Nadia 'Nadia' Hoque - Engineering and Physical Sciences Postgraduate Research Officer

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  • Strengthen PGR representation through structured, faculty-wide engagement systems.
  • Initiate a project for equitable access to wellbeing resources across all buildings.
  • Strengthen structured PGR representation within SUSU systems with clear feedback systems.
  • Work closely with improving PGR manager for more specific needs.
  • Deliver faculty-wide events for socialising and interdisciplinary collaboration within FEPS.

Why vote for Nadia?

I’m running for Engineering and Physical Sciences Postgraduate Officer because I want student voice to be visible, effective, and acted upon—especially for postgraduate researchers, whose concerns are often underrepresented.

During my Master’s in the School of Social Sciences and now as one of four reps for my cohort in the SustAI CDT in the School of Electronics and Computer Science, I worked closely with staff and Independent Advisory Boards to raise student concerns and advocate for improvements. I identified a lack of representation for CDTs within SUSU and initiated their inclusion, ensuring PGR voices are recognised. Beyond representation, I focus on practical action by organising socials, communicating academic and training needs, and have also communicated with AI CDTs across the UK to advocate for fairer PhD pay. On campus, I addressed gaps in access to period products by organising supplies using SUSU resources.

If elected, I will build on the work of previous officers, ensuring continuity while working closely with them and SUSU to implement meaningful structural improvements. I will campaign for consistent access to essential wellbeing resources, including period products, across all buildings, and address inconsistencies in PGR support—particularly across CDTs and specialised training—by working towards clearer, fairer structures.

I will strengthen how PGRs are represented within SUSU by developing more inclusive systems, improving communication, and exploring additional representative roles. As a faculty-wide officer, I will also facilitate events that encourage socialising and foster interdisciplinary collaboration across research areas.

I am equally committed to improving the overall PGR experience. Postgraduate study can be isolating, and I will support initiatives that make university life more social, inclusive, and engaging for research students.

Vote for less chaos, more structure—and PGRs actually being heard.