GSA - Graduate Student Association, University of Melbourne

GSA are working in collaboration with Xolvit to give GSA members the chance to solve important issues whilst being in the running to win an internship with Xolvit! 🧩

How does it work?
✔️ Download the Xolvit App
✔️ Form a group up to 4 (or you can enter individually)
✔️ Look at the Challenges in the app
✔️ Put together a creative idea and pitch it in a video!

What you'll win
Each winning idea to the three challenges will win a voluntary summer internship with Xolvit. You’ll also attend an ideation workshop with the Xolvit team and industry partners to help build out your projects!!

Learn more and see the full instructions: https://bit.ly/3TeFdKz

Calling all Burnley students! 📢
GSA are coming to your campus for an afternoon of fun!

Enjoy free food from our friends at Baba Hawker, Salsa dance classes and live music from a DJ!
+ there will be plenty of GSA merch up for grabs.

🔗 To learn more and sign up: https://bit.ly/3Mm1u5j

Are you a grad student who identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? 🏳️‍🌈
Join GSA's Q***r Officer and other LGBTQIA+ grad students on R U OK?Day for a social game of badminton, followed by a BBQ! 🎾

📅 12th September 12-4:30pm
📍 West Stadium, Nona Lee Sports Centre

Come along and unwind, stay active and meet new people!
Learn more and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/3MqPjnK

4 Reasons to attend GSA's next Speed Friending Session.

1️⃣ Meet fellow grad students from UniMelb!
2️⃣ Expand your social network
3️⃣ Improve your social confidence
4️⃣ Have fun!

Bring along your sense of adventure, curiosity and be ready to make new friends and connections!
We also provide ice-breaker questions, so no need to fret about thinking of conversation starters.

Sign up to our next session: https://bit.ly/46YFwyV

Back my popular demand for Semester 2!
GSA is providing a subsidised coffee making course to graduate students to help them in their journey to find part-time/casual work. ☕

📅 Saturday, 7 September 2024, 9am to 1pm

At the end of the course, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion.

Please note that places for the course is a first come first served basis and is only opened to enrolled postgraduate students. Proof of enrolment will be checked.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cuOs11

Are you a graduate researcher? 📢
GSA’s Education (Research) Officer is exploring workspace conditions for graduate researchers at the University of Melbourne (e.g., desk allocations), and how well these address graduate researchers' needs.
🌟 By completing this survey, you'll go in to the draw to win a $100 grocery voucher!

The information from this survey will be used to advocate for improved workspace conditions to the University.
Take the survey: https://bit.ly/4cH7251

Congratulations to our 2024 Graduate Art Prize Winners! 🍾

We had the pleasure of celebrating these fantastic pieces of artwork created by graduate students at the Arts Centre on Friday. You can learn more about these works by visiting the virtual gallery: https://bit.ly/4dR61ck

Thank you to everyone who entered and created a work of art around the theme 'reflection.'

Are you a q***r graduate student, ally, or someone who is interested in knowing more? Take the Q***r Survey.

GSA wants to understand your experience and how we can best support and advocate for LGBTIQA+ graduate students at The University of Melbourne.

If you choose to provide your details at the end of the survey you'll go into the running to win a $100 gift card!

Take the survey: https://bit.ly/4dtnAi5

Are you a graduate student juggling parenting and studying?
GSA are hosting a workshop specifically for parents facilitated by Ass. Prof. Erica Frydenberg to provide you with useful tactics to help this balance.

📅 September 17th, 11.30 - 12.30pm
📍 Gryphon Gallery, 1888 Building

This workshop will also include a Q&A session
Learn more and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/3X2A5LG

We're looking for musicians, singers or performers for our next market day on 4th September! 🎵
Interested? Apply now: https://bit.ly/4fSK8e0

Calling all Grad Groups 📣
GSA is hosting a legal workshop so you can learn how to manage your club in alignment with proper legal structure. This workshop will cover the following topics.

✔️ Legal roles of committee/board members as decision makers
✔️ Differences between governance and management
✔️Legal structure and status of your organisation
✔️ Importance of rules/constitution and legal purpose or objects
✔️Four key legal duties of committee/board members
✔️ Potential liabilities, protecting yourself and your organisation
✔️ Top tips and additional resources to help in the future

📅 Tuesday, August 27 · 10am - 1pm
Online, via zoom

🔗 To learn more and sign up, visit: https://bit.ly/3XjHyqd

Looking to meet more LGBTQIA+ students at UniMelb? 🤝🏳️‍🌈

GSA's Q***r Speed Friending is where you get to play connection-based games and get to know new q***r friends in a fun way.
This means more fun, laughter and deeper conversations with your LGBTQIA+ peers.

📅 Friday 30th Aug, 12.30pm
📍 Gryphon Gallery, 1888 Building

Whether you're confidently social, or a bit shy and reserved, you'll quickly warm up and make new q***r friends.

Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/46KjbF2

GSA's Speaker Series is back! 🎙️
Join us as four inspiring women sharing their journeys, achievements, and insights into the tech industry.

📅 Thursday 22nd August, 11.30am-1.30pm
📍 Gryphon Gallery, 1888 Building

This event is a unique opportunity for students to gain inspiration, ask questions, and learn from the experiences of leading women in technology. Don't miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and be inspired!

