Hope you have had a good start to your term and are moving full speed ahead.

Over the past month, the PGC has continued to advocate for greater support for accommodation, mental health, safety, social and academic events to UNSW Management. Let us know what you want to raise, complete our Coursework Needs Survey and HDR Needs Survey and contribute to make change that benefits you!

For new HDRs, we look forward to welcoming you during the PGC HDR Welcome event this Wednesday (15 March).

For Coursework students, nominations are open for the PGC Coursework Awards to nominate the Student and Course Coordinators of the year. Recognise someone who has positively contributed to your UNSW experience via the Coursework Awards page (closes April 30th 11:59 PM).

For all postgrads, we look forward to having you in our March Social Mixer during Harmony Day (21 March) where at a highly subsidised cost ($5) you'll get food, drinks and cultural performances. You don't want to miss it! Register via the Harmony Day Event page.

Lastly, the PGC has welcomed its team (close to 80 now) this week. Welcome onboard to those you have graciously committed to giving back to uplift the postgraduate experience at UNSW!

As always, Morning Teas continue to run every Wednesday at 10AM in the PGC Lounge and requires no reservation. See some pictures from our recent International Women's Day morning tea in this month's newsletter.

Wishing you all the best for your assignments and project this month! See you on campus and online!

Anthony P. Sunjaya

President, Postgraduate Council UNSW

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.

🔗 HDR Needs Survey

🔗 Coursework Needs Survey

The Arc PGC Ambassador and Course Coordinator of the Year Award honours exceptional contributions of Coursework Students and Course Coordinators to the UNSW community, with an award ceremony on 1st June 2023. The awardees will also be featured on the Arc Newsletter and PGC Website. Nominations are now open.

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🔗 Coursework Student Nomination Form

🔗 Course Coordinator Nomination Form

The PGC is setting up a special Task Force on the Universities Accord Co-Chaired by Anthony Sunjaya and Isabelle Greco to develop a submission to the Australian Government Panel by 10 April.

We are now accepting EOIs to be part of the Task Force and/or Submissions on what we should advocate for. Please email the Task Force to express your interest.

What are the University Accords? The University Accords is a Federal Government initiative aimed to achieve higher education reform through stakeholder participation. It encompasses all aspects of higher education which may include topics that include but not limited to SSAF, quality of education, Austudy and RTP stipend rate and student debt.

Pictured: The PGC with Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic & Student Life, Professor Merlin Crossley, and Chief Executive Officer at Arc @ UNSW, Shelley Valentine at our team-wide induction and networking night on 14 March 2023.

Get ready to meet some awesome postgrads over a cuppa and yummy snacks 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.

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📅 Every Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

📍 Postgraduate Lounge

Join us on Harmony Day as we celebrate cultural diversity and inclusivity with the theme of "Together We Grow in Harmony". There will be food and activities, featuring the UNSW Indian Society, the African Students' Union, Chinese calligraphy by CCAUNSW and flute making by SLAS UNSW!

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📅 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM AEDT

📍 Wallace Wurth Building (C27) Cnr High St & Botany St Kensington, NSW 2052

🔗 African Students Union

We are the African Students Union. We provide a platform for African students and all students who wish to know more about different African cultures and expressions to connect, learn, develop and have fun. Our activities range from fun stuff to networking and personal development. We are very much on top with food, drinks and arts.

On Harmony Day, we'll be putting up a short dance performance and will also bring two African dishes to share with the group.

📅 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM AEDT

📍 Wallace Wurth Building (C27) Cnr High St & Botany St Kensington, NSW 2052

🔗 Chinese Creative Arts Club

The Chinese Creative Arts Club seeks to create a welcoming community for all Chinese art enthusiasts. Here, members can explore their talent and creativity within art, develop their skills and meet fellow talented artists who share the same passions and interests.

On Harmony Day, we'll be hosting a Chinese Calligraphy Activity to allow participants to engage with an art form representative of traditional Chinese culture. We will provide a short tutorial and let participants leave behind what they would like to write onto a blank sheet of paper which we'll aim to fill by the end of the night.

📅 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM AEDT

📍 Wallace Wurth Building (C27) Cnr High St & Botany St Kensington, NSW 2052

🔗 Spanish & Latin American Society UNSW

The Spanish and Latin American society is fantastic for all people who want to immerse themselves in all things Spanish and Latin American. SLAS hopes to become a community for all Latine and Spanish people at UNSW, as well as be a place for all those with a love and curiosity about the rich culture to find a place to practice their Spanish, learn new customs, try fresh foods, and become a part of a fantastic community. Open to all, we hope you find your pasión for culture with us!

On Harmony Day, we'll be getting crafty; making and decorating zampoñas!

📅 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM AEDT

📍 Wallace Wurth Building (C27) Cnr High St & Botany St Kensington, NSW 2052

🔗 Mental Health 24/7 Helpline (+61 2 9385 5418)

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 Links

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.