Counselling and support for overseas students
New 24/7 counselling service for international students For the next 3 months, enrolled international students who are currently based in China, India, Myanmar, Singapore and Hong Kong, can access...
Letter to NSW Premier re vouchers for international students
The Hon Dominic Perrottet MLA, Premier of NSW Dear Premier, As the Co-Presidents of Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA) we represent and advocate on behalf of almost...
SUPRA Hiking, October 2021
On Sunday 31 October SUPRA Council led a hike for postgrads from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Clifton Gardens. Here are some snapshots from the walk – we hope you can join us at future SUPRA Hiking events!
2022 postgrad calendar: add dates to your digital calendar
Add 2022 dates to your digital calendar You can use the files below to add dates for 2022 into your digital calendar. The dates included also appear on our 2022 postgrad wall calendar. --- Add dates...
Pilot plan to return international students to study in Australia
The NSW State Government has introduced a pilot plan to return international students to study in Australia. The University of Sydney is currently receiving expressions of interest (EOIs)...
Concessional days are for HDRs too
HDR students are encouraged to take Thursday 30 September and Friday 1 October as concessional leave days. There is no need to apply for or record the leave. This additional two days of leave for...
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...
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