Student Representation System Advisory Board (SRSAB)

Meetings 

2025/26 meeting dates:

  • Monday 14th September 2026 14:00
  • Monday 2nd November 2026 10:00
  • Wednesday 3rd March 2027 10:00
  • Friday 4th June 2027 09:00 

Terms of Reference

The Student Representation System is the framework for student representation at the University, and operates as a partnership between the University and the Guild of Students.

  • To oversee the operation of the Student Representation System (SRS) at Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate Taught (PGT) and Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) level across the University, and to address any issues arising in relation to the scheme.
  • To monitor feedback from Staff-Student Forums (UG and PGT students, and PGRs), and to initiate reviews and/or recommend changes as appropriate to the Student Representation System.
  • To liaise with the Director of the University Doctoral School and Head of the University Doctoral School, to ensure the effective operation of the representation system for Postgraduate Researchers.
  •  To provide strategic oversight and direction to the Student Representation System (SRS) and to receive reports on the Guild of Students Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).  
  • To identify areas of good practice within the Student Representation System and Student Voice, and disseminate to Colleges.

Constitution and current membership 2026/27 

Two Co-chairs

  • Education Officer Guild of Students - Mr Jacob Dyke
  • Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience) - Professor Matthew Leeke

Postgraduate Officer

  • Dr Abhishikha Waghchoure

Director of Support and Representation, Guild of Students

  • Mr James Lindsay

Student Voice Manager, Guild of Students

  • TBC

College Deputy Directors of Education or equivalent

  • Attendance from all 5 Colleges and BIA (or nominee as agreed with the co-chairs)

Representative from Student Services

  • Mr Jon Elsmore (Director of Students Affairs)

Representative from Registry (Policy) (Secretary to the Board)

  • Ms Tamzin Knox

Senior Representation Coordinator, Guild of Students

  • Mr Christian Black

Invitees in attendance

To be determined by the Advisory Board

Reporting relationship

Reports to the Student Experience Committee (SEC)

Student in meeting

Colleges staff intranet

Professional Services staff intranet