The Students' Representative Council (SRC) is an independent, student-led body that represents the interests of master's and research degree students at LSHTM.
All students registered for a programme of study with LSHTM become members of the SRC for the period of their registration unless they specifically opt out.
Representation and Executive Office
All programmes of study have at least one elected student representative.
The primary role of the SRC Executive is to serve as a medium for representing to LSHTM governance genuine student body issues in educational, cultural, sporting, social and general interests. In addition, the SRC Executive co-ordinates clubs, societies and social activities, and it supports and sponsors charitable activities and student involvement. The SRC Executive is an excellent way for students to engage in School issues and take leadership roles in student body activities.
There are seven Executive Officers, elected in October each year:
President of the SRC
The President takes care of School-wide issues, sharing responsibilities with all the SRC members in the larger tasks to help make sure things are coordinated. The President sits on the Council, the highest governing and decision-making body of the School, to give the SRC's perspective on the high-level concerns of the School and to communicate concerns of students.
Vice President for Finance & Operations
The Finance & Operations VP is in charge of all transactions that the SRC needs to carry out during their term. Responsibilities of the VP include planning and budgeting activities, working with LSHTM's finance department to carry out transactions, following up on reimbursements and monitoring money flow.
Vice President for Communications & Activities
This VP is responsible for co-ordinating SRC events and activities and business relevant to the student experience including clubs and societies and to oversee the communication of all SRC business to taught students. They share administrative responsibility for the SRC website and email account and supporting SRC meetings.
Vice President for Welfare & EDI
The Welfare & EDI VP is an opportunity for someone interested in EDI, Welfare and Wellbeing to understand the issues students have and help feed those back to the LSHTM to enhance the student experience. This VP is responsible for all Welfare and EDI matters within the remit of the SRC. They will work to embed the LSHTM's Values into the student experience.
Vice President for Taught Programmes
MSc intensive programme representatives correspond with this VP regarding any academic concerns raised by the students of their respective MSc. Issues could be anything related to grading, tutoring, course material, study tools etc. and the VP would work with LSHTM staff and Programme Directors to ensure concerns are addressed and needs met.
Vice President for Distance Learning
The VP for Distance Learning represents students studying LSHTM programmes by distance learning. The responsibilities of this role include to help forge positive links between distance learning students and London-based students. They will also co-ordinate activities relevant to distance learning students and be involved with the relevant committees and working groups.
Vice-President for Doctoral Degrees
The VP for Doctoral Degrees represents MPhil, PhD and DrPH students. The major responsibilities of this VP encompass voicing concerns related to teaching and learning activities, liaising with departmental representatives, student support, thesis supervision, infrastructure and opportunities. They will also aid in the coordination of communications and activities for these students.
Full details of the SRC elections are published on the Virtual Student Hub. For questions about the elections please contact the Returning Officer at SRCelections@lshtm.ac.uk