YOUR - RUSU · • Your Uni Maximising study space and delivering on facilities ... SHAG week etc. • Safety: Stop Groping Girls Campaign, Safety Aware-ness Campaign etc

YOURCANDIDATES

2017/18Vote for Full-Time Officers, Part-Time

Officers, Student Trustees and School Reps online at rusu.co.uk/elections.

VOTING OPENS : 10.00am, Monday

19th February

VOTING CLOSES : 3.00pm Friday 23rd February

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WELCOME

THIS INFORMATION PROVIDES YOU WITH THE INFO YOU NEEDTO VOTE IN THE RUSU ELECTIONS 2018; INCLUDING:

• An overview of the voting system• A guide on how to vote online• A short role description for each role• A list of the candidates running for each role• Candidates’ photos and summary of their aims/ideas (if provided)• How to get help if you experience problems voting online

WHY DO WE ASK YOU TO VOTE?

RUSU is student led. We want you, our members, to use your vote and decide who you want to see lead your Students’ Union in 2018/19.

There are 32 positions included in this elec-tion. It includes 5 full-time, paid roles and 27 part-time, voluntary roles. These elections decide who will join our Trustee Board and

set the future direction of your Students’ Union.

Many students are running in these elec-tions, including postgraduate and under-graduate, home and international. They plan to use their time to represent you and campaign on issues that matter to you.

PROBLEMS VOTING

If you are experiencing difficulties voting online, please contact [email protected].

Include:

• Your full name• 8 digit student number• Email address• Phone number• Details of your problem

VOTING OPENS: 10.00am, Monday 19th February VOTING CLOSES: 3.00pm, Friday 23rd February

Please take just a few minutes to get involved and vote online.In 2018, make sure you get a say – Don’t let others decide for you!

http://www.rusu.co.uk/elections?utm_campaign=elections18&utm_source=candidatesdigital&utm_medium=booklet


CONTENTS

FULL-TIME OFFICERS (FTO)PRESIDENT 5

ACTIVITIES OFFICER 6

WELFARE OFFICER 8

EDUCATION OFFICER 10

DIVERSITY OFFICER 14

PART-TIME OFFICERS (PTO)BME STUDENTS’ OFFICER 16

DISABLED STUDENTS’ OFFICER 17

ENVIRONMENT & ETHICS OFFICER 18

LGBT+ STUDENTS’ OFFICER 19

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER 20

LONDON ROAD STUDENTS’ OFFICER 24

WOMENS OFFICER 24

MATURE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ OFFICER 25

STUDENT TRUSTEESTUDENT TRUSTEE 26

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL REPSAGRICULTURE, POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT 31

ARCHAEOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 31

ARTS AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN 32

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 33

BUILT ENVIRONMENT 34

CHEMISTRY, FOOD AND PHARMACY 35

HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL 35

HUMANITIES 37

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION 37

LAW 39

LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES 40

MATHEMATICAL, PHYSICAL & COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES 41

POLITICS, ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 42

PSYCHOLOGY AND CLINICAL LANGUAGE SCIENCES 43



HOW TO VOTE

VOTING

THE VOTING SYSTEM

At RUSU we operate a single transferable vote (STV) system of voting. Under STV candidates don’t need a majority of votes to be elected, just a known ‘quota’, or share of the votes, determined by the number of people who cast a vote and the number of positions to be filled.

Voters rank the candidates in order of preference. If no single candidate reaches

quota after the first preference votes are counted, the least popular candidate is eliminated and their votes are transferred proportionally to the candidates, according to your specified preferences. This is repeated until one candidate exceeds quota.

LEARN MORE

Learn more about the Voting System at: youtube.com/watch?v=2adUzBbS7X8

HOW TO VOTE

1) Go to rusu.co.uk/vote on any PC, Mobile or Tablet. Log-in using your University username and password.

2) Click “Vote Now” to begin voting.

