Gitali Kulkarni

Bioengineering (UG): Year Two Academic Representative

Hi everyone, I’m Gitali! I’m currently a second-year biomedical engineering student and I’m so excited to be standing for academic rep this year.

I’m committed to empowering student voices and shaping a department built on support, innovation, and growth. Like many of you, I’m adjusting to the step up from first to second year, and I understand how overwhelming that transition can feel. That’s why I’m passionate about creating a more supportive and transparent academic environment, where student voices are genuinely heard and acted on.

As your academic rep, I will be determined to:

Push for structured revision support before exam periods including departmental workshops and peer-led revision events
Organize cross-year coffee chats/Q +A’s to give and receive advice
Introduce regular mid-module feedback/surveys so issues can be raised and addressed immediately
Advocate for more engaging study groups by including short concept refreshers alongside problem-solving to make sessions more focused and accessible for everyone

If elected as your Academic Rep, I’ll work collaboratively with students and lecturers to drive meaningful, real-time changes that improve our experience. I want to make sure everyone feels supported, heard, and part of a stronger Bioengineering community!