What thesis examination mode do you prefer?
Take part in our anonymous Thesis Examination Survey and let us know your preferred thesis examination mode. This 4-minute survey will help us advocate for the interests of the HDR community within...
Open letter opposing international student levy
Open letter on international student levy proposed in the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA) is the voice for around 30...
Introducing SUPRA’s new Carers Officer!
We're thrilled to introduce an exciting addition to the SUPRA council: the Carers Officer! In our ongoing commitment to support all postgraduate students at the University of Sydney, we're excited...
Don’t surrender your passport!
Starting a job or tenancy? Don’t surrender your passport! A reminder to all students, and especially international students, that no one should ask to hold on to your original passport when you...
SUPRA’s response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report
The Australian Government initiated the Australian Universities Accord over 2022–23 to investigate opportunities for improving the higher education system in Australia. The Accord panel is...
SUPRA’s submission to Improving NSW Rental Laws inquiry
SUPRA’s casework team recently made a submission to the NSW government's inquiry: Improving NSW Rental Laws. The inquiry specifically asked for submissions regarding: reasons a landlord can...
Got feedback about HDR admission and scholarship processes?
We're gathering insights from HDR students about their experiences with the Usyd admission and scholarship process. We aim to improve admissions procedures for students. Share your experiences:...
Supporting all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through the referendum
On 14 October 2023, all Australians will be asked to vote in a referendum that seeks to enshrine in the constitution an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. This is a momentous...
SUPRA condemns Universities Australia dropping sexual violence prevention campaign
Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA) joins the many voices speaking out against Universities Australia dropping their commitment to $1.5 million in funding into sexual...
Indigenous Knowledges Symposium 2023 report back
On Friday 4 August SUPRA proudly sponsored the 2023 Indigenous Knowledges Symposium. Attendees heard from three deadly HDR students from a variety of disciplines. Irene Wardle spoke about the...
We want fair fares!
SUPRA council members and staff attended a panel discussion about the campaign for concession fares on public transport for international students. SUPRA President Weihong Liang spoke alongside...
Submit your ideas for articles for BlakOut 2023
BlakOut is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that showcases the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students here at the University of Sydney. Following the hugely successful first...
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