A proven past, a future that lasts. Vote for Eshwinder, current VP Welfare. Championing liberation, international and postgraduate students. Expanding war-torn scholarships and Multi Faith Centre spaces. Strengthening career opportunities for PGT and PGR students while introducing events for underrepresented communities, including Hindu and Sikh Awareness Week and women’s scholarships
A proven past, a future that lasts.
Proven Results (What I’ve Done for You)
- I’m not starting from scratch. My track record as VP Welfare proves I know how to get things done:
- Food Security: Established Free Food twice a week across Mile End and Whitechapel.
- Inclusion: Hosted the first Sikh and Hindu Weeks to celebrate our underrepresented communities.
- Support for Carers: Created dedicated events for students with caring responsibilities.
- Financial Aid: Secured undergraduate scholarships for incoming students
- Sucessfully waived late fees penalty for Iranian students and extended payment deadline
1. Global Solidarity & International Support
- International students are the heartbeat of our campus, but they face unique financial and geopolitical hurdles.
- War-Zone Support: Lobby for enhanced, dedicated scholarships and hardship funds for students from conflict-affected regions.
- Financial Flexibility: Building on my success in extending payment deadlines for Iranian students, I will fight for flexible payment plans for those facing sudden currency devaluations or international banking crises.
- The "Home Away from Home" Initiative: More frequent, high-quality cultural events to celebrate our diversity and combat loneliness.
2. Elevating the Postgraduate Experience
- Stipend Equality: Lobby the university to match the UKRI stipend rates for all researchers to ensure a livable income amidst the cost of living crisis.
- Tailored Career Building: Dedicated networking and professional development events specifically designed for the PG timeline.
- PG Community Hubs: Creating social spaces and events that respect the busy schedules of researchers and mature students.
3. Liberation & Accessibility
- True liberation requires open dialogue and physical access.
- Accessibility First: After successfully getting the Garrod Lift fixed, I will continue to audit campus infrastructure, ensuring "broken lifts" are a thing of the past. Continue the work on increasing and making Multi Faith Centre provisions.
- Amplifying Voices: Host regular "Open Dialogue" forums for underrepresented groups to directly influence Student Union policy.
- Safety & Wellbeing: Following my University-wide Gender-Based Violence survey, I will implement data-driven safety measures and continue the Wellbeing Walks initiative