Manifesto Points:

1. Expanding Placements, Internships & Career Opportunities

• Work proactively with local industry partners, Careers and Employability at QUB, and academic staff to increase placement and internship opportunities across all EPS schools.

• Host CV sessions, mock interviews, and career-readiness workshops tailored specifically to EPS students.

• Ensure students receive timely updates about upcoming opportunities, deadlines, and employer-led events.

2. Increasing Funding, Scholarships & Support

• Actively seek funding opportunities, scholarships, and bursaries for students.

• Advocate for accessible information on funding and opportunities, ensuring students never miss out due to a lack of awareness or uncertainty about eligibility.

• Support student-led projects by helping secure grants, sponsorships, and project funding within EPS.

3. Strengthening Research Culture Across Schools

• Work closely with SMAE and other EPS schools to ensure students gain exposure to research and hands-on experience through lab tours, research open days, and student-friendly seminars.

• Ensure research opportunities are accessible, inclusive, and clearly communicated to all students who wish to get involved.

4. Building a Connected, Collaborative EPS Community

• Work closely with student-led teams across EPS to create joint events, competitions, and social gatherings that bring our schools together.

• Support interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing students to learn from one another and build networks beyond their degree programmes.

• Promote a culture where every student feels included, represented, and supported.

5. Peer Mentoring, Workshops & Skill-Building Sessions

• Introduce regular, student-driven workshops focused on software learning, coding, building, and design.

• Expand peer learning through revision sessions and mentoring networks.

6. Student Voice & Learning

• Ensure student concerns are communicated, acknowledged, and acted upon within the faculty.

• Push for improvements that allow students to balance learning, well-being, and ambition.

Mission Statement:

As your Representative, my mission is simple: listen, act, and deliver. I want to ensure that every student has access to the opportunities, support, and experiences they need to thrive—academically, professionally, and personally.

Together, we can build an EPS faculty where every student has the confidence to succeed. Remember, my voice is your voice, and I will make sure it is being heard.