WGSSS Cluster Reps are a vital conduit for comments/ideas from fellow WGSSS-funded students across the academic schools and pathways. They play a crucial role in conveying comments and proposals in order to help enhance research training and the overall PhD student experience.
2025 Cluster Reps
The Role of the Cluster Rep
- To complete project-based work to shape and develop the WGSSS.
- To involve other WGSSS students in providing feedback, opinion and ideas.
- To attend and participate in online termly meetings with the Cluster Lead and WGSSS Team
- To attend an annual meeting with the WGSSS Director.
The role of cluster rep is for a 12 month term. This means that new students have the chance to get involved each year. However, reps may seek to be re-nominated for a second term.
Cluster reps should not be asked to become involved with other students’ personal problems, academic difficulties or individual disputes.