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Arshia Pirzadeh

Iranian: President

The Iranian Society should be more than just a place to meet other Iranians. It should be a community that celebrates our culture, supports our students, and showcases the rich intellectual and cultural heritage of Iran.

I am an Iranian student studying Mathematics here at Imperial College London and have always been passionate about the history, culture, and achievements of Iranian civilisation. Alongside my academic work, I founded Achaemeneans, an initiative dedicated to producing the first student journal within imperial in mathematical and quantitative finance. It also celebrates the Iranian heritage.

As President, my goal is to build a society that brings together Iranian students while also sharing our culture with the wider Imperial community.

If elected, I will focus on three main priorities.

Forstly making sure that everyone feels welcome including Iranian Jews and Parsis of India who although call Iran home haven't been able to find meaning in this society.

Second, showcasing Iranian culture and heritage through lectures, cultural evenings, and collaborations with other societies. We will hold Persian classes for studnets.

Third, supporting Iranian students at Imperial, particularly new arrivals, by creating a welcoming network where students can find advice, mentorship, and friendship.

Iran has one of the richest intellectual and cultural traditions in the world. My goal is to make the Iranian Society a place where that heritage is celebrated and shared with pride.

If elected, I will work to make the society vibrant, welcoming, and meaningful for all its members.