3) You will then see a list of the positions that you are and are not able to vote for. To vote for certain roles in this election you may need to self-define. You can do this by clicking on the link to your elec-tions profile.

4) Click “Start Voting” to see the first ballot paper. The position you are voting for will be displayed at the top, e.g. Welfare Officer. If a candidate has uploaded a manifesto you will be able to view this by clicking “Read Manifesto” next to their name.

5) Number each candidate in order of preference (1 being your first preference.)

6) Click vote and you will be able to review the order of preferences that you have selected. If you are happy with your selec-tions click the “Cast Vote” button.

7) Keep voting - You will see the ballot papers for each role..

VOTING



VOTING

PRESIDENT 2 CANDIDATES

FULL-TIME OFFICERS VOTING

The President is responsible for ensuring all decisions reached by RUSU have adhered to the processes laid out in the Constitution and Bye-Laws.

They are also responsible for leading on external affairs, RUSU’s marketing and commercial strategies and democratic

functions, such as, Change It, Student Voice and Elections.

Along with the rest of the Officer Team, they maintain a working relationship with the University of Reading’s Executive Board.

RHYS DAVIES• Want a fun loving and

caring President?

• Fancy a loyalty card to collect money every time you buy a drink within the students’ union bars?

• I have plenty of other ideas to improve the students’ union, all you must do is to vote for me.

JASON DABYDOYAL• Your Union

Representing all students and rewarding you with points when engaging with the Students’ Union.

• Your Uni Maximising study space and delivering on facilities for current students.

• You Providing students with a range of opportunities including jobs, volunteer-ing, entertainment, events and enrichment.



ACTIVITIES OFFICER 6 CANDIDATES

FULL-TIME OFFICERS

PHOEBE HOCKING• Creating more inter-

society events on campus to encourage student involvement

• Providing more advertisement and exposure opportunities for student media

• Increasing society involvement with RAG, for example, by creating Sports Awards categories for fundraising achievements

THOMAS BERRY• Create a ‘For Everyone’

advertising campaign.

• Organise showcase events for all society areas during Fresher’s Week, along with a society’s festival in June.

• Investigate ways to create more space for societies on campus.

ARI CARRINGTONJoining Opportunities• Make more opportunities

to get involved

• Run campaigns to boost involvement

Committee Support• Training for all roles

• Tailored advice for each society

• Extra support for commit-tees

Regular Check-Ins• Regular check-ins with

committees

• Be available for any mem-bers’ issues

The Activities Officer is responsible for the management and development of Student Media, RAG (Raising and Giving), all RUSU Sports Clubs, Societies and Volunteering initiatives.

They are responsible for organising and chairing Activity Group Meetings for all

Sports Clubs and Societies. They also lead on related events, such as, Welcome Fayres, Give It a Go and RUSU Awards.




ACTIVITIES OFFICER 6 CANDIDATES

FULL-TIME OFFICERS

YEMI GBADEBO• Societies Varsity

• Sports 4 all

• Showcasing J11 radio talent

RONALD WAFULA• Action! – Increase number

of Student Association by 50%. Create a synergistic relationship with Associa-tions Leadership.

• Partnerships – Partner-ship sourcing strategy to increase student Associ-ations financial coffers by 20%. More volunteering opportunities.

• APC Policy! – Action, Partner and change mani-festo to become university policy requiring university to fund Associations and create more partnerships.

ALI PERRY• Encourage sports team to

socialise on Wednesday afternoon by teaming with Mojos for food and drink discounts/deals.

• Introduce a girls University wide sport that allows competitive and social play outside of BUCs e.g netball/hockey.

• A society showcase evening to allow all societies to perform their talents.



HARRISON WARD• Wellbeing: Student Minds

affiliation. Mental Health day? Make it a week! STI home Kits, SHAG week etc.

• Safety: Stop Groping Girls Campaign, Safety Aware-ness Campaign etc.

• Living: Online forum for student housing, Cheaper halls etc.

