SUPRA statement on HDR class action proceedings

SUPRA acknowledges the current class action proceedings brought by Dr Tristan Burt against the University of Sydney and the Commonwealth of Australia regarding the employment status of Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) and Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship...

Update on campus lighting improvements and safety resources

SUPRA Women’s Network would like to provide the following update on recent campus lighting improvements, in response to concerns raised by students in 2024. Following reports of inadequate campus lighting, particularly in areas affecting nighttime safety, SUPRA...

Statement on US entry barriers

SUPRA is deeply concerned about increasing barriers to US entry facing our research community. Many academics, including Australian PhD candidates and early career researchers, are now declining US conference invitations and ending research partnerships due to fears...

Statement in support of NSW healthcare workers’ strike action

The Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA) stands in solidarity with NSW nurses, midwives, doctors, and psychiatrists taking industrial action over critical issues including unsafe staffing levels, unsustainable workloads, and inadequate...

Submission to senate inquiry into governance at universities

SUPRA has made a submission to the senate inquiry into the quality of governance at Australian higher education providers. The enquiry seeks to review the adequacy of the powers available to the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency to perform its role in...

IPART recommends concession cards for all students!

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) recently conducted a review of the Opal fare structure, including concession fares. Education Officer and Fair Fares Campaign Coordinator, Weihong Liang, attended a public hearing and advocated strongly for all...