PGR reps create the link between students across the University and our Student Officers, working with staff, colleagues and fellow students to improve the student research experience – identifying and discussing issues that may arise. We know that PGR students have a unique experience whilst studying at University. PGR reps are the best placed people to help shape this experience.
What are PGR reps?
PGR Reps are a part of the Student Representation Structure, and they work with staff across the University to improve the PGR student experience.
PGR Reps identify and discuss issues that affect student experience and help to come up with solutions alongside staff.
What to expect from the role
We’ll provide you with training, so you’re fully equipped to attend committee meetings. You’ll collect feedback from your peers, present this to University staff, and collaborate with them to create solutions. You’ll then be able to close the feedback loop by letting students know of the outcomes!
Alongside training, you will be appointed a Student Voice Coordinator (SVC) from the Guild who will support you throughout the year. You can arrange catch ups with the SVC to get further information and support.
Benefits of being a PGR Rep
Being a PGR Rep is a great experience which will allow you to connect with like-minded individuals and become part of a student community with other PGR Reps. You will also have the opportunity to build networks with a range of academic and professional services staff, and improve knowledge of how Universities operate, in relation to student representation structures.
As a rep, you have a real opportunity to improve the PGR experience and bring about positive change for current and future student cohorts. PGR reps will be awarded certifications from the University to highlight their achievements. This will be explained further in the PGR Rep training.
How do I become a PGR Rep?
To become a PGR rep, please complete the application form on the Guild website by Wednesday 7th October and the Student Voice Team will contact you via your university email to confirm the next steps.
In most cases, this will be that your application has been successful, but in the unlikely event that there are a high number of applications for a single role, an election will take place.
If an election is required, students will have until Monday 19th October to upload a short manifesto explaining why they should be elected as course rep. Voting will take place from Wednesday 21st October 9am – Tuesday 27th October 2pm on the Guild website, and applicants will be notified of the results the next day.
Once confirmed, PGR Reps will be added to the Student Representatives Database and be asked to attend one of the PGR Rep training sessions running in October, and Bystander Intervention Training. It’s important you attend the training to gain the relevant knowledge and skills to be able to effectively carry out the role and meet other Reps.
If you have any questions or would like more support, please contact the Student Voice Team by emailing: guildrepresentation@liverpool.ac.uk
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