Manifesto

Candidate for the position of Students' Union Officer

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Yavuz Kafadar

Yavuz: Making your dreams a reality

Priorities
My name is Yavuz, a sabbatical officer at your Students' Union. I am a law graduate and former lawyer in Istanbul, with a master's degree in law from City University of London. I am committed to student welfare and have been tirelessly working to improve services, such as affordable catering, better events, and support for societies.
Cost of Living Crisis
Imagine:
Lunches and full British breakfasts for only 3 pounds!
A university bike scheme for 25 pounds (you will buy a bike for only 25 pounds)
Rent support up to 300 pounds per month!
Weekly cleaning services in student halls!
More job opportunities for students on campus!
Student Communities & Events (Student Societies and Sports)
Imagine:
Better funding and support for societies and sports clubs!
More professional staff to work with!
Transparent society elections run by the students' union!
One-on-one sessions with professional staff to society members every week!
Careers and Employability
Imagine:
Proactive careers services will make a plan with you for your future and follow up on your goals weekly!
Personal tutoring will be improved and linked to career services!
There will be more mentoring options!
University will incentivise working hard!
You will never feel alone again!

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