A free lunch with beverages and dessert will also be provided to all attendees!

Learn more about the speakers and book your seat: https://bit.ly/3M4OoJK

GSA’s International Officer is providing select international graduate students with subsidised tickets to the Future Forte Conference 2024. 💡

The Future Forte Conference 2024 is a wonderful opportunity for international students to come together, share stories, get inspired and feel hopeful for their academic, professional and social journeys in Australia.

The conference will be taking place on 6th September, 9am to 5pm at Melbourne Museum.

🔗 If you want to go in the draw to win a subsidised ticket and attend the conference, fill out the expression of interest form: https://bit.ly/4dmzSZQ

If you are serious about developing a successful career and want to upgrade your career management skills, come along to the next GSA Transition To Employment Workshops.

The workshops will be hosted by career coach Sean from Future Career Design with three streams to choose from
✔️ International students
✔️ Professionals
✔️ Academics

There are limited numbers to these workshops, so don't miss out!
For more info and to register: https://bit.ly/3CFkerH

GSA Breakfast Club is back for Semester 2! 🥣
Join us every fortnight on Tuesdays and Thursdays for breakfast on us!

Next Breakfast Club
🥣 Cereal & Toast (gluten-free options available)
📅 Tuesday, 13th August. 8-9am
📍 1888 Building Courtyard

Registrations open 48 hours before each session. Limited spots are available, so don't miss out!
🔗 For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/48w47Kw

The People's Choice Award is now open for voting! 📣
Explore the 2024 Graduate Art Prize Virtual Gallery and have your say in the People’s Choice Award! 🏆

Cast your vote for the artist who resonates with you the most. The chosen artist will be gifted with a cash prize of $500 during the Art Prize ceremony. Your vote matters!

Cast your vote now: https://bit.ly/4dvZ4MQ

Are you a graduate researcher? Do you want to win prizes?
We want to hear YOUR experience to better understand and support students in these situations.

Share your experience and enter the draw to win
🌟 1 of 5 $100 grocery gift cards
🌟 A $50 IMAX voucher
🌟 GSA Merch Packs!

This survey aims to shed light on the hate and harassment graduate researchers face, allowing GSA to advocate for better protections while preserving academic freedom. All responses are anonymous.

Survey Closes 9am, 12th August
🔗 Visit the link in bio to take the survey

Looking to make a difference during your time at The University of Melbourne
There are two student led roles open to graduate students with GSA 📣

✅ Board Member Position
✅ Disability & Equity Officer

Whether it's advocating for change, providing support or acting as a representative between students and the University, a position at GSA is an opportunity to make an impact for graduate students.

🔗 For more information about the position, please visit: https://bit.ly/3z8IXGo
Know of someone who would be a good candidate? Tag them below. 👇

🎓 Graduating from a post-graduate degree at UniMelb in August 2024? 🎓

GSA has got you covered with a FREE graduation photo print! 📸

You'll receive two 6x4 inch prints – a $24.95 saving!

Capture your achievement and cherish the memories with these high-quality prints, courtesy of GSA.

Registrations close at 9 am, Thursday 8th August.

Click here to register:

Graduation Photos – University of Melbourne Graduate Student Association If you are graduating from a post-graduate degree at UniMelb in August 2024, then you are eligible for a free graduation photo print from GSA!

Calling all Architecture, Building & Planning graduate students! 📣
Feeling the pressure of the semester? Come have some free food, recharge and chat with your Faculty Council reps!

📅 Wednesday, August 14th. 1-2pm
📍 Elisabeth Murdoch Building

🔗 For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/46qXFou

Join GSA for Q***r Lunch! 🏳️‍🌈
Organised by GSA's Q***r Officer MJ, our Q***r Lunch is a safe space to connect with LGBTQIA+ students over some delicious food.

📅 August 15th, 11am - 1pm
📍 Gryphon Gallery , 1888 Building

This is a great opportunity to make new friends and chat to your rep!
🔗 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3WMmtEx

Lunch Social is back for Semester 2! 🍔
Enjoy a rotating menu of delicious lunches for FREE every fortnight.
This edition is supported by Give a Fork and provides Mongolian BBQ Stir Fry and accommodates vegetarian and vegan requirements.

Registrations open 48 hours before each session. Spaces are limited so don't miss out!

📅 Wed 7th August, 12pm
📍 1888 Building Courtyard

Please note: This event is for Postgraduate students only and you will need to register with your UoM email.

🔗 To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/4c5dfYm

Calling all Werribee grad students 📣

GSA will be on campus August 9th for a belated O-Week Welcome! Join us for free food, ice cream, live music and salsa dancing classes to bring in the new semester. Make sure to book this one into your calendar!

📅 9th August, 11.30am - 2.30pm
📍 Werribee Campus Lawn

To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/4dm1my4

📢 Attention Graduate Researchers! 📢

Have you faced hate or harassment online or in-person due to your research or academic involvement? GSA wants to hear from you to better understand and support students in these situations.

🌟 Share your experience and enter the draw to win a $100 grocery gift card!

This survey aims to shed light on the hate and harassment graduate researchers face, allowing GSA to advocate for better protections while preserving academic freedom. All responses are anonymous.

Survey Closes 9am, 12th August

Click here to take the survey: https://bit.ly/4fhyybU