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If you have any queries about the International Students’ Collective or would like to raise some issues please, contact SUPRA’s International Student Officer: international@supra.usyd.edu.au.

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International Students’ Network

The International Student Collective is made up of members of SUPRA that are international students.

SUPRA understands that international students frequently face many difficulties that domestic postgraduates do not — especially in relation to fees, visas, immigration, language and cultural barriers, and the general experience of being considered a source of revenue by the University. SUPRA is committed to the representation of international student issues and redressing the unfair exploitative practices.

SUPRA also understands that being a student from a different cultural background can mean it’s more difficult to participate in the student culture on campus. SUPRA is committed to ensuring that the International Postgraduate Students Network provides a means of social engagement, the network also aims to promote diversity culture communication and enrich the international postgraduate student campus experience.

International Student Officer – Runheng Zheng

The International Student Officer is responsible for representing students in the International Student Network and advocating on their behalf.

Hello everyone, I’m Runheng (Jonathan) Zheng, majoring in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations. As a member of the SUPRA Council, I am committed to providing better community services for graduate and doctoral students. I will also work to improve services based on feedback from international students, ensuring their voices are heard more widely.

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2026 election for International Student Officer

2026 election for International Student Officer

The election for the position of one (1) SUPRA International Student Officer for the 2026–27 term will be held from 6pm on Wednesday 29 April 2026 (Sydney time) online. Use this Zoom meeting link to...

SUPRA condemns racist violence in Canberra

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