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Read about what the Research Students' Officer is responsible for.
In order to vote for this position you must be a Postgraduate Research student.
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Candidates
SHUNLI HE
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
In my nomination for the research student officer role, I highlight: I am dedicated to assisting students in their academic and research pursuits, ensuring they thrive with the necessary resources and guidance; As an academic student representative, I gained insights into administrative processes, equipping me to navigate this environment effectively; With strong communication skills, I interact efficiently with students and faculty, conveying complex information clearly to diverse audiences; I excel at problem-solving, whether resolving conflicts or making processes in dynamic environments.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
I am enthusiastic about integrating my personal research project on lithium metal batteries into my role. As a student officer, I will strive to guide fellow students on research methodologies and publication processes. Drawing from my past experience of publishing in a scientific journal, I am committed to supporting research and assisting students effectively.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
I hope students vote for me because I am genuinely dedicated to assisting them in their academic and research pursuits, ensuring they have the necessary resources and guidance to thrive. Additionally, I have similar experience in this role, and I will spare no effort to help others. Finally, I am enthusiastic about integrating my personal research project on lithium metal batteries into my role, demonstrating my commitment to research and my ability to support students effectively in their academic endeavors.
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Jamie Wong
(He/Him)
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
Prior to my PhD, I co-founded and led the UCL Food Society as President, served as the Treasurer and Welfare officer across seven others, during which I:
- Organised 50+ social events (incl. food tours, photo walks, coffee & bubble tea crawls)
- Conducted risk assessments to ensure the safety of events
- Facilitated intercultural & interdisciplinary exchange through inter-society collaborations
- Ensured efficient allocation of budgets totaling £10,000 for event hosting
As a PGTA myself, I am also keen to advocate for fairer compensation and equitable practices across departments.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
With the support of the new Research Students’ Network:
- Organise weekly socials for PGR students (e.g. themed restaurant visits across London, café meetups, cooking classes)
- Initiate a PGR mentorship programme to connect new students with experienced peers for support and guidance
- Launch a job platform tailored to PGRs for part-time roles relevant to our research fields
- Create a forum for PGTAs to raise concerns and campaign for better pay
- Host interdisciplinary research symposiums for PGR students to present their work, fostering academic exchange and collaboration across departments
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
Having returned to UCL for my PhD, the stark contrast between the UG, PGT, and PGR experiences have become increasingly evident to me. Opportunities for meaningful engagement with peers outside our immediate academic circles are notably scarce, limiting opportunities for meeting like-minded peers and for interdisciplinary collaborations. Avenues to voice concerns regarding research and teaching also remain limited.
Through the new Research Students’ Network, I plan to tackle all these issues, aiming to provide PGRs with a university experience as fulfilling as that of UG and PGT students.
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