Student representatives

Student representatives are the face of the student body, and advocate for student interests on and off campus.

Enrolled students can contact student representatives to discuss issues, concerns and ideas related to their studies and student experience.

If you are interested in becoming a student representative or want to know more about our activities, please send us an email.

2024 Student representatives

Student Council

Miss Tiffany Yeung - Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) - 3rd year
Miss Sarah Harley - Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) - 3rd year
Miss Elizabeth MacPherson - Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) - 3rd year
Ms Cherissa Jamieson - Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) - 2nd year
Mr Jianqi (Jackie) Li - Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) - 3rd year
Ms Sarah Scrase - Master of Physiotherapy Studies - 2nd year

Teaching and Learning Committee

Miss Jessica Ruhle - Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) - 4th Year
Mr Jianqi (Jackie) Li - Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) - 3rd year

Become a student representative

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences has a number of committees that are part of the governance of the school.

Student Council
Teaching and Learning Committee

Reasons to become a committee student representative:

Committee membership is an opportunity to represent your classmates and contribute to ongoing enhancements of the program and the student experience
The experience of being part of the School governance will enhance your employability skills.

What does the role involve?

The role broadly requires you to present your perspective and ideas, and to also sometimes gather the views of your classmates, to inform decision making by the School
Induction and training will be provided to all student representatives.
The committees meet monthly between February and November. We appreciate you may not be able to attend all meetings but would welcome your attendance as much as possible. Meetings typically last 1- 2 hours
Ideally, we would like our representatives to serve for 18 months, but understand this may be impacted by how close you are to completing your program.

The application process

Applications for the 2025 student representatives will open in August 2024 and will be advertised via StudentHub.
In the section asking which committee you wish to apply for, please select “other” and type the name of at least two of the three committees listed above, in order of your preference
You will be asked to acknowledge that you will abide by the Health and Behavioural Sciences (HABS) Faculty Student Volunteer Code of Conduct by completing a module and quiz; and also that you have read and understood the UQ Volunteers Policy
Under the question “Unlocking your employability”, the form asks you to provide a 100 word Expression of Interest (EOI) outlining why you would like to be a student representative on your chosen committees and what capabilities you hope to develop in the role. In your response, please also advise what duration of appointment you could complete (i.e. end date)
Closing date: 30 September 2024
Successful applicants will be advised in October 2024.

Get to know your student representatives

Tiffany Yeung

Student Council

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) - 3rd year
E-mail

I am a third-year Occupational Therapy student here at UQ. Born and raised in Hong Kong, I am grateful to have the opportunity to study here and meet such lovely people along my journey to becoming an OT. I hope that everyone can experience the support just like I have, or even more so, making the most out ofthis degree to embark on a fabulous OT journey. Serving as the international student representative since my first year, I have enjoyed listening to my peers' stories, including the good and the bad, to drive changes to improve our student experience through various student-staff meetings and projects. I would like to utilise my experience to further advocate for our needs and enhance our university life. I cannot achieve this without you, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns or ideas!

Elizabeth MacPherson

Student Council

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) - 3rd year
E-mail

As a third-year Speech Pathology student at the University of Queensland, I am deeply passionate about the exciting career opportunities that Speech Pathology offers, particularly in areas such as paediatric acquired brain injuries, and communication disorders. I feel privileged to represent the needs of my peers and will be dedicated to foster positive change that continues to deliver high standards of teaching and learning at the University of Queensland. I am excited to serve as a voice for students, continuously seeking ways to enhance the student experience, with particular focus on learning and assessment, clinical placements, and student support services. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or suggestions, as I am here to listen and collaborate towards creating a more fulfilling university journey for students.

Jianqi (Jackie) Li

Student Council & Teaching and Learning Committee

Bachelor of Physioterapy (Honours) - 3rd year
E-mail

Hi! I'm Jackie, a third-year Physiotherapy student here at UQ. When I'm taking a break from academics, you'll often find me on the volleyball, badminton, or basketball court, or cooking up delicious meals in my kitchen. As an international student, navigating university life and living independently in a new country has been both challenging and incredibly rewarding.Throughout my journey, I've been fortunate to connect with inspiring peers, mentors, and professors who have guided me and enriched my student experience. Now, as your representative, my mission is to be a strong advocate for your needs and concerns within our academic community. I'm here to listen, so please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback, suggestions, or concerns you may have. Together, let's create a welcoming environment and enhance the overall student experience here at UQ Physiotherapy.

Sarah Scrase

Student Council

Master Physioterapy Studies (Honours) - 2nd year
E-mail

I am a second year Masters of Physiotherapy Studies student from Alberta, Canada. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in Canada and shortly thereafter came to UQ to continue my studies. I have been involved as a student representative in both my undergraduate degree and here at UQ and am passionate about providing all students with a voice to express their opinions and concerns in order to promote positive change. Please reach out to me to give any and all feedback about our course and your university experience.

Jessica Ruhle

Teaching and Learning Committee

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) - 4th year
E-mail

As a final year Speech Pathology (Honours) student, I am passionate about making sure that everyone has a voice and the opportunity to talk about things that are important to them. I am so honoured to be on the School of Health and Rehabilitation Science's Teaching & Learning Committee for the second year, and to have this opportunity to continually advocate for my peers. Feel free to contact me if you want any issues raised to the committee, particularly surrounding student support, clinical placements and managing study load.