International Students’ Officer

jada gopane (she/her)

Promote inclusion by encouraging cross-cultural friendships and understanding.
Support one another academically, socially, and emotionally as we navigate life away from home.
Collaborate with UWE leadership to ensure every student’s voice is heard
I believe being an international student isn't being about where we are from but about where we are going together as an international student community.

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To represent and seek the views of international students at UWE Bristol.
To communicate and liaise with The Students’ Union Executive Team.
To campaign on issues that affect international students.
To work alongside societies at UWE which represent students of different nationalities.

To be a member of, attend and regularly engage with The Students’ Union Executive (8 times a year).
To represent international students, their issues and opinions at The Students’ Union Executive, in the wider Student’s Union and to the University.
To regularly obtain feedback from students via GOATing (Go Out And Talk) sessions and present this to ensure The Students’ Union accurately reflects the needs and wants of its members.
To hold office/digital hours (normally one hour a week) - you can utilise the desk space in any of The Students’ Union Offices on any campus or we can book you a space.
To maintain your personal and official email account for The Students’ Union, replying to emails and queries as and when they come in within a reasonable time.
To actively promote yourself via social media and promote the work of The Students’ Union to encourage students to engage and maximise the opportunities available to them.
To encourage other students to be involved with the democratic processes of The Students’ Union.
To ensure Student Ideas are taken forward and actioned wherever possible.
To support activities such as Open Days, Freshers’ events and other events run by The Students’ Union.
To uphold the core values of The Students’ Union and be an ambassador for The Students’ Union.
To build a community of international students though running events or engaging with international students however else you deem appropriate.

Gain an in-depth knowledge of the workings of The Students’ Union and University.
Training and personal development opportunities tailored to the individual role.
Gain experience of leading, developing and supporting campaigns for change.
Bid into the campaigns budget to gain financial and resource support for your campaign ideas.
Meetings and 1-2-1 support with The Students’ Union staff.
Practical real-life experience.
Develop leadership skills and gain experience of leading an organisation.
Documented on your HEAR.
A reference for future employers