This holiday edition of our newsletter is dedicated to the PGC 2022 team for their unyielding commitment and for volunteering countless hours to uplift the postgraduate experience at UNSW.

The Postgraduate Council welcomes the recent announcement by UNSW Management of the increased HDR stipend rate effective 2023. We would like to thank the Vice-Chancellor/President Atilla Brungs, DVC Research & Enterprise Nicholas Fisk, Dean of Graduate Research/PVC Enterprise and Research Training Jonathan Morris, Deputy Dean of Graduate Research Penny Martens, UNSW Council and many others at UNSW who have provided their support to make this a reality.

We look forward to continue working constructively with UNSW Management on other initiatives and thank the PGC 2022 team especially outgoing President Joshua Karras, Vice-President Research/current President Anthony Sunjaya, Research Community Liaison Dana Tribbia, PGC Research Committee members, the Candidate HDR Committees of many faculties, other HDRs, academics and staff who had advocated for this intensively across the past year.

If you are keen to contribute to the postgraduate experience through advocacy work like this, we would love to hear from you - expressions of interest are now open to join your representatives for 2023!

ADHD Climb Stories

In October, the PGC hosted a Sydney Harbour Bridge climb to raise awareness about ADHD especially among the postgraduate cohort. We thank the members of our postgraduate community who took part in this event and who share their lived experiences in this video. Feel free to check out this poster which gives an overview of what ADHD is and how to talk about it.

Return of the PGC Cruise

After a temporary hiatus, the PGC Cruise Party made a roaring comeback last month with more than 300 people onboard to see the beautiful Sydney Harbour and stunning Sydney CBD skyline. Thank you for all coming together again in style and making the event such a success! We can't wait to announce the 2023 edition and see you all on the dance floor once more.

Congratulations to All Arc PGC Research Awards 2022 Awardees!

Thank you to all the attendees that joined us in recognizing those who have gone above and beyond to enhancing the HDR experience at UNSW. The award winners and video highlights of the ceremony in November are on our website for viewing. We look forward to receiving your nominations and seeing you in the Arc PGC Research Awards Ceremony in 2023!

Exciting News Regarding UNSW HDR Scholarship Rates

HDRs are major contributors to the world-class research UNSW undertakes and the HDR stipend change will allow for even greater focus on research to solve some of society’s most complex challenges from climate change to medicine and the arts.

You can find out more about the HDR stipend change by getting in touch with the PGC Vice-President (Research), Jack Lodge, or the UNSW Graduate Research School.

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Celebrate the end of 2022 early with the Postgraduate Council. Meet new friends, grab some food and drinks, and have fun!

Whether you’re travelling to be with family these holidays or staying to enjoy a Sydney Summer, we'd love to see you all come together as a community to celebrate the spirit of Christmas at our end-of-year event. 🎄

Please register, save the date, and be ready to bring your best festive attitude! This event is vegan-friendly, and we encourage all students to come!

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Want to meet other postgraduates in a casual and relaxed environment?

Want free snacks and coffee on campus? ☕

Whether you need to kick back and unwind with good company, or are stressed and need to voice your concerns about your course, swing by the PGC Lounge and say hello!

PGC Morning Tea will be on every Wednesday at 10AM from 11 January 2023. Put it in your calendars!