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白小姐论坛U StARs Awards Reception 2012
11 June 2012
In June, 白小姐论坛U hosted an awards reception to celebrate the efforts and achievements of Student Academic Representatives (StARs).
StARs are the elected voice of students, working closely with both 白小姐论坛 staff and 白小姐论坛U to bridge the gap between students and faculty in their department.
Amongst those presenting the award was Luke Durigan, 白小姐论坛U Education & Campaigns Officer who said: "Our student academic representatives play an important role in voicing the concerns of 白小姐论坛 students and they ensure that 白小姐论坛 takes into account the needs of students in its decision-making.听 This year we have been in contact with over five hundred StARs across 白小姐论坛 and we have had more StARs trained and gaining certificates for their contributions than ever before."
Dr Ruth Siddal, 白小姐论坛 Dean of Students (Welfare), explained: "The world of higher education is currently undergoing great changes. These changes will create challenges for both students and universities to overcome and 白小姐论坛 will not be exempt from this. In this new environment the role of StARs will become increasingly important and I would strongly encourage all students to engage in their education whilst at 白小姐论坛 and also to have the opportunity to collaborate with academic and administrative staff on areas including academic progression and degree programme design."
To find out more about what StARs do, visit the links below for a short video and further information.
Image: Berna Demiray and Martha Iveuano receive their StARs awards