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Saleh Samore
Candidate for
President (S)
Business Finance Y1
How to reach me?
Instagram: Saleh_Samore
Email: Ms4001@he.ac.uk
My Biography
I am a Business Finance student at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia with a strong interest in leadership and student representation. My involvement in leadership started early, having served as President of my school’s Student Council, where I learned the importance of listening to others, communicating clearly, and genuinely representing those you serve. In addition to this, I have experience as a Senior Youth Leader within PMLN, the current ruling political party in Pakistan. This role allowed me to work closely with people from diverse backgrounds, strengthening my skills in leadership, teamwork, and community engagement, while also understanding the responsibility that comes with representing others.
At university, I currently serve as the International Student Officer of HWUMSA, where I actively support international students and work to ensure their voices are heard within the student community. Through this role, I have gained firsthand experience in advocacy, problem-solving, and building inclusive initiatives. I believe every student deserves to feel heard and supported, regardless of background. I aim to bring a practical, approachable, and committed attitude to HWUMSA—one that focuses on action, accountability, and building a stronger student community for everyone.
My Manifesto
My manifesto is simple: student voice comes first, and real change matters more than empty promises. I believe HWUMSA should be by students, for students, and focused on outcomes that genuinely improve daily campus life. If elected, I will prioritise transparency and accountability, so students always know what decisions are being made and why. I want HWUMSA to be approachable and active, not distant or reactive. This includes pushing for better study spaces, a cleaner and safer campus, and more engaging events that students actually want to attend. I am also committed to supporting initiatives around mental health, career-focused opportunities, and stronger student engagement, ensuring that HWUMSA contributes positively to both personal wellbeing and future readiness. My aim is to deliver results students can see, feel, and benefit from not just promises during election season.
What motivated me to nominate myself?
I am running because I care deeply about our student community and I believe in taking responsibility to improve it. Rather than waiting for someone else to step up, I decided to put my experience, energy, and commitment forward. I've been involved in student activities and advocacy long enough to know what works, what doesn’t, and where real change is needed and I'm ready to lead that effort with clarity and purpose.
My top three priorities
1. Create a real support system for student wellbeing
Beyond events, I want to introduce regular, accessible mental health checkpoints and spaces where students can connectwhether it's through peer support circles or drop-in chats. Well-being shouldn't be a checkbox; it should be part of campus culture.
2. Make your education work for your future
I'll push for more practical, career-relevant workshops, stronger industry links, and clearer academic support that’s available before the crunch of finals. Your degree should feel like an investment, not just a syllabus.
3. Build communication that you actually want to read
Let’s cut through the clutter. I’ll work to simplify how HWUMSA shares updates through clear, concise, and regular channels and create real opportunities for you to shape what happens next. No invisible decisions, no unanswered feedback.
What would I bring to the role?
If elected, I envision bringing a listening ear, a proactive spirit, and a genuine commitment to follow through.
For HWUMSA, that means moving from planning to action making the association more responsive, more visible, and truly reflective of what students want.
For HWUM, it means being a constructive partner someone who bridges student voices with university decision makers to create real, positive change on campus.
And for you the student I hope it means feeling heard, supported, and proud to be part of a community that doesn’t just talk about improvement, but delivers it together.