Candidate for the position of Student Officer Postgraduate Education

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Zarwish Shafeeq

Empowering every postgraduate through accessible, and inclusive learning. Championing digital innovation and cutting-edge technology to enhance your academic journey. Committed to sustainable campus practices that protect our future. Together, we'll build a forward-thinking educational community where diversity thrives, technology serves all students, and environmental responsibility shapes everything we do.

Academic Excellence and Inter-Schools’ Collaboration

  • Introducing awareness and Q&A sessions for postgraduates in induction week for a better understanding of Canvas, assessment styles, the grading system, and guidelines for submission of assessments and penalties.
  • Create a learning community for sharing ideas, research, and technology resources and academic support in collaboration with the Graduate School to promote inter schools’ coordination and knowledge exchange.
  • Launch monthly workshops and certifications for upskilling academic skills and making them more accessible to all postgraduates.
  • Addressing postgraduates’ concerns regarding academics and connecting them with relevant resources.

Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies

  • Organize free certification workshops in AI tools and relevant software for every discipline.
  • Partner with tech companies for guest lectures and hands-on training sessions for the job market and in-demand skills.
  • Secure funding for software licenses (SPSS, NVivo, Adobe Creative Suite) for student use
  • Host monthly "Tech Day" drop-in sessions for troubleshooting and learning new tools.

Sustainability Practices

  • Launch a campus-wide program for raising awareness regarding sustainability, green campus initiatives, and reducing carbon footprint
  • Install water refill stations in every building of every school to control plastic waste
  • Encourage thrift and swap culture to reduce waste and promote sustainable practices.
  • Create a better linkage with academic and sustainability representatives at schools’ level to improve sustainable practices

Socialization

  • Create and launch a buddy system matching new international students with current students
  • Host fortnightly social events (quiz nights, board games, cultural celebrations) especially for postgraduate students
  • Design a strong awareness campaign to promote postgraduate activities, events, and spaces
  • Organize mental health awareness workshops and peer support groups

Let’s build together a strong community and create a postgraduate experience that works for everyone.  

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