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Change to office opening times:

The SUPRA office will now be open 10am–4pm (closed 12–1pm) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We accept online enquiries from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
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Disabilities Officer Election

The Disabilities Officer Equity election for the 2023–24 term will be held on Thursday 18 May at 6:30pm (Sydney time) on Zoom. Join the Zoom meeting The Zoom meeting will be open until 6:35pm (Sydney time), so if you want to attend the election you must have joined the zoom before this time as we will start the election.

To nominate for the role please fill in the nomination form before end of day on Wednesday 17 May. To nominate or vote at the election you must identify as a disabled student as well as be a member of SUPRA at the time of the election.

If you have any questions about the role or want to contact us regarding any accessibility requirements or technical difficulties, please contact disability@supra.usyd.edu.au.

Read the full election notice.

Women's Officer Election

Notice is hereby given for the election of one (1) Women's Officer to the Council of the Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association for the 2023–24 term.

Nominations are open from now and will close during the electoral meeting at 7pm on Thursday 18 May 2023 (Sydney time). To nominate yourself for the role please fill in the nomination form.

The electoral meeting will occur at 7pm on 18 May (Sydney time) via Zoom.

All women who are SUPRA members and current postgraduate students of the University of Sydney are eligible to vote and nominate in the election. For more information, read the full election notice or please contact the current Equity Officer at women@supra.usyd.edu.au.

International Officer Election

Nominations are open for the election of one (1) International Student Officer to the Council of the Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association for the 2023–24 term.

Nominations are now open and will close during the electoral meeting held at 7 pm, Friday 19 May 2023 (Sydney time). Complete the nomination form.

To vote in the election you must be a current international postgraduate student at Usyd, and be a member of SUPRA (membership is free: join SUPRA). For any electoral questions please contact the current International Student Officer, Ke Liu: international@supra.usyd.edu.au.

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SUPRA statement on proposed HDR Fellowships


SUPRA understands that the NTEU and the University are currently negotiating a proposal for HDR fellowships, on behalf of HDR students at the University of Sydney.

We want to see the NTEU, on behalf of HDR students, negotiating for appropriate pay for hours worked, no restrictions on additional contracts with Usyd, and a commitment to continued support of equitable and diverse stipends.

We recommend that:
  1. fellowships require no more than three one-hour tutorials per week per semester
  2. any limitations on fellows to take up non-fellowship paid contracts with the University of Sydney be removed from the conditions of the fellowship
  3. the University commit to retaining a range of diverse and equitable stipend options to support PhD students. 
Read the full statement.
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Authorship with integrity: workshop resources available now

 
If you couldn't join us today for our 'authorship with integrity' workshop, you can read the notes that accompanied the workshop. Check out the notes, prepared by the Research Integrity Unit, to learn more about:
  • understanding responsible authorship
  • external interests and conflicts of interest
  • the research code of conduct.
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Serious scam targeting Chinese international student community

 
Chinese international students will have received an email from the University about a serious scam targeting the community.

The scam is often called ‘virtual kidnapping’. The scammer makes contact by phone, usually speaking in Mandarin. They pretend to be calling from an official Chinese authority, and pressure their victim and their victim’s family into transferring large amounts of money to an overseas bank account.

Be wary of any contact from unknown callers.

Read the full email from the University.
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Human and animal ethics session

 
Tuesday 23 May 2023
2–3pm (Sydney time) 
Zoom
Register


You are invited to attend this introduction to animal and human research, hosted by SUPRA. Learn about:
  • the principles underpinning ethical research
  • how to ensure that your research meets community expectations
  • activities needing approval from an ethics committee
  • application processes
  • ethics review processes.
If you are considering undertaking animal or human based research you are encouraged to attend.
 
Fun Fact

Did you know that monarch butterflies primarily eat milkweed – a poisonous plant? The butterflies have adapted to sequester the poison, storing it to make themselves poisonous to predators. Their bright orange wings are a warning to predators.

Other things to know about

 

2023 SUPRA AGM: Tuesday 30 May 2023 at 8pm (Sydney time) on Zoom
SUPRA members are invited to attend the 2023 SUPRA Annual General Meeting. You must register to attend before 8pm, Thursday 25 May. Register now or find out more.
 
HDR survey: what do you think about your HDR network?
SUPRA’s Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Students’ Network is committed to providing academic, practical, and social support to HDR students. Let us know how we’ve been doing! Answer this quick survey.

Watch: Managing Your Supervisor with Hugh Kearns
We've uploaded a recording of our recent workshop for HDR students: watch now on Youtube. Topics covered include
supervisory styles, expectations, making progress and difficult situations.

Join a free SUPRA fitness class!
Our fitness classes are continuing until the end of May – tickets for each class are released 9am every Wednesday. So sign up for a class today!
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