1. ‘Accesibility’. ‘Participation’. ‘Strengthening the union’. These are buzzwords that you will hear a lot in election times. I am
Sebastiaan Debrouwere, and I am running to be President of our students' union. I believe you deserve better than crude
electioneering. If elected, I will deliver change that will tangibly improve the workings of KCLSU and the lives of students.
Provide more support
Cut red tape for
grants and interest-
societies, sports clubs
free loans to societies
and student media
and clubs
I will create a comprehensive funding database of available
Running a club, society or student media outlet is challenging
grants. For societies who set up projects that need seed-money,
enough as it is. I will simplify the procedures to apply for rooms,
such as our theater societies, KCLSU should provide small,
manage membership, and advertise. I will also introduce an
interest-free loans alongside grants.
online ticket system to track all requests from start to finish.
Create more
Ensure that every
opportunities for
student has access to
meaningful student
affordable housing
employment
Graduate unemployment figures are at a record high. KCLSU I will work to include a dedicated student housing service in the
must play an active role in creating opportunities for students existing KCL Accommodation Office. This service will maintain a
and boost their employability. I will further increase the number list of verified landlords, offer contract advice, helps to find
of KCLSU student staff posts, roll out new skill trainings and emergency solutions for evicted students and offer assistance to
build sustainable partnerships with employers and alumni. challenge illegitimate actions (e.g. withheld deposits).
Commit King's to Support and further
prioritise its students empower liberation
and widen and anti-racism
participation. campaigns
In times of austerity and cuts to the teaching grant, there is a Sexism, racism, islamophobia and homophobia leave King’s
temptation towards quick savings. I will defend the interests of students feeling excluded from our community, and are
students against devastating reforms such as across-the-board unacceptable. I will commit KCLSU to financially and logistically
teaching hour cuts, the scrapping of welfare services and scaling support student-led campaigns on these issues.
back of widening participation schemes.
Protect the GKT Improve Campus
Identity and Representation
Autonomy
Our Medical School has a long and rich history and a distinct Each of the King's Campuses has its own challenges and
identity. I will fight to protect the GKT-identity, sports teams and problems. If elected, I will create Campus Representation roles
societies from forceful harmonisation by British Universities and within KCLSU to make sure that each can get the best deal.
Colleges Sport (BUCS).
But don't just vote for my ideas...
Vote for my determination and my experience in delivering results.
In my three years at King’s, I’ve tirelessly strived to improve the student experience and wider society.
President of KCL Think Tank Society Co-Founder of KCL Politics Society Vice-President of KCL MUN Society
Chair of Student Activities Forum Careers in Public Policy Week Campaigner (equal rights, tuition fees)
I am asking for your vote and support to bring positive, tangible change to the lives of students. KCLSU needs leaders with the
intent and the ability to follow through on their policies. Let’s make a real difference, together!
Vote Sebastiaan Debrouwere #1 for KCLSU President