As LeadMCR election season hots up, with candidates vying for the votes of the University of Manchester's over 40,000 students, The Mancunion brings you short statements from all participating in the race.
With each prospective Executive Officer given 20 words to make their case, keep an eye out for further coverage on The Mancunion's page (including our new society endorsement tracker) for more detail.
Union Affairs Officer:
Anna Ward - "As an experienced gender-based violence, tenants-union and Palestine organiser, I’m fighting for a University that addresses: Affordability, Solidarity and Sustainability."
Benjamin Blackman - "Ben for Union Affairs: rent freezes and bursaries, ethical partnerships, and empowering mental health to create an inclusive, student-first University."
Frances Connolly - "I’m an experienced student rep who understands university systems, confidently challenges decision-makers, and ensures student voices lead to meaningful change."
Meadow Ronan - "Not a vote for me, a vote for you, a vote for us. Make Manchester yours."
Saumya Tiwari - "When students speak, systems should respond. For accountability and fairer coordination, vote me #1."
City and Community Officer:
Bohdan Ferubko - "Because you can really count on me."
Hasan Patel - "In first year, I faced expulsion for organising the rent strike. I’ll continue to campaign with students as your officer."
Nagad Kayad - "I’m a fresh face in a new place, deeply rooted in Manchester with unique experiences. Let’s raise the standard."
Wellbeing and Liberation Officer:
Aisvaryaa Periyar Khaviyaa - "International student. Psychology informed. Unafraid to act. Committed to strengthen campus safety, inclusive wellbeing and intersectional liberation."
Grace Hollingsworth - "Vote Grace #1 to make university flexible, accessible, and safe - policies rooted in lived experience, not empty promises."
Kai Prince - "Vote Kai Prince if you believe your personal wellbeing & liberation deserves award-winning advocacy, genuine commitment, and transparent open collaboration."
Lana Smyth - "I've lived the struggles students face. I'll listen, advocate, and fight for real change, for every student."
Maha Shaikh - "Everything sucks right now - so vote Maha Shaikh, for transformation grounded in experience, vision, and a real plan for change!"
Sayana Backer - "For strong, accountable leadership rooted in community and a commitment to protecting wellbeing, liberation and student power, vote Sayana."
Scarlett Postance - "I am committed to driving intersectional, inclusive , and impactful change, with your voice at the heart of every decision."
Sharon Mary Dominic Raj - "Vote for me because I’ve already delivered change on mental health and safety and I’m rerunning to finish the work."
Activities and Culture Officer:
Aaina Mohapatra - "I understand the cost, the job stress, the fear as an international student, and my experience can combat that quick"
Ananya Alummottil - "Aid and employability. The given opportunities that were short-falling, I'm running to create systems that lift every individual forward."
Jasmine Collins - "I am an incredibly hardworking individual who is passionate about creating spaces for all students to feel seen and heard."
Sanjana Palangdar - "Make Manchester your stage - with clear guidance, real recognition, and affordable ways to belong and thrive."
Postgraduate Research Officer:
Avinash Powar - "My vision: a PGR community that feels like home. Let's make this year extraordinary together with your support."
Accadius Lunayo - "PGRs are barely recognised; across supervisory units, isolation, uncertainty and uneven support persist. As PGR Officer, I'll tackle this uncertainty."
Atanas Kotov - "A vote for me is a vote for affordable accommodation, support for student parents and material and mental health support."
Beck Heslop - "I will ensure PGRs are supported throughout their journey, with submission pending funds and access to uni email and resources post-PhD."
Zhou Luman - "Have dedicated 1,300+ hours to 30+ events benefiting 5,000+ students globally, earning multiple awards for volunteering and internationalisation."
Mariya Hamada - "Knac-Knac! Who's there? Finances, career uncertainty and research loneliness will no longer make you shiver! Vote Knac-Knac: know, act, claim"
Mohsen Rezaei Atagholipour - "Turning PGR voices into action: I bring leadership, experience, and dedication to ensure PGR priorities are heard and achieved"
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Officer:
Ann Lee - "I'm motivated by heart, mitigated by (a slightly neurospicy) head; I will give FBMH the best foundation to change lives.
Faculty of Humanities Officer:
Alec Severs - "For bold leadership tackling the real issues of humanities students - Don't Panic, Keep Alec!"
Pulkit Gupta - "I will provide better facilities, stronger support and feedback, fair finances, powerful student voice - building a thriving Manchester community."
Faculty of Science and Engineering Officer:
Lincoln Bertram - "Clear plans, honest communication and real follow-through. I focus on fixing problems, building systems and improving everyday student experience."
Jack Newton - "I believe in a university motivated by students not money and I will fight to end UoM's ties to genocide."
Mochi Choi - "Dedicated in improving quality of life in exam and feedback and ensure chances of employment amongst students."
Steven Iguza - "Heard, Handled, Delivered"
Xu Dingfan - "I listen, act, and deliver - amplifying student voices, prioritising wellbeing, and building inclusive communities that create real change together."
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