Applications for postgraduate researcher representatives
The call for 2024-25 postgraduate research (PGR) departmentÌýrepresentatives will openÌýon Wednesday 25 September (and close on Monday 14 October). Current reps will step down unless they wish to applyÌýfor a further academic year.Ìý
As a postgraduate researcherÌýrep, you will beÌýresponsible for collecting feedback, representing your fellow postgraduate researchers and sharing others’Ìýfeedback to help implement positive change to support Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s research community.ÌýÌý
Key responsibilities as a PGR rep
Talk to your students about all issues that might be impacting the student experience and collect feedback
Use this feedback to represent the collated student viewÌýat relevant university meetings and work with staff to suggest and create positive changeÌý
Share the outcome of these meetings and work with your students and Students’ Union Â鶹´«Ã½ (SUÂ鶹´«Ã½) as a result ofÌýthis feedback.ÌýÌý
Why become a PGR rep?Ìý
Gain transferable skills such asÌýpublic speaking, diplomacyÌýand leadership
Network with like-minded PGRsÌý
Gain insight into the wider research degree landscape
Have a real impact on Â鶹´«Ã½ student life and experience.