HRISTINA MIHAYLOVA• Wellbeing - De-stress

campaigns during all terms, including a brand new game.

• Accommodation – RUSU ensuring better housing quality for students.

• Break the stigma – destroying the myths surrounding mental health, especially depression, anxiety, dyslexia, dysp-raxia, autism.

DAN BENTLEY• Consent – Produce

‘Stamp Out’ sexual harassment campaign on campus and promote better understanding of consent.

• Mental Health – Increase Counselling Service availability. Build on campaigns for body image and self-esteem, and male mental health.

• ‘Safe Taxi’ Scheme – Liaise with local taxi com-panies so students with no money can get home safely.”

The Welfare Officer is responsible for the development and management of JCRs and welfare initiatives. They also lead on welfare campaigns and events, such as RUSU Says Relax and Housing Week.

They also liaise with the RUSU Advice Service; supporting and helping to

promote their services and to address welfare issues that affect students.


WELFARE OFFICER 5 CANDIDATES

FULL-TIME OFFICERS



ROSEMARY GENFI• Safety after Nights Out

- Ensure our security notifies a student’s friends before kicking them out.

• Finding Housemates - A streamlined ‘opt-in’ pro-cess for students looking for Housemates

• Nightline - Start a new Reading branch

CHARIS ENTWISTLE • Mental Health First Aid

Training: Getting Students and Staff educated and reducing stigma.

• Eat Well Campaign: Free and easy recipes, budg-eting advice, and better food options on campus.

• Coursework Cafe: ded-icated space in Spring Term with free drinks and relaxation away from dissertation/coursework woes and stresses.

WELFARE OFFICER 5 CANDIDATES

FULL-TIME OFFICERS



EDUCATION OFFICER 7 CANDIDATES

FULL-TIME OFFICERS

KEDAR ANIL KASHID

Lecture CapturesRecord all lectures, tutorials and seminars and make them available via black-board.

PrintingFree printing available all across campus.

LibraryOpen extra study spac-es and make electronic copies of the textbooks not available.

EFFY HOPKINS• More study space open

for more days and longer hours, as well as push-ing for a quicker library renovation.

• Lecture recording to suit the module as one method will not suit all modules.

• Balancing out the work load between Autumn and spring term to avoid unnecessary stress.

JENNA COLES • Improving student involve-

ment in decisions through increased communication on the Library devel-opment, and involving student representatives in the hiring process for new teachers.

• Diversifying our educa-tion to make Reading University more inclusive of a full range of ideas and opinions

• Creating a more flexible and personalized system for feedback

The Education Officer will work closely with the Academic Representation Team, to develop and support Course and School Representation.

They aim to improve students’ academic experience and work to maintain strong working relationship with relevant University staff and Academic

Representatives. They also lead on academic campaigns and events, such as the RUSU Teaching & Learning Showcase and Excellence Awards.





FULL-TIME OFFICERS

LILLIE-MAE FIRMINIntroduce mid-modular feedback:• Frequent feedback to

ensure that changes hap-pen in real time.

More study spaces:• Ensure easily accessi-

ble spaces across both campuses, with computer access and adequate plug sockets!

Printing allowance:• An allowance system start-

ing with a yearly allow-ance and progressing to termly for more heavy printing-based courses.

TUSTI GHOSHTeaching Feedback System Development• To facilitate exchange and

collection of students and teachers feedback.

Student – Tutor/Mentor Mapping• An external support

helping student’s extra need.

Academic Support Cell Creation• The support group to

support the needy and felicitate the talented students.

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FULL-TIME OFFICERS

HASAN ALRASHEDIEnhance academic collaboration• Promoting collaboration

between university staff and students, comments and feedback by the students are considered.

Educational events organization• The benefits of educational

events e.g. to see recent inventions and discoveries.

University facilities availability

• More study spaces at the library and access to the facilities at university departments.

