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Candidate for the position of Undergraduate School Representative - School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics (SHAPP)

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Mischa Gerrard

Communication is vital for productive change to take place. As the Undergraduate School Representative for HAPP I intend to amplify the voice of the student body, representing what matters most to you and ensuring that all views are taken into account.

VOTE MISCHA GERRARD

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE FOR HISTORY, ANTHROPOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY AND POLITICS

 

Manifesto

Improve mental health support - Introduce burn-out prevention measures and early recognition so that students don't have to reach crisis point before receiving support

Decolonise and diversify the curriculum - Identify, acknowledge and challenge the ways in which colonialism has impacted upon perceived knowledge and learning, allowing for a more diverse and less Eurocentric education.

Improve support for neurodivergent/disabled students - Educate staff and build on existing support while ensuring neurodivergent/disabled students are represented in decision-making processes that impact them

Improve quality and quantity of feedback on assignments - Provide feedback that better enables students to identify where they can improve

Ensure lecture recordings are made and lecture notes uploaded to canvas - Increase access to online learning

 

About Me

Mischa Gerrard - History and Politics BA

As an activist and campaigner, I have been involved in environmental, LGBTQ+ and immigration-related activism, but since joining university my efforts have primarily been focused on student activism and the current cost of living crisis, working as part of Solidarity Action Network to champion the students of QUB.

Being a neurodivergent student belonging to a religious minority, I know first-hand what it feels like to self-advocate. In addition to this, as Head Girl at my previous college, I gained skills as both a leader and representative, equipping me with invaluable experience I intend to bring to the role of HAPP rep.

Communication is vital for productive change to take place. As your school rep, I intend to amplify the voice of the student body, representing what matters most to you and ensuring that all views are taken into account. I want the students of HAPP to feel free to express themselves and truly feel heard and listened to.