Support fairer taxation for research students
Currently, part-time HDR students have their Research Training Program (RTP) stipends taxed, while full-time students receive these stipends tax-free. This unfairly disadvantages part-time students,...
Share your thoughts on the Uni’s HDR Supervision Policy
In the coming months the Uni will begin reviewing all its policies related to HDR candidature and students. We want you to share your views on research supervision with us, so we can make sure your...
Welcome to our new volunteers!
SUPRA recently held induction sessions for our latest group of volunteers. A big thank you to all the volunteers and councillors who attended! We’re excited to have such a dedicated and...
Complaints about education agents
When things go wrong with an education agent, it can be incredibly stressful and expensive for students. The University has made changes to its complaints policy, allowing students to make...
Release of the University’s 2023 Sexual Misconduct Report
The University of Sydney has recently released its 2023 Annual Report on Sexual Misconduct. The University has recorded a total of 246 incidents – which is a 103% increase from 2022. While we...
Media release: NSW Labor conference supports Fair Fares
The Fair Fares campaign has had a huge win with endorsement from the 2024 NSW Labor Conference. At the conference, a motion was passed to amend the NSW Labor platform to support the provision of...
SUPRA’s submission to IPART’s review of Opal fares
As part of our campaign for fairer public transport fares for all students, SUPRA has participated in a public hearing and lodged a submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal...
World Suicide Prevention Day
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, we acknowledge the lives that have ended, as well as all people who struggle with thoughts of suicidality. We understand how heavy and isolating...
BlakOut Issue 2 launch reportback
On Friday 16 August 2024 the SUPRA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Network launched the second edition of BlakOut: An Anthology of First Nations Students’ Scholarship. This...
SUPRA’s submission to the housing and homelessness bill
In August, SUPRA made a submission to the National Housing and Homelessness Plan Bill 2024 (No. 2), supporting the development of a 10-year National Housing and Homelessness Plan and emphasising the...
Issue 2 of BlakOut: An Anthology of First Nations Students’ Scholarship is here!
Congratulations to the editors and contributors of BlakOut: An Anthology of First Nations Students' Scholarship, on the publication and launch of the second issue of the journal! Editors: Lindsay...
SUPRA General Councillor vacancies: call for nominations!
Due to a technical issue with SUPRA's email accounts, some nominations may not have been received. If you have sent a nomination but did not receive a reply, please forward your email to both the...
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