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Join the Network for Mature and Part-Time Students, Parents and Carers
Network committee members actively support Student Officers that convene their network, and assist with the over-all decision making processes within the network.
The Campaigns Rep will:
- Be responsible for the network’s campaigns
- Organise at least one campaign a year
You must be a continuing UCL student who is registered as a part-time student at UCL or began an undergraduate course after the age of 21, or a postgraduate course after the age of 24. Or Any continuing UCL student with caring responsibilities. This includes anyone who provides unpaid care for a child or for a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, a mental health issue or an addiction cannot cope without their support to vote for this position.
For full details about the role please click here.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact [email protected]
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Candidates
I want mature students to feel that their circumstances are understood, not simply accommodated. University can look very different when balancing studies with work, finances, children, caring responsibilities and a life that doesn’t pause when you walk onto campus. I want those realities to be heard and represented. I also want to challenge things when they could be better, rather than accepting “this is how it works”. Personally, I hope to grow through the role while doing what has always mattered to me: helping people and making a real difference.
What is the point of listening if you are not prepared to speak up afterwards? People naturally trust me with their problems because I listen without judgement and genuinely try to understand them. But I am also confident enough to stand in front of a room, raise an uncomfortable issue or be the person with a different view. I don’t need to be the loudest voice in the room, but I am not afraid to use mine. I bring empathy without weakness, confidence without arrogance, and determination to follow things through.
I know there is no such thing as a “typical student”. I wasn’t born in the UK, I left home young and my route into higher education was far from straightforward. During years at university, I became a mum of two, while continuing my studies and managing life outside university. These experiences have given me a different perspective and taught me how different people’s circumstances can be. I listen without judgement, and I don’t need to agree with someone to make sure their voice is heard. If something matters to you, I’ll listen. And if it needs a voice, I’ll use mine.
Support the Student Officer by providing campaign assistance, support and coordination to raise the profile, and campaign to meet the needs of mature, part-time and student carers.
I'm a mature part time student with campaign, advertising and communications experience.
I can provide communications, campaign and media support to the student officer and the community of mature, part time and carer students.