Aaron Bastable (he/him)
Hi there, I’m Aaron Bastable (He/Him/His) a third-year student studying physics and astronomy, and I would be delighted to be your school representative.
As your school representative I would increase communication between year groups, working together to solve problems that have plagued our courses over my time here at university.
I would also push for our courses to be made more inclusive for all, in particular those with external responsibilities that go beyond the lecture theatre. Our courses can be so full on that anyone who requires a part time job or has caring responsibilities can struggle to find the wiggle room to take care of themselves and perform as well as they’re capable of (been there done that).
In addition, I would set up an office hours-like times, where anyone within the school could come and speak with me about problems they are having with their course and any issues that need raised.
Thank you for taking the time to read my manifesto. Hopefully we will be able to work together to improve the experience of studying physics and astronomy.
Daniel Keane
As your School Representative for Physics and Astronomy, I will be a strong and unwavering voice for all students, ensuring that your academic concerns are heard and acted upon. Having served as a class representative for two years, I have built meaningful friendships with many of you while relentlessly pushing for change—something SSLC meeting attendees know all too well.
Student representation within our school is often lacking, as evidenced by the absence of a P&A school representative for the 2024-25 academic year. Issues like inadequate laboratory demonstrator training and a reluctance among some academics to drive meaningful improvements continue to affect our learning experience. According to The Guardian’s UK university rankings for P&A, our university ranks among the lowest for ‘satisfaction with feedback’ and falls behind other Russell Group institutions in ‘satisfaction with teaching’. We’ve all faced the frustration of receiving a mark—perhaps even a scanned exam script—without any real explanation or constructive feedback. Worse still, when issues are raised, responses from academics are often inconsistent and lack follow-through.
As your School Representative, I will collaborate with class representatives to advocate for greater transparency, accountability, and tangible improvements to our academic experience.