Difficult conversations with your supervisor
Academic relationships can at times be complex. At some point in your candidature your relationship with a supervisor may deteriorate, or your working styles may suddenly not seem compatible. When...
Thinking about a future outside of academia?
Many HDR students – at one point or another in their degree – think about, and plan for, careers outside of the academy. Below are some things to think about when planning a career outside of...
Meet SUPRA’s new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer
My name is Lindsay, and I am so excited to have been elected as your SUPRA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer! I am a palawa luna, a proud Aboriginal woman whose family comes from...
National Student Safety survey
The National Student Safety Survey 2021 is being conducted by the Social Research Centre to gauge students’ perceptions of safety at Australian universities, and experiences relating to sexual...
Usyd VPN user experience survey
SUPRA and the SRC have jointly designed a survey to collect student feedback and experience of the University’s VPN. The feedback will be presented to relevant University Committees, seek...
Open letter to demand COVID-adjusted WAM (Weighted Average Mark)
SUPRA and the SRC (Students’ Representative Council) have drafted an open letter to the University to demand covid-adjusted WAM and academic empathy. Don't let our futures be affected by Delta! Sign...
Support and resources during lockdown
We hope you are staying safe and well during the Sydney lockdown. If you are looking for support, the University has a good collection of support and resources. And Study NSW has collected resources...
Letter to the Hon. Brad Hazzard: access to Pfizer vaccine for international students
The Hon. Brad Hazzard MPMinister for Healthwakehurst@parliament.nsw.gov.auDear Minister,We are writing regarding the recent announcement of the distribution of Pfizer vaccine at the University of...
The SUPRA office is closed – but you can still get help!
Due to COVID-19 SUPRA staff and council are working from home, to help protect the health of our community. We are working to full capacity and are providing timely and accurate information, advice and support.
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