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Christian Cooper

Deputy President (Clubs & Societies)

Hi, I’m Christian and I’m re-running to be your DPCS!

I have spent the last year in the role and so have extensive experience with clubs, societies, and projects (CSPs), which I hope to bring back to the job to ensure that I support your voice to the Union and empower those who run CSPs and take part in them.

So far, I’ve:

  • Implemented the Student Experience Fund.
  • Introduced improved training for CSP committees.
  • Conducted a large-scale review to improve the efficiency of CSP funding.
  • Worked with Move Imperial to improve Imperial Athletes.
  • Engrained sustainability into CSP funding.
  • Helped deliver the most successful welcome fair in recent history!
  • and much more...

I aim to make running or taking part in CSPs the most enjoyable and rewarding experience anyone at Imperial can have!

How?

Response Times & Support

  • Reduce the response times on event/trip proposals and the activities inbox, to ensure that all committees feel supported to run their events stress-free.
  • Increase the support opportunities available to those running events, to ensure that all events are of the highest quality.
  • Improve communication and transparency from the Union to CSPs about processes and updates.

Sustainability

  • Introduce a society sustainability framework to ensure that sustainable CSPs are rewarded and encouraged to be sustainable.

Student Experience Fund

  • Increase the number of students who can access the fund.
  • Expand the fund to postgraduate and international students.

Funding Opportunities

  • Introduce funding for new societies.
  • Improve grant and annual budgeting to make it more equitable and accessible.