KYLE SMITH• Consistent Study Space

by keeping buildings open for study and investigating study space for offsite halls

• Reduce Course Associ-ated Costs such as art materials or compulsory field trips by securing funding allowances

• Academic Representation on the RUSU App allowing users to feedback anon-ymously on their course and contact their reps

The Education Officer will work closely with the Academic Representation Team, to develop and support Course and School Representation.

They aim to improve students’ academic experience and work to maintain strong working relationship with relevant University staff and Academic

Representatives. They also lead on academic campaigns and events, such as the RUSU Teaching & Learning Showcase and Excellence Awards.


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(IVY) JINSHU HUANG• I am enthusiastic to take

part in building a diversi-fied community.

• As an international student myself, I am capable to use my own experi-ence and knowledge to contribute to international students’ participation and satisfaction.

• UoR is already a great place, and I will make it even better!

NOZOMI TOLWORTHY 雷希望• Inclusivity media campaign

- promote awareness of diversity on campus using media to ignite the student voice.

• Cohesion on campus - cultivate an unprejudiced and globalised mindset amongst students.

• Accessible resources - equal and easier access to university services and support resources for every student.

AKANKSHA SHARMA

DIVERSITY OFFICER 4 CANDIDATES

FULL-TIME OFFICERS

The Diversity Officer is responsible for the development of inclusion and diversity projects, as well as taking the lead on liberation campaigns.

They will also support RUSU’s Part-time Officers; helping to promote and oversee the campaigns and events they run.




HOLLY TARBET• Inclusion For All – Poster

competition campaign for unconscious bias to mar-ginalised groups and run socials for postgraduate students

• Accessible Finance For All - Make the University bursary system more accessible, and create money saving tips blog

• University Reputation For All - Work towards the Silver Athena Swan Award

DIVERSITY OFFICER 4 CANDIDATES

FULL-TIME OFFICERS



PART-TIME OFFICERS

BME STUDENTS’ OFFICER DISABLED STUDENTS’ OFFICER

BME STUDENTS’ OFFICER

1 CANDIDATE

The Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Part-Time Officer (PTO) works to defend and extend the rights of BME students within the Union and the University.

They campaign for the equality of all Black and Minority Ethnic students.

They are also elected to attend the NUS Annu-al Black Students’ Conference due to take place in 2019.

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PART-TIME OFFICERS

BME STUDENTS’ OFFICER DISABLED STUDENTS’ OFFICER

FAITH TUMA• Encourage inclusivity by

urging people to speak up against any form of discrim-ination or prejudices during drop-in sessions.

• Host fundraisers/events to remove stigma and shift perceptions of disabilities by promoting a sense of understanding.

• Educate members of staff to take a positive attitude to overcome struggles of disabled students.

BLYTHE VARNEY• Increase building accessi-

bility – Generate funding for development of build-ing accessibility, including ramps and automatic doors

• Enforcing blue badge scheme – Ensuring disa-bled parking spaces are reserved specifically for blue badge holders

• Staff training – Develop knowledge of university staff and highlight aware-ness of disabilities/inclu-sive learning

DJ – DJIHANE BRET• Awareness about the diffi-

culties people live with, be it physical or mental.

• Understanding that not everyone is the same, that kindness is necessary and that it’s okay to ask for help.

• Support available to everyone to help them achieve their best in everything they strive to do.

The Disabled Students’ Part-Time Officer (PTO) works to defend and extend the rights of disabled students within the Union and the University.

They campaign for the equality of all disabled students; including those with a hidden disability,

such as a mental health issue.

They are also elected to attend the NUS Annual Disabled Students’ Conference due to take place in 2019.

DISABLED STUDENTS’ OFFICER 3 CANDIDATES


PART-TIME OFFICERS

ENVIRONMENT AND ETHICS OFFICER LGBT+ OFFICER

The Environment and Ethics Part-Time Officer (PTO) exists to lead campaigning and awareness raising activities and events in relation to environmental and ethical issues on campus and beyond.

They sit on the University’s Environment and Sustainability Committee.

