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Election results announced

The results of the 2023 SUPRA Council General Election have been announced. Congratulations to those elected for the 2023–24 term, and thank you to everyone who participated.

View the full list of winners.

Results of Satellite Campus and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer elections

Jinjing Mao was elected as Satellite Campus Officer, and Lindsay McCabe elected as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer in elections last week. Congratulations to Jingjing and Lindsay! Find out about our Equity Networks and how to contact Equity Officers.

2023 SUPRA Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Tuesday 30 May 2023
8pm (Sydney time)
Zoom
Register

SUPRA members are invited to attend the 2023 SUPRA AGM. Read the full AGM notice on our website.

Registration is essential – registrations close at 8pm, Thursday 25 May.

Non-members who wish to observe the meeting may watch via Facebook Live.

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.

HDR Students’ Officer election tonight!

Wednesday 3 May 2023
7pm (Sydney time)
Zoom

Nominations are open for the election of one (1) Higher Degree by Research Students' 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 7pm, Wednesday 3 May 2023 (Sydney time). Complete the nomination form.

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

Read the full election notice.

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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! We would love to hear your suggestions!

Answer this quick survey.

Fun Fact

The Arctic ground squirrel's body temperature can drop to -2.9ºC during winter hibernation period – the lowest body temperature recorded in a mammal. Their summer body temperature is 37ºC

Other things to know about

SUPRA to trial new Carer Officer role
The new role will represent postgraduate students at the University who have carer responsibilities. More details to come, but if you have questions please contact president@supra.usyd.edu.au.

First Nations Bookclub at Fisher Library
An event for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students staff and community on Wednesday 17 May from 5:30–6:30pm. The book club meets every 2 months. Learn more and register.

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!

SUPRA acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora nation as the traditional owners of the land we work and study on.

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