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In order to nominate/vote for this position you be a Postgraduate Taught student from the Faculty of Engineering.
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Candidates
Nitant Gupta
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I am excited to bring my strong dedication to student advocacy and representation. My experience as a Course Representative has sharpened my ability to listen to student concerns and effectively communicate their needs to faculty. I am committed to enhancing the academic experience by facilitating open dialogue and collaboration between postgraduate students and faculty members. Inclusivity is a priority for me, ensuring that every voice is heard, particularly those from underrepresented groups. With my skillset, I will coordinate initiatives that promote community engagement and support.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
I hope to build a more connected and engaged postgraduate community. I will establish clear communication channels between students and faculty, ensuring that feedback and concerns are heard and acted upon. My goal is to introduce initiatives that promote inclusivity and mental well-being, creating a supportive environment for all students. I also plan to organize workshops and events that encourage collaboration, networking, and skill development. Ultimately, I want to ensure that every postgraduate student feels valued, supported, and represented within our faculty.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
I am dedicated to representing your interests and creating a positive impact within the Faculty of Engineering. My experience as a Course Representative has equipped me with the skills to listen to your concerns and advocate effectively on your behalf. I prioritize inclusivity and mental well-being, ensuring that every student feels supported and valued. My commitment to clear communication means you will always be informed about important decisions affecting our community. Together, we can work towards enhancing the postgraduate experience and making our faculty an engaging place for all.
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Paul-Marian Lucaci
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
Having been in 4 different British universities and spent over 7 years in the UK, I am quite familiar with the "ins and outs" of navigating bureaucracy in academia and life in UK. As such, I am aware of the things that need improvement for student life and can provide insightful advice to any student looking for representation!
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
- reducing walking distances between lectures or tutorials
- less weight of exam marks by increasing coursework weights to a minimum of 30% per module
- allowing approved SoRA extra times also in assessments that are less than 1 hour
- no shame in asking for Alternative Assessments: standardising available options so that module leads can be persuaded more easily to allow such requests
- introducing courses on AI Foundation Models across programmes in the Faculty to aid multi-disciplinary research
- allowing students to take extra modules for credits which some Engineering departments currently do not allow
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
Because I have a set of actionable points and a plan and not just abstract vague words. It proves I'm committed to the mission.
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Beatrice Jiang
(She/her)
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
Hello everyone,
I wish to run for the faculty representative because I want to make sure everyone's voice is heard and we can make education here at UCL better !
- Try to solve the issue that modules in TB1 with exams at the end of year
- Collect timely feedback from students and promptly communicate it to the module director
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Hope to make some social events for everyone from different courses
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
Academically, I wish to make improvements so that everyone can have a fun time when learning. I hope to promote the communication between lecturers and students.
Socially, I hope to coordinate with my colleagues to bring some fun events into faculty. I hope to present the academic interests of students and, based on those interests, provide educational workshops on a faculty level.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
You should vote for me because I’m passionate about improving our experience at UCL. I’ll listen to your concerns, push for real changes, and make sure our voices are heard. I want to represent all of us, from better facilities to ensuring we have more support and opportunities to succeed.
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Mrityunjay Sharma
(He/Him)
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I’m an engineer turned entrepreneur & policy expert for Gov. of India with 9 years experience. I understand the needs of technical graduates & as a management student, I empathise with our aspirations.
My entrepreneurial journey has taught me the value of cooperation, effective communication & ways of presenting issues to decision-makers. I’m skilled in managing diverse stakeholders, facilitating clear communication, which is key as a representative. I'm highly approachable & with a smiling face, active listening & empathy at the core of my approach, I bring a grounded leader to this role.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
As an international student who loves diversity, with only 1 year together, I want to create deeper connections that last. As a rep, I’d connect with & represent what matters the most to me—us.
My objectives would be to:
- Build a database to share targeted career opportunities.
- Plan for a small evaluation study to provide evidence for the university to act on.
- Organize friendly interdisciplinary sports/cultural competitions to foster collaboration.
- Build strong relationships with faculty & advocate for tailored teaching approaches.
- Organize sessions for cross-disciplinary & people skills exposure.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
The dep. spans 11 sub-dep., 89 courses & 6000+ students from 50+ countries across eng. & mgmt disciplines. With different career stages, needs & financial liabilities, a 1-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. Some wish to pursue research while others need hard skills or job opportunities.
My experience & energy gives me the maturity to connect with professors & warmth to engage with you. My 5-point manifesto addresses our diverse needs. Having overcome personal challenges like stammering, I understand personal growth struggles & will advocate for you especially if you're not in the room.
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Shubhadittya Roy
(She/Her)
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I believe my experience positions me strongly for the PGT Faculty of Engineering Representative. I've honed strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills through various positions. As KIIT MUN Society Coordinator and Deputy Director General of the KIIT International MUN (1300+ delegates), I spearheaded event planning, collaborations, and acted as liasion between students, delegates, and administration. Similarly, at TEDxKIITUniversity, I ensured smooth event execution. My experience as a class representative further endorses my ability to effectively represent student voices.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
As PGT Faculty Representative, I envision:
- Strengthening student-faculty communication: Fostering open dialogue and feedback channels.
- Advocating for student needs: Representing student concerns and working towards solutions.
- Enhancing academic quality: Promoting initiatives that enhance student learning and engagement.
- Fostering a positive learning environment: Cultivating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
- Bridging the gap between students and administration: Facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
I aim to:
- Strengthen student-faculty relations: Bridge the communication gap and ensure your voices are heard.
- Advocate for your needs: I will tirelessly champion your interests and work towards solutions.
- Enhance academic quality: Together, we can create a more enriching and rewarding learning experience.
- Cultivate a positive learning environment: Foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all.
- Empower students: Your success is my priority. Let's unite to achieve our goals.
Vote for me to be your voice and advocate. Let's work together and make each student heeded, valued, and empowered.
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Evelina Skorikova
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
Let's imagine: as a postgraduate student who is trying to become a facility representative, anybody would expect that I probably had an impressive past: probably being a president of the class, or a leader in a student council, or an alien who had 15 volunteering experiences/ 20 internships / and possibly organised 5 large student events at the Trafalgar Square. Truth be told - I, unfortunately, am none of that. However, I'm here to bring to the table something new. I had my fair share in managing projects, groups, tutoring students and most importantly - giving my honest feedback to the teaching department. I'm not scared of social anxiety - social anxiety is scared of me. Therefore, I'm here to listen to you and speak up when needed, as I know how hard can it be. I have almost 3+ years of talking to managers, stakeholders and clients, additionally, I worked in a customer service industry for a whole year, and, oh yes, I know what it is like to find best solutions for the worst (and best) situations, and, please, be sure, I can find an approach in any situation.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
My goal is simple - I want everybody follow 3 things: 1. Forget about stress; 2. Get out of comfort zone; 3. Be heard. Third point, I mean it - being actually heard. You want to have a more job/client fairs? Want to make it more accessible (location, space, time and etc.)? You want your engineering facility collaborate with your favourite sneaker brand? At least we will try! I'm not a magician, but I'm really good at compromising and finding solutions. I want students to forget about minor stress-factors, and focus on their studies, friends and interests - in short, life!
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
It's very simple: I'm here to represent you all. And bear in mind - I'm not the smartest, overachieving genius with an experience of a senior, I am really just the same student as you, who just arrived to a new environment and wants to make the best of it. I know deeply how it feels to be in your shoes, and I want you to be able to graduate with a thought - "oh wow, that was an amazing year". I won't be performing any magic, but I'll listen, talk with you as a fellow peer and do my best in getting things done.
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