For a Committed and Fair Representation of the Postgraduate Voice!
Who am I?
My name is Vladimir Videnov and this is my fourth year studying at Queen's. Originally from Sofia, Bulgaria, I moved to Belfast in 2020 for university. Having recently completed my BSc in Environmental Management, I moved from the School of Biological Sciences to the SNBE to pursue an MSc in Environmental Engineering.
Throughout my time volunteering, working, and overall interacting with students and staff from multiple schools at Queen's, I've made note of the lower involvement of postgrad students within their schools, as well as various unique to postgraduate students issues that need to be dealt with.
As a postgraduate and international student myself, I understand the difficulties involved in transitioning into a new degree, a new school, and a new environment, as well as how to tackle these issues head-on.
What are you voting for?
As your school representative, these are some of the goals I will be working towards:
- Accessibility: Betterment of the clarity of the information and resources available for postgrads within the SNBE.
- Comfort: Provision of accommodations for students coming into a new environment (International students, students new to Queen's or SNBE)
- Voice: Development of clearer communication channels for postgraduate students to express their opinions and concerns, as well as inspiring them to get more involved, both within and outside the school.
- Intent: Resolution of said concerns and serious, critical consideration of any presented student opinions.
- Connection: Creation of a more connected block of postgrads within the SNBE, by enabling better networking of students via postgrad-focused events.
If you want to see all of these goals accomplished, as well as many more, vote for me as your Postgraduate School Rep, and don't forget to make yourself known and get involved!