The Education Portfolio
ABOUT US
The Education portfolio aims to give students a quality education and improve research and technical skills by presenting a variety of study nights, workshops, and informative events throughout each semester. Throughout the academic year, we continuously work alongside the Faculty of Science and UWA Guild Education Council, along with several other boards at the University, to provide workshops and events that help students achieve their academic best.
What events do we run?
STUDY NIGHTS
Our study nights are crucial to not only our mission to help students on their academic journey throughout their time at UWA, but also engaging with first-year students, by helping them find their feet in the new study structure associated with University. These study nights are run in collaboration with our associated science clubs, including the Zoology Club, The University Physics Club, Physical Education Students Association, Chemistry and Biology Club, and Psychology society; meaning that these nights have a broad outreach and outstanding engagement with students across campus. Moreover, the endorsement of these events by the Education Council of the UWA Guild, ensures they are run to the highest standard, with industry level tutors and professionals.
NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK
Another annual collaboration with the UWA Guild, National science weeks sees Science Union run events throughout the week, for participation from all students. A weeklong effort, the Education portfolio runs interactive experiments, study and research workshops, and fun science games; National Science week is a keystone in our calendar in terms of engaging with new students and University staff. Our STEM workshops working with high school students have improved our accessibility and visibility to these potential new members, while also offering them insight into university life and educational advice.
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Name: Aditya Patil (he/him)
Studying: Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in SoftwareFun Fact: I can recite the first 50 digits of pi but I can’t remember a lecture I watched 5 minutes ago :C
About My Role: I’m the Education VP for 2023 so it’s my job to make sure you all finish your degree with great marks and no stress! Got a class that’s getting you down, or a unit outline that just makes no sense?
With anything from study nights to science degree help sessions, the Ed portfolio does it all, so don’t hesitate to reach out to me or anyone else on education for a hand.
Contact me via email at 23367345@student.uwa.edu.au
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Name: Adam Fielding (he/him)
Major: PhD Student
Fun Fact: I am unbeaten in Mario Kart (especially the Wii version)
About My Role: After completing both my undergrad in pharmacology and my Honours in chemistry, I will be spending the second half of this year working on the start of my PhD. If you ever need a hand with anything to do with undergrad and need some age old wisdom, advice on getting into postgrad (you can do it!!) or are a postgrad (congrats!) I am here to help in any way you need <3 so come find me in the Bayliss Building (or the UEC clubroom [editor’s note: ew]).
Contact me via email at 22483617@student.uwa.edu.au
Meet the Education team!
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Name: Daniel Odijk (he/him)
Major: 3rd year studying Genetics
Fun Fact: Science freak on the surface, indie soft boy at heart!
About My Role: As one of your education officers, I'm here to help you to have an amazing and stress-free time at uni that will let you get the absolute most out of your degree! I'll be working behind the scenes to put on some super useful study events and give you a hand with any q's you may have about your education experience. See ya round!
Contact me via email at 22896307@student.uwa.edu.au
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Name: Ritika Menon (she/her)
Major: Agricultural Science
Fav Song: Best Part by Daniel Caesar
About My Role: I am an international student myself and have been through many of the struggles that come with moving to Australia for study.
My role on Science Union is to be a point of contact for other international students in science as well as ensuring that that our events are broadly accessible to people without an Australian upbringing or cultural viewpoint. If there is anything you would like to suggest, feedback/questions at any stage, or would just like to chat, please feel free to hit me up over Facebook or via my student email!
Contact me via email at 23733245@student.uwa.edu.au
Meet the Education Subcommittee!
Psychological Science Representative - Laura Lai
Statistics and Data Science Representative - Rados Markovic
Ag, Earth, and Enviro Science Representative - Kaitlin Williams
Molecular Science Representative - Maddi Thompson
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Name: Laura Lai
Major: Bachelor of Psych
Fun Fact: I’m also on PsySoc exec!
About My Role:
Contact me via email at 22274422@student.uwa.edu.au
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Name: Rados Markovic
Major: Computer Science
Fun Fact: I was fresher rep for Science Union last year!
About My Role:
Contact me via email at 23423175@student.uwa.edu.au.
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Name: Kaitlin Williams
Major: Agricultural Science and Technology
Biggest Ick: Calls from unknown numbers
About My Role: It is my job to connect students from the schools of ag science, earth science, and environmental science. I also advocate for student experiences in these fields and help to organise study nights and similar events that help these students.
Contact me via email at 23747842@student.uwa.edu.au.
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Name: Maddi Thompson
Major: 4th year Genetics
Fun Fact: I was last years president for CHeMnBiO UWA!
About My Role: It is my job to connect students from the schools of molecular science. I also advocate for student experiences in these fields and help to organise study nights and similar events that help these students.
Contact me via email at 22896307@student.uwa.edu.au
By representing students to both the Faculty of Science and the UWA Student Guild, we ensure that students' rights are upheld, quality education is provided and student feedback is heard. The Science Union holds two seats on the Guild Education Council which meets monthly to deal with issues ranging from base funding and student support all the way through to education standards and curricula.
If you are experiencing any issues that require attention from Science Union, please do not hesitate to contact our Education Vice-President, Keegan Mitchell, at: su-vp-ed@guild.uwa.edu.au