They also work with the University on the planning and delivery of Green Week.

ALSAMANI KHIDER ELLIE MOORE• Increase the use of ener-

gy-saving lightbulbs in halls and lecture theatres.

• Raise awareness for bio-diveristy on campus and promote species con-servation for UK Wildlife such as hedgehogs and dormice.

• Reduce the use of single-use plastics on campus such as plastic cups and straws.

RACHEL STRACHAN• Reduce waste on campus

by providing more water fountains on campus which can be used to fill a bottle

• Provide an incentive for societies to be think more sustainably by introduc-ing a ‘Greenest Society’ award

• Increase involvement with Go Green Week across campus and within societies

ENVIRONMENT AND ETHICS OFFICER 3 CANDIDATES



PART-TIME OFFICERS

ENVIRONMENT AND ETHICS OFFICER LGBT+ OFFICER

The LGBT+ Part-Time Officer (PTO) works to defend and extend the rights of LGBT+ stu-dents within the Union and the University.

They campaign for the equality of all LGBT+ students.

They are also elected to take an ‘open’ place at the NUS Annual LGBT+ Students’ Confer-ence due to take place in 2019.”

LUCY HA ANH STAMM• Increase networking within

the LGBTQ+ society and other societies

• Stand with you to fight for the representation we deserve

• And most of all support you and others when shit hits the fan

MAX RILEY• I aim to offer a voice to all

members of the LGBT+ community at Reading.

• I wish to advocate for the rights of transgender students both on campus and as a whole.

• To boost the visibility of the Testing Tuesdays campaign to help it reach more students, LGBT+ or otherwise.

LGBT+ STUDENTS’ OFFICER

2 CANDIDATES



PART-TIME OFFICERS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER

The International Students’ Part-Time Officer (PTO) works to defend and extend the rights of international (including EU) students within the Union and the University.

They lead on campaigns which impact interna-tional students with the aim to create positive change for those students. They also take

a lead on the planning and delivery of One World Week.

They are also elected to attend the NUS Annu-al International Students’ Conference due to take place in 2019.

SPASIANA NIKOLOVA• Regular communication

with the students

• Well-resolved academic and administrative issues

• Ensure that the Interna-tional students do not feel isolated

AKIKO TAKEDA• I have been an interna-

tional student since I was 8-year-old.

• Had no English when I first moved so I understand the pressure felt while speaking English.

• Will be able to relate to most of the problems such as homesickness and language barriers.

LUBNA ZULKIFLI• Making things easier for

all international students, plus breaking the barrier between all students

• Help international stu-dents develop career skills and find graduate jobs

• Make housing advice more visible for students and pressure the univer-sity to act as guarantors for international students with no local guarantors

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER 7 CANDIDATES

PART-TIME OFFICERS

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER – CONTINUED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER – CONTINUED

The International Students’ Part-Time Officer (PTO) works to defend and extend the rights of international (including EU) students within the Union and the University.

They lead on campaigns which impact interna-tional students with the aim to create positive change for those students. They also take

a lead on the planning and delivery of One World Week.

They are also elected to attend the NUS Annu-al International Students’ Conference due to take place in 2019.

MUHAMMAD DASHTBAN• Specific Web-app for Inter-

national students

• Let’s Get-together with must-see Trips!

• Campaign against bad Practice! Lobby the officials!

SARA MATTAR• Promote equality and

diversity - All student should be treated as equal no matter what their gender and nationality is

• Help solve any issues students may face - Every voice is heard and all problems that student have would be solved

• Promote change- All lectures to be recorded and posted online

KARIM ELASSI• Working closely with the

international societies to promote collaborations amongst each other.

• Construct an environment where you can provide feedback in a relaxed and competent style.

