Claudia Nader
Co-President Activities and Campaigns
Supports societies, student activities, major union events, and campaigns that build campus life.
Claudia was elected by SOAS students in March 2026. Co-Presidents work full time for the union for one year.
Contact Claudia
Email cn2@soas.ac.uk
Manifesto
This is the manifesto Claudia stood on in the March 2026 election.
Your Voice. Your Union. Your SOAS.
Hello, my name is Claudia Nader, and I am running for Co-President Activities & Campaigns.
I am running because I care about whether students genuinely feel supported by their Union, and whether opportunities at SOAS are accessible to everyone, not just to those who already have networks. SOAS students are politically aware, globally engaged, and ambitious. But we are graduating into one of the most competitive job markets in recent years. Networks matter. Access matters. Practical experience matters. Too often, students are left to build those pathways alone.
That needs to change.
My background is in international studies, diplomacy, and filmmaking. I have conducted field research, built trust with communities, and translated lived experiences into policy-relevant insights. I have coordinated multilingual teams and worked in high-pressure environments where organisation and accountability matter. Leadership starts with listening, but change happens with following through.
As a multilingual SOAS student from Beirut, Lebanon, I joined this university for its global community. But, I also understand how isolating university can feel, especially when navigating careers, funding, diversity, and competitive industries.
I care because I am that student.
If elected, I will campaign on:
1. Building accessible professional networks
Students consistently raise concerns about employability and access to internships, particularly in competitive sectors.
I will introduce:
- A SOAS Alumni Mentorship Scheme matching students with graduates in relevant sectors.
- An Annual Networking & Futures Week with sector-specific panels.
- Regular “Pathways After SOAS” talks from recent graduates.
- Stronger connections to ethical employers aligned with SOAS values.
Networking should not be elitist. It should be embedded into our Union.
2. Strengthening the relationship between the SU and the University
Many students feel campaigns are reactive and communication lacks transparency.
I will establish:
- Quarterly open forums between SU officers and senior University leadership.
- Clear response timelines for campaign demands.
- Greater transparency around decisions affecting student life.
- A diverse, rotating Student Activities & Campaigns Feedback Panel.
Bridge-building does not mean compromising our principles. It means strengthening our leverage.
3. Launching a SOAS Cultural Festival
SOAS is one of the most internationally diverse universities in the UK. The world is present in our student body every day, and our campus should feel as dynamic and diverse as the community within it. I will launch an annual SOAS Cultural Festival featuring:
- Food and music
- Film screenings and panel discussions
- Student performances
- Cross-society collaboration
This is about connection across departments and communities. SOAS should feel alive and heard.
I care about building structures that make things clearer, fairer, and more accessible. I care about students who don’t already have networks. I care about campaigns that deserve real responses. I care about creating spaces where people feel comfortable being honest.
More about this role
Read the full Co-President role descriptions.