Graduate Forum Committee Elections
Graduate Forum Committee Elections 2025
We currently have two positions available on the committee which will commence in December for a 2-year term from December 2025 to December 2027.
Positions Available:
- Events Officer (Joint Position)
- Student and ECR Representative
Key Dates
- Nominations Close on Sunday November 30th (End of Day)
- The election will run from Monday 1 December until Friday 12 December at 12:00 p.m.(GMT)
It would be desirable (but not essential) that these positions are filled by people who are still completing their PhD.
If you are interested in standing for the Committee, please complete the online nomination form to put yourself forward for one of the positions: Graduate Forum Committee Elections Nomination Form.
You must be a UACES member in order to run for election. Please note that group members are not eligible to stand in elections. If you are a member via a group membership and wish to stand, you should join as a PhD Researcher, Early Career, or Individual member.
If you have any questions about the roles or elections, please contact Inji Shabrawishi ([email protected]).
If you’d like to speak to any of the current committee members about the roles, you can find their information on our website at: https://www.uaces.org/gfcommittee. Alternatively, Inji can put you in contact by email.
The Roles Available
Find out more about the positions advertised this year
- Events Officer
- Develop and deliver an annual events plan (Graduate Forum Conference, Doctoral Training Academy, webinar series) with the Committee and UACES Office.
- Represent the Graduate Forum at meetings and conferences, promoting membership benefits.
- Chair sessions at the Graduate Forum Conference and Doctoral Training Academy.
- Serve as the Graduate Forum representative on the UACES Events Working Group and attend virtual meetings.
- Advocate for strategic partnerships that support UACES’ charitable objectives.
- Deputise for the Chair when required.
- Student and ECR Representative
- Work with the Graduate Forum Committee and UACES Office to recruit new members at events and through your networks, and maintain engagement with current members.
- Represent the Graduate Forum at meetings and conferences, promoting membership benefits.
- Chair sessions at the Graduate Forum Conference and Doctoral Training Academy.
- Serve as the Graduate Forum representative on the UACES Engagement Working Group and attend virtual meetings.
- Advocate for strategic partnerships that support UACES’ charitable objectives.
- Deputise for the Chair when required.
As well as this, GF Committee Members are expected to work together on a number of tasks and follow the general terms of reference which are outlined in the Graduate Forum Committee Terms of Reference document. Please be sure to review this before completing the nomination form.
All positions will be supported by the main UACES office. The office is available to provide guidance to role holders and will facilitate meetings of the committee. The UACES office funds travel and accommodation for the GF Committee to GF events and meetings.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core values at UACES, and all Committee Members are expected to demonstrate their commitment to our EDI policy.
We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for UACES members, committees, and staff. The UACES community strives to be one where people feel safe, where differences are accepted, where engagement is apparent and where all contributions are encouraged, valued and respected.
We particularly welcome nominations from candidates who are underrepresented in the community.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the nomination and selection process, on commencement, or once elected. You can request support by contacting Kerry Cole, Executive Director at [email protected].
Our EDI Officer is available for a confidential conversation with candidates with specific questions or concerns regarding our EDI policy
What happens next?
Nominations will be accepted until the end of the day on Sunday 30 November. The election will run from Monday 1 December until Friday 12 December at 12:00PM (GMT). The outcome of the election will be announced shortly after this.
Those elected will be required to sign the Terms of Reference Agreement. The first meeting with the Graduate Forum Committee will take place online in January.