• Creating events and activ-ities based around your hobbies and interests.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER 7 CANDIDATES



PART-TIME OFFICERS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER – CONTINUED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ OFFICER – CONTINUED

YUXIN WEI• Provide help for

international students to fit in our campus

• Encourage international students to make contributions

• Enhance communication between different groups



PART-TIME OFFICERS

LONDON ROAD OFFICER / WOMENS’S OFFICER MATURE STUDENTS’ OFFICER

The London Road Students’ Part-Time Officer (PTO) works to represent the views and interests of London Road students within the Union and the University.

They lead on campaigns which impact London Road students with the aim to create positive change for those students.

They act as a key point of contact for London Road students within the Union and work to ensure Union events are inclusive for all Lon-don Road students.

The Women’s Part-Time Officer (PTO) works to defend and extend the rights of women within the Union and the University.

They campaign for the equality of all women.

They are also elected to take an ‘open’ place at the NUS Annual Women’s Conference due to take place in 2019.

LONDON ROAD OFFICER1 CANDIDATE

WOMEN’S OFFICER1 CANDIDATE

FATEMAH ALMUWAIZIRI• Develop London Road Cam-

pus through student’s voice and ideas.

• Establish a network between RUSU and London Road Campus.

• Positive changes in students’ academic life by distribute their needs is one of my main goals.

CATHERINE MCCLANE• I will set up a Women’s

committee to make sure events and campaigns are ran inclusively

• I will organise International Women’s Week which cel-ebrates women’s strength, passions and diversity

• I will review and reform the support systems for victims of sexual violence



PART-TIME OFFICERS

LONDON ROAD OFFICER / WOMENS’S OFFICER MATURE STUDENTS’ OFFICER

The Undergraduate Mature Students’ Part-Time Officer (PTO) works to represent the views and interests of undergraduate mature students within the Union and the University.

They lead on campaigns which impact undergraduate mature students with the aim to create positive change for those students.

They are also elected to attend NUS Annual Mature and Part-time Students’ Conference due to take place in 2019.

MATURE STUDENTS’ OFFICER2 CANDIDATES

SOPHIE WATT• Greater recognition and

provisions for challenges eg jobs, commuting, childcare.

• More events, aimed at larger age range.

• Specifically tailored careers events

MILLIE FARQUHAR• Work to gain more study

space for mature students.

• Increase awareness across campus of the Mature stu-dent group R U Mature.

• Work with the student officers to make sure they realise the issues mature students face.



STUDENT TRUSTEE

5 CANDIDATES

STUDENT TRUSTEE5 CANDIDATES

Student Trustees ensure Reading University Stu-dents’ Union (RUSU) is well governed, well managed and achieves its aims and objectives in accordance with its Vision, Mission, and Values. Trustees have responsibility for directing the affairs of RUSU with regard to the student perspective and delivering the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the students, for which it has been set up.

CALLUM CLEARY-RAPHAEL

• Oversee the current library situation whilst working towards realistic and effective solutions that benefit us all.

• Have your say with open lines of communication with constant availability, termly student surveys and student forums.

• Ensure the fair distribution of Reading’s resources amongst all the clubs and societies

MOLLI CLEAVER



STUDENT TRUSTEE

5 CANDIDATES

NICHOLAS ALEXANDER• 360 to be more student

friendly

• UCU/NUS partnership to benefit Reading students

• University Halls for all 1st-year students

ARCHIE DENISON-SMITH GRACE MARTIN• I want the people who

might not normally feel comfortable being heard to be heard.

• I want to challenge myself to achieve new goals and aims.

• I want to make a positive difference and inpact to RUSU via this role.


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UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL REP

ARCHAEOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Undergraduate School Reps represent the student voice on academic matters within each school. They sit on the School Board for Teaching and Learning.

They lead and support a team of Undergraduate Course Reps within each school. Together, they work to ensure student voice is being heard by the University and positive changes are being made throughout every school.

They also act as a key contact with the Union and liaise regularly with the RUSU Education Officer and the Academic Representation Team.



ARCHAEOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

AGRICULTURE, POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT 2 CANDIDATES

JESSICA ROLAND WILLIAMS

• I was the APD School Rep before, I know the job and I want to do it again!

JAMES DAY• Study facilities will con-

tinue to be extended/improved.

• Push for lecture recording to improve revision and module understanding (I believe maths are already on the verge of imple-menting this).

• Manage deadline timetables to spread out submissions.

SARA MATTAR• Promote equality and

diversity- All student should be treated as equal no matter what their gender and nationality is

• Help solve any issues students may face - Every voice is heard and all problems that student have would be solved

• Promote change- All lec-tures to be recorded and posted online

ARCHAEOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1 CANDIDATE




ARTS AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

ARTS AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN 3 CANDIDATES

CALLUM WHITTINGHAM• Ensure an agreed level of

feedback for an assign-ment submitted

• Allow for personal audio recordings in lectures

• Challenge hidden course fees

ABI HAMMOND• Ensure all students have

access to opportunities to give feedback

• Encourage students across departments to share their ideas with each other

• Be someone students can confide in

JASMINE WINTER



ARTS AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 4 CANDIDATES

LEAH NAPIER• No difficulty solving issues

within the School of Bio-logical Sciences.

• Better student experience with more events.

• Students having more involvment in determining how their course is run

MATTHEW GILBERT• I have experience as a

course rep, so would be effective as school rep when voicing students concerns.

• If elected, I would have many of the skills to step into the role immediately.

• I would push for improving feedback quality on assignments, and the speed at which it is returned.

GRACE ENGLAND• Better and more system-

ized communication with tutors including essay writ-ing approach workshops

• Feedback sessions between staff and students in response to feedback worries and clarification

• Making course reps more easily available to peers for maximum improve-ment, ensuring each Bio-logical Sciences course is represented equally




BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES – CONTINUED / BUILT ENVIRONMENT CHEMISTRY, FOOD AND PHARMACY / HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL

BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2 CANDIDATES

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 4 CANDIDATES

GEORGE DORETT BRADLEY PAPAI• 2nd year Quantity Survey-

ing student

• Treasurer of the Mack-inder JCR team I believe I can transfer my skills and experience

• Playing for the RUCS foot-ball team I have been able to mix with the different year group

BENEDICT WINDESS



BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES – CONTINUED / BUILT ENVIRONMENT CHEMISTRY, FOOD AND PHARMACY / HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL

HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL 4 CANDIDATES

CHEMISTRY, FOOD AND PHARMACY 2 CANDIDATES

(GRACE) YIGE YANGBRIAGHA BARNESSIDRA IQBAL




HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL – CONTINUED HUMANITIES

HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL – CONTINUED 4 CANDIDATES

JAMES HARVEY YUXIN WEI• Help students in Henley

Business School to get on well with their courses

• Encourage and collect different opinions

• Build up communications between students and unicersity

SPASIANA NIKOLOVA• Regular communication

with the students

• Well-resolved academic and administrative issues

• Ensure that the Henley business school students’ opinions are always taken into consideration.



HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL – CONTINUED HUMANITIES

HUMANITIES 4 CANDIDATES

AYESHA SHAH• More opportunities for

humanities students to build their CVs.

• Improve the student expe-rience and make the most of your money.

• Increase communication amongst different depart-ments.

JENNA ROBERTS• Better access to library

resources.

• Stop deadline bunching.

• Clearer assignment briefs/ different methods of assessment/ formative assessment marking. Career guidance.

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HUMANITIES – CONTINUED 4 CANDIDATES

GEORGE STANTON• Promote the voice of all

students within the School of Humanities to bring about real change.

• Regularly consult both the student body and the course reps to best repre-sent your views.

• Include students in the process by keeping them informed of any changes being made.

FIFI BANGHAMEMMA HOLDEN-MAILLARD

• Improve communication between departments and schools.

• Provide effective engage-ment with students, course reps.

• Improve representation of joint honours students.

