Tuesday 18-02-2025 - 16:59

Ever wondered how academics seem to juggle research, teaching, AND university administration with superhuman ease? Here's a secret: they weren't born with those powers – they developed them. For postgraduate researchers eyeing an academic career, GCU Students' Association offers your origin story through PGR Representative and Deputy Representative positions.

These roles aren't just another line on your CV – they're your training ground for the administrative side of academia that nobody tells you about until you're thrown in at the deep end. As a PGR Rep or Deputy Rep, you'll get behind-the-scenes access to university operations while developing your administrative superpowers.

Level Up Your Academic Skill Set:

• Master the art of university committee meetings (yes, they have an art to them!)
• Decode the mysteries of institutional policy-making
• Enhance your stakeholder engagement abilities
• Develop diplomatic skills that would impress an ambassador

Your Power-Up Benefits:

• Transform your academic CV with real administrative experience
• Build your network of senior academic allies
• Unlock the secrets of university governance
• Gain insider knowledge of higher education management
• Earn £150 honorarium per trimester (because even superheroes need funding)

Both positions come with your own support team, including mentorship from experienced academic staff and the Graduate School. Think of the PGR Rep as team leader, handling university-wide committees, while the Deputy Rep focuses on school-level missions – both equally crucial for your academic power-building.

The best part? You'll be developing these skills while making a real difference in your academic community. It's like a training montage, but instead of lifting weights, you're lifting the standard of postgraduate research experience at GCU.

Requirements for your mission: You must be a current GCU research student within the academic school you wish to represent. These year-round positions span all three trimesters, giving you plenty of time to develop your new powers.

Ready to start your journey from researcher to academic superhero? Fill in the short form below and take your first step toward mastering the administrative arts.