2.   Robin Morris  - University of Sheffield  David O’Reilly  - University of York  Marianne Allday  - University of Leeds

3.  Overriding aim: improve training of WRDTC students through representing the views of students at the AQC.  How do we achieve this?  Members of Academic Quality Committee (AQC) - attend the monthly meetings;  Gather feedback from other WRDTC students in their institution;  Inform other WRDTC students in their institution of the decisions made at AQC meetings;  Raise awareness among students of issues discussed at the AQC meetings.

4.  Email  Robin Morris(lwa08rem@sheffield.ac.uk)  David O’Reilly (david.oreilly@york.ac.uk)  Marianne Allday (hcmha@leeds.ac.uk)  Twitter  White Rose Social Science Doctoral Training Centre = @WRSSDTC  Visit the WRDTC website:  http://wrdtc.ac.uk/people/group-student- representatives/

5.  Our 2013-2014 achievements:  Involvement at the Spring Conference, Sheffield  Presence at the summer Psychology Conference, Sheffield  Representation at the AQC away day, York

6. 1) The DTC aims to deliver a ‘vibrant intellectual environment'. What would this environment look like to you? 2) Earlier this year we held a session on ‘Impact Through Engagement'. How do you foresee using the resources of the DTC to help secure impact for your research? 3) Collaboration comes in various forms and is a vital part of research. How can the DTC support you with that collaboration? 4) Any other questions?

7.  Complete the reply slip (in your packs).  Feel free to come have a chat with any of the reps!