Aditya Raj
STUDENTS' UNION UCL · REP ELECTIONS 2026
Vote Aditya Raj
Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences PGT Rep
International Students' Network Secretary
"Our existence matters. Make it worth it."
I'm an MSc Risk, Disaster and Resilience student at UCL, an international student from New Delhi, and I'm funding my studies through a student loan. I know the pressures you face, and I'm standing to make sure your voice is heard and acted on.
KEY DATES
Voting is open now
Voting opens 19 October, 09:00 · Voting closes 23 October, 12:00 · Results 23 October, 18:30
WHY ME
Why vote for me
01
I understand the pressure
As a self-funded international student on a loan, I know what is at stake for you this year.
02
I listen first
Every student deserves to have their concerns, ideas and opinions heard, and acted on.
03
I share what I find
Opportunities, resources and information should reach every student, not just a few.
04
I value every background
Students from every country and discipline should feel represented.
MY COMMITMENTS
What I will do in each role
FMPS PGT Rep
Who can vote: Postgraduate Taught students in the Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
■ Collect PGT feedback across departments every term, in person and online.
■ Take shared priorities to Education Zone and Faculty Teaching Committees.
■ Report back clearly on what was raised and what changed.
■ Share useful academic, career and wellbeing resources.
"We are officially here for just one year. Let's make it a life-changing one."
International Students' Network Secretary
Who can vote: students whose normal place of residence is outside the UK.
■ Circulate agendas before every forum, working with the Student Officer.
■ Take accurate notes and share them promptly, in plain, accessible English.
■ Help international students find the resources and opportunities they need.
■ Build a welcoming network where everyone feels they belong at UCL.
"You bring the concerns, and I'll take the responsibility to do something about them."
TRACK RECORD
Experience I bring
Hostel Prefect, 3 years. Brought residents together, listened to their concerns and represented them fairly.
EAGxOxford 2026, Organising Team. Part of a team of about 25 that delivered a three-day conference for 550+ attendees, covering logistics, reception, medical support, room management and speaker liaison.
Education outreach volunteer, Delhi NCR. 70+ hours teaching STEM foundations to children aged 5 to 12 and distributing school supplies with a local NGO.
Research Intern, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research. Now studying catastrophic and disaster risk at UCL's Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction.
Engagement. Cambridge Conference on Catastrophic Risk 2026 · Arctic Circle Forum, New Delhi · Computing with Waves Workshop, Imperial College London.
HOW TO VOTE
Three steps, two minutes
1. Go to the Students' Union UCL elections page and sign in with your UCL account.
2. Find FMPS PGT Rep and International Students' Network Secretary.
3. Vote for Aditya Raj. If the ballot asks you to rank, put me first.
GET IN TOUCH
Questions or ideas?
I'd love to hear them: aditya.raj.26@ucl.ac.uk · LinkedIn
This is Aditya Raj's personal campaign page. It is not an official Students' Union UCL or UCL page. For election information, visit studentsunionucl.org.