Benefits of being a Student Representative

As an Ikon Student Representative, you gain the opportunity to:

• Make a difference: Have your voice heard and drive real change at Ikon.
• Enhance the student experience: Improve the academic and social environment for both current and future students.
• Develop professional skills: Learn to critically analyse meeting documents, identify key discussion points, and use persuasive language effectively.
• Build personal confidence: Gain confidence in public speaking and in gathering and addressing feedback from peers and staff.
• Forge connections: Establish meaningful relationships with both staff and fellow students.

You may also gain transferrable skills such as:

• Communication: Enhance your verbal and written communication skills through regular interactions with staff and students.
• Organisation: Play a proactive role in organizing events, such as social gatherings, book sales, research presentations, and open days.
• Meeting Skills: Gain experience with formal meeting structures, including understanding the roles of Chair, Secretary, and the process of creating agendas and minutes.
• Negotiation and Conflict Management: Develop skills in resolving disagreements and seeking collaborative solutions during decision-making processes.
• Time Management: Learn to balance your Student Rep duties with academic commitments by setting objectives and prioritising tasks.
• Public Speaking and Confidence: Improve your public speaking skills and build confidence by making announcements and updates during lectures and meetings.