 VP Wellbeing and Diversity, as I believe that everyone deserves to have a safe, enjoyable time at university.

I'm a final year BA English and Digital Arts student, member of 3 societies, and co-founder of my sixth form's Equality Society.

I'm passionate about disability and neurodiversity access, activities for all students, and mental health support.

My experience as a mentor, 2025 RHUL Peer Guide, SPYN Youth Advisor and Diana Award ABA means empathy and inclusivity is at the heart of what I do. During my year-in-industry, I worked as a Creative Assistant for an arts charity, attending disability training events and developing excellent spoken and written communication, meaning I can represent every voice effectively. I understand the importance of wellbeing and inclusivity to success- academic and social- in university and beyond.

Happier and stronger together - vote Mawadda!

Outline your top 8 priorities in ranking order:

1. More student-friendly timetables.
2. Reduce deadline stacking for assessments and coursework.
3. More affordable food options on campus.
4. Increase the number and variety of daytime events and activities.
5. Improve communication and access to University professional support services.
6. Improve security and safety in the wider area in and around the Egham campus.
7. Improved support around extenuating circumstances and assessments.
8. Improved communication and support for student communities.

For your top 3 priorities, identify 1 or 2 actions you would achieve to address the issue:

1. More student-friendly timetables
   
   Many students complain about packed teaching days, or days where there is a gap of several hours between lessons.
   
   -I propose meetings with Departments to create more efficient teaching days.
   
   -If not possible, I propose the introduction of relaxion rooms, which will be an effective place to unwind for students with longer days. These relaxation/sensory rooms would be useful for neurodivergent students too. I also support implementing rest/nap pods, which are also useful for students who commute.
   
   
2. Reduce deadline stacking for assessments and coursework
   
   Deadlines for assignments on the same or close-by dates has been an issue the majority of students have faced, especially those on joint-honour degree courses.
   
   - Meetings with Departments that interact with each other will be held to discuss fairly setting assessment dates at least a few days apart. Increased communication between course leaders will be encouraged to ensure this.
   
   - These issues have been mentioned in NSS results consistently, which I aim to reverse if elected.
   
   
3. 3. More affordable food options on campus
   
   Students complain about expensive food options, claiming they still feel compelled to purchase because the SU Shop and outlets are the closest to campus.
   
   - I propose the introduction of loyalty cards, for the SU shop and outlets. This would offer a discounted price when presented, or a reward/credit to spend once it is completed.
   
   - I also propose fairer pricing to be implemented in outlets and SU Shop, as well as seasonal deals and discounts.
   
   

Please outline why you’re running for the position, and any skills/experience you possess which would enable you to be successful if elected:

Do you feel represented on campus? Would you like to be? – You deserve to be. I have been fighting your corner this year: Vacation residence is cheaper, fire safety has improved, staff training has improved, under-represented communities such as estranged and care experienced students were invested in. In addition I’ve advocated for safe spaces, sensory spaces, your religious festival and chaplain and most importantly your community

Somehow holding senior leaders accountable has won my place in the most influential meetings on campus. With your help I can continue to shout about what’s important to you but also to represent you through lived experience as I am part of numerous equality communities. If my life was a rollercoaster it would be Hyperia!



If you’re looking for a fun year with more freebies, new campaigns, lower prices and an exciting sabb team; I’m here for it.

Don't Wait - Vote Nate.

Outline your top 8 priorities in ranking order:

1. Improved communication and support for student communities.
2. Improve maintenance and support for University halls of residence.
3. Increase the number and variety of daytime events and activities.
4. Improve the clarity and transparency of communications around SU events, activities, services and decision-making.
5. Increase student involvement in Students’ Union decision-making and planning.
6. Improve security and safety in the wider area in and around the Egham campus.
7. Improve communication and access to University professional support services.
8. Run more departmental events and networking opportunities for undergraduates and postgraduates.

For your top 3 priorities, identify 1 or 2 actions you would achieve to address the issue:

1. Improved communication and support for student communities:
   
   I want to bring smaller communities into the spotlight such as student parents or estranged students and introduce new listening circles as trialled this year. Behind the scenes the SU voice and I have been liaising with Surrey SU (yes you heard that right) so we can introduce stronger tailored support for under-represented students. So far this has been slow moving and I wish to ‘close the deal’ with them as soon as possible.
   
   
2. Improve maintenance and support for University halls of residence:
   
   I want the experience in halls to be easier and more attractive. The residential team and I did some great work this year introducing an accessible fire drill, cheaper vacation residence and collecting feedback through focus groups. More? Ok great how does having your own Hall party sound to connect with your neighbours? I will also lobby hall life to be more involved when reaching out to maintenance/support services. Someone should have your back.
   
   
   
   
3. Increase the number and variety of daytime events and activities:
   
   The one thing Egham is lacking is something to do! Building a bowling alley would be unrealistic BUT I would like to see more fairs on campus whether we source it or facilitate it in house. All your favourite carnival games you will see pop up on campus. There will be points to win that you can trade for a prize. I will use your feedback to adapt this.