Postgraduate Council

Providing information, support, representation, and advice on issues that affect postgraduate students at UNSW.

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History and Mission

The Postgraduate Council (PGC) was established by the Arc Board in 2011 to improve representation and community for postgraduate students at UNSW. Run by students for students, the Council consists of elected Officers and Committee Liaisons who chair and appoint members to a Research Committee, Educational Committee, International Student Engagement Committee, and an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. Together, these students uphold the core PGC mission of facilitating a positive postgraduate experience in areas of advocacy, engagement, and support.

Advocacy

  • Amplifying the desires of the postgraduate voice at different University levels.

  • Strengthening the student voice by connecting student bodies within UNSW, such as Student Representative Council, Academic Board, and Arc Board.

Engagement

  • Organising flagship university-wide events that foster community building, celebrate student achievements, and encourage a diverse social atmosphere.
  • Organising professional development events that educate postgraduates on entering the job market and guide their transition from postgraduate student to employee.

Support

  • Offering a first point-of-contact for postgraduates with coursework and research inquiries.
  • Promoting the diversity and inclusion of all postgraduate students.
  • Connecting postgraduate students with UNSW well-being services.

Key Relationships

We regularly meet with UNSW and external stakeholders throughout the academic year to raise student issues and concerns, collaborate on events and initiatives, and to lend a postgraduate student perspective to University projects. Many of our working relationships reflect a longstanding shared commitment to serving the interests and needs of postgraduate students. Key PGC relationships include:

UNSW Leadership

  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Education & Student Experience
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Academic Quality

Senior UNSW Officers and Departments

  • Pro Vice-Chancellor - RT & E and Graduate Research School
  • Conduct & Integrity Office

Committees

  • UNSW Academic Board
  • UNSW Level 1 Health & Safety Committee
  • UNSW Level 1 Sub-Committee - Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee (Students)
  • Arc Board
  • Arc Student Development Committee

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Officers

Committee Liaisons