Candidate for the position of Vice President Liberation, International, and Postgraduates

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Chaudhry Abdul Moiz Ali (Revive)

I am standing for Vice President Liberation, International and Postgraduates to ensure our Union reflects the diversity, ambition, and lived realities of every student. I will strengthen representation, advance equity, and secure accountable governance that delivers tangible outcomes for international and postgraduate communities across our institution.

Chaudhry Abdul Moiz Ali

Candidate for Vice President Liberation, International & Postgraduate Students

With the Students. By the Students. For the Students.

My Record of Representation

Since being elected Activities & Experience Representative in October, I have actively represented student interests across institutional spaces and student engagement platforms.

During this time I have:

  • Represented students in formal governance meetings and discussions

  • Engaged with societies and student groups to understand barriers to participation

  • Raised concerns regarding cost of living pressures affecting students

  • Advocated for inclusive student spaces and accessible activities

  • Worked to ensure student voices reach the appropriate decision-making channels

This experience has provided me with a strong understanding of how the Students’ Union and university structures operate, and how effective representation can bring meaningful improvements.

Liberation Students

Every student deserves a campus environment where they feel respected, safe and included.

I will work to strengthen liberation support through:

Inclusive & Safe Spaces

  • Expanding women-only and safe spaces

  • Supporting alcohol-free events to ensure inclusive participation

  • Strengthening systems for reporting discrimination and harassment

  • Increasing training on unconscious bias, racism and Islamophobia

Faith & Cultural Inclusion

  • Expanding and improving multi-faith centre facilities

  • Advocating for hand-held bidets in campus toilets to support religious needs

  • Ensuring faith and cultural communities are properly represented

Equality & Opportunity

  • Expanding scholarships and financial support for women and underrepresented students

  • Ensuring liberation groups have stronger representation within university decision-making

International Students

International students contribute enormously to the university community and must receive stronger institutional support.

Financial Support

  • Advocate for expanded scholarships for international students

  • Establish support funds for students from conflict-affected regions such as Palestine and Ukraine

  • Lobby against excessive annual tuition fee increases

Cost of Living Support

  • Challenge unnecessary increases in campus service costs

  • Introduce free or subsidised printing services

  • Ensure meals and essential services remain affordable despite inflation

Housing & Accommodation

  • Strengthen partnerships with third-party accommodation providers

  • Support students facing housing disputes or unfair contracts

Career & Employment Support

  • Work with the Careers and Enterprise teams to increase:

    • Graduate scheme opportunities

    • Career workshops and employability programmes

    • Entrepreneurship and business development support

Postgraduate Students

Postgraduate students have distinct academic, financial and research needs that require stronger representation.

Academic Support

  • Improve the efficiency and Increase the number of (EC) extenuating circumstances processes

  • Expand academic writing and research skills workshops

  • Develop linient policies regarding AI use in academic work

Researcher Support

  • Lobby for increased stipends for Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs)

  • Ensure postgraduate students have stronger representation in academic policy discussions

Campus Infrastructure

  • Expand 24/7 access to libraries and computer labs

  • Increase charging points and study facilities across campus

  • Support 24/7 social spaces such as QM Social and The Hive

Academic Flexibility

  • Encourage alternatives to early 9am lectures, particularly for commuting students

Ethical, Sustainable & Responsible University

Students expect institutions to operate responsibly.

I will advocate for:

  • Ethical investment policies

  • No institutional partnerships with organisations linked to human rights violations, apartheid, or genocide

  • Stronger environmentally sustainable policies across campus

  • Greater transparency in university financial and business partnerships

Mental Health & Student Wellbeing

Student wellbeing must be a central institutional priority.

I will work to:

  • Expand mental health services and counselling access

  • Improve awareness and visibility of wellbeing support

  • Ensure student wellbeing concerns are consistently raised in decision-making forums

Strengthening the Student Community

I will also work to:

  • Expand career development and employability workshops

  • Strengthen collaboration between students and the Careers Service

  • Increase alumni access to university facilities and networks

  • Ensure student feedback directly informs institutional decisions

My Commitment

Student representation must be active, accountable and transparent.

If elected, I will:

  • Maintain open communication with students

  • Provide regular updates on progress

  • Ensure student voices influence real institutional decisions

With the Students. By the Students. For the Students.

Vote Chaudhry Abdul Moiz Ali

Vice President Liberation, International & Postgraduate Students
Queen Mary Students' Union