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Hello , I’m Danny I’m 20 years old and I want to be your next UML president
My mains goals are to make the space more for the members and volunteers with longer hours open, more additions not from community and more socials
Vote for me to work with you
I love uml let’s make next year even better !!

Hiya! i’m Adam, and i’m running to be your next UML president! ✨

I’ve proud to say i’ve spent this year serving as your volunteer coordinator! scheduling, training, and guiding the largest number of volunteers in UML history to thrive in our wonderful space. whilst rewarding them with exclusive volunteer-only socials, like our very successful roxy ball room social with shuffleboard, ping pong, karaoke and so so much yapping! 🏓

Alongside this, i’ve taken on vice presidential duties throughout the year, and covered for our president Eden when required, which gave me a good taste of the role i’m running for! 🫡

I’ve put so so much of my time into making UML the best it can be, and hope to earn your vote to keep the good times rolling 💛

What i want to do to make UML better for you:

•Bigger and better collabs with societies within LUU and beyond! not only did i spend hours and hours recruiting new members at our freshers fair stalls, i was also brainstorming collaborations with the many, many great societies in leeds (maybe not as great as UML obvs), if anyone has any collab suggestions hmu 🗣️

•Implement a real welfare support network, working with our new welfare, liberation and equality sec, as well as the incoming LUU wellbeing officer, who happens to be the current UML president, go Eden 🙌, to support our members who are struggling in silence from mental health struggles, those grieving, and those who are neurodivergent and need more from their society to help them thrive at university. if you couldn’t tell already, I happen to be a lil bit autistic myself! 😁

•More fun! open mics, even open instrumentals, tiny desk concerts, karaoke, an end of year ball, a christmas dinner, more themed listening parties at record stores… i could go on forever 🤩

•A new edition of our beloved UML membership cards, with designs voted on by you the people! as well as discounted alumni memberships for those of you legends who are graduating but who still want to stay connected to the UML community and use the library to borrow your favourite records, CDs, tapes, and books! 📚 💿

•Gain big sponsorships to allow up to level up UML’s funding, so we can add to our collection far more frequently, upgrade our equipment, buy cool ass furniture, lamps, lights etc that just fit the vibe of the amazing library space we have 🛋️


Whilst this list may contain many of my big ideas for UML, it certainly does not include all of them! I’m always open to new suggestions and feedback from you lot on what we can do to improve the society, the community and the library itself! 💕

You can find more details on my insta @adam4umlpresident 📷

Thank you so so much for reading, and if I’ve convinced you to vote for me 🗳️ rank me No. 1 in the voting!

As ringo often says,
peace and love ✌️☮️

I’m Theo, 21, and after I finish my year in industry this year, I’m coming back to Leeds to finish my degree in Politics. I joined UML in my first year and served as Secretary (and Volunteer Coordinator) in my second. Through this role, I have learned how to run volunteering successfully, increase membership, grow our collection, and have made valuable connections with other societies and universities. As with most UML members, I love music and consider buying records my only addiction. I love UML, and one of the main reasons I’m running for President is in an attempt to ensure that UML is not just a weekly event in your calendar, but a meaningful part of your uni experience - as it has been for me.

I have so many ideas for UML, but my main policies are as follows:


1: To make UML an even more accepting and inclusive space for everyone.

Now more than ever, third places - spaces outside home and work -are incredibly important, and having a place on campus where people feel safe and comfortable is a top priority for me. Having lived in Malaysia for 8 years, I know what it’s like to be in a new place, and how important it is to have a place to go where you can feel comfortable and welcome. To me, UML is the perfect space for this. As a community space, it has inclusivity and acceptance as its foundations, and this is a key strength that I only want to build on as President. One way I want to accomplish this policy is to introduce a weekly ‘quiet hour’ - either during or after library hours - designed especially for neurodivergent members who feel overstimulated by UML’s sometimes hectic atmosphere. This is an idea based on members’ feedback, as I believe transparent action on feedback is a key responsibility of any leader.


2: To improve the volunteering program.

When I was Secretary in 23/24, there was no such role as ‘Volunteer Coordinator’, and so these responsibilities were a key part of my role. I know my way around organising and implementing a fair and efficient volunteering schedule. I want to organise more volunteer socials and implement proper training for volunteers. This will help to increase the feeling of community amongst volunteers, as well as equipping them with the skills necessary to run UML in the way it deserves.


3: To increase collaborations with other societies and universities.

As Secretary, I was able to foster good relationships with other societies, both within and beyond Leeds. As President, I plan to use these connections to further increase the number of collaborations UML has with other societies. As well as other LUU societies, I am also hoping to organise joint socials with similar societies in Nottingham and Sheffield, both of which I was in touch with during my time as Secretary. UML is a society with such broad appeal, and this positions it ideally for collaborations with so many other societies.


4: To organise a regular weekly UML social alongside gigs, quizzes, and more.

I believe UML could really benefit from a regular, weekly social where members can chat, relax, and form stronger friendships within the society. So many of my best friendships at uni started in the music library, and I want everyone else to have that chance as well.

As well as this weekly social, I aim to increase the number of gigs, quizzes, record shopping trips, and other less regular socials. Some of my best memories from my time on committee are hosting quizzes, organising parties, and working the door at gigs. I want to see more events in the UML calendar, and as President, I would be determined to make this happen.


5: UML Abroad

So many societies at university have a trip abroad, so why not us? My vision for this is to organise a trip to somewhere in Europe to visit record shops, listening bars, and go to gigs - giving members a chance to experience another country’s unique music culture.


6: Semesterly reports for transparency, to keep UML working for you.

UML is, and should be, a community-based society, and as such I am committed to taking members’ ideas into consideration and ensuring that everyone is listened to - whether they are on committee, a volunteer, or a member.

As President, I would hold a monthly committee meeting to check our progress on ongoing projects and discuss members’ ideas for the society. Following this meeting, I would publish a report to all members, detailing our ideas, progress, and future plans. I want to grow the bottom-up leadership model of UML, and the first step to this is top-down transparency.


This is by no means an exhaustive list of my ideas. Alongside these main policies, I am, of course, aiming to grow our collection and improve UML as a space and society. I am always open to suggestions and would love as much input as possible. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions - I’m always happy to chat!

I hope you’ll consider voting for me for UML President 25/26. A vote for me is a vote for a candidate with enthusiasm, experience, and endorsements.