President

Full-time £31,000+ Year out / Grad job

Are you a leader with a passion to deliver the best student experience? If so, the role of President could be perfect for you. Within the Students' Union fast-paced, exciting and diverse environment, you’ll have the freedom to oversee a wide variety of projects and play a key part in shaping the Queen Mary Students’ Union.

The President is the key spokesperson for the Students’ Union. You’ll represent and campaign on matters relating directly to the education and welfare of students across Queen Mary University of London. You’ll be responsible for shaping and implementing many of the Students’ Union's policies, projects and campaigns, consulting with students to represent their views and act on issues affecting them. You’ll also chair Students’ Union's Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, overseeing financial, legal and strategic tasks.

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The Candidates

Omar Ouadaa

I’m running to make our Students’ Union better for everyone. I want change that actually makes a difference. As your President, I'll deliver real improvements you can feel, while keeping the SU fully transparent. Change will only come if you vote for it! #OmarForPresident

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Vish

I, Vishwajeet Singh Deora, am running for QMSU President to deliver real results. I will: •⁠ ⁠Make printing free •⁠ ⁠Provide affordable food and student kitchens •⁠ ⁠Tackle rent issues •⁠ ⁠Increase paid campus jobs •⁠ ⁠Support commuters •⁠ ⁠Increase funding for societies and sports Vote VISH FOR PRESIDENT #1

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Saarim Ahmed (Revive)

"With the students. By the students. For the students." Students deserve a Union that truly listens and delivers. As a Student Trustee and Society President, I’ve seen how change happens. I’m running to bring transparency, accountability, and real representation so every student’s voice shapes the future of Queen Mary.

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Ashritha Sugumanchi

How important it is for us, as students, to have leadership that truly understands our challenges in a demanding world. How fortunate we are to be part of a university where inclusion unites all genders, nations, and voices. How powerful our student experience becomes with the right leadership guiding us.

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Zehra Naqvi

I’m Zehra Naqvi, a lawyer and LLM Intellectual Property Law student. I’m enthusiastic, approachable and committed to serving our community. Having led at school and college, where I created new opportunities and achieved a five‑year overall gold medal, I’ll bring strong organisation, advocacy and fresh ideas to represent your voice.

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Prithvirajsingh Bayas

Course Rep. Postgraduate Rep. Badminton team member. I’ve shown up in classrooms, in committees, and across campus. I don’t just attend meetings, I push for results. If you want accountability, transparency, and leadership that delivers, vote for Prithviraj. Let’s raise standards and make the Students’ Union work harder.

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