Andreia Castro - International Students Officer

Job Descriptions 

There are nine Welfare and Equal Opportunities Officers elected to Council. It is the responsibility of Welfare and Equal Opportunities Officers to represent the concerns of all students that sometimes fall out with academic representation. 

Each Officer handles a particular portfolio, and all matriculated students of the University are eligible to vote and stand for these positions. 

International Students Officer 

Represents students on a wide range of issues. The International Officer is expected to liaise regularly with the VP Student Support and various International groups across the University. They may also be required to liaise with the SRC Volunteering Coordinator. 

In addition to these responsibilities, Welfare and Equal Opportunities Officers are expected to attend all meetings of Council. Opportunities will also arise for election to various University committees and positions. 

SRC Committees and Working Groups 

The SRC may establish sub committees or working parties to consider certain areas of its work and sometimes consider policy motions. College Convenors may participate in the work of such committees and groups (and can suggest the establishment of new groups or committees). 

University Committees 

Council votes in autumn to elect members to sit on a variety of University committees, including Library Committee, Museums and Galleries Committee, Senate, Senate Disciplinary and Student Support Development Committee. Please contact the PA to the Permanent Secretary for a full list of committees.