Candidate for the position of Science and Engineering Faculty Representative

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Jiayan Fan

As a STEM student, I recognise the need to bridge the gap between students and decision makers. Balancing academic workload with finding career opportunities and maintaining work-like balance can be challenging and it is important to ensure all opinions are heard and the right support is offered.

 

 

Jiayan Fan | Biomedical Science

 

As a biomedical science student, I recognise how challenging it can be to manage academics, career plans and social life. I want to act as a facilitator between students and faculty to ensure every student’s view is heard. 

 

Academic Support 

  • Create clear feedback channels between students and faculty

  • Push for transparent marking and feedback

  • Advocate for better lab support, as many students find laboratory work challenging 

 

Careers support

Many of us feel uncertain about:

  • Internships

  • Research opportunities

  • Masters vs industry

  • Finance / tech / consulting transitions

 

I will:

Organise alumni panels from different sectors

 

Push for more career workshops tailored specifically to STEM students

 

Share weekly opportunities through a centralised update system


 

Mental Health Support 

I will advocate for 

  • Greater awareness of available platforms and services 


 

Overall, I want to make Science and Engineering students feel heard and supported. I am very proactive and will try my best to offer the support as representative for this