PGR Student Network - Meeting 1 (Online)…

Postgraduate Researchers Student Network

This inaugural meeting will bring together postgraduate research (PGR) students to discuss their experiences at Brunel, identify key challenges and opportunities, and establish the priorities of the new PGR Students’ Network. It will also provide an opportunity to elect a student Chair and Co-Chair to lead the Network and agree its future direction.

Chair: Richard Iyede (Welfare & Inclusion President) and Abhishek Ghawate (Education President)

Date: Monday 2nd November 

Time: 2pm - 3pm

Meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3260153461481653?p=yL6cmlReHF8qqAvrpm | Meeting ID: 326 015 346 148 165 3 

Passcode: VC3vq2PR

Agenda

1. Welcome & check-in
2. Attendance and Apologies
3. Elect a Chair & Co Chair 
4. PGR experience
5. Research Participants hub
6. Future planning (events, workshops, guest speakers).
7. Any other business (AOB).
8. Agree next steps and date of next meeting.

Agenda Item 3 - Elect A Chair

Each Student Network is led by a student chair. It was previously led by the most appropriate part-time officer elected in the Spring Elections. As the PGR student network is a new network established after the Spring Elections, it does not have a chair. A chair is fundamental to the running and long-term health of the student network.

Agenda Item 4 - PGR Experience

Discuss experiences of postgraduate research at Brunel, including how effectively the University’s replacement systems and structures have supported PGR students following the closure of the Brunel Graduate School.

Agenda Item 5 - Research Participants Hub

At the PGR Freshers’ Week mixer, students highlighted the value of Students’ Union support with recruiting research participants. Discuss potential options for a Research Participant Hub and agree next steps.

Agenda Item 6 – Future Planning

Identify priorities for future Network meetings, events, workshops, guest speakers and peer-support opportunities.

Why Join the Network?

The Postgraduate Researchers Student Network is a space for Brunel’s postgraduate researchers to connect, collaborate and feel supported throughout the research journey. To find out more info or to join the PGR Student Network, click here.   

Equality Statement

Brunel is a diverse and multicultural community, we are dedicated to making this event a safe and welcoming space, where all students regardless of their identity, lived experiences or beliefs are respected and treated dignity. This event is open to postgraduate researchers from all disciplines and stages of research. We aim to create an inclusive, welcoming and respectful space where everyone can connect, whether you’re just starting your research journey or are well into it.