SU23 - Ragland Immanuel Stephen for Postgraduate Education officer

Ragland Immanuel Stephen

I am an International Masters degree student in Data Analytics with a background in Computer Science and Engineering. Actively participating in multiple associations and organising events related to the subjects and different interest is something that I have been passionate about since my undergraduate degree. I worked as the department secretary in the Computer Science Association as an undergraduate student, where I got an opportunity to not just conduct a lot of events for four years, but also to establish the proudest society of my own subject area. Also, I have worked with top MNCs (Accenture) for four years in various departments and leadership teams. I am addicted to learning new languages and exploring new cultures.  

Furthermore, I have always wanted to take my skills to the next level, and I believe that representing Queen’s Postgraduate Student Officer would be an honour. I am aware that there will be many issues ahead, but I am here to listen to you and advocate your concerns to the highest level.

As your representative on the council, I would aim to ensure that:

Your Voice 

  1. Anyone can have their voice heard and express their opinions on the running of the university, regardless of faculty, year or any other factor 

  2. The student body (you!) are kept informed of the decisions made by the council 

  3. Decisions made by the council are to the benefit of all students 

  4. Regular meetings with faculties and school reps are held to ensure all student needs are being met inside and outside the classroom. 

  5. QUB Alumni Network function to create accessible and frequent job fairs and networking opportunities for students 

Wednesday no class 

  1. No classes on Wednesday after 1PM 

  2. More career development events on Wednesday afternoons 

  3. Employee and students connect every Wednesday evening 

  4. No more morning 9AM classes and all classes will end by 6PM.

Library 

  1. 5000+ new books and more copies of books in library 

  2. New book shop in McClay Library with discounts 

  3. Adding 1000+ digital contents and free online courses 

  4. All lectures will be recorded and uploaded in teams 

Study less practice more 

  1. Eight+ Industrial visits per year for each student 

  2. 70 percent practical and 30 percent theory in all of the subjects 

  3. More hackathons and competitions in each school 

  4. 100+ real time projects 

Diversity 

  1. Welcome events for all students 

  2. Guidance events planned for international students living in Belfast 

  3. Regular cultural activities and cultural programs 

  4. Multiple events for global opportunities  

Health care 

  1. Dedicated doctor team in university campus. 

  2. Free medical kid in all the buildings for all students 

  3. Better support for mental wellbeing 

PhD 

  1. Gathering events once a month for all students 

  2. Implementing mentors and mentees program for PhD students 

Student union 

  1. Student discounts at SU shops 

  2. Free gym and free laundry in SU 

  3. Free printout for first 50 copies 

  4. Sanitary pads in every building 

  5. Dietary friendly foods in SU shops (Halal, Vegan etc) 

Finance 

  1. Reducing tuition fees and accommodation fees 

  2. Increase availability of studentships, grants, and scholarships to Postgraduate students 

Pet 

  1. Once a month, students may gather together with their pets. 

To see all the candidates running, visit the Queen’s SU website

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