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A message from the President

Hope you all had a lovely term break!

As Term 2 looms and Term 1 results are announced, please reach out to the PGC if you have any concerns or want to discuss regarding your courses or outcomes.

This month I would like to highlight that our PGC Coursework Awards, the Council's most prestigious Award for Master's students and supported by the Vice-Chancellor will have nominations close on 28th May. Nominate your peers, lecturers, tutors and other staff today. Your Award means a lot to them.

Beyond this the PGC is hard at work to do more things which we have heard from the HDR and Coursework Needs surveys. This includes:

  • Social Mixer in the Roundhouse on 26th May
  • Arc PGC Coursework Awards Ceremony and Networking event at Clancy Auditorium on 1 June. Limited tickets for the public available via
  • PGC tours of the campus with a special postgrad twist in Week 1 of Term 2
  • Sydney to Canberra Trip on 23rd June

All the best for your term. See you on campus and online!

Anthony P. Sunjaya

President, Postgraduate Council UNSW
Catch up on our latest updates
Arc PGC Coursework Awards 2023
The Arc PGC Coursework Awards honours exceptional contributions of postgraduate coursework students, teaching academics and staff to the UNSW community. An award ceremony will be held on 1st June 5:00 PM. The awardees will also be featured on the Arc Newsletter and PGC Website. Nominations remain open until 28th May 11:59 PM.
HDR and Coursework Needs Survey
Tell us how we can help! Whether you're a research or coursework student, your feedback will help the PGC tailor 2023 programs to fit your needs. Your voice matters and your participation is greatly appreciated.
Arc PGC Research Candidate, Supervisor and Professional Staff Awards
Is your supervisor engaging, inspirational and helpful? Think you've got the best supervisor in the University? Do you know any research student and professional staff who are making positive impact in the UNSW community? Make sure the University and your supervisor knows by nominating them for a PGC Research Award!
Check out our upcoming events
PGC May 2023 Social Mixer
Join us for an exciting evening of Pubnight and lively conversation at the PGC May Social Mixer of 2023. Meet and connect with fellow postgrads in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere at UNSW Roundhouse Beergarden.
📅 Friday, May 26, 6-8pm
📍 Roundhouse Beergarden
Welcome to Pride

Are you looking for a community of LGBTQIA+ people at UNSW?

On the first day of Pride Month, we're gathering a panel of UNSW staff and postgrads, to share their experiences being queer at the university, as well as insights into the future of the queer community in academia and the workplace.

We're also holding an open networking session to get to know your peers better (Free food & drinks are provided, we know our audience 🥳).
📅 Thursday, June 1, 12-3pm
📍 Roundhouse
Arc PGC Coursework Awards Ceremony and Networking Evening
Join us for an evening of celebration and post-event networking food and drinks at Sir John Clancy Auditorium, featuring a keynote address by the Vice-Chancellor. We welcome all postgraduate students, teaching academics and staff to this wonderful evening. Please register your attendance and we'll see you there!
📅 Thursday, June 1, 5-7pm
📍 Sir John Clancy Auditorium
PGC Canberra Visit
Join us on a one-day trip to Canberra 🚌 Immerse yourself in a day filled with fun, food, networking, skill-building, and career exploration!
📅 Friday, June 23
📍 Departure from UNSW Gate 14 to Canberra
PGC Morning Tea
Get ready to meet some awesome postgrads over a cuppa and yummy snakcs at the Postgraduate Lounge! Take a break from the hustle and bustle and come hang out with us! Whether you want to chill and catch up with new friends or vent about life as a postgrad, we've got you covered.
📅 Every Wednesday, 10-11am
📍 Postgraduate Lounge
Vacant Position
Paddington Campus Officer
The Postgraduate Council (PGC) is calling for expressions of interest to fill the position of Paddington Campus Officer. You need to be a current member of Arc @ UNSW and the date of appointment is until the 30th November 2023.
Other links and events of interest
May Brown Bag Session by GRS
Presenting is a very important skill for a researcher. Join the monthly Brown Bag sessions hosted by GRS to provide a safe space to practice your presentation skills to fellow candidates.
📅 Friday, May 26, 10-11am
📍 Chemical Sciences Building (F10), Room M10
Peter Farrell Cup
Peter Farrell Cup is UNSW’s most prestigious startup idea pitch competition, helping students and HDR candidates become the next generation of entrepreneurs. Applications for 2023 are now open.
Mental Health 24/7 Helpline
Psychology & Wellness and Mental Health Connect (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday), UNSW After Hours Mental Health Support Line between 5pm and 9am Monday to Friday and 24 hours on weekends and Public Holidays.
Grievance Reporting
At UNSW, there is no place for academic, research, or professional misconduct including, cheating, bullying, discrimination, harassment, corruption, gendered violence and assault. The university is committed to preventing all such behaviour and supporting those who have been harmed by this conduct.
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