SEEP Forward: A Partnership for Progress in the School of Economics
By Juwairiyah ‘Jay’ Mohammad
As the School Convenor for Economics, I’m proud to introduce SEEP Forward — our new Student Partnership Strategy for 2025–2028. Rather than being a fixed plan or list of targets, SEEP Forward is a living conversation. It’s about students and staff working side by side to shape the future of the School of Economics, not just responding to what already exists, but helping to create what comes next.
The strategy is built from real student voices, from Padlet polls to monthly conversations, and reflects the issues that matter most to us right now. It’s guided by three student staff groups: EPIC (Education Practice & Innovation Committee), CARE (Committee for Academic Review & Evaluation), and SAGE (Student Advisory Group onEngagement). Each focuses on a key area of student experience, but together they share one vision: to make collaboration between students and staff a normal, everyday part of academic life.
Through EPIC, we’re exploring Curriculum Co-Creation and Teaching Innovation. The aim isn’t to reinvent everything from scratch but to ensure the curriculum evolves through ongoing dialogue. Every year, students give thoughtful feedback — SEEP Forward is about making sure that feedback actually shapes what happens next. We’re asking questions like: What keeps coming up in student feedback? How can we make sure it leads to real change? And how can we keep experimenting with teaching to make learning more engaging, inclusive, and relevant?
The CARE committee is looking at AssessmentandFeedback, as well as EmployabilityandCareer Progression. Assessment shapes how we learn, but it can often feel like a guessing game. CARE is about rethinking that — focusing on fairness, clarity, and feedback that genuinely helps us develop. We’re also exploring how employability connects to our studies, making sure students can see how the skills they gain in Economics, from data analysis to problem-solving, translate into future opportunities.
Finally, SAGE is leading discussions on student Voice and Academic Support. Many of us have felt that feedback sometimes disappears into a void — SAGE is working to change that by improving transparency and communication. It’s also helping to strengthen academic advising through new peer-support initiatives, where experienced students help newcomers find their feet and feel part of the community from day one.
Ultimately, SEEP Forward isn’t about ticking boxes or producing reports. It’s about building a culture where students are genuine partners in shaping their education. By 2028, success won’t just mean new ideas on paper — it will mean students can see their voices reflected in real, lasting change. That’s the kind of partnership I want to help build as your School Convenor.