As part of our commitment to transparency and member engagement, we are pleased to present the statements from all candidates running for committee positions this year and the official voting ballot. Each candidate has provided a personal statement outlining their qualifications, vision, and goals for the upcoming term below. 

 

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Election Committee at british.postgraduate.philosophy@gmail.com 

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The official election ballot is available here. Voting will take place Monday (5 August 2024) for 3 days. The ballot will close at the end of the day on Wednesday. We encourage all members to read through the statements carefully to make an informed decision when casting your vote. Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of our organisation.

 

The positions open for election are the following: 

• President: the president is the main leader of the BPPA, serving as the ultimate contact point in the tiered democratic representation system. The President shall have the right to host the main events of the BPPA (e.g., annual conference, regional conference, etc.) and preside at all meetings of the Association and at all meetings of the Executive Committee.

 

• Vice-President: The Vice President shall be responsible for assisting the President in the day-to-day running and operations of the Association. The Vice President shall also be able to perform additional duties explicitly proper to other roles on the Executive Committee, which shall be decided on unanimously by current Executive Committee members according to their priorities that year.

 

• Secretary: the communications officer shall oversee the BPPA’s website and social media presence and shall coordinate with the hosts of our annual conference and master classes to successfully advertise these events.

 

• The Events Coordinator:  The Events Coordinator should be responsible for the general organisation of our events, which includes selecting and coordinating with host institutions, advertising etc. Examples of events previously held: annual conference, careers workshops, masterclass, smaller regional conferences, writing retreats, spring seminar series. However, it is not expected from the Events Coordinator to take on the whole organization of every event. Events typically require a collaborative effort from the Executive Committee. Also, the events coordinator has the right to call for volunteers for the events above.

 

• Democracy and Outreach Officer: The Outreach and Democracy Officer shall ensure that the BPPA is a democratic organization which represents the thoughts and concerns of all postgraduate students in philosophy in the United Kingdom.

 

• The Diversity and Inclusion Officer shall work with philosophy departments and other organizations (such as Minorities and Philosophy) to improve diversity and inclusion in philosophy at the postgraduate level.

 

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Candidate list and statements: 

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President:

Pablo Dopico Fernandez [ Statement ]

 

Vice President:

B.V.E. Hyde [ Statement ]

Ruodan Que [ Statement ]

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Secretary:

George Gulliver [ Statement ]

Anna McDermott [ Statement ]

 

Communications Officer:

Jeff Hawley [ Statement ]

 

Democracy and Outreach Officer :

George Gulliver [ Statement ]

Premkrishna Narayana-Pai [ Statement ]

Bethany M. Smith [ Statement ]

 

Events coordinator:

Anna McDermott [ Statement ]

 

Diversity and Inclusion Officer:

Premkrishna Narayana-Pai [ Statement ]

Bethany M. Smith [ Statement ]

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