Zarifa Nawar is your new VP academic and university affairs (AUA).
Nawar won against newcomer candidates Joe Vu and Renee Hui. Nawar was appointed as interim VP AUA since November 2024 after former VP AUA Drédyn Fontana was removed from the position. Previously, she worked as associate VP university affairs from May to November 2024.
Nawar will serve as VP AUA until May.
AMS Elections Administrator Sansian Tan announced voter turnout was 7.25 per cent — Tan also said Nawar won with 62 per cent of the vote.
Nawar’s platform centered advocating for affordability, accessibility and equity. On what she's excited to do in office, Nawar said she'll be continuing work on the undergraduate research expansion funding and launching the annual academic experience survey.
"I'm fucking relieved and so excited to get back to work," said Nawar.
This is part of The Ubyssey's VP AUA by-election coverage. Find more on The Ubyssey's news page.
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