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Senate Representatives

As a student member of the University Senate, your role will be to represent students on the highest academic board of Abertay University. This is a great opportunity to have your say in the academic running of Abertay University and improve your skills in representing your peers! 

 

Who can nominate themselves for this position?

Only students who will be at Abertay in the academic year 2024/25.

To be a Senate Rep you must be a current Abertay University student.

The available positions are:

  • Undergraduate Student (2 Rep positions available)

  • Postgraduate Research Student 

Nominate yourself for a Senate Rep Position here

 

What is Senate?

Senate’s role is to report and provide assurance to Court on the academic standards of the University in relation to education, research and scholarly activity as reflected within relevant academic policies, regulations and codes of practice that the Senate approves from time to time. 

What is the time commitment?

The position is available for one year and the successful student is eligible to re-stand for one further year if they remain a student of the University. 

All Abertay students can vote in this election. 

Senate meets 4 times in the current academic year. 

You can check the meeting times here by accessing the latest academic calendar. 

 

Benefits

In your role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop advocacy, communication and meeting skills within the highest academic board in Abertay.

  • Meet new staff and experts in academics and policy.

  • Gain a Senate Rep Certification on your HEAR transcript.

  • Make a real difference to your student experience, as well as a positive difference to other students' lives.

 

Support and Training:   

To help you in your role we will provide training and support, including

  • Induction and ongoing training from the Governance Office of Abertay
  • Support from the Students’ Association’s Engagement Co-ordinators
  • Support from the Students’ Association’s President and Vice-President

 

How to nominate yourself?

You can nominate yourself online at www.abertaysa.com beforeSunday 22nd September 4pm.

Nominate yourself for a Senate Rep Position here

Any further questions

Please email hello@abertaysa.com, s.kennedy@abertay.ac.uk, or call 01382 308356.

Drop in to the Abertay Students’ Association office, open 9-5 weekdays, opposite the main lecture theatre on Level 2 of the Kydd Building and speak to Sophie.