YOUR JCR 2017/2018

Our JCR constitution can be downloaded here:  JCR Constitution [Jan 2016]
If you have any questions please contact the relevant officer. If you would like to raise a point, email the Secretary.
​Emails listed down below.

‘Hi, I’m Miranda, a second year HoA student at Medwards and your JCR president. My role effectively involves coordinating the committee, being as helpful with their roles as I can be, and acting as an intermediary between undergraduates and staff. I’d also like to investigate book allowances and long break funding. Any questions, feel free to ask!’

‘I'm Georgia and I'm Vice President of the JCR. I study Engineering, enjoy playing flute and saxophone and I also love theatre. As VP I want to ensure the views of medwards students are being represented. My role involves: representing the student body on internal college committees; representing our college at CUSU meetings as the External Officer; organising Fresher's Week; supporting Miranda, JCR President and the other members of the JCR. We would love to hear any ideas you have to make medwards an even lovelier community. Please get in touch if you've got any suggestions!’

‘Hey! I'm Seline and I'm the JCR Secretary. My role is to organise the termly open meetings and the weekly JCR meetings. Therefore, if you would like an idea to be raised at the next JCR meeting feel free to contact me with your suggestion at least 48 hours before the next meeting.’

‘Hi! I'm Hennie and I'm the Junior Treasurer. My role is mainly to keep records of the JCR income and expenditure. The role also includes setting JCR budgets and giving money to societies (new and old) once they submit their proposals to me.’

'Hey, I’m Finty, an English Student and your Academic and Welfare Officer. I’m always around college if you ever need someone to talk to. I can provide you with sexual health supplies and point you in the direction of where to get any help you might need. I’ll also be putting on various welfare events throughout the year so get in touch if you have any suggestions! Medwards is the best college in Cambridge and I want to make it a happy and healthy place for you all!'

'Hey I'm Anna, a second year HSPS student and the Communications Officer on the JCR. A lot of my role is computer and social media based, I also post the dome menus, write the weekly JCR bulletin and keep this website running. Let me know if you want to run any social media campaigns or make any content to promote Medwards online, or just generally as someone on the JCR!'

'Hi, I'm Hollie, a second year English student and one half of your JCR's Ents (Entertainments) team. We're responsible for co-ordinating your freshers' week, as well as running some funky college-wide events for everyone all throughout the year. If you have any ideas/requests for future happenings, feel free to stop me in college for a chat, or get in touch via email!'

'Hey everyone I'm Leila and I'm a 2nd year history student and one half of your ents officers! This year we're focusing on increasing the number and range of events with an interest in making them more frequent, inclusive and accessible to everyone. Keep your eyes peeled for bigger, better events in the Dome and lots of chilled out nights in the bar. If you have any suggestions don't hesitate to chat to either me or Hollie!'

‘Hi, I’m Rachel, a law student and your JCR Logistics Officer. My role includes the upkeep and improvement of the communal spaces in college; including the Froud Room, Coach House, and the JCR. I am also involved with accommodation, through the room draw booklet and the room ballot, as well as the catering committee. Any suggestion or concerns relating to catering, accommodation or the communal spaces in college, just let me know!’

‘Hi, I’m Heather! As Access Officer one of my biggest roles is to ensure that no-one is put off from applying to Cambridge because of their background. Through helping to run schemes such as CUSU’s shadowing scheme, the Medwards’ Pathway event, open days and our Offerholders event I hope to demystify Cambridge and make it feel more accessible to your everyday bright student. I will be working together with the new access sub committee so that we can bring in as many new ideas for access as possible.’

'Hello, I’m Miriam, a second year HSPS student, and I’m your disabilities officer this year! My role is to be there to support anyone with any sort of mental or physical disability, and to do my best to ensure that everyone has access to the services they need to thrive at Medwards. If you fancy a chat or have any ideas, I’d love to hear from you!'

‘My name's Eve and my role in the JCR is Arts Officer! Some of my responsibilities and things I'll be doing this year will include spreading awareness of our (amazing) women's art collection, organising competitions and setting up workshops in the Coach House. My focus this year is inclusivity; I'd love to make art activities appealing and accessible to everyone. You're more than welcome to contact me anytime with your ideas or if you'd like to get involved.’

'Heyy I’m Jade and I’m the Ethical and Environmental Officer for Murray Edwards. I liaise with college to encourage sustainable and ethical practices, organise funky fundraising events in college, promote engagement in ethical and environmental affairs and publicise Cambridge-wide societies & events.'

‘Hey ! I’m Sophie, a French HSPS student, and I am Medwards’ International Welfare Officer. My role entails organizing International Freshers’ week, keeping you informed about events ran by international societies throughout uni, and most importantly being a point of contact for international students in college.’

‘Hi I'm Katie & I'm a second year historian. I'm here to try to make sure all LGBT+ students feel safe and happy at Medwards. I also coordinate with the wider CUSU LGBT+ campaign and want to organise some events throughout the year. Please get in touch if you have any problems or concerns; I'm available to discuss any LGBT+ welfare issues that arise in or outside college.’

'My name is Kate and I’m a second year History student here at Medwards. I currently work for England Rugby as Chairman of the National Youth Council and am a Blues athlete here at Cambridge, but have also participated in college sports, coaching college rugby in my first term here. I want to make sports something for everyone in Medwards so please do get in touch if there is anything you would like to see happening or if you would like more info on the facilities/equipment we have available!'

‘Hey everyone I’m India and I'm the bar officer! I’m responsible for organising the bar staff, as well as trying to improve the bar so that it is a place that everyone wants to relax in. I’ll happily take on board any suggestions you may have, and let me know if you have any questions about anything bar-related.’

‘Hi! I’m Sneha and I’m your BME officer. If you have any concerns about race related issues or are experiencing difficulties about transitioning to Cambridge I’m the person to come to! I will also be advertising BME specific events and opportunities so keep an eye out!’

'Hi, I’m Kate, a second year history student. As women’s officer my role is to advocate for women’s needs and rights and to provide support for students. I’m here to help with any issues concerning gender, whether that be planning a protest or supporting you through a personal issue.'