Candidate for the position of Postgraduate Officer
A better more inclusive university for mature and postgraduate students
I'm Miracle Ukorah, a postgraduate student in Business Management and this year I'm running to be your Postgraduate Officer! I've been at UWE for barely three months. I have observed that post graduate students as well as those who are recognised as mature students by the university never participate in the events of Students’ Union because these activities overlooks the concern and welfare of these student. This has steered me to stand for the role of Mature & post graduate officer with the following purposes; to represent Mature & postgraduate students and build a strong relationship and dialogue between Students’ Union and these students to recognise the needs & opinion of these students, to liaise with the mature students and post graduates from other countries ensuring that they are able to feel the personal sense of belonging in Biristol and run NUS mature student campaign & prioritise their opinion in NUS national conference.
My pure aim is to improve University life for Mature and Postgraduate students, as I believe they can be the asset to make UWE great! There are little or no provision for mature students as the SU primarily focuses on undergraduates and freshers. I graduated with my first degree in Banking and Finance last two years where I served my department association as an Assistant Editor, and then engaged in National Youth Service the following year where I led my platoon. This year I’ve been elected as a Board member of Malcom X Community.
My Top 3 Goals
1. To create new opportunities which reflects the needs and welfare of Post graduates and Mature Students & encourage them to participate in activities of Union.
2. To foster good connection with mature students and staffs in order to deliver academic leadership & construct strong professional system.
3. Introduce “Students’ Union” magazine to publish interesting articles written by students & provide latest information & announcements relevant to higher studies and Career.