πPolitics, Philosophy and Economics Society Committee Elections 2026/2027π
Academic Secretary
Runs from 28 Feb 2026 13:30 until 1 Mar 2026 13:30
Voting has ended
As Academic Secretary, youβll be responsible for shaping the academic and professional side of PPE Society, delivering events that add real value to your degree and go beyond lectures and seminars π§ π
This role is ideal if youβre intellectually curious, organised, and interested in creating spaces for discussion, learning, and career exploration within PPE π€β¨
π Key Responsibilities:
- π€ Organise academic talks, panels, and speaker events, featuring academics, professionals, and alumni relevant to PPE students
- ποΈ Work closely with the President to deliver flagship academic initiatives, including professional panels and cross university events
- π Plan an engaging academic calendar, balancing thought-provoking discussions, skills based sessions, and careers focused events
- π€ Liaise with university departments, academics, and external speakers to secure speakers and coordinate events
- π§ Support intellectual engagement within the society by encouraging debate, discussion, and interdisciplinary thinking
- π£ Collaborate with Publicity and Social Secretaries to ensure academic events are well promoted and well attended
- π Oversee event logistics, including bookings, timings, and coordination on the day
π What Youβll Gain:
- Experience organising academic and professional events outside the classroom π
- Networking opportunities with academics, professionals, and alumni π
- Strong communication and organisational skills applicable to a wide range of careers πΌ
- A chance to shape the academic identity of PPE Society and leave a lasting impact π
If you enjoy ideas, discussion, and bringing people together around big questions and career insights, Academic Secretary is the role for you ππ