This page lists the manifestos for 2026-27 Freshers Representative candidates.
Candidates are ordered by those who submitted a graphical manifesto, followed by those who submitted a textual manifesto, followed by those who submitted no manifesto, then in alphabetical order.
Jason Kwok
Ruby Leung
Jyotiraditya Padhi
Isabelle Salway
Nobuki Smolders
Jamie Villacis Lara
Tessa Connel
Hi everyone, I’m Tessa, and it’s been great to meet so many people on the maths course already. I can’t wait to get involved in running the many events the maths society have to offer, keeping the free food theme alive, and creating spaces that people are motivated to be in! As an ambitious person always open to suggestions, I would love to be your frep this year.
Emily Ford
Hello!
My name is Emily and I am running for the freshers representative position as I would love to be able to work closely with the Maths Society and act as a voice for first year students within the exec team. I have experience of leadership from school, where I have been in various roles like School Council rep and the lead for maths in our school STEM magazine “The Lab Report”, but the one I found the most rewarding was when I was Vice Captain for my house in Year 13. I led bake sales to fundraise for MacMillan and organised teams for the Music Cup, Sports Day and the Spelling Bee, leading my house to place as runners up in house points at the end of the year (frankly a shocking feat to everyone including myself, as my house (in)famously comes last every year…).
I think it’s important that freshers are heard within the wider Maths Society as we have unique struggles, such as the massive jump from A-levels to uni maths. No longer can we do the homework on the bus half an hour before it’s due, and still all manage to pull off the A* in Further Maths. I wasn’t expecting the uni style maths to be so different before I started, and from speaking to others in my cohort, I know I’m not the only one. That’s why I believe it’s essential to have Freps to represent all 493 (!!!) of the Maths students in my year, and of course the lovely people on maths adjacent courses too.
Thank you for reading my manifesto!!
Robert Gor
Hi, I’m Robert and I would love to be a Maths Society frep this year!
I’d like to use this opportunity to play an active role in building the Maths Society community. I’m excited to get involved and turn ideas into events that everyone can enjoy. Above all, I believe this role is about listening to my peers and working together to make the society the best it can be for all of us.
Being a Deputy Head Student at my sixth form, I really enjoyed working with others to organise events and contribute to the community. I also led the Sixth Form Council at my school, where I took ideas and feedback from students and presented them to the Senior Leadership Team to help improve their experience. These roles taught me the importance of listening to others, representing their views and making sure their suggestions are heard. I hope I can use my experiences to ensure every fresher has a voice and is supported.
I have been a swimming teacher for 2 years now, and through this experience I have learned the importance of communicating in different ways, and doing my best to help people settle in. I think I can bring this attitude to the role of a frep to help fellow freshers settle in and feel part of the maths community.
I’d love the opportunity to make this year as rewarding as possible for us first years, so I would really appreciate your vote!
Tanish Gupta
Hi everyone! I’m a first-year Computer Science student at Warwick, and I’m running to be a Maths Society Fresher Representative.
What I enjoy most about mathematics is the process of figuring things out: approaching a difficult problem from different angles, understanding why a solution works, and discovering how an abstract idea can be applied to something tangible. That curiosity has shaped both my academic interests and the projects I work on, from algorithm visualisation and performance comparisons to developing a C++ matching engine that explores the role of algorithms and data structures in financial markets.
Outside the classroom, I’ve led a competitive maths club, founded a programming club and tutored other students. These experiences have taught me that some of the best learning happens when people exchange ideas, work through challenging problems together and feel comfortable asking questions. That is the kind of environment I’d love to help build at Warwick.
- Make problem-solving a shared experience
I’d love to help organise collaborative problem-solving sessions, team challenges and friendly competitions that give members the chance to tackle interesting mathematical problems together. From logic and combinatorics to probability and optimisation, these activities could offer something for different interests and experience levels. The emphasis would be on exploring different approaches, learning from one another and enjoying the challenge, rather than simply getting the right answer first.
- Connect mathematics to the things we build
Mathematics becomes especially exciting when you see what it makes possible. My own technical projects have shown me how mathematical thinking connects to algorithms, efficient data structures, simulation and quantitative finance. I’d love to help bring these connections into the society through informal workshops, demonstrations and interdisciplinary activities, potentially collaborating with other student societies. Whether someone is interested in pure mathematics, computer science, economics or something entirely different, there is always another application or idea worth exploring.
- Make it easier for people to find their place
A great society should be somewhere people want to return to, not just somewhere they attend an occasional event. Drawing on my experience in tutoring and student leadership, I’d like to help make activities welcoming to newcomers, encourage peer-to-peer learning and create more opportunities for members to meet people with similar interests. You shouldn’t need to be the strongest mathematician in the room to feel that you belong.
- Turn good ideas into events that actually happen
I would bring initiative, organisation and a willingness to get involved in the practical work behind events. I’d also want to hear directly from members about what they would find useful or enjoyable, work with the existing committee, and help develop ideas that are both realistic and worth attending. A successful society is built through consistent contributions, not just ambitious promises.
Why me?
I bring a combination of mathematical curiosity, technical experience and a genuine interest in helping others learn. From leading clubs and tutoring students to building projects that challenge me to think more deeply, I’ve learned to take ideas beyond the initial concept and put them into practice.
As a FREP, I wouldn’t expect to arrive with all the answers. I’d want to listen, contribute, learn from the committee and help make the society better for the people who are part of it.
My aim is simple: to help make Warwick Maths Society a place where we challenge ourselves, discover new ideas and enjoy figuring things out together.
I’d love your support!
