Zhai Lara Cortez

Heyya! I'm Zhai. My personal pronouns are she/her. Studying Politics and International Relations while working as an Inclusivity Consultant for the GSU. Pursing to embody all the needs of our diverse body of peers, standing to represent ALL.

Collaborative Curriculum 

• Further decolonisation of the curriculum

• More inclusive and diverse teaching perspective

• Increased transparency and communication between lecturers and students 

• More employability and networking opportunities 

Societies - Sports - Socials

• More time and space for training and practice 

• Increased funding 

• Collaboration and clearer communication between the union and societies 

A more Adaptable Academia

• Library changes and increased study spaces 

• A wider range of resources and assistance 

• Higher levels of academic support for multilingual and International students 

A window into Welfare + Wellbeing 

• Termly check-in of students 

• Build a sustainable support system to help throughout tenure at the University 

• Increased awareness of mental health and its impacts on students 

• Higher accessibility and support in all aspects of student welfare 

Improving your student experience is all I wish to accomplish. Our University is more than just an institution, it's a place in which we develop into the people who make advances in our society.