Academic Reps do one of the most important jobs in the Union: They ensure students have a voice in enhancing their education.
Each month, we’re featuring your reps and the work they’re doing to improve UCL. If you have an idea about improving your course, your department, or UCL, you can contact your Academic Rep using our 'Find Your Rep page'.
April's Academic Rep of the Month: Kody Christiansen
Kody has impressed us with his efforts in building community in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities as PGT Faculty Rep. He's collaborated actively with the UG Faculty Rep in order to ensure that student voices are heard and reflected in decision-making.
Kody has also pushed for clearer timelines and increased transparency around dissertation supervision, and he has been a consistent advocate for improved mental health awareness and support.
Thank you for all of your hard work, Kody!
Here's a bit more about Kody:
Kody Christiansen is a Master’s student in Film Studies at UCL, where he also serves as the Arts & Humanities PGT Faculty Rep. With degrees from NYU, Harvard, and Cambridge, Kody brings a global academic background to UCL and a deep commitment to social impact, particularly around homelessness and representation in media. His research explores the intersection of film, identity, and public perception, drawing on both scholarly insight and lived experience. Beyond academia, he is an award-winning author, actor, and advocate for equity in education and housing.
1) Want a quick and easy way to find your Academic Rep? You can find them in our directory here!
2) You can also put forward a nomination for yourself or your academic rep for the chance to be 'Rep of the Month'. Please bear in mind that we will judge the first nomination a Rep has received for a given month.