Postgraduate Officer

saliha sadaf (she/her)

Postgraduate studies can be isolating. I'll push for improved academic and mental health services specifically for Master's degree candidates.
By planning monthly social gatherings and academic meetups to encourage interaction and cooperation among postgraduates, I will contribute to the development of a stronger postgraduate community. In order to keep campuses connected, I will also establish a virtual community area, like a Teams or Whatsapp group.
In order to ensure that postgraduate students' demands are not disregarded, I will represent them in SU Executive meetings. To make sure a variety of opinions are heard and taken into consideration, I will collaborate closely with the course representatives, faculty, and pertinent student organisations.
I'll advocate for more accommodating activities and assistance that accommodate postgraduate schedules, like as online and evening choices. In order to ensure their clear promotion, this involves advocating for postgraduate-specific sessions centred on career preparation, dissertation support, and visa advice.

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

To be a member of, attend and regularly engage with The Students’ Union Executive (8 times a year).
To represent Postgraduate 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 postgraduate students though running events or engaging with postgraduate 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 employer