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION1 CANDIDATE



HUMANITIES – CONTINUED / INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION LAW

LAW 3 CANDIDATES

PARSA SADAT• Create the mentality that a

student’s voice must be as loud as that of a member of staff.

• A continuous display of the changes taking place, and the cumulative results.

• Encouraging students to speak their minds, and not to be afraid or ashamed of it.

LEXI ROACHEWILLIAM PAGEMental Wellbeing• Creating a supportive

environment to help deal with the demands of everyday life and exam stress.

Lecture Recording• To implement a long-

term system for lecture recording.

Academic support• Provide more study space

and support.




LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES MATHEMATICAL, PHYSICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES

LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES 2 CANDIDATES

REBECCA BRADLEY• Look into getting more

study space opened for Literature and Languages students in Edith Morley, plus making it easier to find available study space.

• More cohesion between different departments in the school, including joint socials and events.

• Ensure that all students have their concerns and queries heard.

SALINA ZAHER• Innovation: To address

ideas suggested for exam-ple, a student proposed for us to collaborate with humanities on projects?

• Equality/communication: Born in Belgium, Aus-trian by nationality and originally Lebanese/Pal-estinian. Representing us as a department but also as people from different backgrounds is important!

• Improvements: Record any lectures, better study spaces…



LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES MATHEMATICAL, PHYSICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES

MATHEMATICAL, PHYSICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES 3 CANDIDATES

HARRISON WALLAGE• The creation and access

on blackboard to lecture recordings as some other universities do

• Reduction in paper wast-age from uncollected or unused paper-based lec-ture notes (without simply not providing them)

• A reliable and represent-ative voice to speak and bring up issues on your behalf

DENNY TAYLORMore dedicated study spaces• We can’t study in the

library and URS is usually full - we need more space

Campaign to open JJT over the weekend• Defeat those monday

morning deadline/lecture clashes

Why you should elect me• I’ll use my experience as a

course rep

GWENLLIAN PERRY• Enhance our materials so

that they are more inclu-sive for different styles of learning

• Different ways of sharing ideas that minimalize effort, e.g. anonymous online comments, slots for emailing me etc.

• More chances to discuss next year’s modules to get an idea of the skills we’ll learn




POLITICS, ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PYSCHOLOGY AND CLINICAL LANGUAGE SCIENCE

POLITICS, ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 4 CANDIDATES

YUNFEI ZHU• Students’opinions matter

and should not be ignored.

• Regular communication is essential between stu-dents and students(staff and students).

• Want to know where to go after graduation? Find out from career fair and further education discussion.

NIKOLAOS DIMITRIOU• Not only will I try and

make sure YOUR voices are heard, I will make sure they are applied!

• I’ll be an active represent-ative! As YOUR represent-ative I will support that with my actions!

• I’ll closely work with you and staff in order to reas-sure the best experience for us!

TILMAN RIEGER



POLITICS, ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PYSCHOLOGY AND CLINICAL LANGUAGE SCIENCE

POLITICS, ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 4 CANDIDATES

PYSCHOLOGY AND CLINICAL LANGUAGE SCIENCE 2 CANDIDATES

DJ – DJIHANE BRETProactivity!• Change needs action, I’m

not going to sit back!

Representation!• I’m here for everyone

individually as well as collectively!

·Experience!• I love being a Course Rep

now and I’d love to take what I can do further for you!

JAMES KEY• Get lecturers to record

lectures and publish them online

• Increase interaction between students, through more workshops where we can discuss essays or just cry over the last set of CAQs.

• The library closing has caused mayhem with studying space. I will work towards increasing the space allocated for us.

RACHEL STRACHAN• Introduce open module

discussion sessions to provide more compre-hensive feedback than evaluation surveys alone.

• Increase connections between SPEIR and other departments by holding inter-school seminars and external speaker events. This would reduce the number of module clashes.

• Work with the Economics Society to increase partic-ipation in extra-curricular events.


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