It has been quite an eventful year for the RSS in many ways. We have seen positive change and progress in some areas, and red-taped frustration in others! On the whole I believe it has been a good year. Some highlights from 2009:
- Worked with IRO to conduct a large-scale survey of research students' financial situations.
- Regained our affiliation with the UWS Students' Association.
- Gained representation on various committees, including URKTB and SRC.
- Confirmed "equal pay for work of equal value" rights for all research students employed at UWS.
- Worked with IRO to improve the research students' common room.
Our main hope for the year ahead is probably to see the results from the financial survey disseminated and acted-upon. We are also keen to ensure that the payment rights for research student employed by UWS are upheld.
Finally, we will be seeing a complete change of leadership in 2010 as our new Office Bearers take over. Lisa Garnham was elected to be our new President, and Grzegorz Majewski was elected to be our new Secretary. Best of luck to them both!
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