Katherine Prentice
My name is Katherine, and I am running for PG Arts Convenor after witnessing a lack of communication and support as an applicant, offer holder, and student this year. I am currently doing an MRes in Film and TV studies, having previously done my undergraduate degree at Glasgow where I acted as honours class representative and undergraduate disability representative.
I firmly believe that if the University is offering a course then students should be well supported and that postgraduate students deserve better communication and induction. For research students this is crucial to feeling welcomed. As PG Arts Convenor, I would aim to
- Encourage regular and detailed communication with offer holders and current students within the school, especially non-traditional students
- Ensure research masters students don't slip through the net for support and community
- Work with the Gilchrist to ensure a welcoming space for postgraduates in the college, with regular events to appeal to a variety of students
- Prioritise welfare
It would be crucial to feedback to students about the work being done, and I plan to uphold my aim of proper communication with regular updates. I look forward to hopefully meeting and working with more of you this year!