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Academic Affairs Committee

The GSA Accademic Affairs Committee is chaired by the Academic Affairs Officer. Several officers and representatives are members of the committee which meets twice per term. The committee works to:

  • be the focus of debate on all academic issues
  • ensure that all members of the Association have adequate support and advice to successfully complete their studies
  • develop relevant policy on academic issues for the consideration of Association Council

Academic Affairs Officer

  • Beatrice Akua-Sakyiwah

The Academic Affairs Officer coordinates the Academic Affairs Team, acts as the postgraduate representative on the university committees, represents students at appeals, and liaises with departments and postgraduate academic representatives. This officer is responsible for communicating the work of the team to the GSA membership.

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Phone: 01904 32 (2718)

Welfare Officer

  • Keke Zu

The Welfare Officer is responsible for all non-academic welfare issues affecting postgraduate students, sits on a number of University committees relevant to student welfare and represents students at academic appeals.

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Phone: 01904 32 (2718)

Part time Students’ Representative

  • current vacant

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PGCE Students Representative

  • current vacant
  • Laura Tilley

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Distance Learning Students’ Representative

  • current vacant

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GSA Office, 201 Wentworth College, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5NG