ARTS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARTS)

Francesca Blackburn

What I'm working on:

• Faculty Merge: The Faculty of Arts has now merged with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, creating a cohort of over 12k UG students (ALSS).  I'm currently collaborating with fellow Facutly Reps to push my manifesto points to unite the new student representave cohort, and simplfy communications between Student Representatives and the wider student body.  On a Faculty level, Teo and I keep clear and constant communiction with each other to ensure we deliver on our promises for all ALSS students, regardless of which ballot we were elected from
• Focus Groups for Pinpointed Feedbacl: currently organising setting put various focus groups for studentss to partiipate in to gauge feedback on specific issues ranging from the Year Abroad to Careers Advice and more.  These will be run in partnership with ALSS and its Departments/Schools, and participation will involve the wider student body
• Career Events for Students, Deisgned by Students:  As the largest faculty at UOB, Teo and I are joining forces to deliver on my manfiest promiste to increas networking sessions and careers events by working with the ALSS Careers team to build on their Expansive Futures careers events in TB2

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (ENGINEERING)

Yogadhveep Arora

What I'm working on:

• Strengthening collaboration between course reps, school reps, and the faculty to ensure every student voice is heard and working to improve transparency in decision-making and making sure feedback drives real and visible change
• Advocating fairer exam timetabling, clearer assessment feedback, and consistent access to personal tutors across all schools. Aiming to reduce barriers that affect student wellbeing and ensure support is equitable across disciplines
• Creating stronger connections between Engineering students, staff, and industry. This includes rep socials, faculty-wide events, and industry engagement to enhance employability, community spirit, and collaboration across schools

HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES (HEALTH SCIENCES)

Rayna John

What I'm working on:

• Ensuring faster fixes and feedback by improving comms, a simple “report a problem” route, and quick turnarounds
• Improving teaching and assessment clarity ensuring consistent info across schools; better signposting to study/support resources
• Improving placements and labs to provide smoother logistics and a fair, like-for-like swap pilot where possible

ARTS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES)

Teo Guez

What I'm working on:

• Pushing for stronger guidance and opportunities for ALSS students as they shape their careers – exploring tailored additions to Careers’ “Expansive Futures” series in early 2026, and drawing up a vision for a more embedded and visible Careers Service for ALSS students
• Advocating for clearer marking schemes, and more sensible feedback/appeal calendars post-exams, and giving ALSS students an alternative to months of confusion and inefficient appeal processes
• Ensuring inclusivity - as the biggest faculty, it’s imperative that every course gets their voice heard on the faculty level! This is executed through shared inboxes, constant communication between Francesca and I, and enthusiastic support for all in ALSS

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (SCIENCE)

Jordan Fung

What I'm working on:

• Core values listed in my manifesto - Accessibility, Accountability, Approachability
• Strengthening feedback loops and communication between different levels of reps ad students
• Enhancing learning and teaching experience - improved facilities and technology, and access to effective online resources

HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES (LIFE SCIENCES)

Jo-Jo Vyvyan Jones

What I'm working on:

• Assessment and feedback issues (including peer-assessment)
• The check-in app (should this persist as an issue in TB2)
• Changes in school structures
• Organising the TB2 careers event

ARTS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARTS)

Hanlin Che

What I'm working on:

• Gathering feedback from PGRs in Comparative Literature and Culture on supervision, course content, and interdisciplinary engagement
• Representing student concerns around workload balance and access to academic resources
• Promoting better communication between students and academic staff through School Student Academic Rep Forums
• Encouraging participation in the PRES and other surveys to ensure voices are heard
• Collaborating with other student reps to address shared challenges across the Faculty

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (ENGINEERING)

Chengshou Zhao

What I'm working on:

• Gathering student feedback on course scheduling, lab facilities, and internship opportunities, and presenting these insights to faculty leadership
• Strengthening communication amongst staff, student representatives, and departmental leadership to improve fairness in exam scheduling and ensuring a consistent support across all programmes
• Collaborating with the Careers Service, alumni, and industry partners to organise networking and skills-workshop events that boost employability, enhance staff-student interaction, and promote interdisciplinary connections

HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES (HEALTH SCIENCES)

Maria Jose Munoz Reyes

What I'm working on:

• Ensuring that every voice is heard and that our shared ideas are turned into meaningful action
• Creating open and accessible communication channels where all students feel comfortable expressing concerns and suggestions
• Facilitating dialogue, to build trust, and ensure that feedback is acted upon constructively
• Problem-solving, and a committment to fostering a sense of community
• Encourageing opportunities for both academic collaboration and social connection, so that we can make the most of our shared experience

ARTS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES)

Zihan Wang

What I'm working on:

• Championing the core principles: Inclusivity, Responsiveness, and Academic Growth
• Strengthening feedback channels to ensure student voices influence module design, assessment methods, and departmental policies
• Enhancing your learning journey by advocating for inclusive seminar spaces, and timely support for academic & career development

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (SCIENCE)

Sushila Murmu

What I'm working on:

• Ensuring student’s feedback shapes departmental decisions and improvements
• Strengthening communication channels facilitating transparent, timely updates and follow-ups between students and the department
• Making it easier for students to engage in a supportive & inclusive learning space

HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES (LIFE SCIENCES)

Sneha Shaji

What I'm working on:

• Enhancing Student Comfort and Belonging by focusing on helping new students feel comfortable, included and supported within the cohort by promoting open communication and peer connections
• Assessing Readiness and Support by gathering feedback on upcoming assessments, addressing student concerns, and sharing useful resources or suggestions with the faculty to ensure clarity and fairness
• Focussing on Peer Wellbeing and Academic Balance by enouring healthy study habits and open conversations around managing workload and stress as we approach assessment season

ARTS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARTS)

Mia Jacobs

What I'm working on:

• Gathering feedback and elevating voices of neurodiverse PGRs to key stakeholder meetings in order to develop actionable equity 
• Clarifying academic processes & PGR teaching expectations
• Promoting fun and community and activities that allow ourselves proper breaks from professional development/academia 

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (ENGINEERING)

Abdelrahman Otify

What I'm working on:

• Arranging a drop in with other PGR reps to hear from students
• Working with the PGR officer to devise a way for students to give feedback on their supervision

HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES (HEALTH SCIENCE)

Anna Pathmanathan

What I'm working on:

• Improving Training and Support for PGRs 
• Supporting PGR reps in their endeavours across the faculty 

ARTS, LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES)

Mark Hilton

What I'm working on:

• Ensuring departments invest and focus upon the progression needs of postgraduate students
• Developing a more coherent calendar of training and social events to enhance the student experience within the faculty
• Improving consistency and transparency of processes that impact postgraduate's students including studentship applications, APM process and opportunities for teaching experience

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (SCIENCE)

Zvikomborero Maziyanhanga

What I'm working on:

• Mental wellbeing support available for research students
• Research training needs for PGR students
• Availability of conducive academic research spaces/offices

HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES (LIFE SCIENCES)

Ahmad Bilal

What I'm working on:

• Making PGRs feel welcomed, belonged, and heard at the university
• Improving career counselling and preparation for post-research degree positions
• Helping international PGRs settle in and support them with the transition to a new ecosystem