Hello everyone, my name is Alfaz Shahulhameed , and I am running for the position of Welfare and Liberation Officer. I strongly believe in strength of diversity and every student deserves respect and equal opportunity. As a student from the Faculty of Business and Law , my academic journey has strengthened my understanding of leadership, governance, and ethical responsibility. However, leadership is not just about knowledge it is about action. My vision is to build a campus culture where inclusivity is actively practised, where student welfare is prioritised, and where every individual feels genuinely valued, heard, and supported.
.WELFARE IS NOT A PRIVILEGE IT IS A RIGHT
1.MENTAL HEALTH: END THE WAIT
Students are waiting weeks sometimes months for mental health support.
They are told to cope. To endure. To stay silent.
That is unacceptable.
I will:
• Demand reduced waiting times across all campuses
• Push for expanded, culturally competent counselling services
• Establish clear, visible pathways so students know exactly where to seek help
• Hold the university accountable for delivering timely support
No student should struggle alone because the system moves too slowly.
2.INTERNATIONAL & EU STUDENTS: NO MORE INVISIBLE STRUGGLES
Visa uncertainty. Financial strain. Isolation.
These are not minor issues they shape daily survival.
I will :
Moving countries to study is an act of courage.
The institution must match that courage with support.
• Fight for clear, accessible visa and employment guidance
• Strengthen emergency hardship funds for students in crisis
• Build real integration programmes not token gestures
• Ensure international voices are represented in every welfare decision
No student should feel forgotten because of where they come from.
3.HOUSING: SECURITY, NOT EXPLOITATION
Sky-high rent. Unsafe conditions. Unfair contracts.
Housing is not a luxury. It is a basic right.
I will:
• Challenge exploitative landlord practices
• Demand fair, transparent accommodation processes
• Support students facing housing insecurity
• Campaign for affordable housing solutions across all campuses
Students deserve protection not profit-driven pressure.
4.NEURODIVERGENT STUDENTS: INCLUSION IN PRACTICE
Policies promise inclusion.
Reality often delivers inconsistency.
Neurodivergent students deserve an environment that adapts to them not the other way around.
I will:
• Push for guaranteed, consistent learning adjustments
• Expand access to adaptive academic resources
• Demand stronger staff training in neurodiversity awareness
• Ensure inclusion is embedded in everyday teaching
am not running for Welfare and Liberation Officer to hold a position.
I am running because too many students at ARU are still fighting to be heard. Too many are waiting for support. Too many are expected to cope in silence.
That stops here.
Welfare is not a favour.
Safety is not optional.
Inclusion is not a marketing slogan.
It is a responsibility and I am prepared to enforce it.
Every student deserves protection, representation, and real support not delayed responses, not empty statements, not symbolic gestures. If something is broken, I will challenge it. If students are overlooked, I will confront it. If support systems fail, I will push until they change.
I am not here to sit comfortably.
I am here to hold the system accountable.
If you believe ARU should stand firmly on dignity, equality, and wellbeing not compromise them then this is our moment.
We don’t need softer promises.
We need stronger action.
Vote ALFAZ SHAHULHAMEED for Welfare and Liberation Officer.