Saly 'Saly' Khalil - Economics Department President

I am eager to stand for the role of President because I am genuinely excited to get involved behind the scenes of our department, understand what our professors are working on, and contribute to ongoing developments. As a ‘Discover Economics’ Ambassador, I have previously gotten involved sharing my passion for Economics with sixth-form students and have also already participated in discussions with professors about the dissertation process. These experiences have shown me how rewarding and fun it is to represent our course, and I would love to continue doing so in an official role.

My main priority is to ensure that students always know how and when they can get involved in opportunities and who to contact if they need help finding them. Whether that means becoming a course representative or joining external initiatives like Discover Economics (which I only discovered recently through a friend), I want you to never miss a chance to get involved in something you are passionate about, simply because you didn’t know where to look or who to ask.

Additionally, I will ensure that student feedback is communicated directly to the right lecturers or staff, so your concerns are never overlooked. I aim to maintain an open and approachable environment where anyone can share their ideas with me whether by email, in person, day or night.

Ultimately, I care deeply about our Economics department and believe you deserve a leader who makes opportunities clear and turns your feedback into action.