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Election
The Postgraduate Officer is a full time Sabbatical Officer of the Students’ Union working full time to provide leadership to the Students’ Union’s services by leading on all issues relating to the needs and interests of postgraduate taught and research students. They will lead the Union in making sure we provide the best student experience for postgraduate members.
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Candidates
- 🔌Career Support Expand Postgraduate Career Supercharger - a programme of sector-specific, alumni networking, career events
- 🚀Transferable skill workshops and more fun PG events with free food🍕
- 😎ADD VALUE TO YOUR DEGREE! Optimise the support UCL Careers offers (everyone has continued access to UCL Careers for 3 years after graduation)
- 🌱Make UCL and the SU more sustainable
- 🤩More language support for those who need it
- 🤠Nicer PG only study spaces
- 👍Better conditions for PGTAs
- 🎓A central platform for research students to recruit participants
- 💚💰Improve mental health and financial support
EXPERIENCE
As your current PO, I
- Developed a series of 🔌Postgraduate Career Supercharger events (CV, Interview, networking, alumni career panel and more) on campus with free food 🍕 and worked on sector-specific online career events
- Carried out popular social events and sports activities
- Offered better language support
- Built PGR community
🤩Quotes about me :)
- "approachable, driven, funny, warm and competent"
- "she radiates kindness and actually cares about our needs"
- "It's hard not to like her!"
- "a thoughtful event organiser"
- "a great communicator and negotiator"
- "a workaholic😜but a go-getter for us"
Hiya my friends, it’s Darcy, your current PO, who has tracked records of doing great things for students. I am an seasoned career event organiser, who have also established great relationships with stakeholders to get you what you need🤩
The red-haired girl 👩🎤 keeps annoying your inbox with the postgraduate newsletter🤪, WHO CARES about your experience, career and wellbeing!
Re-elect me to unlock:
- well-supported PG community
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🔌Career and alumni networking events, transferable skill workshops (all available for alumni, final-year students I got you covered)🤠
🤩Vote Darcy, vote employability!
Many postgraduate students, especially one-year master’s students, struggle with limited time to secure jobs. I will advocate for early-access career workshops, visa-specific job guidance, and networking sessions with employers who hire international graduates. Additionally, UCL lacks a centralized platform for PhD opportunities, scholarships, and RA positions. The existing job portal is insufficiently precise at the department level. I will work to develop a more structured, accessible platform to help postgraduates efficiently find research and funding opportunities.
My leadership experience in student representation, event organization, and academic engagement makes me well-suited for this role. As Head of the Department of Studies in my undergraduate Student Union, I worked closely with faculty, organized academic mentorship programs, and improved student support services. My experience managing media operations strengthened my communication skills. Additionally, my multilingual background and deep understanding of international student challenges allow me to advocate effectively for a more inclusive, well-supported postgraduate community at UCL.
I am committed to making real changes for postgraduates at UCL. I will improve job search support, especially for international students, and push for a better platform for PhD, scholarship, and RA opportunities. I will advocate for enhanced PGTA conditions, dedicated study spaces, and more interdisciplinary research collaborations. My leadership experience, multilingual background, and understanding of postgraduate challenges make me a strong voice for students. Vote for me to ensure postgraduates get the support, resources, and representation they deserve.
My priorities are:
🎓Lobby UCL for a postgrad fee discount for our UCL graduates - If LSE, Bristol and St Andrews can do it, why cant we?
🎉Revive the social experience at UCL- More one-off events for postgrad and returning students. You shouldnt have to pay £50 in membership fees just to have a social life.
💼Jobs, jobs, jobs- UCL grads are the brightest and best, it shouldn't be hard for us to get jobs. More careers guidance and workshops for both postgrads and undergrads.
📱Overhaul the Union's digital services- The Union website is a mess and I will personally fix it even if it kills me.
🗣️A voice of reason on the trustee board - I’ve been raising our questionable connections to Barclays at board meetings, and pushing for a review. Elect me alongside other progressive sabb officers to get this dealt with once and for all.
♻️A Green Voice on activities zone - I wrote policy aimed at cutting connections with fossil fuel companies. I’ll be the most low carbon sabb ever. Thats a promise.
🙋 Promoting a stronger Student Voice in the SU - I’ve backed open voting records for officers, and was behind the idea of a new SU petitions website.
This year, sabbatical officers have spent their time racking up a massive carbon footprint on pointless international trips and abstaining on policy, all the while the quad closure and rising tuition fees makes a strong sabb team more important than ever in advocating for students on campus.
If you're happy with how things are going, then don't vote for me. Re-elect the current sabb team.
But if you want a sabb who’s sick of the status quo and has the experience and vision to hit the ground running then the choice is clear.
Seth for Students. Seth for Sabb✅
If elected, I will focus on improving academic support, mental health services, and financial assistance for postgraduate students. My goals include advocating for better training, workload clarity, recognition for PGTAs, expanding mental health resources tailored to research pressures, and increasing funding opportunities. I will foster a stronger postgraduate community through networking events and cultural initiatives while lobbying for more study spaces and affordable housing. I commit to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every postgraduate student thrives
I will bring strong leadership, communication, and advocacy skills to the role, backed by experience representing student interests. As the Head Boy during my school days, I developed skills in teamwork, decision-making, and representing a diverse community—qualities that will benefit me in this role. As a postgraduate student, I understand the unique challenges we face, including academic pressures and financial concerns. My approachable nature and passion for driving positive change will ensure that I effectively represent postgraduate voices and deliver impactful solutions at UCL.
Students should vote for me because I am committed to improving the postgraduate experience at UCL. With leadership experience as a former Head Boy, I bring strong communication, advocacy, and organizational skills to represent your interests effectively. I will focus on enhancing academic support, mental health services, and funding opportunities while fostering a stronger sense of community through events and initiatives. Passionate, approachable, and driven, I will ensure that postgraduate voices are heard and work tirelessly to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
If elected, my goal is to bridge the gap between students and UCL leadership, ensuring every voice is heard and acted upon. I will enhance transparency in decision-making and make Union finances and governance more accessible. Strengthening democracy, increasing engagement in elections, and supporting student initiatives will be key. I’ll push for sustainability, ethical business practices, and affordability in UCL services. Above all, I will hold UCL accountable, prioritizing students’ academic, financial, and personal well-being.
I bring leadership, advocacy skills, and a strong commitment to student representation. My research background has honed my analytical and problem-solving abilities, crucial for Union strategy, finances, and governance. With experience in teamwork, organization, and communication—through research, commercial roles, and student initiatives—I excel at navigating challenges efficiently. I am an inclusive leader, amplifying diverse voices and engaging stakeholders. Passionate about sustainability and student welfare, I will bring dedication, adaptability, and a results-driven approach.
Vote for me to make the Students’ Union stronger, more inclusive, and action-driven. I will prioritize real student concerns—improving communication with UCL leadership, increasing transparency in Union services, and embedding sustainability in university policies. I believe in a Union that listens, engages, and delivers real change. As a solution-focused advocate, I’ll ensure every student feels represented. With fresh ideas, accountability, and dedication to student welfare, I will work tirelessly to make your voice shape UCL’s future.