Katya Amott is Vice President Education at the Edinburgh University Students’ Association for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. Her main priorities are ensuring that students’ academic experience is not only protected, but improved. This includes tackling the awarding gap, advocating for better transparency in university communication with students, and supporting interdisciplinary learning. Katya recently graduated with a MA Hons in Russian Studies. She has previously served as a School Representative for the school of Literatures, Languages, and Cultures, and a Programme Representative for Russian Studies.