PGF Chair – Rob Granger (r.d.granger@newcastle.ac.uk)
- Prepare or direct preparation for each PGF meeting including e-mailing the agenda for the meeting to PGF members
- Lead and direct meetings
- Coordinate the dates, materials, and serve as main contact for the PGF annual conference
- Provide the incoming Chair and Editor with appropriate information to ensure a smooth transition for the next academic year
- Preside over election process
- Keep track of income and expenses each semester and provide updates to PGF regarding finances
Seminar Series Co-ordinator – Leanne Smith (l.smith28@newcastle.ac.uk)
- Coordinate and assist in planning the annual PGF conference
- Develop programme of lunchtime seminar speakers throughout the academic year
- Chair the seminars and be responsible for providing refreshments
- Serve as main contact for speakers and attendees in matters relating to the seminar series
Social Secretary – Jerome Ruddick (j.m.l.ruddick2@newcastle.ac.uk)
- Coordinate and assist in planning the annual PGF conference
- Plan a variety of social events throughout the year
- Responsible for traditions such as the annual Christmas party
- Liaise with the Chair in terms of budget for the above
- Provide details to Social Media/Events Secretary for publicising
Social Media/Web Editor – Katherine Waugh (k.waugh3@newcastle.ac.uk)
- Coordinate and assist in planning the annual PGF conference
- Publicise social events via social media
- Responsible for maintaining the PGF website, including but not limited to keeping the website updated and ensuring the website maintains the standards put forth by the PGF membership
- Communicate needs/problems relating to the PGF website to PGF members at meetings
- Publicise activities, calls for papers and information relevant to members of the PGF via the social media outlets
Newsletter Editor – Kevin Graham (k.graham4@newcastle.ac.uk)
- Coordinate and assist in planning the annual PGF conference
- Liaise with rest of committee to keep track of all events and information both publicised by and relevant to the PGF
- Compile and distribute a weekly newsletter to the postgraduate community