Ashkan Dehghan, a PhD student at South East Technological University, Waterford has been nominated to join the EU-CONEXUS student board.
Ashkan is part of the Ocular Therapeutics Research Group (OTRG) which is a part of the Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre (PMBRC) in SETU and his research focuses on ocular drug delivery aiming to treat Age-related Macular Degeneration.
The EU-CONEXUS student board plays a crucial role in representing the interests of students within the alliance. Their remit includes improving the quality of student life, advocating for student rights, and contributing significantly to the overall student experience.
The role of a student board member is multifaceted, requiring effective communication, advocacy skills, and a genuine commitment to improving the overall student experience within the alliance. This collaborative approach ensures that the student voice is heard and actively contributes to the development and enhancement of academic programmes and student-related projects.
On his nomination to the EU-CONEXUS student board, Ashkan commented “I’m honoured to represent SETU as an EU-CONEXUS student board member. I look forward to working with the EU-CONEXUS team here at SETU and collaborating with my fellow board members. This formal role advocates for the student voice and plays an active role in championing the student perspective”.
Professor Peter McLoughlin, Executive Lead for EU-CONEXUS at SETU commented “We are delighted to have Ashkan Dehghan join the EU-CONEXUS student board. He is a strong advocate for the student experience and will represent SETU to the highest standard. As a team, we look forward to following his term as a student board member and supporting him as he puts his own stamp on the role”.
Opportunities
There is an opening for an undergraduate candidate from SETU on the EU-CONEXUS student board. This provides an opportunity for other students to get involved and contribute to the alliance. Prospective candidates can reach out to the EU-CONEXUS team at SETU to learn more about the application process.
Our support for the student board highlights the importance of the student voice in shaping the direction of EU-CONEXUS and underscores the importance of student representation in decision-making processes within the academic community.
About EU-CONEXUS
EU-CONEXUS is a fully-fledged transnational European University offering joint education, training and study programmes, joint research, and professional development opportunities for all of its staff, researchers, and students. EU-CONEXUS is themed on “Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability”, focusing on education, research & innovation, and knowledge-sharing activities on defining, understanding, and addressing societal challenges experienced by communities from urban and semi-urbanised coastal regions (rivers, seas, and oceans).
Further details are available on the EU-CONEXUS website.