Hassan Hotee
Hi! Im Hassan, a 1st year Maffs student running for maffs soc frep. I mainly love solving maths problems and thinking about mathematical ideas, though i do enjoy engaging in other stuff like fitness, football, and random stuff really. Fun fact : I represented my country (Mauritius) for Mathematics! Why me : Given most of us are already pretty enthusiastic about Maths, I’d like to amplify it further. For the freshers, I’d like to put my self-study and problem solving toolkit to use to foster a rich mathematical community among freshers, whether it’s academic support or pure love of the game. (I love talking about maffs). Although i am a fresher myself, my experience with olympiads and STEP have helped me massively with familiarising myself with the University-level style of thinking.
I was an executive member of my school’s STEM Club, where we organised a plethora of events including a talk with a few scientists from abroad came to talk about applications of STEM, a cheeky egg drop challenge where participants needed to design an apparatus to prevent the egg cracking. (This might be more for engin**rs, whoopsies! - No harm to engineers, they are statistically more employed than us😔) I would love to organise an event with a similar spirit to this for the freshers, as it could be an escape from the “abstract nonsense” as some people call it. Who knows, maybe the mighty warwick mathematicians could demonstrate their exceptional applied mathematical prowess! Above all however, it is imperative to listen to the community concerning what THEY want to be offered.
I also have some experience on the social media side. I created a War(against the)wick Freshers’ WhatsApp Community that somehow became pretty much the most active freshers’ community around. Making and moderating it taught me the importance of listening to what people want, how to keep the space welcoming, and making sure everyone has a positive experience.
Above all, i want to help Maths soc become a space where we can share our love for maffs, enjoy a bunch of whimsical events, and especially, one where you have fun.
Shahwaiz Khawaja
I am Shahwaiz Khawaja. Like most of you, I’ve grown up loving maths. But not only that, I love to teach and introduce others to new concepts. I have chosen to apply for FREP, as maths society is one of the few places where you can truly express your love for maths. And I would love to encourage that to everyone in the course. I am very approachable and open to talking about a variety of topics, especially about maths. And I would love to discuss feedback/opinions on the course, which helps us make it more accessible to everyone, along with demystifying the job markets to create more guidance to my fellow freshers on setting up future careers.
What I will deliver
Tiramisu Regular competitions with teams and cooperation Resources and information regarding future jobs and post university (yes that includes QUANT!!) Social events to meet others with a similar love for mathematics (I might include the tiramisu there)
Relevant past experience
Vice president of engineering society in 6th form President of math society in 6th form
I am also incredibly open to feedback and other ideas. So when I become FREP, please come to me for any ideas that you would love to see in maths society.
Thomas-Elliot Miall
As a first-year student at Warwick, I understand the steep transition we are all navigating. I am running for Freshers’ Representative because I want to help foster an environment where we can push each other’s curiosity and challenge our thinking. The Warwick Maths Society is the perfect place to combine our analytical work with a dedicated community, and my primary mission will be to genuinely understand our cohort’s needs and advocate for them.
To support my fellow first years, I will focus on two core initiatives:
Module selection sessions; to help us make the jump to university maths and employment, we require rigorous, informed decision-making—especially when choosing optional modules, it’s incredibly easy to not know which modules are required for the future, effectively blocking entire careers if done badly. Therefore, to help everyone navigate this challenge, I will organise Module Selection Ask Me Anythings. By bringing in older students to explain the realities and subtleties of optional modules, we can provide crucial, data-driven insight to help first-years make the best choices for their academic paths and properly insight every student into knowing what prerequisite modules are needed.
Monthly Maths Games Nights; my background in combinatorial game theory and chess has shown me that mathematical thinking is also deeply social and strategic. I plan to introduce a monthly maths games night (featuring board games, chess, and poker). This will provide a relaxed, inclusive environment for us to build our community, share ideas, and find the same joy in problem-solving outside the Zeeman building.
Why vote for me? I have the practical experience to turn these ideas into reality. As head of logistics and co-president for a 250+ person MUN conference, I am highly experienced in meeting with other organizations, and managing strict deadlines. I know that the foundation of any good agreement is understanding each party’s needs, and I will lead with clear communication and logic when representing our cohort to the exec team.
I would massively value the chance to contribute to this environment, learn from my peers, and ensure every first-year has the resources and community they need to thrive.
Vote Thomas-Elliott Miall for a connected, curious, and supported first-year cohort!
Abdul Musthakin
I am Abdul, and I am running to be a Freshers representative for WMS this year so that I can help improve the experience of all Freshers in the society and make sure the voices of first-year students are heard.
Ways this could be actioned include fresher-specific feedback forms for various events held by WMS and forms to create revision sessions for modules later in the year. The response to feedback would be aimed to be inclusive of people of different backgrounds, including international students, commuters, and people of various preferences and personalities. Also, the module reviews on the WMS website could be updated and expanded to give better insights on second-year modules.
I was the vice-president of my sixth form’s maths society in Year 13, organising sessions and giving talks. I also mentored maths to GCSE students during sixth form, so I have experience with planning things for people and explaining maths.
Chloe Rew
Hi I’m Chloe and I would love to be one of this year’s freps for maths society!
I love maths (even when I’m exceptionally lost in lectures) and I would really like the opportunity to see behind the scenes of Warwick’s best society and bring in even more events to liven up the freshers’ social calendar.
I’m organised and a friendly face for anybody to speak to if you need help or have an idea for how to make maths society even better.
Vote for Chloe!
Emanuela Verovic
Hi, I’m Emanuela, and I’d love to help make Maths Society events even more fun and create lots of great university memories together aside from proofs and theorems 😉